5 things you should know, going on a cruise

1. ship sailing

Arriving at the port of departure it is important to advance (3-4 hours) as well as the need to establish the time for registration and landing. Remember that everything is just as serious as when flying in an airplane. Do not worry if you arrive earlier: on the liner there will keep you busy!

2. Security measures

Do not be alarmed when, after landing on board will hear shrill heartbreaking call. This emergency drill, training or emergency response. It is necessary to get out of the cabin and follow the escort at the muster station (its number is listed on your card to cabin). Muster station - a place on the ship where you have to run, wearing a lifejacket as soon as you hear the seven short and one long emergency alarm.

Such training is always conducted for one to two hours after landing on the liner. And do not think that you do not need it, since you know everything. This basic safety measures that should be observed. So do not be lazy and go to the meeting. There will always arrange cabins roll numbers, it is unlikely you will be able to sit at home. Scientists are 10-20 minutes.

No matter how much you may have read about traveling on cruise ships, but in the course of training, you will learn which zone apply your cabin where you escape in case of danger, specifically where on the ship you will have to wait lifeboats.

For those of my 20 cruises this knowledge to me, fortunately, I did not have to use, but you need to know for your peace of mind.

3. health

When people hear about the trip on a cruise ship, the first question that arises in their head: instead of cradles Is there? With full responsibility I declare that this should not be afraid. These swingers are so serious stabilizers that are not swayed even those who are not very well tolerated flights or boat trips on the boat (I am one of these people). The ship can safely travel, dine in restaurants, work out in the fitness club, play cards in a casino, read a book, and you really will not feel that swims fast on a huge ship on sea.

4. Dress code

Do not forget to put in the suitcase or take a holdall in evening dress. At least one. Shorts and t-shirts leave for breakfast, lunch, walks on deck and at bus stops. Dining - is a pleasant fabulous time when you can show all their elegant evening gowns, cocktail dresses, tuxedos, costumes.

For those who travel by sea, compliance with certain dress code for dinner - it's an unwritten rule.

I watched in the cruise journey to Alaska, where with a need to take a lot of warm clothes even in spring and summer, some dandies and ladies contrived for dinner look like it just stepped off the cover gloss. And their clothes were changed every evening.

5. Stopping in ports

Cruise the good and interesting that you almost every day have the opportunity to explore a new city, a new island, or even a new country! Suitcases with things while you leave the cabin. Believe me, nothing will happen to them, if you hide the valuables in a safe or in a suitcase with a code.

An important rule - do not be late! If you declare that you need to ship back at 19:00, then at this time it has to be on board. Wait long liner will not you, he has his own schedule. There are times when you need to arrive at least half an hour before sailing vessel. This applies to those ports where the landing takes place at the water to shore and need to get on the boat. Do not worry, this advance warning before the arrival in the port. Listen carefully to the ads and read the daily bulletins that every night you gently slipped under the door into the pocket on the door or leave on the table or a bed in the cabin.

You unforgettable voyages on cruise ships!