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Embarkation day - what to expect
First Cruise, Cruise Tips Paul McAllister First Cruise, Cruise Tips Paul McAllister

Embarkation day - what to expect

Our number one tip to all customers is to arrive in your departure city the day before embarkation, especially if you don’t live near the port. While you may not need to board until midday or later, you could potentially land up missing embarkation if you experience any delays in your travels, whther that’s from delayed or cancelled flights or even just traffic on the motorway. Unfortunately, the ship won’t wait for you if you’re running late.

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Tips & Tricks that will make your first cruise go smoothly
First Cruise, Cruise Tips Steve Mummery First Cruise, Cruise Tips Steve Mummery

Tips & Tricks that will make your first cruise go smoothly

If you only follow one piece of advice in this story, it should be this one. It is the only way to ensure you won't miss your ship — something that happens to cruisers more often than you would think.

Many cruises depart in the afternoon, so it might seem just fine to fly or drive to a port on the morning of departure. But all it takes is a moderate flight delay or a pile-up on the highway to upset those plans. If you're delayed in your arrival at the port, the ship will not wait for you.

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Top 5 tips: How to get great Caribbean deals
Cruise Tips Steve Mummery Cruise Tips Steve Mummery

Top 5 tips: How to get great Caribbean deals

#1 - Look at itinerary lengths outside the normal 3, 7 and 10 night cruises as they are the most popular. All other lengths might offer potentially good deals.

#2 - Consider causing on older ships. Since they lack the amenities and the hype of the newer ships and they tend to be deployed on shorter or less popular routes, they are much more affordable than newer ships. Service is still good though and you’re still having an excellent cruise.

#3 - Subscribe to email alerts with the cruise lines you are most likely to cruise with and sign up to 101cruise.com.au newsletter to get the best deals sent right to your inbox.

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