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When you're onboard one of our cruise ships,
almost everything is taken care of - your accommodations, gourmet meals in
our dining rooms and cafés, and snacks throughout the day. All activities
including our amazing fitness center, entertainment and our award-winning
Adventure Ocean® Youth Program are all paid for. Even 24-hour room
service is included. We also offer unlimited soda packages, which entitle
you to unlimited soda and juice. So, if you're looking for an incredible
value, look no further - this is the vacation for you!
From mild to wild, there are activities for
every explorer. Our
Adventure Ocean® Youth Program is great for kids. There are tons of
entertainment options, shopping, and gambling for adults. There are
state-of-the-art fitness facilities, with classes like kickboxing and
yoga, full-service spas and a huge variety of dining venues to suit every
taste. With everything that we offer, it's no wonder many of our guests
return to cruise with us year after year - and even hold their family
reunions on our ships.
Everyone's an explorer at heart, and a cruise
vacation is a great way to see the world and explore some of the most
amazing places on earth, hassle-free. Your days at sea can be packed with
activities from morning till night if you want. In fact, every day onboard
you're given our daily onboard schedule that outlines all the cruise
activities that you can do that day and night. It helps you plan your time
and also makes sure you don't miss out on anything. And when you arrive in
each port, there are dozens and dozens of activities and shore excursions
for you to take advantage of, if you truly want to experience the
destination. Hey, after all, it's your vacation; you choose to spend it
however you like.
We've talked to our
guests and they've helped us compile an invaluable list of helpful
tips for first-time cruisers. Who knows? After your cruise you may
have something to add.
1. Online Check-In - Speed up the boarding process by completing the
Online Check-In process online after reserving your cruise, instead of
at the port prior to departure.
2. Our
shore excursions are fun, full of adventure and very popular, so
they book up fast. You have 3 options: book them online (up to 10 days
before departure), book them onboard the first day at the Explorations
Desk or on your TV in your stateroom using your remote control. Book
early so you won't miss out on any of the fun.
3. For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with
your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, maybe
workout clothes, and any medications you may need. This will allow you
to begin enjoying your vacation immediately, because you won't have to
wait for your bags to arrive at your stateroom.
4. If the spa is your thing, try to make your appointments on the
first day, as the most popular treatments and times fill up fast.
5. If you want to grab a bite to eat when you first get onboard, head
up to the Windjammer Café; they'll be serving.
6. Every ship has two seatings for dinner in the main dining room -
6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. When you book your cruise you can select what
time works best for you and we'll assign you a table. Also, some of
our ships have specialty restaurants (i.e., Italian, steak, etc.) we
highly recommend you try. (A nominal fee applies.) For more info check
out
Dining.
7. To make your cruise even more enjoyable, we offer drink packages
that entitle you to unlimited beverages at our bars and lounges. It's
a great idea for families!
8. What's the SeaPassSM? For your
convenience, our ships use the SeaPass signing system. This system
allows you to charge all onboard purchases by presenting the Cruise
Card that is issued to you upon boarding. On the last morning of your
cruise vacation, an itemized statement will be delivered to your
stateroom for verification. Your SeaPass charges will be billed
automatically to the credit card you selected upon check-in.
9. Getting on and off the ship - Depending on the port, there are two
ways to get on and off the ship. In some ports, we dock right in the
port so you can get on and off whenever you want via the gangplank.
And in other ports, we use tenders (small ferry-like boats) that will
take you to the port; tenders run frequently between the ship and the
port. But remember to ALWAYS bring your SeaPass with you, as
you will need it to get off and get back on the ship.
10. Tipping - So that you can thank those
who have made your cruise vacation better than you could have
imagined, we've developed these gratuity guidelines:
| Suite attendant: |
$5.75 USD |
a day per guest |
| Stateroom attendant: |
$3.50 USD |
a day per guest |
| Dining Room Waiter: |
$3.50 USD |
a day per guest |
| Assistant Waiter: |
$2.00 USD |
a day per guest |
| Headwaiter: |
$.75 USD |
a day per guest |
Note: These
gratuities apply to guests of all ages.
Gratuities for other service personnel are at your discretion. A
15% gratuity will automatically be added to your bar bill or wine
check when you are served. |
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