What I Wish I Knew Before My First Cruise

I went on my first cruise on Carnival Freedom and I learned a lot that I wish I had known before I went. I want to share with you some of the things I learned so that you can have the greatest cruise experience possible. What tips and tricks did I forget?
*There was a fire on the ship right after our trip but we were ok!

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  • @gisellemoreno9553
    @gisellemoreno95533 ай бұрын

    I remember my first cruise I watched countless KZread videos getting tips and advice and specifically tours of the boat I was going to be going on and it made it more enjoyable knowing where to go and navigating

  • @beckywiese2270
    @beckywiese22703 ай бұрын

    I have been on a few cruises. I bring a cup with me and just fill it up at the buffet or have it filled in a restaurant.

  • @xxgiraffe
    @xxgiraffe3 ай бұрын

    The dramamine worked wonders for me on my cruise, the nondrowsy one! Definitely needed it every day, I get car sick and motion sick randomly so it helped a lot. Always bring some to be safe. Even if you think you'll be fine cause you don't want to be unwell or paying for the super expensive one on ship

  • @rebekahmardis2763
    @rebekahmardis27633 ай бұрын

    Thanks for these tips, Joe! Hubby & I are scheduled for our 1st cruise in May, & we only scheduled 1 excursion/shore day, leaving ourselves more "play" time.

  • @angeladelman4846
    @angeladelman48463 ай бұрын

    Glad you had a good time and got off before the funnel fire on that ship. I have cruised on disney. Disney does not charge for soda... has free use machines on deck 11... I recommend bringing a travel mug/ tervis/corkcicle/etc that seals to get drinks and have them during movies/ shows/ back in your room/ etc. Magnet hooks are gold... hang hats/ Mouse ears(Disney) / etc. Disney (and maybe the others ) provides soap and shampoo, so unless you are staying other places beyond the cruise, you can save packing space. My first Cruise was a 4 night... we didn't do the excursions at Nassau... and our other port day was cx due to weather.... so be advised that port days can be adjusted/canceled due to weather.

  • @janwagner7818
    @janwagner78183 ай бұрын

    Lots of great info for people taking their first cruise. Uncle Joe just hoping you had a wonderful time, well deserved❤Enjoyed watching and thank you for sharing.

  • @janwagner7818

    @janwagner7818

    3 ай бұрын

    @tiana0279 Duh I already know that!

  • @fawnjenkins7266
    @fawnjenkins72663 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips, Joe! 😊

  • @michelehumann811
    @michelehumann8113 ай бұрын

    Lot great info Joe thanks so much for sharing and I'm glad you had a blast

  • @emmie099
    @emmie0993 ай бұрын

    I just love seeing your videos Joe! Thank you for the tips, this is actually so helpful for someone whos never been on a cruise before.

  • @nancybaldwin4893
    @nancybaldwin48933 ай бұрын

    Thank you Joe for all the tips. Have a wonderful time with the Crazy pieces.

  • @pamamend5221
    @pamamend52213 ай бұрын

    Thanks Joe, that was very informative!

  • @jesikalynn3882
    @jesikalynn38823 ай бұрын

    Thsnks for the tips joe❤ cant wait to plan my first cruise

  • @barbkellen6658
    @barbkellen66583 ай бұрын

    This was so informative!! A cruise is definately on my bucket list!!

  • @lanaetaylor6317
    @lanaetaylor63173 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the tips Joe! I've never been on a cruise before but my sisters tell me I need to go. They love it.

  • @PattyPrice-tl7bc
    @PattyPrice-tl7bc3 ай бұрын

    Great advise Joe

  • @ednanelson1897
    @ednanelson18973 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your tips with us. I said this year I want to go on a cruise do I appreciate you giving a heads up. 😊

  • @1grouchette
    @1grouchette3 ай бұрын

    Joe, awesome information. Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy!!!!

  • @frankiecarrel9794
    @frankiecarrel97943 ай бұрын

    That was rather interesting. Thank you. I enjoy your videos.

  • @atbestplayedloud
    @atbestplayedloud3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the honest tips Joe! I feel so much gets dressed up as 100% fantastic on social media so it is really refreshing to hear not only the good but things to be prepared for aswell. Really enjoyed the video 😊 x

  • @thriftymama3786
    @thriftymama37863 ай бұрын

    Looks like a well deserved vacation. I'm jealous!

