Something I’ve learned the hard way over the years is that you can make a lot of mistakes when cruising, from booking the wrong shore excursions to being unprepared for your first day on board.
Want to learn from my mishaps and avoid making the biggest cruising mistakes? With the year winding down, here’s a look at TPG’s very best cruise advice of the year:
Also, don’t miss our guide to 26 cruise packing hacks you need to know before you sail. No. 3 on the list is an absolute lifesaver.
As we “sail” into 2026, all of us at TPG wish you a happy holiday season. We hope you have a fabulous 2026 filled with lots of (mistake-free) cruising!
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