Fist Time Cruisers?

Everyone has their first time for everything and same as everyone, having tips or advice for the things that we should and should not do is great. It is always the best practice to be prepared for anything and knowing what to do and what to bring is always a great preparation for your first cruise.

Here are a few tips and advice that you can use on your first cruise.

Knowing what to bring

You can always get the tips and advice given by cruise lines on what to bring for the cruise, but here are a few items that you might need in extra to make sure that its a fun and comfortable cruise.

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  Extra camera batteries – not all cruise lines will have plugs that will be suitable for your charger and most of them charge a little bit expensive for batteries and other products.
  
  
  
  
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  Your hygiene stuffs – if you are very sensitive with your hygiene and there are certain specific products that you will use, then you need to bring them as not all products/brands will be available.
  
  
  
  
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  Ear Plugs – well, although most vessels are very high tech and the rooms are sound proof, it is still better to bring your own plugs in case your ship is not that quiet to ensure a good night sleep.
  
  
  
  

Making Friends On Board

If you are planning to cruise alone or even with a partner/group, it is always more fun to make friends during the cruise as those will be the same people who you will be with all throughout the cruise. Here are a few tips to make making friends a little bit easier.

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  Making friends with the cruise crew – one of the easiest to approach in a cruise ship are the crew. As you will be with them as long as you will be with other passengers all throughout the cruise, it is nice to chat with them and ask them tips on how people enjoy their cruise.
  
  
  
  
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  Hang with your age group – this is not generally stereotyping but as most age groups have the same interests and hobbies, it is easier to start a connection with a group of your age level.
  
  
  
  
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  Be active on board – cruise ships line up activities and have amenities and facilities for this wherein you can participate. The secret is not the activity/amenity/facility, but the group that you make while doing this things. Lets take sports for example, playing volleyball alone or just a couple is not as fun as a complete 5 on 5 team. By inviting other people you can have fun playing and make friends at the same time.
  
  
  
  
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  Dining – cruise ships gives you the option of being on your own table or sharing it with others. Pick a large table every time and make friends by offering the seats in your table.
  
  
  
  

Cruise Rules and Regulations

To avoid having any problems for your cruise, always know the rules and regulations of the ship and know all the details on how you can contact some one with cruise ship jobs, as they are trained for every situation, in case of emergency or other trips like on excursions.

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  Rules are rules – always know that these rules are made not to limit your enjoyment but to keep you safe and keep the cruise in path
  
  
  
  
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  Know your time – you should always set your watch to the ship's time as this will be the basis of time in case of visiting a port in a different time zone
  
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    don't be late as the ship will only wait for about 15 to 30 minutes after the scheduled sailing time. Port agents are assigned on ports in case a passenger gets left behind.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
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  Listen to the Captain – know that the overall cruise ship operation and work on a cruise ship management  is handled by the captain, always listen to what he has to say and always follow it. He has the authority to kick you out of the cruise if you will be doing some dangers to the crew, passenger or even yourself.
  
  
  
  

Lastly, enjoy your cruise. Its the best time to pamper yourself, meet new people or spend the time with your love ones while enjoying the worlds exotic beauties.

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Family Cruises: Tips and Advice to Save More

One of the biggest market of the cruise industry is targeting the family groups. A lot of cruise ships are themed for families and it carries with them amenities, facilities and activities that the whole family can enjoy. Most families do enjoy this trips and they come back with satisfaction, but not all families can afford this kinds of cruises.

Actually every family can enjoy this cruises only if they know the best tips and advice to save more money while cruising. Read more for more tips and suggestions how you can enjoy your trips and still spend less.

Even during this economic problems, cruise ships are traveling the world and they want you in their ships. If you would take time to browse the Internet for the cruise lines individual websites, you will find tons of discounts and promos they are giving out to get more passengers. Cruise lines offer tons of opportunities for the families which are very affordable as they are one of their biggest clients.

