Monday, July 21, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Shipboard Activities
How will I know what's going on each day on the ship? --Hannah, Phoenix, AZ
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Each day you will receive an activity/information sheet delivered to your stateroom. The layout varies cruise line to cruise line, of course, but it will tell you where the ship is that day (at sea or a port of call), the dress code for dinner (casual, semi-formal, or formal), and details about the shipboard events and activities for the day, including when and where various activities will take place. This handy little sheet is your go-to guide for shipboard activities. Remember cruises are more than buffets and pools!
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Each day you will receive an activity/information sheet delivered to your stateroom. The layout varies cruise line to cruise line, of course, but it will tell you where the ship is that day (at sea or a port of call), the dress code for dinner (casual, semi-formal, or formal), and details about the shipboard events and activities for the day, including when and where various activities will take place. This handy little sheet is your go-to guide for shipboard activities. Remember cruises are more than buffets and pools!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Sea Sickness
I sometimes get motion sickness in the car. Should I worry about sea sickness on my cruise? --Stephanie, Clarksville, TN
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Getting motion sickness in a car is different from being on a cruise ship and getting sea sickness. Sometimes people who get motion sickness easily find that on a cruise ship, they don't even feel the movement of the ship! The cruise ships have stabilizers that help keep everything balanced while the ship is on the ocean.
In case you feel some motion, I would recommend taking some motion sickness medication or patches on the cruise with you just in case. These items are also usually available for purchase on the ship. You wouldn't want to feel sick on your vacation! Usually, though, you just need to give yourself a little bit of time to get used to the slight movement your body feels, also known as getting your "sea legs."
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Getting motion sickness in a car is different from being on a cruise ship and getting sea sickness. Sometimes people who get motion sickness easily find that on a cruise ship, they don't even feel the movement of the ship! The cruise ships have stabilizers that help keep everything balanced while the ship is on the ocean.
In case you feel some motion, I would recommend taking some motion sickness medication or patches on the cruise with you just in case. These items are also usually available for purchase on the ship. You wouldn't want to feel sick on your vacation! Usually, though, you just need to give yourself a little bit of time to get used to the slight movement your body feels, also known as getting your "sea legs."
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Cruise Pricing
What is included in the price of a cruise? --Megan, Rockford, IL
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Just about everything!
All your meals are included (and there are usually about 7 or 8 per day from which to choose), all accommodations, shipboard entertainment, all taxes and in some cases your airfare and ground transportation to and from the port is included.
There are some extras that are not included in the price that's quoted to you by your cruise agent. You will need to pay for things like liquor, shore excursions, photos, souvenirs, gambling, specialty restaurants, gratuities, etc. Many ships have you attach a credit card or add traveler's checks or cash to your ship card (used for identification and entrance to your stateroom) which can be used as an onboard credit card so you don't have to carry your wallet or purse around the ship with you.
Happy cruising!
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Just about everything!
All your meals are included (and there are usually about 7 or 8 per day from which to choose), all accommodations, shipboard entertainment, all taxes and in some cases your airfare and ground transportation to and from the port is included.
There are some extras that are not included in the price that's quoted to you by your cruise agent. You will need to pay for things like liquor, shore excursions, photos, souvenirs, gambling, specialty restaurants, gratuities, etc. Many ships have you attach a credit card or add traveler's checks or cash to your ship card (used for identification and entrance to your stateroom) which can be used as an onboard credit card so you don't have to carry your wallet or purse around the ship with you.
Happy cruising!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Formal Nights
What is a formal night on a cruise? Is this like a party? --Nicole, Orlando, FL
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"Formal night" simply means the overall atmosphere of the ship is formal for that evening, and the dress for dinner in the dining room(s) that evening is formal attire. The specifics of formal nights vary ship by ship, but in general, this means evening/cocktail dresses for ladies, and suits and ties for gentlemen. There may be more than one formal night, depending on the length of your cruise.
Formal nights are also a good opportunity to get a nice photo taken as a memento of your cruise vacation, and many ships offer different backgrounds for portraits.
For more information about formal nights, make sure you go through the information you get once you've booked your cruise. You can also call your travel agent to get information about the guidelines for your ship.
Remember: even though the attire is formal for the evening, these nights are about getting dressed up and having fun, so don't be afraid to go dance the night away after dinner!
Happy cruising!
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"Formal night" simply means the overall atmosphere of the ship is formal for that evening, and the dress for dinner in the dining room(s) that evening is formal attire. The specifics of formal nights vary ship by ship, but in general, this means evening/cocktail dresses for ladies, and suits and ties for gentlemen. There may be more than one formal night, depending on the length of your cruise.
Formal nights are also a good opportunity to get a nice photo taken as a memento of your cruise vacation, and many ships offer different backgrounds for portraits.
For more information about formal nights, make sure you go through the information you get once you've booked your cruise. You can also call your travel agent to get information about the guidelines for your ship.
Remember: even though the attire is formal for the evening, these nights are about getting dressed up and having fun, so don't be afraid to go dance the night away after dinner!
Happy cruising!
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