If you’ve never cruised before, getting started can be overwhelming: Which one do you book, and how? When should you book? What should you pack? What are the things a first-timer won’t know that an experienced cruiser would?
Don’t sweat it: Though we believe cruising is one of the easiest ways to travel, there’s no denying there are a few common missteps that first-time cruisers tend to make on their first voyage. After more than 100 cruises, we’re sharing our hard-won wisdom in this list of the most common cruising misfires, along with advice for how you can avoid them.
This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
