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== Cruise Ship Basics == | == Cruise Ship Basics == | ||
Being on a cruise ship is often a new experience for first time Sea Monkeys. This section will address questions like "will I get seasick", "how much will it *really* cost", and "what the heck is a towel monkey and should I be scared of them?" | Being on a cruise ship is often a new experience for first time Sea Monkeys. This section will address questions like "will I get seasick", "how much will it *really* cost", and "what the heck is a towel monkey and should I be scared of them?" | ||
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+ | * RTFM, where the F stands for FUN! It is highly recommended that passengers read the instructional information provided by the cruise line. These materials will answer most of the basic cruise-related inquiries. For example, Holland America Line (HAL) offers a "Know Before You Go" PDF, and also a "Cruise FAQ" section on their website. | ||
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== What to expect before the cruise == | == What to expect before the cruise == |
Revision as of 18:30, 7 March 2012
Cruise Ship Basics
Being on a cruise ship is often a new experience for first time Sea Monkeys. This section will address questions like "will I get seasick", "how much will it *really* cost", and "what the heck is a towel monkey and should I be scared of them?"
- RTFM, where the F stands for FUN! It is highly recommended that passengers read the instructional information provided by the cruise line. These materials will answer most of the basic cruise-related inquiries. For example, Holland America Line (HAL) offers a "Know Before You Go" PDF, and also a "Cruise FAQ" section on their website.
What to expect before the cruise
- Get there the day before
- Embarkation procedure
- Call your credit card companies and inform them of your itinerary
What to expect on the ship
- Food - where to find it, what is free, what costs extra
- Dress Code for dining room
formal nights vs normal nights, formal is defined by cruise line, not JCCC staff.
- How to pay for stuff (drink cards vs room key)
- Will I get sea sick
- Lifeboat drill
do not skip this!
- Excursions
What to expect after the cruise
- putting out luggage night before
- give some wiggle room between cruise arrival and departing flight
- hanging out with other sea monkeys in airport
- land legs / dock rock / swaying is normal, do not be alarmed.
Links
- Main JoCo Cruise Crazy page
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