Ideas On Board A Cruise Ship

By Poppy Hill


A cruise I hear you say. I don't know anything about cruising. If this is your first adventure on a cruise ship then you may wish to read following suggestions to keep you on the straight and narrow.

A large number of passengers and crew on board first time cruisers will be a little daunted by the sheer size and scope of what is in front of them. A map will help you along the way and prevent you from getting lost. It will not take you long before you become familiar with all your surroundings.

Another suggestion would be to take a bag with you when you board the ship. At the start of the trip everything is a bit chaotic with staff introducing themselves and boarding cards being made ready so your luggage may take a little time to reach your cabin. As you don't want to waste time waiting pack a few light items such as swimwear and sun cream so you are ready to hit the pool and sunbathe as soon as you arrive.

Don't pack any of your best jewels leave them in your house in case they become lost or are stolen when you are out and about visiting the ports. Many of the countries you are visiting may not be as well off as you so best to keep everything as simple as possible.

A good tip is to walk everywhere on the cruise ship. The lifts will most certainly become crowded especially around meal times. A good idea would be to walk and become familiar with your surroundings and a walking is good for you as a little gentle exercise.

Tipping is normally around 10% of your bill. While on a cruise ship tip generously as often the crew are not well paid and appreciate any tips that are given to them.

When moving around please keep the noise down as much as possible late at night. Passengers often forget that noise travels especially at night. Be a courteous passenger and move around as lightly on your feet as you can with talking and slamming doors kept to a minimum.

Best advice of all is to plan your daily events to take advantage of everything which is on offer to travellers.




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