Etiquette For Cruise Ships

A lthough there is no              might have. You might want to      handbook written describing     take an excursion with the cruise  basic cruising etiquette,       line instead of visiting the port  there are some simple common          of call by yourself. This way      sense rules you should follow         you'll be sure to see all the      while you are cruising.               interesting sites.                                                                                          A cruise ship is like a large         The first thing you should do is   floating city. Remember that you      relax. You're on vacation. Don't   will be dealing with people from      worry, you don't have any          all walks of life, different          deadlines, and nowhere to go, so   cultures and religions. Smile.        chill. You may have to wait in     Realize they will do things           lines, don't whine. Say hello to   differently than you.                 people next to you in line.                                              Invite a stranger to join you in   Get to know the ship. Take the        a game of cards, or a board game   time to find out where the            to help break up the monotony.     restaurants, shops, gym, etc.,                                           are beforehand. Most cruise lines     Cruise ships will often post some  supply layouts of the boat before     clothing guidelines for dinner or  your cruise starts.                   live entertainment for that                                              evening. These are just            Keep up with the ship's               guidelines, and you won't have to  activities. They'll be offering       walk the gang plank if you don't   lots of different activities both     follow them, but you may feel      shipboard and at port. This is a      very uncomfortable wearing         way to get information about the      bermuda shorts and flip flops to   ports of call you will be             a semi-formal dinner or dance.     visiting. The cruise personnel is                                        there to answer any questions you     Be respectful of others and don't  hog gym equipment, hot tubs,          exasperating for those waiting     lounge chairs, computers, etc.        behind you. Letting your spouse    There are thousands of others on      in is one thing, but not a group   board who want to use them too!       you just met on deck.                                                                                       Only smoke in designated areas.       Remember a smile will go a long    These designated areas are well       way towards easing any tensions    marked. Do not smoke at your          you might find. Each and every     dinner table until all have           person on the cruise is there to   finished eating.                      enjoy his or herself. The above                                          are just common sense rules of     Don't invite a crowd of people to     etiquette that you could use       cut in a line in front of you.        every day too.                     There is nothing more                  About the Author: This article courtesy of http://www.cruise-ship-guide.com Source: www.isnare.com