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I will be traveling on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas for a 5 night western Caribbean cruise. Any suggestions for a first-time cruiser--where to go first? what to bring? which excursions are a "must" (with older children/teen)? do I need to buy the internet/streaming package? Not sure where to begin

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Welcome to Cruise Critic. You can ask lots and lots of questions here. BUT, once you learn, you gotta share what you have learned.

Here is a tip: go to the cruise line form where you will be sailing: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/51-royal-caribbean-international/

Here is another tip: join your roll call and make friends and ask for advice from folks who have been there and done that.

Last tip for tonight from me: have a great time!

 

Jim

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NO excursion is a "must"!  It really depends on what you want to do!  The Caribbean is pretty easy to DIY....all you need is some info on your ports.  Google your ports...or get a guidebook.  Most things are simple, cheap and easy on your own.  If you are going FAR afield and need major transportation to do what you want, a guide might be a good idea.....otherwise....do your due research...and see what interests you!

You need bring nothing special that you wouldn't bring on ANY vacation.

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My BEST advice.......

 

Relax, have fun.  Don't try to do everything.  Don't overdo it.  It IS a vacation.

 

Nothing is a MUST do.  So it you miss something, there are many other things to do.

 

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Read the FAQ section on the cruise line website.  Watch a few You Tube videos about your ship to get a feel for the layout.  Go over the excursions & your budget with your traveling companions to see what they think are the "must do" adventures. 

 

Getting the internet package is up to you.  We always get it.  I need to communicate with my office.  DH also used to go to school on line & needed to be able to keep up with class.  But if you don't have a major need, it's a luxury & you can probably get by with free wi-fi when you get off at each port.  Even when we didn't buy the big package we usually bought 15 minutes on disembarkation day to down load our plane tickets for going home.  Now with texting, that is less vital. 

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I haven't sailed RC, but you can check out my Youtube channel link: http://Youtube.com/c/wheresmondo and there
are several more out there to help you.
& For tips on items to bring you can see my list i use on kit.com

Cruising Must Haves https://kit.com/WheresMondo/cruising-must-haves
Cruising Optional Items https://kit.com/WheresMondo/cruising-optional-items.

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