| It is important to know that the requirements of a | | | | embarkation forms online. In order to save time |
| cruise trip vary with every trip. It is important to | | | | complete the all the forms and bring it with you. |
| know what kinds of requirements are necessary for | | | | When you hand over your passport upon boarding it |
| sailing. For some special diet restriction or request it is | | | | is important to get a receipt of it and check it before |
| important to notify 60 days before cruise trip. It is | | | | leaving counter. Do not purchase duty free alcohol to |
| better to leave your all personal documents (credit | | | | drink on-board. It is confiscated until last day of |
| cards, IDs, Passport, etc) copies to a closest friend | | | | cruise. It is better to know the information about the |
| or family member back on the mainland. To enter in | | | | ports of call (From internet). So you can enjoy all the |
| some countries you may need some vaccinations. So | | | | destinations. Scuba dive in open water portion |
| it is better to discuss your cruise plan with a doctor | | | | required some practice. So learn scuba dive at a local |
| and bring proof of vaccinations. For ongoing medical | | | | dive center before doing in open water portion. This |
| problem, it is better to have a brief medical history | | | | will minimize the sitting time at a desk while on |
| with you. Verify your cruise plans and check all | | | | vocation. |
| information is correct. Flight information should be | | | | Bring your working out clothes and shoes as most of |
| checked for accuracy. You are responsible for arriving | | | | the cruise ships have exercise facilities. Cruise can |
| at port in time for security check and departure. | | | | travel through different climates so pack accordingly. |
| Being an 8-feet extension cord for (hair dryer, | | | | Generally cruise ships are causal. So pack for comfort. |
| electric razor, and laptop charger) and ask for cabin | | | | Bring some walking and running shoes as cruise go to |
| voltage also. You may need an adapter too. Give the | | | | different ports. Even cruising destinations are warms. |
| cruise liner contact information to a friend or family | | | | Consider packing a sweater, water repellent jacket, |
| member back on the mainland. Contacting information | | | | glasses and hat. Most dining areas on larger ships |
| of cruise ship can be found on the cruise lines web | | | | have dress code, but not all. Outside the main dining |
| site. | | | | area, generally allow t-shirts, jeans and shorts. If the |
| Security checking can take lot of time so be sure to | | | | dress code for dining area is described as casual, |
| arrive at the port area at least two hours before | | | | wear golf attire. When dress code is said "informal", |
| sailing. If you board early, there are many activities | | | | wear business casual. If dress code is formal, wear |
| that begin before the ship sail. Cruise lines help you | | | | business suits or tuxedos and woman should wear |
| save time by send you on board credit card | | | | cocktail dress or gowns. Rental tuxedos are available |
| application form with tickets and also save time by | | | | on ship. Bring some sunscreen and sun glasses if you |
| allowing you to complete your immigration and | | | | traveling to a sunny destination. |