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Cruise Tips & Tricks!

by Nadeen
August 4, 2016
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Cruise Tips & Tricks!

If you are planning a cruise this is the post for you! Perfect for first timers and experienced cruisers who need to know how to make the best of their cruising experience! My cruise tips & tricks will tell you when to cruise and on what type of ship, how to save money, the best way to book tours/excursions, dining options and much more!

Cruise Tips & Tricks! Get Advice on when to cruise, how to save money, how to book tours/excursions, dining options and much more!
With my Mother & Aunt while cruising on Oasis of the Seas.

I consider myself a bit of a cruise expert having been on 6 cruises on different cruise lines such as Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean. I have cruised to South America, Bermuda, The Caribbean and most recently through the Mediterranean. Based on these experiences I compiled my cruise tips in a post for fellow travel blogger Kirsten at KidsareaTrip entitled “10 Things to Know Before You Book A Cruise”. Be sure to head there to read the full article!

Also, I have started a Travel section on this website devoted to Cruises! I have already documented my experiences on Oasis of the Seas through the Caribbean, Norwegian Epic through the Mediterranean Sea as well as a guest post on a Disney Cruise. All these articles give cruise tips & tricks! Expect more cruise coverage this year including Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Quantam of the Seas and coverage of a Caribbean cruise on Carnival cruise line!

Have you ever been on a cruise or have plans to? If so share your thoughts with us below!

Cruise Tips & Tricks! Perfect for newbies and frequent cruisers! Learn how to save money on cruises, how to book tours/excursions, which dining options to pick & much more! Crusing made fun & simple with these tips & tricks!

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  1. Janelle says:
    8 years ago

    This is AWESOME and totally fun. Last time I went on a cruise I believe in my teens… SHAMELESS! LOL.. Thanks for sharing. Definitely now on the list for this summer.

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Thank you Janelle! It such a great and easy way to take a vacation! I hope you get to do one this summer!

  2. Nicole Brewer says:
    8 years ago

    I haven’t been on a cruise in awhile. However, I did a girls trip for Spring Break once and went on a romantic cruise with an ex. It’s always a lot of fun!

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Yes I enjoy them! I have been reading about some other ones abroad like in Asia and I would love to do Alaska!

  3. Patrice M Foster says:
    8 years ago

    Looks like you had a lot of fun. I have never been on a cruise one day I will. Great tips and tricks for newbie. Thanks for sharing.

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Your welcome Patrice! I am sure you would enjoy a cruise!

  4. Holly says:
    8 years ago

    I haven’t taken a cruise yet, but it’s something high on the list. All the things I’ve seen on TV myself and others detered away from cruises. I’ve come back around to the idea though

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Thats great Holly especially since you have cruises to Mexico from LA! Try a short one first if you are unsure.

  5. [email protected] says:
    8 years ago

    Cruising has never really been on my list because I have a thing about being confined LOL but I love seeing other people’s trip pics and hearing about their excursions, etc. and will definitely share this with folks i know who are interested in cruising.

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Thank you Jaye! I hope they find it useful!

  6. Mlle Parker says:
    8 years ago

    Great post, I was thinking of taking a cruise this summer. Looks like you had a lot of fun!

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Thank you! I have been on quite a few cruises and always have a great time!

  7. LaShawn says:
    8 years ago

    I love cruises! I’ve always wanted to try the Oasis of the seas! It looks HUGE! I’ve been on Mariner of the Seas twice. it was so much fun. I think the next one we try will be a disney cruise!

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      I love Royal Caribbean and Oasis of the Seas was amazing! I have done Norwegian twice and also very nice. My friends rave about Disney cruises so I hope you get to experience it!

  8. Kara (Kay's ways) says:
    8 years ago

    Me and babe was just talking the other night about booking a cruise. The fact that they have the all day activities for my kids are definitely a plus in our book.

    • Nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Yes kara I agree! You can spend time as a family but also as a couple while cruising thanks to camps and daycare and activities!

  9. Madaline says:
    8 years ago

    I haven’t been on a cruise in years but this makes me want to go on other asap! The only trick I have is make sure (if necessary) to get a later dinner time then you would normally take so you don’t have to worry about missing it!

    • nadeen says:
      8 years ago

      Madaline yes I always do late seating on ships that have set dinner times. However, you can always eat at one of the 24 hour restaurants, get room service or on lines such as Norwegian they have “freestyle cruising” so there are no set dinner times. there are restaurants all over the ship with no service charge where you can walk up to and eat.

  10. Khourshem says:
    4 years ago

    I’ve always heard amazing things about cruises but have never been on one. Seems like a great way to travel and have an adventure on a budget.

    • Nadeen says:
      4 years ago

      It is! Hopefully you will be able to check one out soon.

  11. Sofi leen says:
    4 years ago

    I’d love to take my girls dolphin watching here and the organised camping sounds like good fun. I might prefer that to the hotel s ? #MondayEscapes

    • Nadeen says:
      4 years ago

      Sounds fun! Enjoy!

  12. james jake says:
    4 years ago

    A debt of gratitude is in order for sharing the information, keep doing awesome… I truly delighted in investigating your site. great asset..<a khasab Musandam

    • Nadeen says:
      4 years ago

      Thank you.

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