Comments on: 57 Must-Have Tips, Advice, and Info For First-Time Cruisers

By: Tanner Callais

Tanner Callais — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:07:20 +0000

In reply to Victor HO. Not sure on that. Only stayed overnight in a port once and there was an "all-aboard" at midnight so they didn't want you staying out past that time. It will be a cruise line policy, however, so yours may be different.

By: Victor HO

Victor HO — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:13:13 +0000

My first cruise next week will tender at Phuket with overnight stay. I’m wondering whether tender boat is usually available round-the-clock and will I be able to get back to the ship at midnight on Day 1? Or should I consider booking a hotel onshore? Thank you.

By: Tanner Callais

Tanner Callais — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:53:49 +0000

In reply to Amy Fosse. This will all be disclosed prior to buying. You can price the specific cruise online, but normally just factoring in $100-$200 per person is a quick way to figure it.

By: Amy Fosse

Amy Fosse — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:20:22 +0000

Where or who do I find out about Port Fees and taxes how much I should budget.

By: Tanner Callais

Tanner Callais — Tue, 02 May 2023 15:01:42 +0000

In reply to Nakita. No, you can bring on bottles of wine/champagne. Anything bought in port will be held until the last day of the cruise and then delivered to your room the last night.

By: Nakita

Nakita — Tue, 02 May 2023 08:07:29 +0000

Ok I’m confused about the alcohol. Because most I have seen allow two bottles of wine per cabin (Either per port or per cruise). But this says you won’t get it until after the cruise?

By: Thomas Clarence

Thomas Clarence — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:57:52 +0000

Thank you for explaining that your room key acts more like a credit card on a cruise. My wife and I are planning on taking a cruise at the end of the year as a way to celebrate the coming of the new year. This will be our first time, so these tips you shared will help us make sure we have a great experience during the cruise.

By: Tanner Callais

Tanner Callais — Mon, 13 May 2019 18:09:25 +0000

In reply to Melinda Haberman. To us it doesn't really matter. It's more about where you want to be in proximity to other parts of the ship. For example, most of the indoor amenities (casino, shopping, etc) are in the middle of the ship. Outdoor amenities are on the higher decks. So it's really about if you mind taking the stairs or elevators to get back and forth.

By: Melinda Haberman

Melinda Haberman — Mon, 13 May 2019 15:59:29 +0000

I’m planning my trip first cruise. When choosing a balcony cabin on a large cruise, is it better on the upper decks, middle or lower? There seem to be price differences for different decks. Rom is there no difference?
Thank you for infor.

By: Millie Hue

Millie Hue — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:41:19 +0000

My favorite part of this article is when you said that booking the balcony room is the best choice. As you mentioned, it is perfect for those who take their time in the morning while drinking a cup of coffee with a view. This is perfect for my husband and me because my husband is way too slow in the morning since he is a night owl. Actually, ever since we were dating, he would never choose to go out in the morning. Thanks!