Before You Book Your Next Cruise, Check These 7 Things
Cruise booking mistakes can turn a dream cruise into the wrong vacation. Before you book your next cruise, these are 7 things worth checking — from your cabin location and cruise ports to flights, excursions, suite upgrades and the ship itself. A cruise cabin can look perfect in the photos while something directly above, below or next door completely changes the experience. A cruise itinerary can list an incredible destination even though the actual port is much farther away than you expected. And eight hours in port doesn't necessarily mean eight hours to explore. In this video, we're breaking down 7 cruise booking mistakes that can affect your entire vacation: ⚓ Choosing a cruise cabin without checking the decks above and below ⚓ Assuming the cruise port is close to the destination ⚓ Looking at the number of ports instead of your actual time ashore ⚓ Flying in too close to embarkation day ⚓ Automatically booking the cruise line's excursions ⚓ Paying more for a suite without comparing what the upgrade actually includes ⚓ Choosing the ship before deciding what kind of vacation you really want We also talk about guaranteed cabins, tender ports, transportation from cruise ports, independent excursions, suite benefits and why the “best” ship isn't necessarily the best cruise for the trip you're planning. Whether you're planning your first cruise or you've been cruising for years, taking a little more time before you book can make a big difference once the vacation begins. What cruise-booking mistake would YOU add to this list? We'd love to hear it in the comments. Subscribe to K&R Travel Journeys for cruise advice, cruise reviews, suite tours, destination guides and honest conversations about what we've learned from traveling together. 00:00 Dream Ship, Wrong Vacation 00:11 #7 Check Your Cabin Location 01:45 #6 How Far Is the Cruise Port? 03:16 #5 Your Port Hours Matter 04:51 #4 Flying In Too Close 06:29 #3 Cruise-Line vs Independent Excursions 08:44 #2 Is the Suite Upgrade Worth It? 10:27 #1 Choosing the Ship Before the Vacation 12:20 What Cruise Booking Mistake Would You Add? 12:25 Rob & Kim Sign-Off #CruiseTips #CruiseBooking #CruiseMistakes #CruisePlanning #CruiseTravel