| A cruise vacation is always an exciting opportunity to | | | | singles cruises as most standard cruise fares are |
| unwind and see places and people that you have | | | | made for two people occupying the same room. If you |
| never seen before. And in the meantime, you can get | | | | are traveling alone then, you are obviously paying quite |
| away from the regular pace of your normal life. But | | | | a bit more for the ticket than is necessary. |
| before setting sail it's a good idea to know as much as | | | | * You will still be able to stay in touch while cruising as |
| you can about cruising, especially if it's your first cruise, | | | | all cruise lines make available phone calls and internet |
| and so here are some things you should know before | | | | access for those that wish to email. However, expect |
| you leave on your next cruise vacation: | | | | extra charges for taking advantage of these services. |
| * Most cruise lines have policies against bringing liquor | | | | * If you are going to sail, use the right lingo when you |
| on board with you. You can certainly buy drinks once | | | | do. Port means left, and starboard is right. The vessel |
| you are on board, but generally they do not allow you | | | | is a ship, not a boat. Aft is the back of the ship and the |
| to buy alcoholic beverages at ports of call and then | | | | bow is the front. All flooring is called a deck, not a floor. |
| drink them on board the ship. Just make sure of this | | | | If you are going to enjoy the adventure, why not use |
| policy in advance though. | | | | the colorful language too, right? |
| * Smoking policies vary considerably among the | | | | Cruising on royal carribean cruise lines, carnaval cruises, |
| various cruise lines but all do not allow smoking in | | | | and disney cruise ships, as well as others, can be a fun |
| restaurants on board. For those that wish to enjoy a | | | | adventure for everyone if you understand in advance |
| completely smoke free atmosphere, Carnival does | | | | what requirements are involved. So be sure to read |
| offer such an experience on board the Paradise cruise | | | | them carefully as supplied by your cruise line and you |
| ship. | | | | can have the vacation cruise of your life. |
| * If you are traveling alone, it may be best to look for | | | | |