It will be no surprise if you feel excited when the departure day for your very first cruise comes around, but there will be plenty you will need to take into consideration before you start enjoying yourself.
A mandatory safety drill is carried out on all ships before they embark on their journey. If you are not present, it is more than likely that a member of the crew will be knocking on your cabin door. This procedure involves putting on life jackets and being made aware of the designated assembly areas for each part of the ship.
Sometimes it is not possible to have access to your cabin as soon as you board, so this would be a good time to start exploring the ship, as well as book any restaurant seats, spa treatments or entertainment.
The itinerary for your cruise can be conveniently planned from details provided in the ship’s newsletter, which is usually delivered to each cabin, daily, depending on the company. It will inform you about what will be happening on the ship as well as the best attractions at each port of call.
When the ship is ready to embark its passengers, family and friends will often come to wave goodbye, but under no circumstances are they ever allowed to board. Seeing the ropes being thrown from the dock and the ship slowly pulling away from the pier is a real sight to behold and will be the defining moment of the first day of your cruise holiday.
Posted by: James Ted
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