Kruiz kemalari - Cruise ships

Odatda kruiz kemasining yuqori pastki qismi
E'tibor beringCOVID-19 ma `lumot: Ko'plab epidemiyalar mavjud edi COVID-19 (yangi koronavirus) kruiz kemalarida 2020 yil boshida. Infektsiyalar bortda osongina tarqalishi mumkin va bortda tibbiy yordam cheklangan. Epidemiya ostida, karantinalar va joylashuv qisman bortdagi odamlarning ko'pligi sababli qiyin kechmoqda. AQSh va Kanada hukumatlari tavsiya qiladi kruiz kemalari sayohatidan qochish hozirgi paytda. Keksa sayohatchilar va sog'lig'i yomon bo'lganlar, eng ko'p xavf ostida.

Rasmiy maslahatga qarang:

(Axborot oxirgi marta 17 avgust 2020 yil yangilangan)

Kruiz kemalari katta foyda keltiradigan sayohat qilish vositasi va bir nechta kamchiliklari. Ba'zi odamlar ularni yaxshi ko'rishadi; boshqalar ularga ahamiyat bermaydilar. Ular bitta sayohat paytida bir nechta joylarga tashrif buyurishni osonlashtiradi, narsalarini qayta yuklamaslik kerak va har bir joyga borish uchun avtoulov / poezd / avtobus / samolyotdan foydalaning. Kruizda sizning "mehmonxonangiz" siz bilan birga keladi - salon, ovqatlanish va transport, hatto o'yin-kulgi. Siz bir marta ochasiz va uxlashingiz mumkin Kabo San-Lukas va uyg'on Puerto Vallartava hokazolarni boshqa yo'nalishlarga, faqat kruiz oxirida qayta to'ldirish uchun. Bu ajoyib sayohat tajribasini yaratishi mumkin. Sizning qayerda ekanligingizni bilish sizning marshrutingiz va kabinangizga etkazib beriladigan kunlik kema yangiliklarini e'tiborga olmaslik bilan buziladi.

Mintaqadagi turli xil portlar, shaharlar, orollar yoki qirg'oqlardan bunday namuna olish, keyinroq qaerga ko'proq vaqt tashrif buyurishni xohlayotganingizni va qaror qabul qilishingizga yordam beradi. Odatda kruiz marshrutlari har bir joyda o'tkazadigan vaqtingizni cheklaydi; odatda bu faqat bir kunlik tadbirlar yoki diqqatga sazovor joylarni anglatadi. Ular, shuningdek, dengizda jannatda bir yoki bir necha kunni o'z ichiga olishi mumkin, agar siz hovuz yoki boshqa kema harakatlarida dam olsangiz, lekin agar siz qirg'oqqa ko'proq faol va ochiq kashf qilishni afzal ko'rsangiz. Shunga qaramay, rivojlanayotgan sanoatni qo'llab-quvvatlash uchun etarlicha odamlarning foydalari kamchiliklardan ustundir.

Bugun siz er yuzidagi barcha qit'alarga, shu jumladan tashrif buyurishingiz mumkin Antarktida, kruiz kemasida. Kabi ekzotik yo'nalishlar Galapagos orollari, kichik ekspeditsiya kemalari tomonidan eng yaxshi tashrif buyuriladi. Ushbu kruizlar qimmat bo'lsa-da, siz mutaxassis qo'llanmalar bilan sayohat qilasiz.

Ushbu maqola okean sayohati va kemalarga bag'ishlangan. Kruiz kemalari bir nechta variantlardan birini anglatadi dengiz orqali yo'lovchilarni sayohat qilish; paromlar masofasi yoki cheklangan miqdordagi trafik bo'lgan avtomobil yo'llari ko'prigini qurishni maqsadga muvofiq bo'lmagan yo'llari va orollari bo'lmagan alohida qirg'oq chet ellariga etib borish; daryo qayig'i va barja kanali kruizlar ko'plab mamlakatlarni o'zlarining ichki qismlarida yanada chuqurroq, yaqindan ko'rib chiqishni taklif qiladi, qolganlari esa okean kemalari ko'ngil ochish uchun suzuvchi mehmonxonalar sifatida emas, balki tezlik uchun qurilgan amaliy transport kemalari sifatida ishlab chiqilgan. Kichikroq kemalarda sayohat qilish uchun qarang Kichik hunarmandchilikda sayohat.

Tushuning

Tinch okeanida yo'lovchilar sayohatining oltin davri juda yo'qoldi. Buyuklar davridan omon qolgan bir nechta kemalar okean kemalari asosan kruizga aylantirilib, muzeylar va / yoki mehmonxonalar sifatida saqlanib qolgan yoki qurilgan. Bu dengiz orqali kema orqali sayohat ham tugadi degani emas. Haqiqatan ham, zamonaviy yo'lovchi kemalari ba'zan okean laynerlaridan tezroq, qaysidir ma'noda dabdabali - va ko'pchiligidan bahramand bo'lish uchun birinchi darajali chiptalarni sotib olish shart emas. Qirol "Kuinzlar" Qirolicha Maryam 2, Qirolicha Viktoriya va Qirolicha Yelizaveta hali ham an'anaviy Atlantika o'tish yo'llarini mavsumiy ravishda amalga oshiradi va boshqa paytlarda kruiz kemalari sifatida foydalanadi. Qirolicha Maryam 2, 2004 yilda ishga tushirilgan, ishlaydi Sautgempton ga Nyu-York shahri, ilgari bir nechta raqib trans-Atlantika yo'lovchi liniyalari uchun yaxshi yo'l. O'sha kunlarda yo'lovchilarni bron qilgan parchalari klassi jismoniy jihatdan ajratib turar edi ("Titanik" filmida tasvirlangan). Bugungi kunda deyarli barcha jamoat ob'ektlari va maydonlari barcha yo'lovchilarga tegishli.

Kruiz kemalari sayohatining surati teleseriallar tomonidan chizilgan Sevgi qayig'i (1977-87-yillarda efirga uzatilgan) ayniqsa muhim emas chalg'ituvchi (debarkatsiya oldidan muqarrar baxt va butun Amerika ekipaji bundan mustasno), ammo bu juda yaxshi to'liqsiz. Miqyos tejamkorligi tufayli aksariyat zamonaviy kruiz kemalari ko'plab yo'lovchilarni tashiydi. Kruiz sanoatining hashamatli segmenti kichik kemalarga, hatto "butik" kemalarga yoki "mega-yaxtalarga" ega bo'lsa ham, ko'pchilik kemalar suzuvchi shaharlarni tashkil qiladi. Sayohatlar bir necha kundan uch oygacha davom etadigan Yer sharini to'liq aylanib chiqishgacha, narxlari esa bir necha yuz dollardan 100000 AQSh dollarigacha yoki undan ko'proqni tashkil qiladi.

