Friday, 18 March 2011

A Guide On Cruises

By Elijah Bitson


So you got some time off, looked around, and decided you would like to take a cruise. This could be among the best vacations of your life; on the other hand, mess up with the packing and you could be stuck on a boat in the middle of the ocean without any clothes for the next couple of weeks. So be wise. Plan ahead, and remember this list of things to bring on a cruise.

Before you pack, divide your belongings into two individual bags. This holds true even though your spouse is coming along for the ride. Make sure you do this for each member of your party because, in the event the company misplaces your bags (a rare event, although not impossible), the remaining bag will be able to see you through the whole journey. So pack twice.

Furthermore, remember to pack according to the weather. While ocean cruises are exposed to variable weather (meaning you should pack some warm clothing whether or not the forecast promises sunshine) cruises to, say, the Mediterranean needs to be packed for differently than cruises to Patagonia. The first vacation spot is warm; the latter is hot, so pack consequently.

Probably the most important things to bring on a cruise can be a jacket with a zipper, together with some long warm trousers - these will help you through both types of climates. Try to pack the clothes that suit you and make you look good, particularly if you are proceeding on a singles cruise. Look nice, and you'll feel great for the duration of your trip - and you will feel like you've got your money's worth for the whole ride.

The following is a list of items that are crucial for a cruise trip - feel free to add to them if you believe it is necessary! * Sunscreen, at least of SPF 15 * Passport. * Copies of your tickets * Chapstick with the same SPF as the sunscreen (or more) * A digital camera * Medications, seasickness meds, particularly health professional prescribed medicines. * Swimwear and cover-up * A minimum of two pairs of underwear (which includes some nice lingerie if you are planning to make it a romantic getaway) * Credit card * One set of light clothing (shorts, T-shirt, etc.)

Remember, this is simply a small list of items. There might be many more things you may want to pack, so consider this list of things to carry on a cruise just as a guidebook to get you thinking!




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