  • @karlaruter3221
    @karlaruter32213 ай бұрын

    I'm watching this from our sailboat in 40 knot wind.

  • @bren5249
    @bren52493 ай бұрын

    Thanks Joe for some of the tips. I’m doing an Alaska cruise in September.

  • @xxgiraffe
    @xxgiraffe3 ай бұрын

    Joe you're so awesome 🎉🎉🎉 love watching your content--- just wanted to say that for your record keeping, the video said carnival cruise 2023!!! 😮

  • @debrabuser9900
    @debrabuser99003 ай бұрын

    Looks like you had an amazing time on the cruise joe

  • @MommaC1106
    @MommaC11063 ай бұрын

    Love this Video thank you Joe, take me next time I never been on a cruise😱😱

  • @Rgoddess733
    @Rgoddess7333 ай бұрын

    These are good tips thank you 😊

  • @thelmalewis7870
    @thelmalewis78703 ай бұрын

    Well having just watch this video, it was nice to see , first seeing the professional side of Joe , wish you do more of theses on your own. Brilliant information , i could not believe Hallie stucj here fingers in her ears when the evacution practise alarm went off . I agree how expensive the hidden costs mount up, this also can happen in hotels too, its frightening when people go to check out, then find they havent calculated enough extra holiday money. For on costs. Glad you found new friends, yes you missed a sea trip but found an amazing beach.

  • @SuzanneMonty-tp7zk
    @SuzanneMonty-tp7zk3 ай бұрын

    Thank yo for sharing. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @susanreed9173
    @susanreed91733 ай бұрын

    Agree that prescription patches are 100% worth it! My husband forgot his on our 3rd cruise and he was miserable until we stopped. 😔 I’m glad you had a good time! We’d love to go on a cruise again!! Hopefully someday. Buying things at ports during your trip is usually cheaper. We bring drinks with us. Like a case of water. 😁

  • @susanreed9173

    @susanreed9173

    3 ай бұрын

    BTW: your beard is looking really good!!

  • @kaylapugh9622
    @kaylapugh96223 ай бұрын

    Loved the Vlog I’m glad u had fun Joe I would love hanging out with u on a cruise or anyday

  • @beckyklepper315
    @beckyklepper3153 ай бұрын

    I use the pressure point bracelets for sea sickness. They also work for morning sickness sometimes!!

  • @katjones807
    @katjones8073 ай бұрын

    I keep a cruise bag ready it never gets unpacked has all my stuff in it and all my nessasary things for cruises. As for motion sickness get the sea bands I never take it off and I am someone who gets sick in the car it's a life saver.

  • @terepebb
    @terepebb3 ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @joagate3259
    @joagate32593 ай бұрын

    Ah such good advice . Your a nice man. 😀

  • @jejjeskanal774
    @jejjeskanal7743 ай бұрын

    Good tips.

  • @brescearce5626
    @brescearce56263 ай бұрын

    I have had motion sickness issues my entire life they have an all natural ginger dramamine...its the best in my opinion it still works quick and efficent but doesnt cause the drowsiness 😊

  • @plannotelist
    @plannotelist3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Joe, I’m not able to experience a cruise due to motion sickness issues 😢, cursed with it, I didn’t even do well on a ferry 😂. So this is nice to see perspective in addition to the other CP vlogs

  • @donnavanderwalt7106
    @donnavanderwalt71063 ай бұрын

    As someone who spent 4 out of a 5 day cruise vomiting violently. Using all meds, patches you name it. The decision was - will never cruise again. The only 1 day I didn't be sick was the island day. I was 1st off boat and last back on. I think if you are very sensitive don't do it.

  • @gloria-annvieira1491
    @gloria-annvieira14913 ай бұрын

    People also decorate their doors so its easier to find the room

  • @MichaelanneSpOiledMama
    @MichaelanneSpOiledMama3 ай бұрын

    Great video and great tips Joe. I did my first cruise on Oct 2022 on the Carnival Horizon...my next is on Carnival Breeze in Oct 2024. I wouldn't schedule more than one excursion in one day though.

  • @beyondcrazy

    @beyondcrazy

    3 ай бұрын

    definitely one a day from here on out.

