Top 10 Tips for cruising

Top 10 Tips For Cruising

Virtuoso travel advisors are experts not only at booking your next voyage, but also at helping you recognize and plan for situations that may arise along the way. Here are our top ten tips for assuring a carefree cruise vacation.

• CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE DESINATION- a romantic cruise throught the Greek Isles may be right for an anniverary. A cruise to the Caribbean is a good choice for younger kids, while teens are better able to appreciate Europe.
• CHOOSE THE RIGHT CRUISE LINE- Intimate ships are perect for a refined escape for two, but may not offer as wide a range of activities and amenitites
• GET ENOUGH SPACE-This is key. A standard ship stateroom my be large enough for a couple with young children, but too tight for teens. Consider a suite, or even adjoining rooms.
• CHECK ON CHILDREN'S AMENITIES- What are the minimum age requirements to participate in your ship's kids program? Does it offer after hours babysitting services? Are there any extra fees for certain activities? Our Virtuoso travel adviors can help.
• PRE-ORDER WINE AND DINE PACKAGES- May cruise lines offer special wine packages, allowing you to sample some of the finest vintages with dinner while saving 25 percent or more.
• BUY SODA CARDS FOR THE KIDS- Those fountain drinks can really add up on a cruise. Many ships offer prepaid all-you-can-drink cards for around the price of one soda a day.
• BOOK SPA APPOINTMENTS EARLY - More exotic and specialty spa appointments fill up quickly, especially on days when your ship is at sea. book yours soon after you embark, if not before.
• BOOK SHORE EXCURSIONS EARLY, TOO- Again, reseravations for the most popular shore excursions, as well as the most exclusive small-group tours, go fast. Our Virtuoso travel advisors can help you avoid disappointments.
• THINK SAFETY - Make sure the entire family attends and understands the ship's dafety drill. Make sure your kids memorize your stateroom number, and never allow children to wander without supervision.
• CONSIDER A PRE-CRUISE PACKAGE- Reduce the stress of getting to your ship on time by arriving in port a day or two early. Ask about Virtuoso Discoveries pre-cruise packages.
• CONTACT YOUR VITUOSO TRAVEL ADVISOR- We can make your cruise vacation virtually hassle free. Call us at 800-881-7690 to plan your voyage today!