First Time Cruisers

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1. From Cruise Critic: Top 10 Reasons to Cruise

   By LauraS, July 20, 2023
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   • CDNPolar
   • April 9

2. From Cruise Critic: First Time Cruise Tips

   By LauraS, July 20, 2023
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   • LauraS
   • July 20, 2023

3. From Cruise Critic: How to Choose Your Cruise; What to Expect

   By LauraS, July 20, 2023
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   • LauraS
   • July 20, 2023

4. Abbreviations/Acronyms! Look up here before asking. 1 2 3

   By Kreiven, January 30, 2018
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   • auntmeg
   • May 27, 2023

5. Advice: Book direct or via third party?

   By KC15, April 9
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   • cruiseaholic777
   • 17 minutes ago

7. Some thoughts from an old-timer: Now I see why first-timers are saying they're "terrified", "overwhelmed", "panic-stricken"

   By shipgeeks, Wednesday at 08:06 PM
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   • jlawrence01
   • 9 hours ago
8. Warning!!! Cozumel

   Topic was moved to forum Cozumel

9. Constipation while cruising 1 2

   By birdman518, March 23
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   • lenquixote66
   • Sunday at 07:50 PM

10. Excursions? Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola

    By supermamawannabe, Sunday at 04:50 PM
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    • 1025cruise
    • Sunday at 06:37 PM

11. Ziplining

    By Whooti, Saturday at 11:57 AM
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    • Itchy&Scratchy
    • Saturday at 07:22 PM

12. Misconceptions 1 2 3 4 5

    By shipgeeks, December 2, 2023
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    • navybankerteacher
    • Saturday at 01:37 AM

13. Mexican Riviera vs Eastern Caribbean

    By FirstTimeCruiser990, Thursday at 09:17 PM
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    • SbbquilterUT
    • Friday at 04:27 PM

14. First time cruising with a little one

    By missyprincess, April 10
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    • MacMadame
    • Thursday at 06:09 PM

15. A cruise ship you can’t swim in. 1 2

    By Actuality251, March 23
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    • MacMadame
    • Thursday at 05:02 PM

16. Wifi Question

    By pgold95, April 7
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    • crystalspin
    • April 8

17. Cruise Disembark Question

    By ARGene, March 31
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    • John Bull
    • April 2

18. First time ever on a cruise...

    By redleader74, February 23
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    • KBS1607
    • April 1

19. Cruise Vets - What are some items to pack you would NEVER leave home without??? 1 2 3 4 7

    By joecool234, June 28, 2022
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    • crystalspin
    • March 31

20. First Timers - Should we be concerned with older ships and dated interiors ?

    By gavman99, March 26
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    • Felicity830
    • March 29

21. Not first time cruiser but first time booking pre-cruise hotel

    By Russian Blue Mom, March 25
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    • Russian Blue Mom
    • March 28
22. Is The Key, VIP access in RCL worth it?

    Topic was moved to forum Royal Caribbean International

23. Suggested items to take on your cruise

    By ScottC4746, January 31
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    • shipgeeks
    • March 24

24. Consumer Complaint Websites that Cruise Lines pay attention

    By RagnarDanneskjold, February 29
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    • Flatbush Flyer
    • March 24

25. Not new.. but new

    By zaylyn2590, March 7
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    • TwinMamainMN
    • March 21

26. Celebrity classic beverage package - tips included?

    By catspaw1, March 4
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    • Saturngrl
    • March 20