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Tips to Follow for People Going on Their Maiden Voyage
by Tirun Blog Tirun CruiseGoing on a lavish cruise tour can be an incredibly exciting way to spend the holidays. Whether people are planning to go on an Indian cruise or someplace abroad, there are a lot of factors relating to packing, dining, and ports they need to keep in mind prior to embarking on their maiden voyage. Here are a few tips that can significantly help first-time cruisers to enjoy a delightful and hassle-free vacationing experience:
- Research Ports in Advance: It is prudent for the travelers to research on the ports listed in their itinerary. They should read as much as possible about these sites, so that they are not absolutely clueless about what to do and want to expect after arriving at the relevant destination. The travelers should try to make the best out of their limited time at a port, and hence try to learn about the best landmarks and activities present near all the places they would be stopping at during their cruise tour.
- Pre-book Activities before Leaving: Lavish cruise ships are equipped with provisions for numerous exciting and engaging activities. In case the travelers are particularly excited about engaging in one of such activities, they must make advance bookings for it. These activities can include availing spa services, enjoying musical shows, participating in onboard sports and dining in specialty restaurants. Many cruise liners also provide discounts to people making early bookings, while spur-of-the-moment onboard bookings can incur additional expenses.
- Plan to Arrive at the Departure City a Day before the Embarkation: The instances of flight delays and cancellations are quite common. However, travelers must make sure that they do not miss their cruise-tour due to such instances. Most cruise liners are extremely strict about their schedule and would leave the travelers if they do not arrive on the boarding port on time. No matter if people are going for an international or Indian cruise ships , it is crucial that they arrive at the departure city a day before the embarkation in order to avoid such an eventuality.
- Pack a Carry-on Bag: In most cases, the travelers would board the ship much before their luggage reaches their cabin. Hence, they should carry important necessities like phone chargers, vital documents, and medications in a carry-on bag. They can also pack items like bathing suits and sunscreen in such bags as well, in case they plan to immediately jump into the pool after getting on board the ship.
- Switch the Cellphone to Airplane Mode: This tip is meant for people going on an overseas cruise. International roaming rates can be really expensive, even if people do not make calls. So, people should either keep their phones on airplane mode or get a phone plan that would be suitable for a trip abroad.
In addition to taking the above tips into consideration, while on a cruise tour it is also important for the travelers to pace themselves. Every day on their tour they would ideally receive a copy of the ship’s newsletter that mentions all the scheduled activities and events for the day. The numerous options present there can include movies, dance classes, bands, seminars, comedy shows and so on, and hence can often overwhelm the travelers. Instead of trying to fit too many activities in one day, the travelers should mark their top choices and just engage in them, so as to enjoy a relaxing trip.
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