Check what sort of identification you need when traveling
to your destinations.
Notify the
cruise ship of any special dietary restrictions or requests
at least 60 days prior to departure.
Leave copies of your passport,
airline tickets, travelers cheques and credit cards
with a family member or a friend.
Discuss you travel plans with
a doctor. Some countries may require certain immunizations.
Bring any immunization records with you.
If you tend to get motion sickness,
see your doctor prior to departure for recommendations.
Dramamine and patches often work to curb seasickness.
It may
be easier to email friends and family members back home
if you have established a Web-based email account such as Hotmail,
Yahoo or AOL , beforehand.
TIP: To save on internet costs, type your emails in
a text program before you connect. This way you don’t
use up paid internet time typing emails
Call the airline (or check online)
you are flying with and confirm your reservation 24
hours prior to departure.
If you have an ongoing medical condition, ask your
family doctor to write up your brief medical
history, which you can take with you and
provide in the event of a problem.
Check your cruise ticket and verify its information.
Check your airline ticket and verify its information.
If you book cruise
only, you are responsible for getting to the ship from
the airport.
If you plan to bring
a hair dryer or an electric razor, check the cabin voltage.
You may need an adaptor.
Give relatives and friends the ship's telephone number, in case of an emergency.
If you
booked an air/sea package through a cruise line and you
missed the ship because of late/cancelled flight, the
cruise line will get you to the next port.
Arrive at the embarkation
area at leas two hours prior to sailing.
Complete the immigration/embarkation and the onboard
credit card application forms before you register at the
check-in
desk. (try the online check in process)
Don't purchase duty-free
alcohol to take onboard. It is confiscated until the
last day of the cruise.
