You may not be sure what to expect, if you are planning a cruise for your very first time. When you go on a cruise, keep these important cruise travel tips in mind.
First of all, make sure you have a good carry on bag. Pack a change of clothes and important meds or toiletries in the bags you will take on the plane and personally transport onboard. There are two reasons why this is important. One, at least you'll have some essentials with you if your luggage gets lost by the airline on the way to your cruise. It can take a while for your luggage to be found and then shipped to the next port of call. Secondly, you can begin to enjoy the onboard activities right away, as you'll have a bathing suit or dinner attire on hand; you won't have to wait for your bags to appear, even if your suitcases are delayed in being delivered to your cabin.
Along with a detailed list of prescriptions and their generic names, bring sufficient medication for the cruise. While you are aboard the ship and in foreign ports, you may have little or no access to a pharmacy . Just in case you break or lose your eyeglasses, bring an extra pair.
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 country with jurisdiction over territorial waters is whose laws prevail at sea. Outside national boundaries, the international law of the sea applies to those waters.
Reserve any on shore excursions you will do during the cruise, as soon as possible after you embark on your trip. 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.
Keep all your vital documents on your person. Never pack your necessary IDs and cruise documents in your checked luggage - and make sure you always have them. 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.
Just as you would in a big city, you need to be aware of your surroundings on a ship. Avoid darkened hallways; keep your distance when tempers flare; don't accept beverages from strange people. If you have a feeling something is wrong, pay attention to that feeling. Tell someone else too; 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.
First of all, make sure you have a good carry on bag. Pack a change of clothes and important meds or toiletries in the bags you will take on the plane and personally transport onboard. There are two reasons why this is important. One, at least you'll have some essentials with you if your luggage gets lost by the airline on the way to your cruise. It can take a while for your luggage to be found and then shipped to the next port of call. Secondly, you can begin to enjoy the onboard activities right away, as you'll have a bathing suit or dinner attire on hand; you won't have to wait for your bags to appear, even if your suitcases are delayed in being delivered to your cabin.
Along with a detailed list of prescriptions and their generic names, bring sufficient medication for the cruise. While you are aboard the ship and in foreign ports, you may have little or no access to a pharmacy . Just in case you break or lose your eyeglasses, bring an extra pair.
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 country with jurisdiction over territorial waters is whose laws prevail at sea. Outside national boundaries, the international law of the sea applies to those waters.
Reserve any on shore excursions you will do during the cruise, as soon as possible after you embark on your trip. 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.
Keep all your vital documents on your person. Never pack your necessary IDs and cruise documents in your checked luggage - and make sure you always have them. 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.
Just as you would in a big city, you need to be aware of your surroundings on a ship. Avoid darkened hallways; keep your distance when tempers flare; don't accept beverages from strange people. If you have a feeling something is wrong, pay attention to that feeling. Tell someone else too; 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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