Hashamatli kruiz yo'nalishlarida faqat 100-800 yo'lovchini tashiydigan kemalar bo'lishi mumkin. Kattaroq kemalar 2000-3500 yo'lovchini, mega kemalar esa 5000 dan ortiq yo'lovchini tashiydi. Dunyodagi eng katta kruiz kemasi, Dengizlar simfoniyasi 6700 yo'lovchini (5500 kishilik yo'lovchini tashiy oladi) va umumiy tonnaji yo'lovchilarnikidan besh baravar ko'p Titanik! Har bir o'lchamning afzalliklari bor; masalan:

  • Kichik kemalar juda kerakli, qo'pol qirg'oqlarda yoki g'ayrioddiy joylarda kichikroq portlarga tashrif buyurishi mumkin, masalan. Riviera, Galapagos, Fyordlar.
  • Katta kemalar quyida "Bortda" muhokama qilinganidek, yana bir nechta qulayliklarni taklif qilishi mumkin, ammo yaxshi o'lchamdagi bandargohlardan (yoki langar / dengiz qirg'og'idan) foydalanishlari va transport vositalari va sayyohlik infratuzilmalarini talab qilishi kerak.
  • Mega-kemalar ulkan jamoat joylari va keng ko'lamli tadbirlarni taklif etadi, ammo yanada katta sayyohlik infratuzilmasiga ega bo'lgan yirik portlar bilan chegaralanadi.

Kruiz yo'nalishlari juda xilma-xil marshrutlarni taklif etadi. Misollar quyidagilardan iborat:

  • Bir necha kun dengizda yoki yaqin atrofdagi chaqiruv portiga. Ular kruizga kirish yoki shunchaki ziyofat uchun imkoniyat sifatida taqdim etilishi mumkin.
  • Bir yoki ikki hafta Quyidagi "kruiz turlari" bo'yicha ma'lum bir mintaqadagi portlar va diqqatga sazovor joylarga tashrif buyurish.
  • Bir oy yoki undan ko'proq dunyoning bir mintaqasini ko'rish yoki uch yoki undan ko'p oy dunyoni aylanib chiqmoq; umr bo'yi tajriba.

Har bir kruiz bir yoki bir nechtasidan iborat kruiz segmentlariMasalan, 1-2 haftalik "dumaloq uchuvchi" bitta segment bo'lishi mumkin, ikki yoki undan ortiq mintaqalarga tashrif buyurish ba'zan butun dunyo bo'ylab kruizning 2-3 qismini o'z ichiga olishi mumkin. Shunday qilib, kruiz liniyalari uzoq kruizlarning arzon "parchalarini" sotishi mumkin, aks holda ozchilik o'ylab ko'rishi mumkin. Tez-tez emas, kreyserlar uzoqroq sayohat qurish uchun ikki yoki uchta orqa / ketma-ket segmentlarni sotib olishadi, masalan, Floridadan G'arbiy Karib dengizigacha 7-10 kun, qaytib, keyin Sharqqa 7-10 kun yoki ikki yoki uzoqroq bo'lganlarida ko'proq dunyo mintaqalari.

Iqtisodiy kruiz narxini kichik xonalari bo'lgan mehmonxonada qolish bilan, lekin yaxshi sharoitlar, ovqatlanish va boshqalar bilan taqqoslash mumkin. Oddiy kabinalar odam boshiga kuniga 80-150 dollarni tashkil qilishi mumkin, hashamatli kruiz yoki ekspeditsion kruiz uchun qutb mintaqalariga narx kuniga 1000 dollar turishi mumkin - ha, kishi boshiga. Qoida tariqasida, agar siz faqat iqtisodga e'tiboringizni qaratsangiz, siz biroz eskirgan, kamroq bezatilgan va jihozlangan kemani olishingiz mumkin; siz mumkin ovqatlanish uchun to'lash kerak (kamdan-kam); yoki sizning kabinangizda kema dvigatellari yoki boshqa manbalardan shovqin bo'lishi mumkin. Agar siz asosan bir xil kruiz uchun, lekin yuqori sifatli yoki yangi kemada bir oz ko'proq pul to'lasangiz, demak siz kerak qulayliklar, qulayliklar va boshqalarni olish.

Kruizni tanlash - erta savollar

Ayniqsa, birinchi marotaba kreyserlar uchun ushbu umumiy maqola kruizda nima bo'layotgani va sizga nimaga mos kelishi mumkinligini tushunishingizga yordam beradi. Undan oldin siz o'zingizga asosiy savollarni berishingiz mumkin:

  • Sizning guruhingizda kimlar bo'ladi, masalan, shunchaki do'stlar, juftliklar, ota-onalar va bolalar oilasi, ko'p avlodli oila (shu jumladan ota-onalar)? Va biron bir a'zoning maxsus ehtiyojlari bormi, masalan, aylanib o'tish uchun?
  • Kruizning qaysi "kalibri" sizni qiziqtiradi? - iqtisod, asosiy oqim, premium, hashamat, ekspeditsiya?
  • Sizning byudjetingiz qancha? Hozir cho'ntakda va sayohat paytida / undan keyin zarur bo'lgan naqd pul uchun, masalan, siz hech bo'lmaganda kruiz depoziti sifatida to'laysiz va (ehtimol) sayohatni bron qilgandan keyin tez orada sayohat sug'urtasini sotib olasiz, chunki kruizning qolgan qismini to'laysiz. jo'nab ketishdan bir necha oy oldin, kruiz portiga / undan aviakompaniya chiptalarini sotib olayotganda va sayohat paytida ahamiyatsiz xarajatlar bo'lishi mumkin bo'lgan mablag'ni qoplash uchun kerak bo'lganda?
    • Sizning byudjetingiz ko'plab imtiyozlarni o'z ichiga olgan odatiy kruizga mos keladimi (quyida muhokama qilinadi)? Yoki (deyarli katta xarajat evaziga) deyarli hamma narsa va boshqalar uchun oldindan to'lanadigan "hamma narsani o'z ichiga olgan", masalan, sayohatlar, kurort xizmatlari, cheksiz alkogolli ichimliklarmi?
  • Sizning guruhingizdagi barcha sayohat qilish uchun qancha vaqt kerak bo'ladi va qachon? Va "qachon" sizning xohlagan joyingizga qanchalik mos kelishi, masalan, yanvar oyida Alyaskada muayyan asoratlar bo'lishi mumkin.
  • Har bir kruiz manziliga qancha vaqt sarflamoqchisiz? Har bir kruiz, boradigan joylarida o'tkazadigan vaqtlari bilan farq qiladi. Bu, ayniqsa, bir necha kun ichida bir nechta orol va shaharlarda to'xtab turadigan Karib dengizi va O'rta er dengizi dengiz safarlari uchun juda muhimdir. Ba'zi kruizlar har bir manzilda bir necha soatni, ba'zi kruizlar esa butun kunni yoki undan ko'proq vaqtni oladi. Sayohat marshrutini ko'rib chiqing va o'zingizdan ko'p vaqtni kemada dam olishga sarflamoqchimisiz yoki har bir manzilni o'rganishni afzal ko'rasizmi, deb so'rang.

