Great Hints for Ship Boarding...

   Never been on a cruise before. What do I do ? Have you any advice? First time cruises are fun and exciting. All the preparations and the day finally arrives for your holiday. Here are a few tips and pieces of advise to help you on your way.

 

Sounds obvious but the ships are on the big side some of them holding as many 3000 passengers and crew.     The last you want to do is keep getting lost every time you head out of your cabin. Ask for a map of the boat and remember to take the copy with you everywhere you on the boat. After a few days you will become familiar with your bearings.

   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.

Passengers from previous trips have suggested leaving expensive jewellery in your house and taking just a few simple inexpensive pieces with you to prevent them from getting lost or going missing.

   By walking around the boat you will become accustomed and find your bearings in no time. This is also good exercise for you as you can walk at at a gentle pace or perhaps a power walk around the ship. Either way you will become familiar with what is around you on board.

   Often tipping is not included in your holiday cost. When you can tip generously as the crew members often rely on tips to send back home to their families as the pay is low or minimum on the cruises.

   Arriving back into your room late at night or at any time of the day. Please make yourself a little scare and tip toe on your way to your room so as too keep the noise down for other guests.

   Plan your trip around each stop over and make the most of your day trips.