Cruise Ship Etiquette

The thing to remember when you are on a cruise is that you are traveling with a lot of other people, and what you do can affect them. We never know how what we say, do, or wear can affect other people. Here are some tips so that the cruise is enjoyable for everyone.

1. Dress appropriately

It's important to know ahead of time what the dress will be for evenings, and for on the ship. If there is a dress code for meals, make sure that you adhere to it. If you dress inappropriately, you will be uncomfortable and so will the other diners.

2. Be courteous with lounge chairs

Everyone wants to have a deck chair, but when people are constantly saving them for people who may or may not come to the pool it takes away from people who are wanting to use them. Don't eserve any more deck chairs than necessary, so that everyone has a chance to have a lounge chair and it's fair to everyone. This is one of the biggest problems on cruise ships.

3. Smoking

Make certain that when you smoke you smoke in areas that are designated for smoking. There may be people that are allergic to smoke, and it's not fair to compromise their health.

A good rule of thumb is to think about the things that make you uncomfortable about other people, and make sure that what you are doing isn't affecting someone else the same way. When people respect one another, everyone has a better time and enjoys their vacation. ...Read more >>

What To Wear On A Cruise

Depending on what type of cruise you go on, and where you are going, you will want to make certain that you pack the correct type of clothing. Here are some things that you might want to take with you on your cruise:

Formal clothing

Most cruises have at least one formal dining night, so you will want to make certain that you pack something appropriate. A long dress or skirt and top are appropriate for women, for men a tuxedo is a good idea.

Dressy clothes

Even when it's not a formal night, you are expected to dress nicely for dinner if you are eating in the main dining room. Something that you might wear for business would be appropriate, no shorts or jeans.

Casual clothing

Again, depending on where you go, you will want to make sure that you have clothing that you can wear around the ship. A bathing suit, shorts, comfortable shoes, short-sleeved tops, and a cover up are good for warm destinations. If you are going somewhere that is a cooler climate, like Alaska, you will want to take jeans, sweatshirts, and jackets with you.

It's always a good idea to check with your travel agent to find out what the dress code is for the ship so that you are comfortable and you fit right in with everyone else. There is nothing worse than feeling out of place because you didn't ring the right attire. When you are prepared, you can enjoy your cruise and not worry about wearing the wrong thing. ...Read more >>