Ushbu savollarga asosiy javoblar va ushbu maqoladan foydalanish bilan (umid qilamizki) sizga eng yaxshi kruiz turining rasmini yaratishingiz mumkin bo'ladi. Ko'pchilik, kruiz uchun xarajatlar (quyida keltirilgan xarajatlarning oldini olish bo'yicha tavsiyalardan foydalangan holda), safarga chiqish yoki taqqoslanadigan uzunlik, xizmatlar va turar joylarga ta'tilga chiqish / qolish ta'tiliga teng bo'lishi mumkinligidan ajablanmoqda.

Kompaniyalar

Key-Vest portidagi kruiz kemalari

"Katta uchlik" kruiz yo'nalishlari

Okeanning kruiz sanoatining "Katta uchligi" (kattadan kichikgacha) Karnaval korporatsiyasi, Karib dengizidagi qirollik kruizlariva Norvegiyaning Cruise Line Holdings kompaniyasi. Birgalikda ular barcha kruiz yo'lovchilarining 80 foizini tashiydilar.

Karnaval korporatsiyasi Katta Uchlikning eng kattasi. U to'qqizta kruiz yo'nalishlariga ega:

Karib dengizidagi qirollik kruizlari Katta Uchlikning ikkinchi kattaligi. U uchta kruiz liniyasiga to'liq egalik qiladi va to'rtinchisining aksariyat qismiga egalik qiladi (Silversea).

Norvegiyaning Cruise Line Holdings kompaniyasi Katta Uchlikning eng kichigi. U uchta kruiz liniyasiga ega:

Mustaqil kruiz yo'nalishlari

Kema uchun kichik sayohat imkoniyatlari

An'anaviy bo'lmagan kruiz uchun,

Shuningdek qarang: Boltiq dengizi paromlari, Xurtigruten

Kruiz turlari

Sizning tajribangizga siz tanlagan kruiz turi sezilarli darajada ta'sir qiladi. Vaqt haqidagi boshqa masalalar (yuqori / past mavsum va "elka" fasllari), masofalar va ularni bosib o'tishni keyinroq ko'rib chiqasiz.

A port intensiv marshrut, dengiz kunlaridan tashqari:

  • Bir kuni kechqurun ovqatlanib, keyin ko'ngil ochish, raqsga tushish va hokazolardan bahramand bo'lishingiz, uxlashingiz va uyg'onishingizni navbatdagi qo'ng'iroq portiga qo'yishingiz mumkin.
  • Odatda portga to'liq kunlik tashrif buyurganingizda, siz tez-tez qirg'oqqa soat 7-8 da boshlaysiz va kemaning jo'nashidan taxminan soat taxminan 5-6 minut oldin taxminan 30 daqiqa kutishingiz mumkin.
    • Siz tanlagan joyingizda nonushta kemasini yeyishingiz va uyushtirilgan sayohatga, o'zingizga uyushtirilgan sayohatga yoki tadbirlarga yoki shunchaki sayr qilishga borishingiz uchun kemadan tashqarida bo'lishingiz mumkin.
    • "Kun bo'yi" turga tushlik kirishi mumkin; tur tavsifiga qarang. Yarim kunlik ertalab ekskursiya sizni kemaga tushlik paytida qaytarishi mumkin, shundan keyin siz tushdan keyin xarid qilishni yoki sayr qilishni tanlashingiz mumkin. Bortdagi tushlikdan ko'p o'tmay boshlanadigan yarim kunlik ekskursiyalar sizga ertalab qirg'oq bo'ylab yurish yoki xarid qilish imkoniyatini beradi.
    • Quyidagi "Ashore" da gastrol safari haqida suhbatni ko'ring

Agar siz bunday kruizni afzal ko'rsangiz:

  • O'rta er dengizi kabi ko'plab yaqin portlarni taklif qiladigan mintaqalarda marshrutlarni qidiring, Boltiq bo'yi, Fyordlar, Buyuk Britaniya, Karib dengizi, Alyaska, Avstraliya, Tinch okeanining janubiy qismi va Meksika Rivierasi.
  • Dengiz kunlarini minimallashtirish uchun mintaqadagi chiqish portlarini qidirib toping: masalan, Karib dengizi uchun San-Xuan, Boltiqbo'yi yoki Fyordlar uchun Amsterdam yoki Kopengagen.
  • Aksincha, Mayami, Fort-Loderdeyl yoki Tampadan kelgan kemalar Karib dengiziga etib borishi uchun 1-2 kun ketishi mumkin va qaytib kelish uchun ham xuddi shunday. Ammo u erda siz ko'proq sayohat va kemalarni tanlash imkoniyatiga egasiz, va agar yaqinroq yashasangiz, har ikkala portga haydashni tanlashingiz mumkin (quyida "Kiring" ga qarang).

Agar xohlasangiz dengiz kunlari, quyidagilarni qidirishingiz mumkin:

  • Kruizlarni qayta joylashtiring (ko'pincha okeanlarni kesib o'tish) yoki o'tish joylari o'z-o'zidan Birinchisi kemani yangi mavsumga yaqinlashib kelayotgan mavsumning yuqori qismidan foydalanadigan ko'plab segmentlar uchun olib boradi, masalan, Alyaskadan Karib dengizidagi "qishgacha". Ikkinchisi boshqa mintaqaga katta kruiz segmentini o'z ichiga oladi. Ikkalasi ham odatda ikki hafta yoki undan ko'proq vaqtni oladi va tez-tez uchib ketadigan yoki tugaydigan portlarga etib borish uchun bir tomonlama xalqaro reyslarni o'z ichiga oladi. (Quyidagi "Kiring" ostidagi "Uchish" ga qarang.)
  • Uzoq orollarga yoki mintaqalarga tashriflar, masalan, Los-Anjelesdan Gavayiga / atrofida sayohat.
  • Dunyo bo'ylab kruizlarning segmentlari, odatda 3-6 hafta davomida yirik mintaqalarni "kesib o'tishadi". Ular, odatda, bir tomonlama xalqaro reyslarni o'z ichiga oladi.
  • Dunyo bo'ylab 90 kun va undan ko'proq vaqt davom etadigan sayohatlar - bu sizga qulay bo'lganingizni bilganingizdan so'ng yaxshiroqdir ko'p dengizda kunlar.

Sizga yoqadigan sayohatni topsangiz, bortdagi faoliyatni qadrlash uchun quyidagi "Do" ga va kema tavsifiga (on-layn yoki risolada) qarang.

Bundan tashqari, har xil maxsus manfaatlar uchun kruizlar, masalan, ko'prik o'yinchilari uchun (ehtimol bortda bir nechta ustalar bo'lgan), taniqli mehmonlar, madaniyat, siyosiy fan yoki tarix bo'yicha ma'ruzalar yoki LGBT hayot tarzi. Hatto Linux, "geek", katta guruh, rok-roll va uy teatri kruizlari ham bo'lgan, ularning ba'zilari har yili o'tkaziladigan tadbirlardir. Bir nechta kruiz saytlari ularni topishda sizga yordam beradi. Ularning marshrutlari yo'nalishlarga qaraganda ko'proq samolyot faoliyatiga e'tibor qaratishlari mumkin.

