6 things I wish I knew before setting foot on a cruise ship that all first-timers should keep in mind
A travel reporter shares lessons learned from taking her first cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. The advice covers practical tips for first-timers, such as choosing a cabin location to avoid motion sickness and managing expenses onboard.
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The reporter's first cruise was a seven-day voyage aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. Joey Hadden/Business Insider If I could take my first cruise again, I'd pick up a case of water on my way to the port. I'd pack a bar of laundry soap. And I'd leave my formal dress at home. The closest thing I'd seen to a cruise ship was the Staten Island ferry. That changed in April 2022, when I left my home in NYC to take my first cruise . I flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a seven-night voyage on one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas . We sailed to Roatán, Honduras ; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. I had a good time, but some things would've made my trip easier, cheaper, and more comfortable.
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