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What's The Best Tip All New Cruisers Need To Know?

Ask a few cruisers for their number one tip and you'll get a few different answers. Vote for the best tip every new cruiser needs to know before they sail, and see what other readers think.

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My number one tip for new cruisers is to work with a travel advisor. I'm biased, but I'd say it to every first-timer.

The One Tip: Work With A Travel Advisor Who Has Your Back

It doesn't have to be Heather, though we really do encourage folks to book their cruises with her. Heather Hills, Travel Advisor, Flow Voyages, is ready to help you book a cruise. But seriously, a travel advisor gives you the opportunity to have someone who's got your back and is able to help answer your questions.

It used to be that travel advisors were "travel agents," but the idea of someone to just take your order and book a cruise is sort of antiquated with easy access to online tools. Instead, it's all about making your research and planning process easier.

Why First-Time Cruisers Have So Much To Figure Out

Cruising can seem like booking a fancy hotel in Vegas, except you're at sea instead of in the desert. The reality is that there are a lot of nuances and things that can be confusing for first-time cruisers.

That's why we've created all of our planning tools and port guides, as well as our Q&A section, to help new cruisers get answers to the questions they might be wondering about. Hopefully, visiting our site is the first step in making sure your next cruise is an awesome experience that you'll remember forever.