Kruiz rejimlari / mavzulari

Okean kruizlari

Kruizlar Grenlandiya odatda "Ekspeditsiya" turiga kiradi
  • Klassik kruizlar hali ham mavjud, kechki ovqat uchun kiyinadigan kruizlar. Eksklyuziv kemalar boy mijozlar tomonidan homiylik qilinadi va kemalar zamonaviy okean gigantlariga qaraganda ko'proq idishni bilan okean yaxtalaridan iborat. Yelkanli kemalarning maxsus pastki toifasi.
  • Ekskursiya kruizlari iloji boricha ko'proq diqqatga sazovor joylarni, shu jumladan O'rta er dengizi va Shimoliy va G'arbiy Evropaning port shaharlarini o'z ichiga olgan marshrutlarni o'z ichiga oladi. Ekspeditsiyalarni eslatuvchi subklass - Keyp Xorn atrofida, Antarktida yoki Milford Ovoziga sayohat. Bunday kruizlarda siz odatda maxsus qurilgan kemalarda sayohat qilasiz.
  • Klub sayohatlari hozirgi kunda mashhur. Bu deyarli har doim quruqlikka ekskursiyalar, sog'lomlashtirish, fitnes va kemada quyosh botishini o'z ichiga oladi. Bortdagi atmosfera va kiyinish kiyimi beparvo. Ushbu kruizlar butun dunyoda keng tarqalgan.
  • Qiziqarli kruizlar mehmonlarni xushnud etishga qaratilgan bo'lib, ular professional ko'ngilochar dasturni, shuningdek diskotekalar va kinoteatrlarni o'z ichiga oladi. Klub kruizining ushbu "Las-Vegas versiyasi" birinchi navbatda Amerikaning Karib dengizidagi kruiz kompaniyalari tomonidan taqdim etiladi.
  • Mini-kruizlar bir yoki bir necha kun ichida, odatda, katta paromlar bortida olinadi, masalan, Boltiq dengizi.
  • Mavzu kruizlari - nomidan ko'rinib turibdiki, ular musiqa, sport, sog'lomlashtirish yoki yaxshi ovqatlanish kabi mavzular atrofida joylashgan. Ko'pincha bortda taniqli insonlar, masalan, Olimpiada sovrindorlari, yulduz oshpazlar, qo'shiqchilar yoki orkestrlar bor. Ushbu kruizlar juda qimmatga tushishi mumkin va odatda, agar siz mavzuga juda qiziqsangiz, ularni ko'rib chiqishga arziydi.
  • Ekspeditsiyalar bu cheklangan miqdordagi mehmonlarni va oddiy kruiz kemalari bora olmaydigan joylarga etib borish uchun kemalarda yuqori narxlarni anglatadi. Amazon yoki polyaklar kabi mashhur joylar. Xususan, dunyoning qutbli qismlariga etib borish uchun zarur bo'lgan muzqaymoqlar atigi o'nlab kabinalarni taklif qilishadi. Bunday sayohatlar, yashash joylari bilan tanishishni va ko'proq bilmoqchi bo'lgan odamlarga qaratilgan bo'lib, ularni ko'pincha akademiklar va kemada ma'ruzalar o'qiydigan boshqa mutaxassislar boshqaradilar.
  • Dunyo bo'ylab kruizlarni aylanib chiqing hashamatli kreyserlarda kamida uch oy davom etadi va narxlar 15000 AQSh dollaridan boshlanadi. Bu amalda har biri bir yoki ikki hafta davom etadigan, alohida ajratib turiladigan qisqa muddatli kruiz segmentlari.
  • Yuk tashuvchi kruizlar ekzotik ovoz, ammo ko'pchilik uchun ajablanarli yuk tashuvchilar siz to'laydigan yo'lovchi sifatida sayohat qilishingiz mumkin. Uzoq masofalar uchun bu odatiy kruizlarga qaraganda arzonroq va ular, albatta, boshqa sayohat turlaridan farq qiladi. Shunga qaramay, ba'zi kamchiliklar mavjud: bortda umuman o'yin-kulgi yo'q va kabinalar shunchaki spartan. Portlar va jadvallar qo'shimcha yo'lovchilarning xohishlariga emas, yuklarga qarab rejalashtirilgan.
  • Qizlarning sayohatlari - kemasozlik zavodidan (yoki boshqa boshqa portdan) mijozga birinchi safarda sayohat qilish chiptalar mavjud bo'lsa, hayratlanarli darajada arzon bo'lishi mumkin. Bu yangi kemalarning "sinov disklari" va haqiqiy sarguzashtlar bo'lishi mumkin. Birinchi safar paytida ichki qismda tugatish ishlari ko'pincha amalga oshirilmoqda, bundan tashqari ekipaj ko'pincha tajribasiz yoki bir-birlarini yaxshi bilishmaydi. Bunday sayohatda juda ko'p xatolarga yo'l qo'yilishi mumkin - eng yomon stsenariy - bu dvigatelning okean o'rtasida ishlamay qolishi va marshrutlar ko'pincha sayohat paytida o'zgarib turadi.

Daryo sayohatlari

Yangtsi irmog'ida daryo kruiz kemasi

Ushbu kruizlarning xarakteri daryo bo'yidagi shahar va viloyatlarga bog'liq. Kabi yirik daryolarda keng tarqalgan Dunay (Evropa), Volga (Osiyo) yoki Nil (Afrika). Ko'plab sayohatlar Xitoy ko'p kunlik kruizni o'z ichiga oladi Yangtze daryosi bo'ylab shu jumladan Uch Darg'a to'g'onining kema qulflari orqali o'tish.

Ushbu kemalar va qayiqlar okean kreyserlariga qaraganda ancha kichikroq va bortdagi o'yin-kulgilar ancha cheklangan.

Kruiz mavsumlari

Ko'plab sayohatlar mintaqalari mavjud "yuqori", "past" va "elka" fasllari. Ular, odatda, mintaqaga tashrif buyurish uchun eng ko'p va eng yoqimsiz vaqtlarni kuzatib boradilar, va ularning orasidagi vaqt, masalan, Fyordlar uchun qish va yozning oxiri va Karib dengizi uchun (tropik bo'ronlar) istalmagan. Yuqori mavsumda yuqori narxlarni to'lashni kuting, deyarli "pastroqda", va ehtimol siz "elkada" bir nechta savdoni topasiz, masalan, "qayta joylashish" uchun.

Ostida kruizlarni joyini o'zgartirish, ko'plab kemalar qarama-qarshi mavsumlarga ega bo'lgan uzoq mintaqalar orasida, masalan, O'rta er dengizi, Boltiqbo'yi yoki o'rtasida Alyaska va Karib dengizi, Janubiy Amerika, Avstraliya, yoki Yangi Zelandiya. Uzoq masofalar dengiz kunlarini talab qiladi, ko'pincha dengiz kunlarini yoqtiradiganlar uchun kunlik narxlari jozibali. Salbiy tomoni shundaki, kruiz paytida siz okeandan boshqa narsani ko'ra olmaysiz.

