Today, we’re sharing 15 things that surprise new cruisers
If you’ve never been on a cruise before, there are some things that might surprise you. Boarding a cruise ship is a unique event for a new cruiser that can bring with it many exciting experiences. Some of these can leave lasting impressions, and forever change your perception of ocean vacations. We will never forget our first Princess cruise together. So many fun, and memorable new discoveries. These things are yet more reasons to conclude there is nothing like cruising. We’ll do our best to share, and explain these unique surprises, but in the end these things are best experienced first hand. Below is a quick list of what we’ll cover in this week’s CruiseTipsTV Unplugged Podcast.
- Food- the abundance & quality and variety
- The staff
- Waking up in a new country
- All the work that goes into making a cruise happen
- The water
- How exciting it was to walk up the gangway
- How you get on and off the ship
- How well the ship handles crowds
- Just how BIG the ship is
- The sounds
- How easy it can be to run up tab
- Sea legs
- Just how much there is to do
- How relaxing it is
- How fast I was hooked
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Here’s what people are saying about the CruiseTipsTV Unplugged Podcast
- Best Podcast For First Time Cruiser!
August 19, 2026 by SaraS2019 from United StatesThis podcast helped me prepare for my first cruise. Sheri gives great tips and is fun to listen to!
- Great vibesJune 16, 2026 by Ewok2025 from United States
Sheri brings such positive energy to the cruise experience. She’s a great interviewer who brings out great stories from her guests. LOVE THE SHOW!
- Big surprise!May 23, 2026 by FarrenGod from United States
Hi Sheri, this is Farren from Miami! I took my in-laws on a quick 3 night cruise on the NCL Getaway. I was lying in bed watching the cabin TV and all of sudden I see Sheri from my favorite podcast on the web. I yelled to my wife there is Sheri…. She said who the heck is Sheri! :) It seems like NCL uses your face on various marketing on the ship….. To say the least I was very happy to see you…. As always you and your family are just a delight…… Keep up the amazing work….. Miami loves CruiseTipsTV Farren from Miami!
