I'm a seasoned cruiser, but I still booked the wrong room for my family of 4 on a recent sailing

After so many cruises, I like to think I know what I'm doing when I plan them. However, I made a rookie mistake that put a damper on my family's recent sailing.

Jill Ribbons

• I've been on 25+ cruises, most of those with my family — my husband and two kids, who are now teens.
• Despite my experience, I made a mistake and booked a tiny, cramped cabin on our recent cruise.
• We made the best of our situation, but I know which details to check and questions to ask next time.

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