6 things I wish I knew before setting foot on a cruise ship that all first-timers should keep in mind
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I took my first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. Here's what I learned about packing, choosing a cabin, and dining.
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The reporter's first cruise was a seven-day voyage aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderIf I could take my first cruise again, I'd pick up a case of water on my way to the port.I'd pack a bar of laundry soap.And I'd leave my formal dress at home.The closest thing I'd seen to a cruise ship was the Staten Island ferry.That changed in April 2022, when I left my home in NYC to take my first cruise. I flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a seven-night voyage on one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. We sailed to Roatán, Honduras; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; and Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas.I had a good time, but some things would've made my trip easier, cheaper, and more comfortable. Here's what I think all first-time cruisers should know before setting sail.Some cruise ship cabins, like those at the front of the ship, can be rockier than others.The reporter's room was at the front of…