| Have you planned and booked your first | | | | happy to suggest activities and tell you how |
| cruise? You're surely excited about setting | | | | to find them. |
| off on to the open seas. Life on board a ship | | | | |
| is like nothing else and can be intimidating | | | | Take a look at the cruise ship's newsletter. |
| for a first-timer. Here are some things to | | | | It will be full of suggestions for activities |
| remember and tips on what to expect. | | | | while you're on the ship. There are |
| | | | suggestions for activities for children and |
| Cruise ships are like floating cities. They | | | | things to keep the adults occupied while the |
| are large and complex with several levels and | | | | kids are at the pool. |
| many public spaces. They include many | | | | |
| facilities such as gyms, swimming pools, | | | | Make a list of the things you'd like to see |
| bowling alleys, restaurants and shopping | | | | and do while you're on the ship. If you like |
| facilities. Like visiting a new city, it can | | | | to see shows then make sure you plan for |
| be easy to get lost. | | | | them. Arrive in plenty of time to get a good |
| | | | seat. |
| To get your orientation, first study the map | | | | |
| of the ship. Figure out where your cabin is | | | | There will be a mandatory lifeboat drill. |
| located and mark it on the map. Make a | | | | With all of the advanced technology on ships, |
| mental note of large structures that will | | | | the chances of abandoning ship are almost |
| help you get your orientation if you get lost | | | | zero. Even though boat travel is very safe, |
| such as pools and restaurants. Wonder | | | | make sure you pay attention. |
| around the ship and discover the facilities | | | | |
| that are available to the guests. This may | | | | Almost everything on the ship is included in |
| encourage you to participate in activities | | | | the price of the cruise but a few things are |
| that you wouldn't normally get involved. | | | | not. One of the biggest expenses on the |
| Check out the various restaurants; there is | | | | cruise is the alcohol. Make sure you know |
| usually a 24 hour buffet so you can fill your | | | | how much something costs before you order it. |
| craving for food no matter what time of day. | | | | Make a budget for yourself and stick to it |
| Locate the pubic restrooms and convenience | | | | especially if you're on a tight budget. |
| stores. | | | | |
| | | | Your first cruise will no doubt be an |
| There are several information desks so don't | | | | experience that you won't forget. Orientate |
| worry if you get lost. In fact, crew members | | | | yourself with the ships facilities and |
| are very familiar with the ship so don't be | | | | activities and you're sure to have an |
| afraid to ask if you get lost. They'll be | | | | enjoyable holiday. |