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When sailing on a cruise ship, whatever cruise line you choose there some things you should always remember:

Basic Shipboard Tips

• Hallways on cruise ships can be narrow and getting around is usually single file

• Ship elevators Don’t stop on all floors, so if you are in a wheelchair make this known before booking so that the ship can accommodate your needs.

• Public areas ARE kept clean, so don’t believe every negative thing you read and also do your part to keep areas clean too by not littering.

Cruise Dining Tips

• If you’re traveling with your kids, keep in mind about the seating times, if you have Assigned seating keep in mind that someone else does also.

• Food may not always be as Hot as you like it, but all - in- all you will undoubtedly have a great time.

Shore Excursions & Souvenirs

• When leaving the ship for Shore Excursions be sure to keep your travel documents with you, NEVER LEAVE THEM ON BOARD you may need them to re-board the ship.

• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables will not be allowed to be brought back into the country, so check with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to see what is allowed and of course no Cuban Cigars

Cruise Brochures

One of the best informative marketing devices around is the brochure. How can one small booklet be the best planning tools one could ever imagine? Easy.

• They are filled with photographs of exotic tropical destinations such as Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean and Mexico. And scenic, more traditional and mystical places like Alaska, Europe and the Orient and just about anywhere you would want to go to escape.

• Cruise brochures are organized in a manner that is easy to understand and tell you just about everything you want to know. What will you departure time be, what time should you arrive, your amenities, your ports, what’s included, what’s not included, available shore excursions, costs deck plans, and even info about the staterooms. In other words, “The Works” so to speak.

• For specific information, it even has a Table of Contents at the front enabling you to find just what you’re looking for and go to the page. It offers information about the ports on your itinerary, on board services, what nights are casual, informal and formal seating times buffets, and restaurants and the casino.

• One last word one cruise brochures is to be sure and read the Fine Print in the back. The information there is very important as it will tell of the cancellation policy, Things to Know and Terms and Conditions.

Luggage Tips

When planning your cruise if new luggage is in order keep these guidelines in mind. With new airline restrictions that are constantly changing size and weight has changed a lot in the last few years.

• You are now only allowed to check two pieces of luggage for each ticketed passenger and these have weight limits which does not included your carry-on or your personal item.

• There is an excess baggage charge which starts at a cost of $40.00 and then there is the overweight charge which begins at $80.00 or the oversized charge which begins at $100.00 and if you an extra bag that is overweight and over sized you will pay 3x’s the cost and the fees must be paid at check-in.

• To avoid paying through the nose keep this in mind, since many suitcases 29×30 exceed the maximum size two smaller ones 24″x26″ work even better. Your carry- on must be able to fit either overhead or under your seat and not exceed 40lbs and be 22″x14″x9″.

When purchasing your luggage hard sided or soft sided fabric is your choice and try and buy luggage with wheels for ease moving through busy airports especially if you are traveling alone. Also try stackable luggage for ease on a pull along luggage cart.

• When buying, make sure that you include the wheels in the length of the suitcase so you’re not a couple of inches over. Remember, you’ll pay extra if you are!

• Contrary to popular belief, hard-sided brand name luggage with a warranty is not always the best, there are lesser known brands just as good or better.

With newer more durable materials available hard sided luggage has become lighter in weight, water tight, have combination locks w/ keys, stronger metal hinges with retractable handles and roll along on wheels and still a good choice.

• Soft-Sided luggage is now the more popular because of space age fabrics that are more tightly woven and can endure just about anything. Just make sure that they have industrial strength zippers ,Teflon coating on the fabric, strong wheels and handles, and rubber corners.

Never pack more suitcases than you can handle yourself if the need should arise and Remember these allowances:

• Only 2 bags for each ticketed passenger (domestic and international)

• 1 carry - on and 1 personal item such as a laptop ( must carry- on ) men’s or ladies purse,

• Brief case, camera or something to read or items that are smaller or similar in size, wheelchair, or crutches (must need) a coat, umbrella and you can bring something to eat if it is to be consumed right away.

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