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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   • July 20, 2023

2. From Cruise Critic: First Time Cruise Tips

   By LauraS, July 20, 2023
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   • 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. Just finished my first ever 7 day solo cruise to Mexico - Holland America Konningsdam

   By newcruiserny, November 17
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   • Sianli
   • 23 hours ago

7. Alaska Confusion

   By RyanAb, September 24
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   • Sianli
   • 23 hours ago

8. What to do first on embarkation day

   By Southpaw97470, November 2
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   • Sianli
   • 23 hours ago

9. Question re: Luggage Type 1 2

   By redleader74, July 5
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   • CDNPolar
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10. What is the weather like in Cozumel in January?

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11. Don't be scammed!

    By shipgeeks, October 17
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    • shipgeeks
    • Friday at 09:27 PM
12. First time cruisers. Explorer of the sea from Italy. June 2025

    Topic was moved to forum Royal Caribbean International

13. Cove balcony question under galley deck map

    Topic was moved to forum Carnival Cruise Lines

14. What tips for things to take to make a smooth cruise we may not think of! 1 2

    By postmanrings, September 10
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    • Cruising_Addict
    • November 25

15. Northern Lights Cruises- Recommendations

    By Potofteatohavein, October 31
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    • Hezu
    • November 25
16. Suggestions on what to do in Tampa

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17. Cruise Patch

    By pma29223, October 16
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    • mom says
    • November 6
18. Food From Buffet and Dining Room

    Topic was moved to forum Carnival Cruise Lines

19. Robes on Grand Suite on Carnival

    Topic was moved to forum Carnival Cruise Lines

20. Open a Roll Call?

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21. My very first cruise - Swan Hellenic Diana

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22. Carnival Cruise Packing List

    By pma29223, October 10
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    • John Bull
    • October 24
23. koningsdam Neptune suites

    Topic was moved to forum Holland America Line

24. Tipping while onboard the ship, House keeper, restaurant servers, etc. in addition to the automatic gratuities

    Topic was moved to forum Oceania Cruises

25. Coca Cola on Carnival

    Topic was moved to forum Carnival Cruise Lines

26. Finding out about Theme Nights, etc.

    By Countdown to 2030, October 9
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    • imready2go
    • October 18