You'll never know the next time you go on a cruise, as this "once in a lifetime" experience certainly deserves a tangible memento of some sorts. Don't think that mental pictures will last forever; reminiscing over a dream cruise vacation is so much more meaningful when you have something tangible.
When bringing a camera to the cruise, make sure that "ol' reliable" -- your 35mm or perhaps a disposable -- stays home. These old clunkers can't produce consistent results. Invest in a nice digital camera that is lightweight and "point and shoot". These not only take excellent pictures but you can view your photos right away and won't have to wait to develop the film. It also makes it much easier to share those photos with family and friends, particularly over the Internet once you've returned from the cruise. If you have the extra money, you can ante up and buy a more expensive camera which allows for video coverage. Since chances are you'll be snapping away arbitrarily and filtering out the good ones once you're home, bring an extra memory card or two.
You can get the entire family involved in taking photos. If your kids are old enough, let them have the camera to take pictures. Disposable cameras can be handed out to the little tykes, so they can take their own pictures while still being able to frolic and go their merry way. If the family's activities would include some form of watersports, even if it's just fishing, you can get the little'uns their own waterproof disposable cameras, so even if it gets wet, there's no loss of fidelity on the pictures.
The word "tourist" has sort of negative connotations for some people who don't quite feel comfortable snapping photos while on the cruise, but think about it this way -- we're all tourists somehow when we're on a cruise ship. Don't hesitate to ask other people to take pictures of you and the family -- you just might make some new friends as well. Crew members are used to preening and posing with passengers, so don't be shy either to take pictures with them. Take candid pictures as your family enjoys the cruise, and don't forget the requisite 'wacky shot' to show that everybody's having fun. While pictures of landscapes and ocean views are beautiful, pictures with the family capture the best memories.
A cruise is a perfect place to write in a journal. Just make sure your handwriting is legible so that future generations can read your Cousteau-esque adventures in the coming years. We're not really fan of high-tech options, but blogging online or on your laptop is also possible if you want to document your fluvial adventures.
Assorted gewgaws such as ticket stubs, menu listings and matchbooks all make for great memories. They may seem useless at first, but these little pieces of wonderment can bring back the cruise memories a few years down the line.
The scrapbook is an age-old method of preserving precious memories. You can print photos, add ticket stubs and include quotes from your journal entries. You can hearken back to that exciting time in your life by creating a scrapbook that should last for years to come.
A cruise is sure to be an enjoyable and exciting vacation. You may find it too much work to take pictures, collect souvenirs or document your trip in writing, but these methods can preserve the wanderlust and excitement for years, even decades to follow.
When bringing a camera to the cruise, make sure that "ol' reliable" -- your 35mm or perhaps a disposable -- stays home. These old clunkers can't produce consistent results. Invest in a nice digital camera that is lightweight and "point and shoot". These not only take excellent pictures but you can view your photos right away and won't have to wait to develop the film. It also makes it much easier to share those photos with family and friends, particularly over the Internet once you've returned from the cruise. If you have the extra money, you can ante up and buy a more expensive camera which allows for video coverage. Since chances are you'll be snapping away arbitrarily and filtering out the good ones once you're home, bring an extra memory card or two.
You can get the entire family involved in taking photos. If your kids are old enough, let them have the camera to take pictures. Disposable cameras can be handed out to the little tykes, so they can take their own pictures while still being able to frolic and go their merry way. If the family's activities would include some form of watersports, even if it's just fishing, you can get the little'uns their own waterproof disposable cameras, so even if it gets wet, there's no loss of fidelity on the pictures.
The word "tourist" has sort of negative connotations for some people who don't quite feel comfortable snapping photos while on the cruise, but think about it this way -- we're all tourists somehow when we're on a cruise ship. Don't hesitate to ask other people to take pictures of you and the family -- you just might make some new friends as well. Crew members are used to preening and posing with passengers, so don't be shy either to take pictures with them. Take candid pictures as your family enjoys the cruise, and don't forget the requisite 'wacky shot' to show that everybody's having fun. While pictures of landscapes and ocean views are beautiful, pictures with the family capture the best memories.
A cruise is a perfect place to write in a journal. Just make sure your handwriting is legible so that future generations can read your Cousteau-esque adventures in the coming years. We're not really fan of high-tech options, but blogging online or on your laptop is also possible if you want to document your fluvial adventures.
Assorted gewgaws such as ticket stubs, menu listings and matchbooks all make for great memories. They may seem useless at first, but these little pieces of wonderment can bring back the cruise memories a few years down the line.
The scrapbook is an age-old method of preserving precious memories. You can print photos, add ticket stubs and include quotes from your journal entries. You can hearken back to that exciting time in your life by creating a scrapbook that should last for years to come.
A cruise is sure to be an enjoyable and exciting vacation. You may find it too much work to take pictures, collect souvenirs or document your trip in writing, but these methods can preserve the wanderlust and excitement for years, even decades to follow.
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