Essential Tricks Everyone Should Know Before Setting Sail on a Cruise

Whether it’s your first time on a cruise or not, there are some tricks to setting sail on the high seas for days at a time.

There are options upon options when it comes to choosing a cruise line and choosing what you’ll spend your days doing once you dec. Luckily, we have a few tricks and tips to help you make the most of that trip you’re knee-deep in planning.

Research

There’s more to choosing a cruise than hunting for the best deals. While deals are important, there are other factors to consider like the season you travel in, the amenities included in the cruise, and the ship you’re cruising on!

After you’ve decided to set sail for a cruise, it’s time to scour the internet for details. Getting help from a travel agent isn’t the worst idea either.

Turn Your Data Off

A cruise is similar to traveling to another country, just multiple countries while you’re on a vessel shaped like a ship. In order to avoid astronomical cell phone bills when you get home, turn the data off.

Unless you check in with your data provider before you trip and come up with some arrangement, you’ll be paying far more for data than you would be at home. That funny story can wait a week to be told when you’re back home.

BYOW

Depending on your cruise line, you’re allowed to bring up to 2 bottles of wine. This will save you money on alcohol in the long run since alcohol is one of those beverages that aren’t complementary.

Check in with your cruise line before booking to establish their Bring Your Own Wine rules.

Make Friends with the Crew

Think of it this way, crew members are essential to the cruise. Treating them like people and not the help can result in a trip jam-packed with insider tricks. Feel free to pick their brains about the ports they’ve visited a million times.

We’re not encouraging bribery, but getting to know the crew members individually could actually be the highlight to your trip.