Mana, dunyodagi eng mashhur kruiz mintaqalari:

  • O'rta er dengizi - ko'pincha g'arbiy va sharqiy qismlarga bo'linadi, ikkinchi qismdagi kruizlar Qora dengiz yoki Qizil dengiz portlarini o'z ichiga olishi mumkin.
  • G'arbiy Evropa - ba'zi sayohatlar Kanareykalar va Azor orollariga qadar cho'zilgan
  • Shimoliy Evropa - Shimoliy dengiz va Boltiq dengizi, shu jumladan, agar siz qisqa muddatli kruizni qidirsangiz, bu yaxshi hudud bo'lishi mumkin
  • Karib dengizi - ehtimol eng mashhur kruiz yo'nalishi, ba'zi sayohatlar Janubiy Amerika sohiligacha davom etadi
  • Okeaniya - odatda Avstraliya va Yangi Zelandiyaning suvlarida, lekin ba'zida Tinch okeanining janubiy qismidagi orollarni ham o'z ichiga oladi
  • Kabi dunyoning sovuq joylari Grenlandiya, Svalbard va Antarktida odatda muz orqali sayohat qilish imkoniyatiga ega bo'lgan maxsus kemalar tashrif buyurishadi

Kruizning yo'nalishini o'zgartirib, ob-havoning yomonligi yoki muzga tayyor bo'ling. Odatda kruiz kompaniyasi muqobil yo'nalishlarda rejalashtirgan, agar dastlabki jadvalga rioya qilish imkoni bo'lmasa.

Kruiz demografiyasi

Kruiz sanoati ilgari asosan qariyalarga xizmat qilgan bo'lsa, yo'lovchilarning yoshi sezilarli darajada o'zgarib ketdi. Cruise Lines Xalqaro Assotsiatsiyasi (CLIA) 2018 yilda kruiz kemalari yo'lovchilarining o'rtacha yoshi 46,7 yoshni tashkil etganini ma'lum qildi, bu Yaponiya va Germaniya aholisidan bir oz yoshroq (mos ravishda 47,3 va 47,1 yosh). Ko'plab yo'nalishlar 20 yoshdan 40 yoshgacha bo'lgan juftliklarga murojaat qiladi, "kecha" sayohatlari yosh kattalarni jalb qiladi, Disney va boshqalar esa bolali va o'spirinli oilalarga e'tibor beradi. Yaxshi ishlab chiqilgan bolalar dasturlari, hatto maxsus idishni konfiguratsiyasi tufayli kruiz juda mashhur oilaviy ta'tilga aylandi.

Ba'zi marshrutlar va kruiz yo'nalishlari ko'proq keksa odamlarni jalb qilishi mumkin, masalan, trans-Atlantika va -Pacific reysing kruizlari, Gollandiya-Amerika (u juda samarali qo'llab-quvvatlaydi, lekin nafaqat keksalar uchun bozor). Sabablarga narx, kruiz uzunligi, dengizdagi kunlar soni va maktab bilan ziddiyatli kunlar kiradi.

Agar kruiz demografiyasi siz uchun muhim bo'lsa, kruiz tavsifini diqqat bilan o'qing, kruiz bo'yicha veb-saytlarni o'rganing (quyida "Boshqa manbalar" ga qarang) va sayohat / kruiz agentingiz orqali ish olib boradigan har qanday sayohatning demografik ma'lumotlarini bilib oling. Siz shunday qilganingizdan xursand bo'lasiz, yoki cheklangan yosh kattalar yoki faoliyati cheklangan qariyalar bilan to'ldirilgan kemaga chiqish xavfi bor.

Agar nogiron yoki homilador bo'lsa

Agar sizning partiyangizda kimdir a jismoniy cheklash, kruiz liniyasi odatda yordam berishi mumkin - ayniqsa oldindan ogohlantirilsa. Shaxsiy shaxsiy hayotingizni buzmasdan, agentingizdan foydalaning (yoki to'g'ridan-to'g'ri hech qanday agent ishtirok etmasa), sizning ehtiyojlaringiz to'g'risida va ular qachon murojaat qilishlari haqida xabar berish uchun, masalan.

  • Agar sizga maxsus idishni jihozlariga kirish kerak bo'lsa, sizga umumiy ehtiyojlaringiz uchun maxsus jihozlangan idishni tayinlashingiz mumkin, masalan, ADA malakali. Ular orasida eshik ko'tarilishi balandligi juda kam yoki umuman ko'tarilmagan eshiklar, idishni va hammom atrofida yurish uchun qulay tutqichlar va maxsus cho'milish uskunalari bo'lishi mumkin.
  • Bortga chiqish va chiqishdan (yurish jarayoni quyida muhokama qilingan) yoki portga tashrif buyurish uchun yurish masofasining sezilarli darajada bo'lishiga yordam bering. Ba'zi portlarda kema dengizga langarga qo'yilgan va qirg'oqqa ekskursiya qatnashchilari kichik qayiqlar bilan qirg'oqqa olib boriladi, agar siz ekipaj yordamini oldindan belgilab qo'ymagan bo'lsangiz, muammo tug'dirishi mumkin.
  • Agar siz chivin / kruiz yoki kruizni kengaytirish paketini sotib olsangiz (quyida muhokama qilinadi), sizga kerak bo'lgan boshqa yordam haqida ham aytib o'tishingiz kerak.
  • Ba'zi kompaniyalar, shuningdek, favqulodda vaziyatlarda sizga yordam beradigan yordamchingizni olib kelishingizni talab qilishlari mumkin.

Kruiz sizni mos keladigan masofadan uzoqlashtirishi mumkin tug'ruqdan oldin parvarish qilish va tug'ish uchun sharoitlar, ayniqsa, ilg'or tibbiy yordam, chunki kasalxonalar tug'ruq yoki erta tug'ilgan chaqaloqlarni davolash uchun jihozlanmagan yoki ish bilan ta'minlanmagan. Agar sizda biron bir asorat bo'lsa yoki ko'rib chiqilayotgan kruiz paytida uchinchi trimestrga kirsangiz, shifokoringizga murojaat qiling. Keyin kruiz-layn haqida agentingiz orqali xabar qiling. Undan sayohat qilish uchun yaroqliligi to'g'risida eslatma, siz kemani qayta ishlash jarayonida chiziq va xodimlarning qo'rquvini engillashtirishi mumkin.

Ko'pgina kruiz yo'nalishlari, aslida, homiladorlikning ma'lum bir nuqtasiga etib borganingizdan so'ng - ko'pincha 24 xaftada sayohat qilishingizga imkon bermaydi. Buni tekshirmaslik sizni iskandilga etib borganingizda, agar siz uzoqroq bo'lsangiz, bortga chiqish rad etilishini anglatishi mumkin. Dengizda tug'ilish ham ba'zi qiziqarli, ammo hal qilinmaydigan fuqarolik asoratlarini keltirib chiqaradi.

