So you booked a luxury cruise for your international adventure? While traveling on a cruise is an exciting experience for any adventurer, it can be a bit intimidating for someone who doesn’t know the ropes. Here are five things you should know before boarding your cruise.
Travel Insurance
Some cruise travelers make the mistake of avoiding the ‘unnecessary’ cost of travel insurance. However, even given the safety of the ship, there is no good reason to avoid risk protection. Whether on the ship or off of it, this crucial inclusion is essential to safe and relaxed travel.
Book Activities on Board
If you’re lucky enough to have theme rides, events, or live music on board the cruise, be sure to reserve them in advance before you board. Most cruises will have apps or websites with ways to book a spot for an activity. If you don’t, your holiday cruise will consist mostly of ocean gazing…
Carry-On Luggage Must-Haves
On cruise boarding days, it can take hours for the crew to organize and send your main stowage to your room. Keep your essentials in your carry-on that you can take with you straight to your room.
Watch the Time
The cardinal rule of cruise travel. When docking at these locations, keep track of time! The exciting appeal of cruises is the chance to travel around the world and dock at exciting locations in a luxury fashion. If you miss the departure, you will be stranded and forced to cover travel costs to get back to the ship. To avoid this, arrive 30 minutes prior to departure and you will stay on course.
Aeroplane Mode
Don’t get busted with a hefty fine because you accidentally used data to send a text or email; make sure your phone is always on airplane mode. Checking can be the difference between thousands of dollars spent paying the cruise line or getting the most out of your sea-bound holiday.
