March 27, 2007
Cruise Checklist: 15 Practical Tips For An Unforgettable Cruise
Enjoy! Title: Cruising Tips
Author: BestBags
1. Use an experienced cruise travel agent, especially if you are
taking your first cruise. More than any other form of travel,
cruises involve a lot of paperwork and details. Their services
are free to you, why not take advantage of them.
2. Be sure you understand the payment deadlines and the
cancellation policy. If you have booked far in advance to save
money, you do not want to lose your cabin because you forgot to
send the check. 3. If you want a quieter cruise, do not sail
when school is out (spring break, fall break, etc.).
4. Buy travel insurance. You may be in perfect health right now,
but even a broken leg could put a real damper on your cruising
fun.
5. Booking your airfare separately can usually save a lot of
money.
6. Taking a cab from the airport to the ship port is usually
cheaper and less time-consuming than using the cruise transfer
service.
7. You can save even more money by booking shore excursions
through independent agents, rather than through the cruise line.
8. Arrive the day prior to your departure. Delayed flights could
mean that you miss the ship.
9. Unless someone needs to eat early, take the second dinner
seating. It will give you more time for shore excursions, shows,
etc.
10. Unless you are planning a romantic secluded cruise for two,
request a large table for dinner. You will make plenty of new
friends.
11. Pack post-its to leave notes for your cabin steward and a
nightlight to help you get around in the cabin.
12. Do not overpack on clothes. Cabins are small and no one is
going to care if you wear an outfit more than once. Along the
same lines, make sure you understand the dress code for the
cruise and pack accordingly.
13. Once you are on board, locate your cabin. Most ships use
color-coding to help you out. Memorize you color pattern so that
you don't spend valuable vacation time hunting for it later.
14. Read the daily list of activities the night before to plan
your day. You don't want to miss out on something fun because
you didn't know about it.
15. Join the cruise line's repeat cruiser club. You will get
discounts and coupons for your next cruise.
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Take advantage of the cruise tips mentioned above in order to get the most out of your cruise! Happy cruising.
