I'm going on a cruise, what is some good information to know before I go?

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TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only

Here's my recommendations based on the almost 20 cruises I have been on, including all over the Caribbean.

The dress on ship is casual all day until 6:00PM. So take swim wear, shorts, sandals, beach shoes, your snorkel equipment if you have it, sun glasses and sun screen, lotions, a cap or big hat for the sun, a book if you are a reader, your music player, sneakers and clothes to workout in if you like to use the gym, good walking shoes, your camera, and other personal toiletries. Take a warmup suit and/or light jacket for days when its breezy.

Your cabin will have towels and soap provided, including pool and beach towels. It will also have a generic hair shampoo so you do not need to bring that unless you like a specific brand. They do not provide tooth paste, mouth wash or lotions. They DO provide a hair dryer.

After 6:00 PM they request that you wear "sports or resort casual" attire. That's attire that you would expect a person to wear in a business office, (like a bank employee), shirt with a collar, slacks, skirt, blouse, etc. You can still wear shorts and swim wear in the pools and spas but not in public areas like dining rooms and restaurants, show rooms, bars, casino, etc.

Most cruises have a formal night or two when you can wear your best stuff and get pictures taken, and maybe meet the shipâ€™s Captain. The formal nights are REQUESTED not required attire. But most people do dress up in a tux for men and a long dress (any color) for women. Kids will be fine in clothes other than swim wear but must have on shoes. Some men just wear a suit and tie and some women wear a nice dress but not a gown. You will not be denied access to the dining room or anything else if you choose not to dress up.

- Its best to pack using soft-sided luggage because with space limited in your cabin it fits under the beds better if its not hard sided luggage. Take a small carry-on bag for the last night of the cruise. On the last evening you will be required to put your luggage outside your cabin by about 2:00 AM so that they can start taking it down to the lower deck for offloading the next morning. So you will need a small bag for your toiletries and your clothes that you sleep in.

- Join the cruise club so that the cruise line will send you their specials and so that you can get discounts on future cruises with them. The discount will typically be $50 to $100 per person.

- Cruise lines charge a lot (about $15 to $25 per photo) for the photos they take so take your own photos around the ship when you get the chance, especially on the formal nights. Take your own camera and ask other passengers to take photos for you, they generally are very willing.

- The cruise lines do not allow you to bring alcoholic beverage on board, EXCEPT some do let you bring a bottle or two of wine or champaign. If you will be cruising on Princess, RC, Holland America, Celebrity or Carnival each person age 21 or older can bring on one bottle of wine or Champaign FOR YOUR CABIN.

- If you can take a six-pack of bottled water and soft drinks in your carry-on for your cabin. You will have to pay for both on the ship and its nice to have those handy in the cabin.

- If you are taking your cell phone, MP3 player or other item that needs to be plugged in take an extension cord as the plugs in the cabin are generally not in the best places and there are usually only one or two.

- Take a small bottle of hand sanitizer. There are generally sanitizer dispensers at the entrances of restaurants, the buffets and dining room, but some times the are not there or not working. The sanitizer helps prevent the spread of the Norwalk Virus that sometimes occur on cruise ships.

Connie in FL

BRING SUNSCREEN!!!! It will be sunny in the Caribbean -nothing worse than ruining your WHOLE trip with pink skin

Summer Breeze

Make sure to check the weather a couple days before you leave. Also, make a list of what you normally use and make sure that you have them by checking them off of you list as you pack (i.e. contacts, toiletries, money, etc.). One thing that you must remember to take is a good pair of comfortable walking shoes. One time I actually had to buy shoes while touring the island because my feet hurt so bad.

Depending on how many days you plan to be gone, take just enough clothes for those days, at least on dressy outfit, a light jacket or sweater, a couple of swimsuits, a long pair of pants and a long sleeved shirt. FYI...the cruise ships have laundry rooms just in case you need to wash clothes.

Have a great time and DON'T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT!!!

HIS!

If you've never been on a cruise before, this website has some helpful information. Hope you have a great time!!!

stephanie s

in cozumel dont go dowtown, beaches are real close, but i would recommend going to the ruins.
there is only one or two electric plugs in the cabin so bring an extra one that you can just plug in and have multiple plugs.
also bring a shoe holder that you would hang on a door or closet. that way you can put in cameras, lotions, etc in it and they wont be scattered.
bring a cheap dollar store rain coat/poncho the same one will be like 12$ on the ship.
go to cruisecritic.com and they will have boards on the ports and ship and even a roll call for people that are on the same cruise as you.

cutegurl5546

1)Make sure that when you leave you put all your luggage in the hallway
2)Bring A fancy out fit
3)when you stop at your port (Mexico) make sure you don't miss the cruise ship!!
4)Don't bring money to use on the ship!!!!
5)only bring money for when you stop at your port
6)You will have a ID card that you use for money buy later you have to pay it all off
7)Have Fun!!!!!

jeeccentricx2

go to the tanning beds for about a week before you go.
Take all kinds of cloths: dress,long sleeves, short sleeves, jeans, shorts, a few swim suits,
hat, non skid shoes.
There is a sun room to watch the sun come up, find it.
The ship delivers a little paper for the days events on board, read it and plan your day.
don't by cig's before you go.
Take an extra BIG bag...you will need it. We had to buy one.
Do go to the Captains cocktail party.
Bon-vi-oge

beatjugglez

this site has good info
http://allcruiselines.info

Libby

don't jump off the side. that way you don't die.

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stella

Always wear your life vest! :)

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