What one piece of advice would you give me about cruising?

[paulgraff]

What one piece of advice would you give me about cruising?

 

Thank you,

 

PG

[pbxtech]

Enjoy it

[Singer4Him]

What one piece of advice would you give me about cruising?

 

Thank you,

 

PG

 

 

Only one? There are many that I can think of.

 

One that I found out last time we cruised was to take a Tervis cup to fill with your favorite drink (lemonade, tea, juice, etc.). You can also grab a chocolate milk during breakfast and save it for later. Then mix it with some soft serve for a chocolate shake. YUM!

[mcgratru]

Enjoy....don't sweat the small stuff....try one new thing every day.

[KenMo]

Relax and go with the flow.

[cmptrwiz]

Don't go. You'll love it!

[Shaded Lady]

Plan and research in advance as much as your personality permits...:p but once you're on the ship just relax and go with it, don't stress over little things and just remember you're on vacation!

[Aplmac]

Don't take half the stuff you read here...seriously. ;)

 

Cruisecritic is not cruising. It's a moaner's forum

but you can get excellent info here as well.

 

Just learn how to sift thru the dross and ignore the silly stuff. :)

 

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[dcwalker]

make sure you have another cruise planned when you finish your first cruise otherwise the pain of getting off the boat will be too great to bear

[Kristi Williamson]

Enjoy....don't sweat the small stuff....try one new thing every day.

 

This.

 

Cruising is unlike any other vacation. You really ARE on vacation. Let it be just that and try things you wouldn't normally try. You won't regret it.

[OCruisers]

Don't expect everything to be perfect!

LuLu

[NMLady]

What one piece of advice would you give me about cruising?

 

Thank you,

 

PG

 

Keep a positive attitude. Concentrate on the positives, and the few negatives will not spoil your cruise.

 

Don't try to do everything. Take time to relax and enjoy.

 

Take plenty of sunscreen. :)

Edited May 24, 2014 by NMLady

[zumbafan]

Be spontaneous-don't overplan your day

[jazzlover04]

Don't over pack.

[dolittle]

Dont get caught up in doing to many excursions .They will eat up your time and money. Pick the one you want the most, and have some stops where you can just poke around on your own

[Flatbush Flyer]

Get a good "brick and mortar" "cruise specialist" TA (preferably one recommended by Conde Nast Traveler) and have a long discussion about your likes and means. In particular, think about the kinds if hotels and restaurants you prefer and try to match the cruise line. Since you're living on the ship for a period of time, choice of cruise line may be as important if not more than important as itinerary.

Recognize also that the combination of the right TA (with their own perks), cruise itinerary price specials, all inclusive costs, etc. can bring seemingly expensive lines into a comparable price range with better mass market ones. A good example is comparing premium Oceania to mass market lines like Celebrity or HAL.

 

 

 

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[cb at sea]

Research your ports...it will truly enhance your time ashore if you know what there is in each place that might interest you, and how to do it! A guidebook is a must, IMO.

 

Bring binoculars...there's lots to see at sea!

 

Realize that ship cabins are nothing like hotel rooms, size-wise, unless you spring for a suite!

 

Most folks (especially 1st timers) will spend about 1/2 of the cost of the cruise in incidentals.....excursions, photos, souveniers, etc.....the costs can add up if you don't watch it!

[Lionesss]

Watch the sunrise, and take the time to cherish the moment, let it be for you or for you and the one you love.............no cameras---this sunrise can be the memories made for your heart.

 

 

Sea Ya

Edited May 25, 2014 by Lionesss

[xxoocruiser]

Understand that not every one that cruises posts on Cruise Critic. That Cruise Critic most likely only represents 5% of the total cruising population. Therefore don't take the reviews to seriously. Go enjoy and decide for yourself !

[Terre]

Do everything, try everything, eat everything and remember, you'll never see those people again anyway!:D

 

Don't forget to enjoy yourself.

[Musicsmylife]

Eat relax

Eat ice cream enjoy life

Its the best vacation ever.

 

 

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[Julia’s Journey’s]

Take half the clothes you think you need and double the money you think you need ;)

 

 

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[joie1016]

What one piece of advice would you give me about cruising?

 

Thank you,

 

PG

 

Don't listen to others people's negative experiences. I don't :)

[Mytime2014]

Don't take half the stuff you read here...seriously. ;)

 

Cruisecritic is not cruising. It's a moaner's forum

but you can get excellent info here as well.

 

Just learn how to sift thru the dross and ignore the silly stuff. :)

 

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A-freaking-men!!!! I was ready to cancel my cruise - then I realized MOST people are having a great time and I"d love to sit on the Lido and have a glass of tea with them. Some are joy suckers!!! Find the helpful who love to cruise. One of the things I'm looking for is how to deal with little stuff that goes wrong - cause you know it will! Who is the best person to go to? what can you do to get around a blip and carry on having fun.

 

Advice that I've received - remember that you don't have to make a bed, wash a dish, or cook a meal

You can sit on deck, swim, watch a movie or a show, go to a gym, watch the ocean, read a book - whatever you want to do.

Go with joy, avoid grumpy people [but don't help them overboard!!]

[sarafinadh]

Book your own excursions, don't go with the ships offerings. More expensive and not as fun or interesting.