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5 Mistakes I Made As A Rookie Cruise Passenger

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Wilko van de Kamp
Apr 07, 2019
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Let me start out by saying I didn’t think I would enjoy cruising as much as I did. I like to say there is a difference between traveling and vacationing and cruising definitely falls into the vacation category. But there’s nothing wrong with that.

When I travel, I like to “get lost” while roaming the streets of different cities and absorb the unfamiliar culture surrounding me at my leisure. Vacationing on a cruise ship is like getting to taste-test parts of the world in a shorter amount of time with everything you need in a giant floating hotel. Cruising opens the door to choosing where to return later for a more in-depth travel experience.

I never thought I would enjoy being confined to a cruise ship, but it really is a great way to quickly see and experience a variety of locations. In this article, I want to share 5 mistakes to watch out for as a cruise passenger. As always, I’ve learned these things the hard way. Because in the end, that’s what Living By Experience is all about…

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