Planning
on being busy during your cruise? You might want to consider booking an inside cabin. These are often half the price
of ‘ocean view’ or ‘balcony’ cabins and well worth the savings if you plan to
use your cabin only to sleep, shower and change clothes. Be advised though, inside cabins are just as they are named ... you will be in total darkness, so bring flashlights.
Before booking a cabin, review its location. You might want to be near certain places (i.e. restaurants, pools, dining rooms, etc.) but away from areas that might present noise issues (i.e. nightclub, under the kitchen, near the anchor) or other problems (in rough weather, forward cabins are most affected). The best way to review a location is to check the online deck plans before confirming your booking.
Purchase your own airfare. Avoid buying airfare through the cruise lines as their fares tend to be much higher than what you can easily find on the internet or through a reliable travel agent. Along the same line, take a taxi to/from the ship whether you are coming from an airport or a city center. The cruise ship-arranged transportation is more expensive, involves more travel time due to the use of large motor coaches and requires you to spend time waiting for other passengers.
Before booking a cabin, review its location. You might want to be near certain places (i.e. restaurants, pools, dining rooms, etc.) but away from areas that might present noise issues (i.e. nightclub, under the kitchen, near the anchor) or other problems (in rough weather, forward cabins are most affected). The best way to review a location is to check the online deck plans before confirming your booking.
Purchase your own airfare. Avoid buying airfare through the cruise lines as their fares tend to be much higher than what you can easily find on the internet or through a reliable travel agent. Along the same line, take a taxi to/from the ship whether you are coming from an airport or a city center. The cruise ship-arranged transportation is more expensive, involves more travel time due to the use of large motor coaches and requires you to spend time waiting for other passengers.
Purchase travel insurance when you book your cruise. Anything unforeseen can happen before or during your trip that can cause you to lose your well-earned money you used to book your vacation. Travel insurance protects you if you need to cancel your trip, or if someone gets sick or injured during the cruise.
When booking your cruise, ask about pre- and post-cruise hotel accommodations. Again, anything unforeseen can happen that could delay your embarkation or return flight home. It is highly recommended to check into a hotel at least the day prior to embarking on your cruise. Not only will you avoid delays, but you will be well rested and ready to tackle the long lines getting on the ship. Post-cruise accommodations are also a great idea because ships can be delayed reaching the home port. There could also be circumstances which may hold up disembarkation that can last for hours. If you must book a flight the same day you arrive back to port, schedule it later in the day or evening.
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