Kruiz bron qilish

Qirolicha Meri 2 Vellington, Yangi Zelandiya

Siz kruizni bir necha turdagi provayderlar orqali buyurtma qilishingiz mumkin, masalan, to'g'ridan-to'g'ri kruiz liniyasi orqali (telefon orqali yoki on-layn), onlayn sayohat veb-sayti orqali (shuningdek, parvozlar, mehmonxonalar, sayohatlar) va boshqalar), faqat kruizlarni sotadigan veb-sayt orqali va o'zlarining shaxsiy maslahatlari va xizmatlarini taklif qiluvchi sayohat agentliklari yoki kruiz agentlari orqali. Aksariyat agentlar, agar sizda maxsus so'rovlar va ehtiyojlar bo'lmasa, xizmatlari uchun ozgina haq olinadi. Onlayn manbalardan tashqari, sayohat qilgan qo'shnilaringizdan so'rang yoki uyingizga agentlik qidiring. Tanlovli bo'ling va tez-tez yordam beradigan odamni topasiz - chunki murakkab sayohatlar, yaxshi maslahat va sayohatlar juda foydali yoki hatto hal qiluvchi bo'lishi mumkin.

  • Barcha depozitlarni va yakuniy to'lovlarni kredit karta orqali amalga oshiring. Agar biron bir xato yuz bersa, bank-emitent tomonidan eng yaxshi himoya vositalaridan bahramand bo'lasiz. Debet kartalar kamdan-kam hollarda bunday narsalarni taqdim etadi.
  • Onlayn rejimda ishonchli sotuvchini qidirayotganingizga ishonch hosil qiling, ya'ni ishonch yorliqlarini qidiring. Kruiz bo'yicha mutaxassislar Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) tomonidan sertifikatlangan va CLIA tomonidan tasdiqlangan muhrni ko'rsatadilar. Ularning ko'plab xodimlari o'qitilgan agentlardir; ba'zilari ma'lum kruiz yo'nalishlariga ixtisoslashgan bo'lib, har qanday kema yoki kruiz nimani taklif qilishi haqida batafsil ma'lumotga ega.
  • Agar siz takroriy mijozga aylansangiz, sotuvchilar sizning afzalliklaringizni bilib oladigan va (yillar davomida ko'plab sayohatlar bilan) maslahat va xizmatlar ko'rsatadigan, sayohatingiz yaqinlashganda duch keladigan muammolarga yordam beradigan va hatto nashr etilmagan narsalar to'g'risida xabarnomalarni taklif qiladigan agentni tayinlashni taklif qilishlari mumkin. faqat on-layn rejimida mavjud bo'lmagan bitimlar, ma'lumotlar.

Sizga mos keladigan bir yoki bir nechta kruizlarni topgandan so'ng, siz buni bilishni xohlaysiz to'liq xarajatlar va shartlar, jumladan port to'lovlari va soliqlar, portga qanday qilib osongina va o'z vaqtida kirish mumkinligi, kruiz shartnomasi nimani talab qiladi va boshqa tafsilotlar kamdan-kam hollarda risolada yoki veb-sayt narxlarida yoki sahifalarida aks ettirilgan. Ko'rsatilgan narxlar bir kishiga to'g'ri keladi, odatda ikki kattalar uchun mo'ljallangan idishni ikki kishilik. Agar sizda 3-4 kishilik guruh mavjud bo'lsa (masalan, oila), bitta kabinada (3-4 ga mo'ljallangan) uchinchi va to'rtinchi odam boshiga tushadigan xarajat past bo'lishi mumkin. Ko'rsatilgan narxlar port to'lovlarini aks ettiradi, lekin soliqlarni emas, chunki soliqlar sizning mamlakatingizga (ba'zan viloyat / viloyat) va boshqa omillarga qarab farq qiladi. Soliqlar siz uchun maxsus kruiz xarajatlari hisob-fakturali kotirovkalarida ko'rsatiladi; agar bo'lmasa, hisob-faktura to'liq emas, noto'g'ri va ehtimol soxta.

Ehtimol, siz kruizni iqtisodiy jihatdan kengaytira olasiz agar kabinalar mavjud. Hech bo'lmaganda kruiz boshlanishidan ancha oldin biron bir kengaytmani bron qiling, shu bilan birga siz dastlabki kruiz segmentini bron qilasiz. Bortga chiqishdan oldin yoki keyin kengaytma haqida so'rashingiz mumkin, ammo sizda bo'ladi yuqori mavsumda ozgina umid kruizlar to'la bo'lsa va deyarli bir xil salonni egallashga umid qilmasa.

Agar siz yolg'iz sayohat qilishni xohlasangiz (masalan, ikki kishilik kabinada), siz ko'pincha ikkinchi kishining narxiga teng bo'lgan "bitta qo'shimcha" to'loviga duch kelasiz. "Ikki kishilik" taklifni kuting, chunki kruiz liniyalari kabinalarda bitta kruiz mehmonlarini yoqtirmaydi (hatto ular kabin uchun ikki baravar narxni to'lashsa ham); kema restoranlarda, barlarda va bortdagi do'konlarda, shuningdek boshqa xizmatlar uchun sizdan boshqa daromadlarni ololmaydi. Agar siz uchun faqat sayohat juda muhim bo'lib qolsa, siz xabardor bo'lgan kruiz / sayohat agentiga uni va kabinani tanlashda yordam berishiga ruxsat berishingiz kerak.

Xarajatlarning tafsilotlarini, ular qanday ishlashini va asosiy kruiz shartnomalarining ma'nosini yaxshiroq bilish uchun, hech bo'lmaganda, sayohat / kruiz veb-saytlarida tegishli maqolalarni qidirib toping va bron qilmoqchi bo'ling. Ularning ko'pgina shartlari xalqaro dengiz qonunchiligiga va kema ro'yxatdan o'tgan mamlakat qonunlariga, kamdan-kam hollarda sayohatchining mamlakatiga tegishli. Va ular kruiz yo'nalishini afzal ko'rishadi - bu sifatli sayohat sug'urtasi muhim ahamiyatga ega bo'lishining yana bir sababi.

Agar kruizni tanlash va bron qilish bo'yicha katta tajribangiz bo'lmasa, agentdan foydalanishni o'ylang. U sizga shartnomani, barcha belgilangan xarajatlarni, mavjud bo'lgan barcha variantlarni, ularning narxi va importini tushunishda sizga katta yordam berishi kerak. Biron bir kruiz yoki paketni sotib olishdan oldin u barcha xarajatlarni va asosiy kruiz shartnomasini aks ettiruvchi to'liq hisob-fakturani taqdim etishi kerak va sizning sinchkovlik bilan tekshirishingiz uchun zarur bo'lmagan kruiz tadbirlarini tushuntiradi (masalan, quyida "Portga borish" bo'limiga qarang). Bu sizga tafsilotlarni so'rashga va o'zgarishlarni talab qilishga imkon beradi.

Agar siz hali ham o'zingiz sotib olishni xohlasangiz (masalan, kruiz liniyasi bilan telefon orqali yoki telefon orqali), "sotib olish punkti" ga yaqinlashganda, sizga barcha narxlar asosida aniq narx (barcha soliqlar va to'lovlarni hisobga olgan holda) taklif qilish kerak. siz tanlagan parametrlar, va kruiz shartnomasi. Onlayn rejimda sotib olsangiz, hisob-fakturani o'rganing (va bosib chiqaring) va ularni tekshirish uchun shartnoma tuzing. Shartlarga mos kelgandan so'ng, taklifga qaytish va bronni to'ldirish uchun bir xil parametrlardan foydalaning. (Bir necha kundan ko'proq vaqt davomida o'tkazilgan "tekshiruv" xarajatlarning o'zgarishiga olib kelishi mumkin, shuning uchun tezroq bo'ling.) Kruizni o'zingiz buyurtma qilganingizdan so'ng, siz uning atrofidagi ko'plab tafsilotlar uchun to'liq javobgar bo'lasiz (ko'plari keyinroq tushuntirilgan). Siz ularni o'zingizningcha oqilona tartibga solishingiz kerak bo'ladi. Barchasi bir-birini to'ldirishi kerak, masalan, quyida muhokama qilingan "Portga / portdan uchish" bo'yicha.

