First Cruise Tips You Need to Know: Picking Your Ship

First Time Cruise Tips--what you need to know travel vlog. Watch more videos in this series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgDrzV_Rq0iRx9XhHOBBMrT81l_Oe3d6b Not all cruise ships are the same — and the one you pick can totally change your vacation. In this travel vlog and cruise tips episode of Cruising 101, I’ll break down how to choose the right cruise ship for your first cruise. We’ll cover the differences between: Mega-ships like Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas or Carnival’s Mardi Gras Mid-sized ships like Celebrity’s Apex or Norwegian’s Encore Smaller ships like Holland America or Oceania’s Plus: 👉 How your itinerary should influence your ship choice (Caribbean vs Alaska vs Europe) 👉 How passenger counts affect the “crowd factor” onboard 👉 Entertainment & dining differences between ship sizes 👉 Why ship age matters (and how a refurbishment can change everything) 👉 A first-timer friendly recommendation: Wonder of the Seas as an all-around safe bet By the end, you’ll know how to match your travel style—whether you want a theme park at sea, a balanced mid-sized experience, or a smaller destination-focused trip—to the right cruise ship. 👉 Comment below: What ship would you recommend to a first-time cruiser? Don’t miss the rest of the Cruising 101 series for tips on cruise lines, cabins, itineraries, saving money, and more. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Mega Ships 1:25 Medium Sized Ships 1:58 Smaller Ships 2:21 Itinerary Impacts 2:43 Crowd Factor 2:56 Entertainment and Dining 3:10 Cabin Variety 3:30 Ship Age 3:50 Recommendations 4:05 Closing ⚠️ This video is not sponsored, but the links above are affiliate links, which means anything you purchase may result in a small commission that goes towards supporting this channel. #travelshorts #travelvlog #cruises