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Thank you for all of these great tips! I am planning our first cruise in June, for my Husband's 40th B-day. I have a couple of questions for you experts.

 

1. Passports.....do we leave them in our safe when getting off at a port, or take them with us?

 

2. Room Service....how does tipping work? Is there a gratuity added to our account, or do we just tip in cash when the food is delivered? How much do we tip.....do we tip more for dinner than breakfast, for example?

 

Thanks!

1) I leave my passport in the safe. It wouldn't hurt to take a photocopy of your passport with you in port.

2) Room Service - cash tip when food is delivered. Not sure about varying your tip with the actual meal that is delivered.

Happy cruising! Hope your hubby enjoys his birthday!

My top 5 cruise must-haves:

1) $3 blow up water float - perfect for those beach days (instead of paying $10-15 to rent one)

2) Power Strip

3) Highlighter

4) Travel Alarm Clock (no clocks in the staterooms) & cheap waterproof watch (perfect for by the pool or the ports)

5) water bottle

Also, I call my credit card company and tell them I'll be traveling so they don't put a freeze on my card when they see non-traditional charges.

Lastly, just like any beach trip, sunscreen and aloe vera!