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Tips for Cruising
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General - Arrive on time at the pier. You should arrive at least 2 hours prior to the ship's scheduled departure time. |
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General - On the last night of the cruise, place all non carry-on luggage in the hall. Ship's personnel will deliver your baggage to customs when the ship arrives in port. Do not forget to leave yourself a change of clothes for the next day. |
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Dining dress code - Morning and afternoon are informal. Dinners are semi-formal or formal on days at sea. After a day in port, dinners are informal or casual. On three night, weekend cruises, there is usually one formal dinner, on seven night cruises, there are usually two. |
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Tipping - The cabin steward, dining room waiter, and busboy are the main suitors for your financial rewards. On most ships, the cabin steward and waiter each receive to per day. The busboy is tipped half the amount. |
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Travel Insurance - Don't leave town without it! From lost bags to accidents and weather troubles, Travel Insurance can save the day. And its very reasonable. |
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The US Customs department will always have the final say as to the documentation required to re-enter the country after traveling (or cruising) abroad. Please click here to access the US Customs website. There you will find access to all rules governing foreign travel along with the phone number of the nearest customs office to your location. |
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When packing to return to the US, remember to pack anything you might need to declare separately from your other belongings to speed your trip through customs. |
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For those of you considering a cruise, perhaps on our 2 for 1 Cruise Program, it's important to note that you are not required to pay in full for a cruise at the time you book it. A deposit is all that's required until 60 days before you travel giving you plenty of time to pay for your trip. |
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Almost every cruise ship has a fully equipped medical facility and staff to handle emergencies. Make sure you inform the cruise line in advance if you have any special needs or requirements (including dietary). It will make your cruise more enjoyable and safer. *And don't forget to pack any required prescribed medication you may need! |
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Check your medical insurance also. If you have problems requiring medical attention while in another country, you may find you're not covered and that can be expensive. |
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