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Cruise 5 Answers For First Time Cruisers
ongratulations! You have excursions, or optional shipboard
decided to take a luxury services like a massage, spa
cruise for the first time, treatment, photographs, access to
and you are bound to have a great the internet, etc. Many cruise
time. Most first time cruisers lines also add an automatic 15%
have many questions about what to gratuity to the cost of drinks,
expect, so we have put together and you will also need to tip
this list of five things that your steward and waiter at the
novice cruisers need to know. end of the cruise. Check with
your cruise line in advance for a
1. What does the price of the complete list of what is included
ticket include? in your ticket price and what
This depends on the package you will cost extra.
purchase. In general, the base
cost includes your 2. How do I know which cabins are
accommodations, entertainment, the best?
activities, meals, and use of This depends somewhat on personal
facilities on board the ship. If taste, but the first
you choose to do so, you can add consideration should be the
on airfare to your package, which location of your cabin. Midship
covers the cost of air travel to cabins are generally the most
and from the embarkation point popular because they are the
and often also includes baggage least likely to be noisy or
handling and transportation subject excessive motion
between the airport and the ship. sensations. When you book your
cabin, check to see if it is
close to anything that will make
Most cruise packages do not potentially bothersome noise,
include the cost of soft drinks, such as a loud disco or a kitchen
alcoholic drinks, guided shore area. Most experienced cruisers
will also opt for an outside the internet as well.
cabin that has a window, a
relatively inexpensive upgrade 4. What happens when I arrive at
that will do much to enhance your the ship?
time in the cabin. In general, when you arrive to
board the ship you will go
3. What do I need to bring with through a check in process that
me? proceeds something like this:
The items you need to bring with
you will vary somewhat depending · Luggage given to porters for
on the cruise line, the ports you delivery to your cabin
will visit, and your own personal · Documents checked and verified
preferences. In general, you · Shipboard ID cards and cabin
should plan to bring along the keys received
following: · Security screening
Documentation - Tickets, Once on board the ship you will
identification and proof of either be given a map with
citizenship. directions to your cabin, or on
some ships, there will be a
Clothing - Bring clothing steward or other attendant who
appropriate for weather will take you directly to the
conditions at your destinations, cabin.
as well as shipboard clothing for
relaxation and evening meals. 5. How do I find out about ship
activities and shore excursions?
Other items - Check with your Most cruise lines will give you
cruise line for a complete an introductory newsletter when
checklist of suggested items to you board the ship, which
bring, and do some research on typically includes a complete
list of scheduled activities and crewmembers will provide
available shore excursions. information and tips about how to
Additionally, you will probably make the most of your time on the
receive some a daily update sheet ship. If such an orientation is
with reminders and scheduling available, it is a good idea to
information. attend as a way to learn about
all of the options at your
Some ships offer an orientation fingertips and decide what
meeting, usually about 30 to 45 activities to choose that will
minutes in length, where the enhance your luxury cruise
cruise director or designated experience.
About the Author:
Bruce Pickett is enthusiastic in helping people to plan cruise vacations for both new & repeat cruisers. Learn 5 essential facts about why cruising is such a great bargain. Receive free cruise newsletters & a free contest at http://www.fivestarcruising.net
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