6 things I wish I knew before setting foot on a cruise ship that all first-time cruisers should keep in mind

The reporter went on her first cruise with Royal Caribbean.

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• I went on my first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas in April 2022.
• After taking the trip, I think there are some things everyone should know before going on a cruise.
• Here's what I learned about what to pack, how to pick a cabin, and where to go for dinner.

I had never even seen a cruise ship before I took my first cruise in April 2022.

It was a seven-night...