Sayohat sug'urtasi

Keyinchalik chuqurroq muhokama qilish uchun qarang Sayohat sug'urtasi

Agar sizning sayohatingiz rejalashtirishda murakkablik yoki katta xarajatlarga ega bo'la boshlasa yoki siz birinchi marta kreyser bo'lsangiz, sayohatni sug'urtalash haqida o'ylashingiz kerak. Boshqa sabablarga ko'ra, agar siz "sarguzashtlar" yoki yuqori darajadagi sayohatlar yoki tadbirlarga borishni niyat qilsangiz (masalan, parlaydlik), alevlenishi mumkin bo'lgan va davolanishni yoki evakuatsiyani talab qiladigan har qanday tibbiy holatga ega bo'lsangiz, uyingizdan juda uzoq masofada bo'ladi, u erda muhim sayohat xizmatlarini etkazib beruvchisi bankrot bo'lishi mumkin yoki siz qattiq aviakompaniyalarni qabul qilishga majbur bo'lgan bo'lsangiz.

Mavjud barcha qamrovlardan foydalanish huquqiga ega bo'lish uchun, odatda, uni sayohatni bron qilganingizdan keyin, xususan, garovga qo'yilganingizdan keyin darhol, agar siz bir vaqtning o'zida to'liq to'lashingiz kerak bo'lsa, sotib olishingiz kerak. Uning narxi asosan sizning umumiy sayohat xarajatlaringiz bilan belgilanadi (hech qanday xarajatsiz yoki qisman yoki to'liq qaytarib berilmasdan bekor qilinishi mumkin bo'lgan xarajatlar va majburiyatlar bundan mustasno), qoplanadigan sayohatchilarning yoshi, qamrov darajasi va ma'lum uchun so'ralgan qoplama variantlari. muammolar, masalan, kasallik yoki jarohatni davolash (kemada va undan tashqarida) yoki tibbiy evakuatsiya. Yaxshi sug'urta safari bron qilgandan so'ng darhol sotib olinsa va ko'pincha keyinroq sotib olinmasa, ilgari mavjud bo'lgan tibbiy holatlarni qamrab oladi.

Siz o'zingizga tegishli bo'lgan assotsiatsiya orqali yoki masalan, AAA, AA, AARP orqali qopqoqni sotib olish orqali sug'urta tariflarini va / yoki qamrovini yaxshilashingiz mumkin.

Sayohat bo'yicha mutaxassislar aviakompaniyalar yoki kruiz yo'nalishlaridan "sug'urta qilish" dan saqlanishni maslahat berishadi.

  • Taqdim etiladigan qamrov ko'pincha faqat yoki faqat yo'nalishning vazifalariga qaratiladi, sifatli siyosat esa sizning uchigacha sayohatingizning barcha elementlari va xatarlarini qamrab oladi, sizga xos bo'lgan ko'plab xatarlar uchun variantlar mavjud.
  • Kruiz liniyalaridan himoya (haq evaziga) tanlangan kruiz xatarlarini qoplaydi va bu aslida sug'urta emas. Hech bir qonun yoki davlat idorasi ularning muddatlari ustidan yurisdiksiyaga ega emas va himoya va'dalari to'g'risida aniq kafolatlar etishmasligi mumkin. Va'da qilingan himoya uchun to'lov odatiy, yaxshi sotib olingan va umumiy sayohat sug'urtasining katta qismini tashkil qilishi mumkin.

Boshqa manbalar

Bir nechta veb-saytlar turli xil kruiz yo'nalishlari, kemalar, kruiz mintaqalari va portlar, kruizni tanlash, tayyorlash va sayohat qilish to'g'risida xolisona ma'lumotlarni taqdim etadi. Ko'pchilik professional sharhlarni, ba'zilari yo'lovchilar uchun sharhlarni taklif qiladi. But because they often sell cruises through third parties, they cannot be listed here. To find them, use a good search engine, with "cruise" and "advice" or "review" as keywords among your search parameters.

Those sites and travel magazines discuss other valuable topics, e.g., "wave season" (when to book, not when to go) versus other times, understanding what's included (and not) in prices shown, industry trends that may cause prices to go down. A good travel/cruise agent will have those and other insights. Knowing exactly when and how to best book a cruise receives nearly constant attention in travel articles, and approaches being an art.

Idishlar

Cabin on the Wilderness Discoverer

Your accommodations can range widely: they are usually determined by cost. Most cruise lines promote their ships as luxurious, and cabin (aka stateroom) furnishings can range from quite "nice" to "utterly elegant". The less expensive tend to be quite a bit smaller than ordinary hotel rooms—space you may only use for a few hours each day to sleep anyway. But every square inch is usable, e.g., luggage fits under the bed to allow you to unpack many/all items and hang them in closets or store on shelves/in drawers for easy access.

Cabin grades and categories

On large ships, you'll find a number of cabin grades or categories within each cabin type. They involve location, size, quality of view, features, etc. Good travel/cruise agents have access to the nuances of features and shortfalls for each. Cabin costs will vary not only by type but by those gradations/categories. For any cabin type, costs reflected in brochures and on web sites usually apply to the lowest grade. One useful site (among many) for information on ship layouts and features is CruiseDeckPlans.

Cabin types

The basic types include:

  • Inside cabins are the least expensive and located in the interior of the ship, hence the name. They lack any window, and ship's air is "piped-in". On some new ships, they may have live video displays "fed" by exterior cameras.
  • Ocean view have windows that don't open (the ship's air is "piped-in") and are slightly more expensive. The least expensive may have partially or substantially obstructed views.
  • Balcony/veranda at even higher prices, with outside chairs, perhaps a table, to watch sunsets, have a room-service meal or treat, and watch passing ships and land. On older ships, the least expensive may have partially or substantially obstructed views.
  • Mini-suites va full suites (the latter often multi-room) with private verandas, shower/bathtubs, sitting areas, perhaps hot tubs and other amenities, and at the highest prices.

Perhaps oddly, suites and the least expensive cabins tend to sell out first.

Cabins designed for the disabled will have many handrails, flat thresholds and wider doors to aid accessibility and safety. Some cruise lines cater to such clientele by offering greater numbers of prepared cabins. Many may have an ADA (American Disabilities Act) certification.

A few other cabins and all hallways have handrails for safety during occasional rough weather. On ships built in the late 1990s or later, few passengers will be:

  • Bothered by pitching and rolling of the ship; they're built with highly-effective stabilizers.
  • Disturbed by the ship's engines or screws (propellers); they're very quiet.
  • Disturbed by public announcements; these are heard in hallways and public areas. For key announcements, they are piped into cabins; all can be heard in cabin on a designated TV channel.

