November 18, 2006

Essential Tips For First Time Cruisers

If you are planning your first cruise, you may have lots of questions.   This article provides some crucial tips for .

Title: Things To-Be Remembered On A Cruise

Author: Cathy Peterson

First time cruisers usually have loads of questions creeping in
their mind about what to expect. Since it is the first time they
are going to take a luxury cruise, we have given vital tips
which a novice cruiser is bound to know.

-Check with your in advance of what features were included in your ticket and what amount is to be given extra.Usually, it depends upon the package which you may purchasebefore traveling. Generally, the base cost includes youraccommodations, activities, meals, entertainment and the use ofthe facilities available inside the ship.-Selection of a good cabin should be done based upon thepersonal choice of the cruiser and its location. The mostpopular ones are the midship cabins which are less noisy and tend to revert less motion sensations. While booking a cabin just ensure that it is not placed near the kitchen or any noisy
area. Most cruisers look out for cabins outside which includes
windows and relatively inexpensive upgrade that would help to
extend your time in the cabin.

-Usually the things which you need to bring with you depend upon
your personal preference. It may vary depending on the cruise
line and also the ports you will visit.

In general the important things to be brought are:

a) Documents: Identification Proof of citizenship and tickets.

b) Apparel: Bring your clothing according to the weather conditions of the
destination of your travel and also comfortable shipboard clothes to relax.

c) Miscellaneous: Search the Internet for all the vital items to be bought while boarding and also ask your cruise line for a checklist.

d) Medications: Always ensure that when you travel you are having a first aid kit with you in case of any emergency.

When you arrive at the ship you will have to undergo the following check process–

a) Luggage: will be given to porters to place it in your cabin.

b) Documents will be verified for entry

c) The ID cards of the shipboard and the cabin keys will be given to the cruisers.

d) Finally, there will be a security screening done.

Once you are inside the ship you will be given a map to follow the directions to your cabin or in some ships there will helpers to lead them to your cabin. Cruise lines will give you and introduction about the scheduled activities and shore excursions. These introductions will have all your doubts cleared.

About the author:
Cathy Peterson writes about Travel discount , Site 59 promo and Hotel Promotions


Our first cruise was so much fun!  Even getting lost on the ship was fun cause our entire family was together.  Cruising is a wonderful way to organize a family reunion!  It will be unforgettable.

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November 19, 2006

Lesley said:

Useful tips, thanks - I didn't realise that getting a cabin with windows would be only an inexpensive upgrade. How bad are the cabins at the bow / stern? Are they likely to make you very seasick or is the motion not that noticeable?

I'm just curious because if I do book it will likely be at the last minute, and all the really nice cabins will probably be gone :(

Thanks for the packing checklist too.

November 23, 2006

TravelJoe said:

Great checklist of things to bring and great tips for first time cruisers. I had a few cruise but I can't really remember checking out all of these thing. But I will just do that on my next trip. Especially my first aid kit. I never brought one in any of my cruise, but I will make sure that I do next time.

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