Cruise Tips

Pack a small flashlight to find your way around in the dark or in an emergency.

Take along an insulated mug with a lid. Fill it at the beverage station in the buffet area—your drinks will stay hot or cold and you won’t have to worry about spills. Most bartenders will fill it wit

Don’t be a deck chair hog. It’s inconsiderate to put towels and personal belongings on poolside lounge chairs to “save” them unless you are actually in the pool.

If you are prone to motion (sea) sickness, the best cabin location for you is on a lower deck in the middle of the ship (midway between the bow and the stern). Pitch, roll, and yaw—the movements made

Print cards with your name, address, phone number, & email address to share with new friends. Stiff, business card-style paper can be purchased at nearly any office supply store & having your cards ha

For minor emergencies, pack a first aid "kit" with antiseptic cream & bandages in your carry-on.

Pack a pad of Post-It notes to leave messages for your cabin steward, family, and shipboard friends.

Keep track of your boarding pass, on board charge/key card, as well as a picture ID to take ashore by slipping them into a bi-fold business card style carrying case. Cases with a "suede" finish are le

Bring your own travel alarm clock; most staterooms do not have them.

Tap water on your ship is perfectly safe to drink; purchasing bottled water is only necessary if you prefer the taste.