Like
many things in life, there are tips and tricks to making the most of a cruise
vacation. You could figure them out on your own, but it’s much quicker and
easier to ask your Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert to share some of his
or her in-depth knowledge. To get you started, here are a few of our favorite
insider tips:
Specialty
Restaurants.
On the first night of a cruise, most passengers are still getting familiar with
the ship, and most choose to eat in the main dining room; so, it’s a good time
to try a specialty restaurant that you may have trouble getting in to on other
nights. Some cruise lines even offer specialty dining discounts or
complimentary wine on the first night.
Spa. As with
specialty restaurants, the first day is a great time to visit the spa and
perhaps score a discount. Plus, you’ll begin your cruise with a more relaxed
outlook!
Wine. If you enjoy a
glass of wine with dinner but would rather pay per-bottle than per-glass
prices, go ahead and purchase a bottle of your favorite. The waiter can mark
the bottle with your cabin number and store it for the next evening (even if
you dine in a different spot onboard).
Green Apples. If you find
yourself feeling unexpectedly queasy, you may just need a little time to adjust
to the motion of the ship. Call room service and ask for green apples (a cure
recommended by many experienced crew members and passengers). That may be all
you need, but if not, other seasickness remedies are usually available at the
purser’s desk at no charge.
Mattress Toppers. Cruise ship beds
are generally very comfortable, but if yours is too firm for your taste, some
ships can provide an “egg crate” foam topper, or different varieties of pillows.
Just ask your cabin steward.
Dining. Cruise ship
chefs are accustomed to accommodating special requests, so go ahead and ask if
an entrée can be prepared in a different way, if you can have two appetizers
instead of an entrée, or if you can have an appetizer-sized portion of an
entrée, which can be a great way to try new foods.
For
more tips like these, ask Anita, your Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert;
and, chat with some of the experienced cruisers you’ll meet on board!
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