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Posted on | March 19, 2008 |
Here are my top favorite cruise tips we’ve collected:
1. Book a “repositioning” cruise, which may be cheaper.
This happens when a ship changes from it’s regular area. So, for instance, a ship that normally cruises in the Mediterranean in the summer needs to move to the Caribbean for the winter. The trip they take to get there stops at interesting places, not usually visited by cruise ships on a weekly basis
- Jacqueline Church Simonds, publisher of Happy Sails: The Carefree Cruiser’s Handbook.
2. Get on board.
Board the ship a few hours earlier than you’re told to, so you can settle in and enjoy lunch before the late-day departure. This tip was given to me by my brother (a veteran cruiser) before I embarked, and it gave me a jump start on my cruise experience!
– Melissa, NY, NY
3. Dealing with seasickness.
Once someone starts to get sick, it’s too late to start the [motion sickness] medicine at that point. It is ineffective after you’ve even started to slightly feel sick. Don’t be brave, take the medicine before setting sail and don’t stop until you are anchored.
Also, doctors on ships have a limited amount of medicine on board so bring your own medicines if possible. I forgot my sickness pills and I had to go to the ships’ doctor every day for a new day’s supply of medicine – Diana, Fremont, CA
Get cruising and read these new articles!!
-What to Do About Motion Sickness, Theft and Other Aboard Mishaps
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