Cruise Ship Tips  |
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| 1. | Bring along walkie talkies to keep connected without cell phone roaming charges. |
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You're almost always charged extra for soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails at meals. But if you stick to juice, you can drink it for free (on most ships) |
| 3. | Tape balloon to your cabin door to find your room easier in the long hallway. |
| 4. | Many major cruise lines provide free passage to guest qualified to lecture on board. |
| 5. | Nearly every cruise line will toss in one free cabin if you travel in a group of 15 or more. |
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If you book while you're on board you may get discount of $ 175 for your future trips, you can usually get a refund on your deposit if you decide to cancel later. |
| 7. | Before booking, check deck plans online to confirm your cabin isn't beneath a well traveled area. |
| 8. | To avoid the check-out bottleneck. Ask printout of your bill the day before disembarking. If there are any |
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Bring alarm clock, Cabins don't have alarm clocks. On the last day you supposed to leave your cabin by 9.00 AM. |
| 10. | Sometimes you can use the spa's shower and steam room even if you don't get a treatment. |
| 11. | Skip spa on sea days and get spa discounts when the ship is on the port. |
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The night before early morning excursion, order room service. You won't get stuck in a long line and risk missing your departure. |
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Reward good service, if staff member is particularly helpful leave behind thank you card. Being positive encourages good service in days to come. |
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Outsmart onboard internet, type messages to friends and family on your laptop in advance, when you are ready to send them just log on and paste in completed text. |
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Before boarding, check with your cell phone provider to learn about roaming charges you'll be responsible for. |
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Tension rod provides just the trick for hanging extra clothes, and it takes very little room in your suitcase. Staterooms are notoriously short on closet place. |
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Power strip. Many cabins have only one outlet, which is hardly enough if you plan to charge your lap top, cell, ipod and to blow dry your hair. |
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Shoe organizer. Hang it in bathroom door to prevent clutter in a tiny cabin. The compartments are perfect for stashing toiletries, documents, keys, and, of course shoes. |
| 19. | Tabletop mirror. If you rather sit to apply your makeup and style your hair. |
| 20. | Portable radio. You would be amazed at the stations you can tune in from your balcony. |
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Light stick. Hook plastic night stick over the bathroom doorknob, where it provides a gentle glow through the night. |
| 22. | Leave sticky notes on the cabin mirror asking the steward for more ice, tissues, towels etc. |
