6 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About a Cruise
Going on my first cruise was such an adventure. Though, it was a complete learning experience. I honestly had one of the best times of my life. Though I really enjoyed my experience, a few things came up that I thought would be helpful if you’re a cruise newbie.
6 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About a Cruise
MovementYou can actually feel the boat move… I know what you guys may be saying. Come on! It’s a boat. You know how you barely feel a plane move, of course, unless there is turbulence. The boat I was on made a weird movement. Especially, if you’re at the lower deck. It was like a pulling feeling.. super weird to explain. but you do feel the boat move. Especially, if you're at the front of the boat.
ID
You need your ID and Sign and Sail card to return back on the boat at each port. Depending on the state/country in which you’re visiting. The requirements may be different. Consider your Sign and Sail card like your first form of ID on a cruise when you need two forms of ID.
Transportation
I know this may sound like common sense. However, book your transportation to and from the port and/or airport in advance. You would be surprised how many people don't do this. It just makes for an easier transition to the airport.
Denmark
Carnival Cruise has a Denmark presentation that is not required. But it was really informative if this is your first cruise or if you plan on checking your luggage.
Identification
You don’t actually need a passport for a cruise, a state ID and a birth certificate should suffice.
Captions Dinner
I’ve always heard and seen people mention about a caption dinner when taking a cruise. with Carnival, it’s the formal dining night. Our formal dining night was actually the same night that we were at the port.
Have you taken a cruise before? Anything you wish someone would have told you?
17 comments
I'll keep these in mind. We have never been on a cruise before but I really hope we can go on one. My husband wouldn't be a fan of the ship moving since he gets seasick, so he'd need meds for that!
ReplyDeleteThis is really interesting, I've never been on a cruise but it is something I would like to experience at some point. Even if just the once.
ReplyDeleteI know there is movement so I hope it is not too rocky during the cruise. I would love to take a cruise to a nice part of the world
ReplyDeleteI guess that pulling feeling would be kind of hard to describe to a first-timer. You do get used to it but it's always nice to know ahead of time.
ReplyDeleteI remember the first time we took a cruise and remember that movement you mentioned. It is a weird feeling that's hard to explain.
ReplyDeleteI knew ZERO about going on a cruise before going on my first, and it was the best experience of my life - I didn't need to know anything. I liked to find out when I was there - ha ah!
ReplyDeleteWe went on a cruise a long time ago. It wasn't the best experience, and it is good to be prepared. Always good to prepare for vacations!
ReplyDeleteThis is great information. I haven't been on a cruise, but surely thankful that you shared some things you wish someone had told you.
ReplyDeleteIt's really enjoying and wonderful to be on a cruise! This list you shared will be a lot of help for people who will be having their cruise for the first time.
ReplyDeleteInteresting tips. I bet it will helpful for firs timer like me.
ReplyDeleteI haven't but it's still a dream of mine to experience it. I will keep this in mind. This would be helpful!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that you did not need a passport. That is some interesting information to have, and it makes a cruise a little more of a reality for those of us without one.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know about those now too. I have never been on a cruise. My husband and I really want to go on one though.
ReplyDeleteI have never taken a cruise but my cousins love them & go on them every few months. I don't think I really want to go on one.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to take a cruise with your loved ones. It is so much fun experience for me.
ReplyDeleteThese are important tips, I will keep in mind.I only gone for a day cruise that too long ago from sweden to finland. Need to plan a few days one.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very informative post! I have never been on cruise. It sounds pretty fun and my kids will love the fun amenities.
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