I'm going on a cruise! What should I expect?

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I'm going on a cruise! What should I expect?

Answer 1

the cruise that i went on was great. it was through carnival and it was my first one. if you have problems with motion sickness call your DR. and they should call in the sea sick patch to your pharmacy. i was really nervous about that because i do have problems with motion sickness. i used one patch the night before and that was it didn't feel a thing. on the cruise do not tip. you will see in your bill at the end of the cruise that they add on a gratuity to your bill and it just depends on how many is in your cabin. Note: you are not required to pay this you can ask them to take it off. Second eat, eat eat, its all free and you paid for it anyways. schedule an excursion while on the boat. it might be a little more expensive but they are more common than the mom and pop places.  when going into port expect a wait when leaving the boat. not so much on returning, have a good camera and money when you leave port. explore on line the place that you will be visiting, go to the 1/2 price book stores and get travel info on the location. other than that have fun

Answer 2

Expect to have alot of fun!

Answer 3

Cruises are one of THE best vacations you can take. Once you are on ship the staff caters to you, its whatever you want. There is something to do all day every day. When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will receive a key card which will serve as your room key/charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir) and its also your pass to get on and off ship in each port. When you first board the ship the security personnel will have you insert your key card into a scanner and then will take a photo of you that is included in the magnetic strip on the card.  Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID (passport or driver's license). This card allows them to keep an accurate track of all passengers entering and/or leaving the ship.

Your standard cabin that most people get (inside/outside/balcony) are generally between 175 and 200 Square feet, about the size of a 9 by 12 ft home bedroom (balconies are about 45 to 55 sq ft). Suites and penthouses can be between 350 and 1300 square feet. Each cabin has a two beds which can be made into a queen, a bathroom with a shower stall, a closet and some drawer space, a TV and telephone, a safe for valuables, and a life jacket for each passenger.

Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations.  Some ships may offer a galley (kitchen) tour or a tour of the bridge. There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always free food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships, except Disney,  have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATM’s and a purser’s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to.  There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails.

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course. The newer Royal Caribbean ships have a rock climbing wall and the newest one has a pool for water surfing.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games, and the cards and games are provided. If you want to just sit and read, there’s a library where you can bring your books or select one from the shelf.  Ships have internet cafes and some offer WIFI if you bring your prefer to use your computer in your cabin (some ships offer notebooks for rent).  There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music.  Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave.  On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .      

I suggest that you go to the web site for the cruise lines you are going on and look at the ship's features and port stops.

You will have  a ball!!

Answer 4

I trying not to scare you but my friend said the toilets suck air don't know if true! But i know you will see lots of beauty and animals!!!!

Answer 5

The most fun you've ever had in your life! I've been on tons of vacations but very few have measured up to a cruise. But for the love of everything good, pack sunscreen, preferably water proof, otherwise you'll come back nice and crispy. Ha Ha

Oh yea and if you go with family don't get lost because they'll crack jokes on you about that everytime you go somewhere. And whats really embaressing is the whole staff will know you by name, well at least thats what happened to my step brother. hahaha. we found him of course... sadly, no i'm kidding.

Answer 6

To be hooked on cruising the rest of your life.  I went once and it was so fabulous, I had to book another.  You will have more fun then you ever thought you could have.  If you are worried about sea sickness just go get ginger capsules from any store that has vitamins.  Start taking a couple a day before you get on the ship and a couple every day on ship.  You will not get sea sick.  Actually, you do not feel much movement on the ship most of the time.  You can hardly believe you are out there floating along.

Cruise's are amazing.

Answer 7

Be careful - just as things can go wrong on a plane or in a car, the same is true on a cruise ship.

Have fun - be sure to get off at the different ports to experience life in another country

Bring medication - if you think you may get seasick - and you never know when a huge storm may roll across the sea

Learn the layout of the boat - so you know where you're going at all times

Choose a cabin in the middle of the ship, lower decks - the ones in the middle of the ship feel the least amount of sway

Have a good time!!!

Answer 8

Its the most beautiful thing you will ever see.  The cabins (rooms you stay in) are pretty small but if you're going on a cruise you're basically never in there other than to sleep and change your clothes, so that will be ok.  When you flush the toilets - it's so loud and it might scare you at first.  The showers are a little bit small.  Cruises always have fun activities going on like Kareokee, dance club for teens, some have a welcome/farewell parade, and things like that.  Also, the dinning room is so beautiful and you really get to know your waitors on a personal level.  The food is soooo good!

Answer 9

Expect the time of your life if you never been on a cruise.  Excellent food and amenities, meet interesting people from different cities. the entertainment on the ship is worth it. Go ahead spoil yourself

Answer 10

You can expect a good time!  Unless the ship sinks or you all come down with the Norweigan Flu.

Answer 11

expect great great things to see.

cruise is always fun as long as you keep yourself relaxed and comfy..

just remember relax and enjoy!

have fun!

:)

Answer 12

to get sick