  • @cindywaldrop4287
    @cindywaldrop42873 ай бұрын

    And be sure to check in with your friends onboard if you're having fun for half the night lol! Glad you had fun Joe❤

  • @nuriaserrano8233
    @nuriaserrano82333 ай бұрын

    I've cruised several times. I found that if you can get a balcony room you hardly get sea sick. The window room did the same for me with the sea sickness. Also next time try Royal Caribbean or Celebrity. You get a little more included in your cruise fee. My last cruise was a 7 day on celebrity to the caribbean. I had a balcony room and even the fancy coffees were included in my fare. Totally worth it. Great tips. Glad you had fun and met so many new people also. Best part of cruising.

  • @amyrivers4093

    @amyrivers4093

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry if this is offensive but I wanted to say that people like yourself sharing your cruise tips could be the difference of an amazing cruise or one where people leave the boat thinking if I only knew to take this, book tours in advance etc. You were so kind to take the time to comment.😊

  • @staceyotten5312

    @staceyotten5312

    3 ай бұрын

    You aren't getting any fancy coffee "included" on Royal. And Celebrity isn't nearly as kid friendly. And a lot more expensive.

  • @maysmith4906
    @maysmith49063 ай бұрын

    Great video! Sorry you didn't get a balcony.

  • @troytracey44
    @troytracey443 ай бұрын

    good info video

  • @angieandnik9877
    @angieandnik98773 ай бұрын

    Have my second guessing the year 😂

  • @houghtaling2005
    @houghtaling20053 ай бұрын

    Hey Joe when I'm going to take your Fiji trip that you want a couple years ago on that birthday wheel 🛞

  • @speedysmoke
    @speedysmoke3 ай бұрын

    First of all I never book a cruise from October to January. When I do book one, I want cabin as low as possible. If there's rough weather, you don't feel it as much in your room. Meds are the very first thing I pack. SeaBands are also a help

  • @Kathyc87
    @Kathyc873 ай бұрын

    We always buy a all you can soft drinks, when you buy your ticket.

  • @sarahebobo
    @sarahebobo3 ай бұрын

    Scopalamine patches from the doctor helped us so much.

  • @HummerGirl88
    @HummerGirl883 ай бұрын

    Hey Joe, take it from someone who gets motion & sea sick a lot... powdered Ginger Root capsules, sold in vitamin isle, all natural and no side effects . Dramamine & Bonnie make me sleepy, dopey & horrible cotton mouth.

  • @beyondcrazy

    @beyondcrazy

    3 ай бұрын

    I was really impressed with the ginger tabs behind the ear.

  • @nataliespace5008
    @nataliespace50083 ай бұрын

    Did they mean to put 2023 in the beginning part?

  • @jenniferstine198

    @jenniferstine198

    3 ай бұрын

    I thought the same

  • @SpecialEdTalk

    @SpecialEdTalk

    3 ай бұрын

    I think it was an accident….after all it’s 2024

  • @beyondcrazy

    @beyondcrazy

    3 ай бұрын

    Lol nope it was a typo. Supposed to be 2024

  • @lindadriessen9027

    @lindadriessen9027

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this informative vlog. I think it's for a reason that on a cruiseship the rooms are called cabins. You pointed out the risks for claustrophobic reactions. There can be also for agoraphobic anxiety. As for motion sickness, I can only confirm the advice in the thread for ginger tablets. And I agree, do on an excursion something specific for that region far from home. Off road dune/sand buggy driving can be done in Arizona, I presume? I thought you might have tips to discover local lifestyle, cuisine or history. Hopefully Joe, this cruise trip made good your missed vacation in Fiji. Wishing you more interesting first time experiences. (Is 2023 in the beginning an error?)

  • @MariaRodriguez-110

    @MariaRodriguez-110

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyondcrazy😂😂😂😂 2024

  • @pollyweinmann5082
    @pollyweinmann50823 ай бұрын

    Aquapressure bands help with sea sickness

  • @amybynum8962
    @amybynum89623 ай бұрын

    I have been on a cruise nine times December will be 10th

  • @MissyDcherrydaisypie25
    @MissyDcherrydaisypie253 ай бұрын

    We are planning on cruising for 25th anniversary well it was supposed to be in 2025 but because our daughters have big life events coming we postponed to 2026 . We are going to Alaska . We have one daughter graduating from College across the country in 2025 , and a daughter getting married this August .

  • @Rgoddess733
    @Rgoddess7333 ай бұрын

    What is the budget to getting on the cruise?

  • @sophierosen9977
    @sophierosen997715 күн бұрын

    I miss you Joe.

