Tips and Advice

Cruise Checklist

Before You Book
list of all cities of importance and what you want to see/can’t miss
list activities that are important to you
what type of service do you require?
What cruise lines offer the stops you want?
Narrow your list to the ones that meet your criteria
Preparations
Passport – A must have in this travel era.
Bring appropriate amounts of clothing depending on the length of your trip
Make photocopies of all identification documents and keep in your luggage as a backup
List all your important contact numbers in case of theft
Stock up on medicines and arrange for pets to be cared for
Bring formal dress clothes if required for dinner
confirm your reservations with the cruise line before you leave

Ways to Book Your Cruise
Travel agent
Directly at the websites for the cruise lines (links on cruise line pages)
Book Air, land and sea transportation at the same time to avoid confusion
Make sure you pay your balance to your cruise line before you set out
Save Money
Book your cruise 10 to 12Early Bird Specials – When you book your cruise early, as much as 10-12 months in advance, you can take advantage of early booking months in advance and get early booking discounts
Wait until the last minute and get closeout specials. You will have a smaller selection of cabins to choose from, but can save significantly
The more the merrier. Most cruises offer discounts for the third and fourth passengers.
make sure to read the fine print as to not get stuck with fees that you are unaware of.

Booking Ports of Call Excursions
after booking your cruise, you will be able to review and sign up for excursions at each port of call. Get the most out of your trip by signing up for all of the activities that seem appealing to you. It is much easier to cancel a class or miss a lecture that you try to get in once it is booked.