If you are planning on going on a cruise and this is your very first time, you may not be sure what to expect. Keep in mind these important cruise travel tips when you go on a cruise.
First, always have a good carry on bag. In both the bags you will take on the plane and personally transport onboard, pack a change of clothes and important meds or toiletries. There are two reasons why this is important. First of all, if the airline loses your luggage on the way to your cruise, you will at least have your essential items. 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 sufficient medication for the cruise and a detailed list of prescriptions and their generic names. While you are aboard the ship and in foreign ports, you may have little or no access to a pharmacy . Bring an extra pair of eyeglasses in case of breakage or loss.
Familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of the countries you will be visiting. If you break the law during a stopover, you will be subject to the judicial system of the host country. The country with jurisdiction over territorial waters is whose laws prevail at sea. The international law of the sea applies in waters outside national boundaries.
Make reservations as soon as possible after embarking, if you're going to go on shore excursions during the cruise. If you forget to make your land arrangements because you are busy with new friends and on-board activities, desirable tours may already be booked up.
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.
On a ship, you need to be aware of your surroundings, just as if you were in a big city. Avoid darkened hallways; distance yourself if tempers flare; do not take drinks from people you don't know. Something is probably wrong if your gut tells you it is. Don't keep it to yourself, either; notify the Purser's Office the minute you suspect trouble.
Lastly, by doing a lot of planning before you travel, you can make your cruise travel memorable and all that you want it to be.
First, always have a good carry on bag. In both the bags you will take on the plane and personally transport onboard, pack a change of clothes and important meds or toiletries. There are two reasons why this is important. First of all, if the airline loses your luggage on the way to your cruise, you will at least have your essential items. 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 sufficient medication for the cruise and a detailed list of prescriptions and their generic names. While you are aboard the ship and in foreign ports, you may have little or no access to a pharmacy . Bring an extra pair of eyeglasses in case of breakage or loss.
Familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of the countries you will be visiting. If you break the law during a stopover, you will be subject to the judicial system of the host country. The country with jurisdiction over territorial waters is whose laws prevail at sea. The international law of the sea applies in waters outside national boundaries.
Make reservations as soon as possible after embarking, if you're going to go on shore excursions during the cruise. If you forget to make your land arrangements because you are busy with new friends and on-board activities, desirable tours may already be booked up.
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.
On a ship, you need to be aware of your surroundings, just as if you were in a big city. Avoid darkened hallways; distance yourself if tempers flare; do not take drinks from people you don't know. Something is probably wrong if your gut tells you it is. Don't keep it to yourself, either; notify the Purser's Office the minute you suspect trouble.
Lastly, by doing a lot of planning before you travel, you can make your cruise travel memorable and all that you want it to be.
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