Cruises Aren't Curly-Girl Friendly & 11 Other Things to Know Before Your First Cruise
I never understood the appeal and why some people seemed obsessed with hopping on a ship whenever they had a free weekend — but cruise people, I get you now. This past June I went on my first-ever cruise, spending 6 days and 5 nights on Royal Caribbean's Serenity of the Seas. I had a good time, but there were so many things I was kicking myself for doing (or not doing). Here are 12 tips to help you avoid making the same mistakes on your cruise and keep your costs as low as possible; what aspects of the cruise you shouldn't waste your time (or money) on; plus a list of things to bring and leave behind when packing. Your Cruise Packing Guide: What (and what not ) to bring Here's a list of things you should absolutely pack for a cruise: Sneakers and/or closed-toe shoes Shoes you can be active in (for the dancing classes and scavenger hunts) A watch Portable phone charger Lanyard to hold your SeaPass Wine bottle opener (if you're bringing wine) Cash for tipping, gambl
