3. A cruise ship
is not divided into different classes of service
Long gone are the
days of first, second and third class passengers, or the wealthy receiving
better treatment than others on a cruise. While there are differences in the
sizes and locations of staterooms, this is no different from a hotel that
offers different types of rooms at different price levels.
Regardless of the
size or cost of your stateroom, you have full access to the ship's
facilities and amenities, and the ship's crew will do everything in their
power to make your experience exceptional. In return, it is accepted
practice to tip those people, such as stewards and waiters, who have served
you personally throughout the cruise. Check with the cruise line for
information about suggested tip amounts.
4. Most cruise
passengers do not get seasick
The motion of a
cruise ship at sea is generally mild, so most people do not experience
seasickness. If you are prone to motion sickness on other forms of
transportation (cars, trains, airplanes, etc.), though, take the same
precautions on a cruise as you do for other types of travel. There are
several over the counter motion sickness medications, or your doctor may
prescribe something stronger if needed. And if you do get onboard and find
yourself feel nauseous, don't worry - the ship's medical staff will happily
provide you with medication to help.
5. A cruise ship
is a great family environment
Nearly every cruise
line offers special programs and accommodations to families, and some even
specialize in entire cruises designed completely around the needs and wants
of a family. On these family-focused cruise lines, you will find special
supervised areas of the ship where your children can go to do age-appropriate
activities while you enjoy adult time.
6. Each port is a
new adventure
Every port you visit
is different, and each one will have excursions, activities and places to
discover. Just as on board the ship, you will not be able to do everything
there is to do at each port. You can choose a paid tour excursion or you can
explore on your own. Many cruise lines have cooperative arrangements with
hotels and resorts in the ports they visit so that cruise passengers can use
hotel facilities like swimming pools, fitness rooms, spas and other
amenities.
7. You don't have
to buy a special wardrobe
There is no need to
buy fancy clothing or a tuxedo to go on a cruise, although some cruises do
require formal dress in specific on board restaurants. Your general packing
list does not need to be much different from any other vacation; simply
include clothing that is appropriate for the climate and expected weather
conditions. And don't worry about items like hair dryers, shavers, and other
personal appliances - they all work just fine on board a luxury cruise ship!
Bruce
Pickett ACC is an award winning travel & cruise consultant, self taught,
experienced, & motivated to help people find cruising value. He has authored
articles on cruising to make it easy for people to create cruise holidays,
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