If you are planning your very first cruise, you may be unsure what to expect. When you go on a cruise, keep these important cruise travel tips in mind.
First, always have a good carry on bag. 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 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 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. The international law of the sea applies in waters outside national boundaries.
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. Always make sure you pack your necessary IDs and cruise documents -- and never pack them in your checked luggage. You'll want your passport or other photo ID and cruise ship boarding pass on hand, so even if your suitcase misses the boat, you can get onboard.
You need to be aware of your surroundings on a ship just as you would in a big city. Stay away from dark hallways; distance yourself if tempers flare; don't accept drinks from strangers. If you have a feeling something is wrong, pay attention to that feeling. Tell someone else too; notify the Purser's Office the minute you suspect trouble.
Finally, make your cruise travel memorable and all that you want it to be by doing a lot of planning before you travel.
First, always have a good carry on bag. 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 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 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. The international law of the sea applies in waters outside national boundaries.
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. Always make sure you pack your necessary IDs and cruise documents -- and never pack them in your checked luggage. You'll want your passport or other photo ID and cruise ship boarding pass on hand, so even if your suitcase misses the boat, you can get onboard.
You need to be aware of your surroundings on a ship just as you would in a big city. Stay away from dark hallways; distance yourself if tempers flare; don't accept drinks from strangers. If you have a feeling something is wrong, pay attention to that feeling. Tell someone else too; notify the Purser's Office the minute you suspect trouble.
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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