  • @carolhayward7369
    @carolhayward73693 ай бұрын

    I went on a cruise (my only one thus far) a few years ago with Royal Caribbean and a lady I met on the hotel shuttle told us that Carnival cruises were full of people who were there to get drunk and that it was a total party on the ships with people vomiting everywhere. Did you see any of that? BTW, I totally recommend RC Cruises. They treated us so well.

  • @GarretFlood
    @GarretFloodАй бұрын

    miss you joe

  • @MelissaCardenas
    @MelissaCardenas3 ай бұрын

    Hey Joe! Did you enjoy sea days or port days better? Looks like it was a great trip!

  • @beyondcrazy

    @beyondcrazy

    3 ай бұрын

    Both!

  • @MelissaCardenas

    @MelissaCardenas

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyondcrazy I like that answer! 😄

  • @firephoto213
    @firephoto2133 ай бұрын

    The ship dr has seasick medications..

  • @gracehart3291
    @gracehart32913 ай бұрын

    I feel like going on a cruise or really anywhere with Joe would be so fun. Hey Joe wana meet up?

  • @PNWTravels
    @PNWTravels3 ай бұрын

    So this is where you were when the crazy pieces lost you 😅❤🎉

  • @ValBurgess-th5dk
    @ValBurgess-th5dk3 ай бұрын

    ❤️

  • @joyaxcuteichan5576
    @joyaxcuteichan55763 ай бұрын

    Disney cruise is all more fun..

  • @beckycrawley5282
    @beckycrawley52823 ай бұрын

    Joe if i wasn't a taken woman i would probably try to ask you out.I just think you are an amazing soul and it doesnt hurt you are easy on the eye 😉

  • @terriehumphries6028
    @terriehumphries60283 ай бұрын

    I was thinking I wanted to go on a cruise, but I just realized how out of my budget a cruise is for my husband and I.

  • @TheAngelsMommie
    @TheAngelsMommie3 ай бұрын

    We've thought about going on a cruise and we have decided it is probably not for us because we are claustrophobic and also we have severe food allergies

  • @JustBethTrying
    @JustBethTrying3 ай бұрын

    Hey! I have a question about the muster stations. You mentioned that they were assigned based on your room. If an emergency occurs during the day while most people are away from their rooms, do you have to report to your assigned location or do you just go to the nearest one?

  • @missymyers7043

    @missymyers7043

    3 ай бұрын

    You report to your assigned muster station no matter where you are on the ship. You do not go to your room first either; go directly to your muster as they have life jackets at the muster station.

  • @beyondcrazy

    @beyondcrazy

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes you report to your assigned muster station. I have a feeling it will be chaos, but they are all assigned assumably so they can know who is missing.

  • @JustBethTrying

    @JustBethTrying

    3 ай бұрын

    @@missymyers7043 , Thank you! That makes sense, but also kinda scary since Joe mentioned how easy was to get lost.

  • @JustBethTrying

    @JustBethTrying

    3 ай бұрын

    @@beyondcrazy , Thank you! That is probably why and to keep some lifeboats from being overloaded and others nearly empty, but still you could be a long way from your station.

  • @nikkichops
    @nikkichops3 ай бұрын

    I want do a cruise but that clip of all the people by the pool has put me off

  • @mjtraggis4139
    @mjtraggis41393 ай бұрын

    I thought the cruise was Match 2024? Is this a different one?

  • @dearleah7299

    @dearleah7299

    3 ай бұрын

    He made the mistake of posting the wrong year.

  • @reneavolmari5507
    @reneavolmari55073 ай бұрын

    2023?

  • @traceplus2
    @traceplus23 ай бұрын

    You have 2023 on the caption at 0:03 otherwise a great vid, thank Joe

  • @ryenann
    @ryenann3 ай бұрын

    I think he meant the year to be 2024

  • @lindadriessen9027

    @lindadriessen9027

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes, so did I and some others as I read in comments.

  • @Rgoddess733
    @Rgoddess7333 ай бұрын

    Not to get lost or tell someone so they don't worry

  • @lindadriessen9027

    @lindadriessen9027

    3 ай бұрын

    😂 post it on the door

  • @KarineLherisson12
    @KarineLherisson123 ай бұрын

    You can get your money back when you miss your excursion by returning your unused ticket.

  • @debsheley556
    @debsheley5563 ай бұрын

    Isn't it 2024?

