I’m taking a cruise and did a search for suggestions. The next few blogs for tasks are things I learned. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. These notes are on travel.
Be careful of over packing
Book a Last-Minute Cruise Deal under the Right Circumstances
Book cruises when school is in session, if possible
Book Early but Keep Monitoring the Prices
Book with a large travel agency for perks
Booking what’s called a “guaranteed stateroom” to get the absolute lowest price
Cruise lines these days typically provide the lowest fares when itineraries first go on sale
Cruise prices are the same on every website
Download movies and books prior to the trip
First aid kit
Fly in day before ship departure and have time to the airport
Fly to your departure port a day early
For a cruise, Use a Travel Agent or Third Party
Get seasick? Get a cabin in the middle of the boat, as low as possible
Hands-free bag/backpack
Have cash for tips
Inside Passage: These typically seven-night voyages often sail round trip, usually from Seattle or Vancouver, making air travel arrangements easier and generally less expensive than they are for one-way cruises
Insurance: Avoid cruise insurance sold by the cruise line
It’s also good to carry a list of prescription medicines
Keep important things like meds on carry on
Many U.S. cell phones work in Alaska while on land (at least near cities) without a roaming fee
Memory cards and batteries for camera
Older ships are way cheaper to cruise on
One pair of undies on carryon
Pick Your Cruise Line Wisely
Pre-addressed address stickers for those we want to send a postcard
Scan your passport and email to yourself and someone else that you can easily contact if you lose it. (This doesn’t replace the passport, but it helps the replacement process
Ship: Chose a ship that has a lot of open decks on top.
Shout Stain Remover Wipes
Show up late to boarding to get on the ship fastest
Some hotels near the port will offer free (or discounted) cruise parking and/or shuttles
Take two credit cards (and be sure to notify your credit card company before you travel
Turn off the phone to avoid roaming charges
Turn your phone on airplane mode the second you board the ship
Two extra-large wheeled duffel bags
When flying put on airplane mode.
When you put down a deposit, you can call the cruise line if you see a price drop and ask them to honor the lower price.
You can pack way more than you can on a plane
Sources
Princess Cruises Tips: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Cruisinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qioaf1Q2d-Y
Food On The Grand Princess – Slideshow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTrobl4CTqs
10 tips on Princess
Top 10 tips for planning your Alaska cruisehttps://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/01/17/top-10-tips-planning-your-alaska-cruise
Top 15 Alaska Cruise Tips Every Cruiser Needs to Know for 2019
https://eatsleepcruise.com/2017/05/top-15-alaska-cruise-tips/
Outspoken Advice From Local Alaskans
http://www.alaska.org/cruises/advice/alaska-cruise-tips
Best Alaska Cruise Packing Tips
https://thevacationgals.com/best-alaska-cruise-packing-tips/
Packing Advice for a 2-Week Land+Cruise Tour to Alaskahttp://travelingwiththejones.com/2014/04/29/packing-advice-for-a-2-week-landcruise-tour-to-alaska/
Alaska Cruise Watch Outs. 8 Things Brochures Don’t Tell You! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9MPoFUekXc
9 Top Cruise Hacks, Tricks And Tips For 2019 / 2020. How To Have An Amazing Cruisehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoamy17fz2o
Cruise Packing Tips: 21 Unusual (But Essential) Items To Packhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EFJvNuw9K8
9 Things Cruise Lines Don’t Want You To Know. And Won’t Tell Youhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs5UKha9ALc
10 Mistakes First Time Cruisers Make
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29jvFtbUCsQ
10 things cruise lines don’t talk about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU0ThNTDhrc
TRAVEL TIP | 12 Cruise Ship Tips From a Former Employeehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qmTPOFSTaI
Alaska Cruise & Packing Tips | MsGoldgirl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJWjp-7UqSU
What to expect on an Alaskan Cruise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90-HdEEGaVs
WHAT TO PACK FOR AN ALASKAN CRUISE | Cruise Tipshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-aOY1OADx0
Alaska Cruise Tips. 6 Need To Knows Before You Gohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn7dpNw5kSI
Alaska Cruise Tips. 6 Need To Knows Before You Gohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn7dpNw5kSI
What To Pack For A Cruise | Must Have Itemshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1S0AP2ShKw
What To Pack For A Cruise | Must Have Itemshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1S0AP2ShKw
107 Best Cruise Tips, Tricks, Secrets, and Freebies
50 Best Cruise Hacks 2019: Tips to Save Money, Wi-Fi, Weight & Hassle
50 Best Cruise Hacks: Tips to Save Money, WiFi, Weight & Hassle in 2023
Making the most of your inside cruise cabin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NEvjc3_Ikk
Cruise Cabin Organization Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb4zXQ1Vdxk
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