The Definitive Guide to Going on the Perfect Cruise – Part Three
by: jhona
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So
we're still on a cruise, on our way to some enchanted land. It's a
great weather today, and the air is warm, and so are everyone's
smiles. Here's more of what you can expect in a ship cruise.
Onboard
Activities
All
in all, it’s virtually impossible to be bored on a cruise ship.
There are ongoing activities throughout the day, which are usually
free of charge. Contests, games, bingo, clay shooting, dance, Tai
Chi and golf lessons, karaoke and sing-a-longs, etc. Swimming or
relaxing in a spa or hot tub.
Children
and Young Teenagers on Board
All
mainstream cruise ships offer organized programmes that cater to the
entire family. These programmes are usually categorized by age,
which include age-appropriate activities.
Not
Inclue in Cruise's Fees
Tips
Beverages
Spa
Treatments
Hairdressers
Dry
cleaning
Laundry
services
Shore
Excursions
Guidelines
to Extra Expenses
When
paying for your cruise the tips will NOT be included, although you
can pre-pay your tips if the cruise liner will agree to it. Some
cruise lines automatically add the recommended tip amount to your
account at the time of sailing. You can decide to adjust this amount
based on the service received.
The
onboard hospitality crew and general staffing crew earn much of their
money in tips. Make no mistake, they do EARN IT – their shifts are
long and they will go out of their way to make you feel welcome and
well-looked after on your holiday. You won’t find better waiters,
stewards, bartenders, and cabin staff anywhere.
Most
cruise lines have ‘recommended tipping rates’ that can start at
$10.00 per day per guest. These tips are then distributed among the
personnel that service your every need for the included cruise items
such as stateroom stewards, waiters, bartenders, and general cabin
staff.
Spa
Treatments
All
cruise ships offer excellent technicians for spa treatments such as
massage, facials, waxing, manicure, and pedicures. Hairdressers are
available as well. Of course, all of these are extra, but are they
worth it, and you’ll always look your best without much effort.
Another tip, book in as soon as you get on board for your first
service and you can book ongoing services easily or you’ll miss
out. These services fill up very quickly.
Shore
Excursions
Unfortunately,
shore excursions are not included. There are dozens of things to do
when your ship docks at the beautiful exotic destinations. Don’t
let your next holiday turn into a fiasco. Cruise lines make it
extremely easy for you to book excursions on-line even before you
board the ship. If you prefer you can book shore excursions once you
board.
The
Best Hints to Remember
Budget
for your on board expenses and include the spending money for any on
shore shopping excursions.
Keep
track of your spending by retaining all receipts
Check
your account balance each day.
Book
your shore excursions ahead of time so you won’t be disappointed.
Take
care when going on tour alone. Even though most people on shore rely
on tourists for their income, it’s easy to become prey to
misadventure.
Don’t
purchase any foodstuffs that are suspicious. Rather be safe than
sorry.
Don’t
buy any food that cannot be consumed before you reach your departure
port.
Don’t
buy anything on shore if you believe it may be confiscated by
customs once you are home.
The
best tip to remember is to check everything with your travel agent
before paying for your cruise. If you need to find a travel agent in
a hurry just browse free online
classifieds, and do some shopping around for the best prices.
Ask questions and then ask some more. They are there to assist you
to have a really good holiday. If your travel agent doesn’t know
much about the cruise line then it may be better to find another
agent, otherwise you can get in touch directly with the cruise line.
Bon voyage!
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