If the launch of the giant ship "Icon" made you want to go on a cruise on it, or on one of the hundreds of smaller ships in the industry, you are probably not alone. A cruise is a combination of a vacation away from home with relaxation and entertainment. However, it is different in many ways from a vacation in one land destination or another. We used ChatGPT to come up with 7 rules for proper departure for cruises.
1. Eat Smart Upon boarding, on embarkation
day, holidaymakers tend to immediately flock to the buffet for their first meal. While the buffet is a tempting option, it's an opportunity to find other places that offer tasty options with less crowds.
2. Get to know: Board
Different types of cruise tickets offer a different number of complimentary meals at a different number of restaurants available on board. You should know in advance which meal in which restaurant is included in your card's board rules in order to enjoy the free meals. The same goes for drinks – 'drink packages' may be less lucrative than purchasing drinks at promotions such as happy hour at the various bars on the ship, which saves tens of percent.
3. The Silent
Wave The pool and upper decks are usually buzzing with activity, but the ships also feature quite a few quiet spaces that are often not noticed. A library, outdoor boardwalk deck or atrium bar are some such options. In addition, many ships have an adults-only deck, which is not intended for improper uses, but simply to keep the active young people away and create a quiet and calm space.
4. Don't run. Stream
Cruises provide countless activities – from deck parties to water slides, ensuring there's never a dull moment. However, many forget on their first day that they have plenty of time to pass on board, and try to cram all activities into several extremely exhausting hours. It is best to plan in advance an orderly division of the activities into different days, thus enjoying a balance between activities and rest.
5. Exploited
Beach During the cruise, you'll dock more than once or twice to the shores of different countries and be tempted to take organized 'shore excursions' for an additional fee – but a single or family trip may save you money. Try to go down to the beach not as part of the group and rent equipment independently.
6. No drugs Pass
It is true that cruising conveys a bit of an atmosphere of lawlessness, due to the distancing from the civilization and jurisdiction of any country – but the cruise companies themselves generally prohibit the entry and consumption of drugs of all kinds – especially since there are international laws that allow enforcement on the subject even on high seas.
7. Leave Your Overweight at Home
Despite the length of cruises, there's no need to pack loads of clothes in your luggage. Many ships have self-service laundry rooms, offering a practical solution for washing clothes after hot, sweaty days and refreshing your wardrobe without packing half your wardrobe.
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