32 Carnival Encounter Cruise Tips : After our 1st Time !

🚢 We’ve just come back from our very first cruise in Australia — and along the way, we learned 32 tips and must-haves that made our trip smoother, cheaper, and way more fun. From what to pack (and what not to!)… to clever hacks inside your cabin… to little things that can make or break your days at sea, this video is packed with everything we wish we knew before we boarded. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or you’ve sailed before, these tips will help you: ✅ Avoid rookie mistakes ✅ Save time and money ✅ Stay comfortable on board ✅ Make the most of your cruise experience We’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and the small things that made a big difference — so your first cruise can be unforgettable (for the right reasons!). From avoiding sea sickness, to packing essentials to pop up shops and magnetic hooks We always thought cruising wasn’t for people like us—too fancy, too formal, and definitely not our thing. Our only “cruise” experience was a shaky Channel crossing with diesel fumes and bunk beds. But then we tried cruising in Australia… and everything changed. 🌊 In this video, we share our first-ever cruise experience sailing from Brisbane to the Whitsundays aboard Carnival Encounter. If you’re wondering what to try cruising for the first time or are seasoned sailors, this one’s for you. 📍 Cruise: Carnival Encounter | Brisbane to Airlie Beach 👫 Featuring: Lewis & Bonnie 🎥 Filmed: On land and sea, Australia Our excursion to Airlie Beach was memeorable too This video is just a quick preview — a little snapshot of what made this experience so special. We’ve got longer, more detailed videos coming soon with everything from day-by-day highlights to tips, surprises, and why we’d absolutely cruise again. 🎥 Subscribe to catch the full story when it drops! #CarnivalEncounter #CarnivalCruise #CarnivalCruiseLine #CarnivalAustralia #Whitsundays #AirlieBeach #GreatBarrierReef #CruisingAustralia #BrisbaneCruise #CruiseLife #CruiseVacation #CruiseAddict #CruiseTime #CruiseVibes #CruisePreview #CruiseHighlights #TravelVlog #TravelReels #CruiseReels #TravelAustralia #Wanderlust #InstaCruise #CruiseBlog#TravelAustralia Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more Sydney adventures, tips, and hidden gems! 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and SHARE this video if you found it helpful! https://www.youtube.com/@Bonnie-Lewis-Australia?sub_confirmation=1. Please Subscribe Have you cruised in Australia or the UK? Let us know your experience in the comments! 🧳 Subscribe for more life & travel videos from Australia 🐾 Featuring guest appearances from our two Westies, Mary & Harris #CruiseAustralia #cruisetips #UKvsAustralia #CarnivalEncounter #Whitsundays #FirstCruise #LifeInAustralia #LewisAndBonnie ##CarnivalEncounter #CarnivalCruise #CarnivalCruiseLine #CarnivalAustralia #Whitsundays #AirlieBeach #GreatBarrierReef #CruisingAustralia #BrisbaneCruise #CruiseLife #CruiseVacation #CruiseAddict #CruiseTime #CruiseVibes #CruisePreview #CruiseHighlights #TravelVlog #TravelReels #CruiseReels #TravelAustralia #Wanderlust #InstaCruise #CruiseBlog#TravelAustralia Join us on our journey as we share with you why we love Australia so much and how we embrace the Australian lifestyle! In our videos we share our experience of moving from the UK to Australia We also share when and where we realised the UK was no longer for us and we definetly called Australia Home