  • @lindadriessen9027

    @lindadriessen9027

    3 ай бұрын

    A typo error made

  • @Stephrp613
    @Stephrp6133 ай бұрын

    umm... Joe it's 2024 the intro says 2023

  • @beyondcrazy

    @beyondcrazy

    3 ай бұрын

    OMG you are soo right! I never write the date! I can't believe we missed this. hahaha

  • @michellejessup6618

    @michellejessup6618

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@beyondcrazyI thought I time traveled Joe 😂

  • @maysmith4906
    @maysmith49063 ай бұрын

    2024?

  • @LilyLongworth-nh5gb

    @LilyLongworth-nh5gb

    3 ай бұрын

    I noticed that as well... wrong year..

  • @dearleah7299

    @dearleah7299

    3 ай бұрын

    @@LilyLongworth-nh5gbhe’s human. Humans make mistakes.

  • @kiringreenland3254
    @kiringreenland32543 ай бұрын

    Just don’t decorate with upside down pineapples. Unless of course you are wanting to😅

  • @bevygerritsen1322
    @bevygerritsen13223 ай бұрын

    Ok I have a question for everyone who is able to answer my questions 1) what is the best cruise ship to book for first timers ? 2) what’s the best way to not get seasick ? 3) what is the best cruise ships for people in wheelchairs & do they have wheelchair accessible rooms?

  • @cattabyss

    @cattabyss

    3 ай бұрын

    1. I think carnival is always a fun, good first cruise. Any ship is fun and has different amenities. They also have ships leaving both sides of the US. 2. Book a part of the ship with less rocking. I forget which part rocks less, but sometimes you can't control where you are placed. Medications work too like dramamine and also those wristbands, as well as patches. 3. Not sure about this one but there were disabled people on my cruise. I did carnival. You should ask them about wheelchair accessibilities. Some excursions may not be accessible.

  • @susantimko4811

    @susantimko4811

    3 ай бұрын

    I also think Carnival is a good choice for a first cruise. Book a three,four or five day trip to see if you like it. When booking, you indicate that you are a wheelchair user. The rooms are more spacious. I also am a Wheelchair traveler… cruising is a great way to travel

  • @speedysmoke

    @speedysmoke

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@cattabyssI've done 4 on Carnival, I agree. You can play hard or rest hard. Lower level cabin is best for not feeling rough sea as much. I have also seen people needing ADA facilities on a cruise

  • @cattabyss

    @cattabyss

    3 ай бұрын

    @speedysmoke my parents have been on a cruise or two every year for 10 years and exclusively on carnival. I know it's a great place to either rest up or play, its all in your hands. I chose to rest when I went. We did two on the Mexican riviera. It was awesome and I often have cruise dreams still to this day! I still want to go.

  • @cattabyss

    @cattabyss

    3 ай бұрын

    @@speedysmoke whoops didn't tag ya

  • @moniqueseitz2277
    @moniqueseitz22773 ай бұрын

    Ruff seas lol

  • @amybynum8962
    @amybynum89623 ай бұрын

    Only thing you need your picture ID and birth certificate that’s it

  • @aprilpowell9449
    @aprilpowell94493 ай бұрын

    Me and my daughter love watching your videos and the crazy pieces and crazy middles and Crazy In Love and Max but my daughter is autistic and that loud beeping set her off so I had to close out your video until she fell asleep so maybe future videos you can maybe drown out the loud noises I will continue to watch your videos but I want my daughter to as well cuz she enjoys them

  • @dearleah7299

    @dearleah7299

    3 ай бұрын

    Turn the volume down or skip it. Very easy to do.

  • @Pookeybearable
    @Pookeybearable3 ай бұрын

    why does this say 2023 it is 2024

  • @miguelterrazas8797
    @miguelterrazas87973 ай бұрын

    Don’t leave your group

  • @dearleah7299

    @dearleah7299

    3 ай бұрын

    He can do whatever he wants. He’s a grown man.

  • @ddoukopou
    @ddoukopou3 ай бұрын

    Oh no way, I get sea sick on a dock, I get motion sick very easy, I could never go on a cruse. I've been sea sick before, you wish you were dead, it's awful. I knew damn well you can feel those big ships rock, no matter what people tell you.🤢

  • @theelusive11

    @theelusive11

    3 ай бұрын

    I am the same way. Friends keep asking us to go cruising with them. No way!

  • @maryroberto7464
    @maryroberto74643 ай бұрын

    Not interested is going on a cruise.