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6 things I wish I'd known before going on a luxury cruise for the first time

Mikhaila FrielOct 26, 2021, 16:01 IST

Mikhaila on the Queen Elizabeth.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I was on Cunard's 5-night Western Europe cruise, its first international voyage since the pandemic.
The vaccinated voyage in October marked my first experience on a cruise ship.

1. My seasickness could have been prevented by choosing a cabin in a different area of the ship

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth ship in Amsterdam. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

2. I didn't know that I would be one of the youngest people on board

Mikhaila with fellow passengers Celia Steele, 78, and Jannet Russell, 70 in Amsterdam. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

3. I didn't realize guests were seated at the same table in the restaurant each night

Mikhaila at the Britannia restaurant during the ship's black-and-white themed Gala Night. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

4. There are hidden freebies on board if you know where to look for them

Complimentary tea and pastries. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

5. There were certain areas of the ship where you didn't have to follow the dress code

Afternoon tea at the Lido Buffet. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

6. You can opt to remove the service charge at the end of the voyage in favor of tipping a selected few crew members

With my cabin steward Bert. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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