If you are planning on going on a cruise and this is your very first time, you may not be sure what to expect. Here are some important cruise travel tips to keep in mind when you go on a cruise.
To begin, a good carry on bag is essential. A change of clothes and any important meds or toiletries should be packed in both your checked and onboard luggage. There are two reasons why this is important. First, if your luggage gets lost by the airline on the way to your cruise, at least you'll have some essentials with you. It can take a while for your luggage to be found and then shipped to the next port of call. Second, in case your suitcases are delayed in being delivered to your cabin, you'll have a bathing suit or dinner attire on hand and can enjoy all the onboard activities right away, rather than waiting for your bags to show up.
Bring enough medication for the duration of the cruise, as well as a detailed list of your prescriptions and the generic equivalents. While you are aboard the ship and in foreign ports, you may have little or no access to a pharmacy . Bring a second set of spectacles, in case yours get lost or broken.
The local laws and customs of the countries you will be visiting may be different from what you are used to - familiarize yourself with them. If, during a stopover, you break the law, you will be subject to the host country's judicial system. The laws of the country with jurisdiction over territorial waters prevail when you are at sea. Outside national boundaries, the international law of the sea applies to those waters.
If you're going to go on shore excursions during the cruise, make reservations as soon as possible after embarking. Desirable tours can fill up quickly, and later you may be so busy with new friends and on-board activities that you forget to make your land arrangements in time.
All important documents should be kept with you. Your necessary IDs and cruise documents should always be packed, but not in your stowed baggage. Even if your suitcase misses the boat, you can get onboard if you have your passport or other photo ID and cruise ship boarding pass on hand.
You need to be aware of your surroundings on a ship just as you would in a big city. Don't walk down darkened hallways; when tempers flare, keep your distance; don't accept beverages from strange people. If your gut tells you something is wrong, it probably is. Don't keep it to yourself, either; the minute you suspect trouble, notify the Purser's Office.
Finally, make your cruise travel memorable and all that you want it to be by doing a lot of planning before you travel.
To begin, a good carry on bag is essential. A change of clothes and any important meds or toiletries should be packed in both your checked and onboard luggage. There are two reasons why this is important. First, if your luggage gets lost by the airline on the way to your cruise, at least you'll have some essentials with you. It can take a while for your luggage to be found and then shipped to the next port of call. Second, in case your suitcases are delayed in being delivered to your cabin, you'll have a bathing suit or dinner attire on hand and can enjoy all the onboard activities right away, rather than waiting for your bags to show up.
Bring enough medication for the duration of the cruise, as well as a detailed list of your prescriptions and the generic equivalents. While you are aboard the ship and in foreign ports, you may have little or no access to a pharmacy . Bring a second set of spectacles, in case yours get lost or broken.
The local laws and customs of the countries you will be visiting may be different from what you are used to - familiarize yourself with them. If, during a stopover, you break the law, you will be subject to the host country's judicial system. The laws of the country with jurisdiction over territorial waters prevail when you are at sea. Outside national boundaries, the international law of the sea applies to those waters.
If you're going to go on shore excursions during the cruise, make reservations as soon as possible after embarking. Desirable tours can fill up quickly, and later you may be so busy with new friends and on-board activities that you forget to make your land arrangements in time.
All important documents should be kept with you. Your necessary IDs and cruise documents should always be packed, but not in your stowed baggage. Even if your suitcase misses the boat, you can get onboard if you have your passport or other photo ID and cruise ship boarding pass on hand.
You need to be aware of your surroundings on a ship just as you would in a big city. Don't walk down darkened hallways; when tempers flare, keep your distance; don't accept beverages from strange people. If your gut tells you something is wrong, it probably is. Don't keep it to yourself, either; the minute you suspect trouble, notify the Purser's Office.
Finally, make your cruise travel memorable and all that you want it to be by doing a lot of planning before you travel.
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