Freebies and Discounts

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  The more the merrier – at most cruise lines, the more passengers you will bring along with you, the more discounts and even freebies you can get. At some cruise ships the third, fourth and even fifth family member you bring can get in the same cabin with you for a huge discount and some even free.
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  Kids and teens – most cruise lines offers free cruises for kids and teens that may range from 1 to 17 years old as long as it would be shared with two paying adults in one cabin. If it is not free, most cruise lines gives this in a big discount which is available all year round.
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    Disney Wonder is giving free sails for the Kids. Children can enjoy three nights of cruise for free in the vessel which sets sails from January 22 to May 28, 2009. Of course they have to be accompanied by two paying adults and government taxes and fees must still be payed.
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  Cruise Lines and Their Themes – once you have decided to take your family on a cruise, you should check out all available options, all cruise lines and their vessels to have an audit in which will be the most fun and which will be the best for your budget. Certain cruise lines, like Disney Cruise Lines, offers a lot of freebies and discounts for the family and you should also check the dates of the cruise lines themed cruises. Themed cruises targets families of all ages and they offer discounts and freebies to get more passengers enjoy their services.
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  Facilities, Activities and Amenities – cruise lines are equipped with high tech facilities and amenities which any of the family member will enjoy. Once you are on board the ship, do not be afraid to use them as they are free for you and your family. The only expenses that you may have on board are the extra trips and extra purchases that you may have.
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  Know the People with cruise ship jobs – people with cruise ship jobs can give you tips and advices on how to enjoy your trip, talk to them. If you want to make an excursion or do some on shore activities while the ship is on port, you can contact the cruise excursion manager and don't forget to ask which of this activities are the most suitable for the family and see how he can advice which is the most affordable. This people are knowledgeable of this things and you will surely get the best advice from them.

This are only some of the tips and advice that you should know for your family cruise. For more details, information and suggestions please visit travel and tourism jobs.

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How fun cruising could be...

Are you thinking of a good thing to do this summer but your not yet sure what activity would be the best thing for you and your family? Cruising is one of the activity that most people choose during this summer and with the availability of cruise ships and their destinations, surely there would be a cruise for everyone.

A good cruise is not just an experience on a boat and it is more than just a journey. Being on a luxury ship whilst traveling the wonders of the world and the seas is one of the best way to pamper yourself and explore the world.

By being on a cruise, you wouldn't have to drive or sit on a plane for hours before reaching on your one fixed destination and carry all of your luggages from one spot to another. Think about it, all you have to do is to relax and enjoy the breeze of the sea and be pampered by the luxurious service offered by cruise lines.

One of the attractions of a cruise is the great entertainment and good food. Since most crews on a cruise ship comes from the different parts of the world, surely service would be spectacular. You wouldn't have to worry because this entertainment and meals are included in the package of your cruise, meaning, you wouldn't really have to spend that much when you are on a boat.

Activities on a cruise ship runs for 24 hours, 7 days a week (well, that is if you would be cruising for more than a week). Modern cruise ships are equipped with state-of-the-art technology for entertainment:on board theaters, gym, spa, pool and bar and game room are some of the few facilities that a passenger could use during the cruise. This of course is also included on the package that one would pay for before the cruise.

Aside from all the fun activities that one can do on board the ship, the destination of the cruise is also one of the attractions of a cruise. Cruises stop at different post of call depending on the itinerary of the travel, that is something that you would see before going on board. A passenger can stay on board during this stop or explore each destination as long as they are in schedule with the ships departure.

Shore activities are also offered for the passengers for a different cost of course and this may include snorkeling, diving, or beach excursion and also may include helicopter tours and road trips using dog sleds for the adventurous. Bus tours and shopping on shore activities are also offered to those less adventuresome.

Now, with all of these fun activities and places to see, why else would you not choose to have a cruise vacation? If you like to travel the world for free, you can always apply for cruise ship jobs. It is one of the best career out there and to help you successfully land on one, you can visit CruiseLineJobGuide's cruise ship jobs ebook. The best ebook for cruise application. Retweet this button on every post blogger