My tips whilst on board

I recently did a 4 night mini cruise with Royal Caribbean, the purpose of this was to learn a little more about cruising and Royal Caribbean.

There was plenty to learn, more than I realised, I did not know there was so much more for me to pick up on. I thought I would share them with you, bullet point style.

Hopefully you will find this helpful, make your future cruises more prepared and enjoyable and possibly save you a little money when on board.

• How much will you be drinking on board? A beer package cost $39 per day, a single beer cost $5.50. (Royal Caribbean)

• Take your own suitcase on board, sometimes the porters do not get them to your room until late afternoon, you may be dressed for the journey to the port but not quite right for enjoying life on board.

• Submit your card payment details when doing your online check-in or when at port, paying in person at then end of the cruise will mean standing in a queue for an hour or so. Not the best way to spend your last evening.

• Read the ship’s daily newspaper every morning, the ships are so big it is impossible to run around looking to see what’s on and where.

• Look at CruisingAttractions.com for your excursions, half the price on may options which back to the ship guarantees.
• Confirm your next cruise or pay a deposit for a future cruise whilst onboard, you will get additional benefits for the cruise you are on or for the 1 you are booking for.
• Visit your cruise personliser and see what the ship has to offer. This will help you plan your whole holiday and give you more time to do the things you want when on board.
• Most cruise lines allow you to bring alcohol on board but do limit it, others do not allow you to bring alcohol purchased in ports of call and store it until disembarkation. Read the cruise lines T&Cs.

If you have any other tips for me and other cruise guests then please share them with me. Knowledge is no good if you don’t share it.