Features

  • Virtually all cabins have twin beds, usually joined to create a generous queen, with side tables/drawers or shelves. If you prefer them separated, let the cruise line know. Suites may have king-sized beds. (See also "Sleep" below.)
    • Cabins configured for families may also have a pull-down or wall-mounted bunk-bed, sleeper sofa or settee, or another twin/queen bed.
  • All come with a small safe. While on board, you should lock all valuables in it (e.g., fine jewelry, passports, charge cards, cash), and leave them there unless needed, e.g., for a port visit, shopping ashore or dressing for dinner.
  • Expect to find a large wall-mounted mirror or two. Handy for checking your appearance, they also make the cabin seem bigger.
  • Small private bathrooms with showers are the minimum, with better cabins offering more space, shower/baths or larger showers. Each type will offer at least minimal toiletries typical for a motel (if you need specific ones, bring them or buy them near the port), small cabinets and shelves for all toiletries, at least one counter and lavatory, a toilet that operates by power suction, and a portable or installed hairdryer. Operate the toilet exactly as instructed.
  • All will have a telefon with wake-up call capability (synchronized to the ship's time).
  • Virtually all will have a TV, some even an attached DVD player.
  • All will have at least a reach-in closet with a hanging rod, some hangars and a shelf often holding your life-vests. You'll also find storage drawers or shelves elsewhere. Suites may have walk-ins, with numerous shelves.
  • Better cabins resemble hotel rooms and may have a settee, desk with chair or more.
  • Better ships/cabins often offer a small refrigerator, holding chilled cans and bottles for sale. If you bring your own drinks, ask the cabin steward to empty it of items for sale, which can be very pricey. Then put your own it it.
  • Power outlets and wattage are minimized—this is essential to avoid fire risk.
    • The bathroom should have a low-wattage, usually 120 V 60 Hz outlet, adequate for such as a shaver, and a 220 V outlet for the ship's hair-dryer if it's not built-in.
      • If the dryer is not installed in the bathroom, a 220 V outlet may be near the bed or desk, likely with a portable hair-dryer stored nearby.
    • Near the bed or desk, you may find one or two low-wattage, usually 120 V 60 Hz outlets, adequate only for such as a laptop or to charge electronics.
    • Net result: Don't bring your own iron, or use your own hairdryer or anything that heats food or liquid. If found during embarkation, they may be seized. If used, they may trip a circuit breaker serving other uses and cabins.
  • Knowing these features and limits, experienced cruisers variously bring:
    • A short, well-made 120 V extension cord to use low-wattage items at convenient locations.
    • One or two nite-lites in case needed.
    • A small, plug-in surge arrester, to prevent electrical damage to personal electronics.
    • For warm climes, a small fan. Cabin air conditioners effectively but slowly change cabin temperature, but airflow is often modest. A fan can help cabin comfort substantially.
    • A power converter and adapter plugs if your electronics aren't compatible with available cabin power, or if you'll travel before or after your cruise where power is incompatible.
    • Some form of air deodorizer; balcony fresh air (if you have one) quickly helps but can also quickly compromise cabin air temperature and humidity.

Cabin location

Location can affect price somewhat because parts of a ship are more desirable for some passengers, e.g.,

  • To avoid the effects of ship's rolling or pitching, some opt for a cabin on a lower deck or closer to amidships.
  • To sunbathe on their balcony, many choose a deck well below any over-hanging upper deck.
  • Those who need quiet to sleep should choose locations away from lobbies and elevators, and with at least one deck between their cabin and any place with late-night revelers, e.g., nightclubs, showrooms.
  • Those with mobility challenges may prefer to be near elevators.

Boshqalar

Cabin water is fully potable, usually obtained by reverse-osmosis, so efficient that some large ships visiting ports with water shortages may offload potable water. (It does not substantially soften the water.) Older ships may use distillation supplemented by fresh water on-loads. All ships carefully treat the water to ensure its safety. Taste in cabins may be somewhat bland or have a hint of chemicals. Elsewhere, water often receives additional filtration to assure excellent taste for use in bars, dining rooms, kitchens, and buffet self-serve drink dispensers.

As you get interested in any cruise, ship or cabin type, go to the cruise line's web site and others for more details. Again, a good travel/cruise agent can help you find the features you need or want.

Key ships officers

Bridge on the Norwegian Jade

The ship and your cruise depend on them. Just a few of them include:

  • The Captain: He or she is called the ship's master for a reason, with total operational command and responsibility of the vessel and when and where it goes. Depending on the ship's nation of registry, some may be able to officiate at weddings, as can accredited, "resident", or pre-certified clergy.
  • The Hotel Manager: In charge of all staff that deliver on-board services, e.g., Purser/Customer Services, food and bar service, cabin staff, tour office, shops and nearly countless behind-the-scenes support staff.
  • The Cruise Director: Responsible for all entertainment, special activities, key briefings and announcements, and any port or shopping advisers.
  • The Maitre d' for your dining room, the headwaiter, and (perhaps) most-especially your waiter for the area where your table is located if you have opted for traditional evening dining (see "Eat" below). They stand ready to make special arrangements for you on-request such as birthday or anniversary celebrations, table changes, and special or required dining needs, e.g., food allergies, special diets.

Chiqinglar

The best-known destinations for cruise ships are tropical ports in the Karib dengizi yoki Mexican Riviera, O'rta er dengizi and Northern Europe, but cruises can be found almost anywhere there's enough water to float a ship and cities or sites to visit. Cruise ships of various sizes visit the coasts of Alaska, Shimoliy shimoliy mamlakatlar, South-East Asia, East Asia, southern Europe, Avstraliya va Yangi Zelandiya, Okeaniya va Yangi Angliya; and various islands of the Pacific Ocean. Hatto Shimoliy qutb va Antarctica are now destinations, though the latter has emerging ecological questions.

In addition, specially designed river boats va barges ply navigable rivers and lakes of Evropa, Xitoy, Brazil, Egypt, Shimoliy Amerika and numerous other places. However, as noted above, this article focuses on ocean cruising and ships.

What to pack

For more discussion, see Packing for a cruise and Recommended dinner dress under "Eat" below.

This can vary substantially according to the region you'll cruise, e.g., clothing for cool/cold areas versus warm, conservative colors for Europe, items to cover arms and legs as you enter many religious buildings worldwide.

If you'll fly to/from a cruise port, see Flying for other advice and suggestions. Many experienced cruisers find certain items necessities, e.g.,:

  • Polarized sunglasses with strong light filtration, including full UV protection.
  • Sanitizing wipes or solution. If you purchase any, look for active sanitizing ingredients beyond just alcohol. Most intended for hands have a glycerin base to prevent drying skin. Avoid using them on hard surfaces as they leave an undesirable residue.
  • Skin protection. Essential for all cruises, the sun not only strikes you from above, but is reflected off the water on boat excursions and at beaches. See the article on Quyosh yonishi va quyoshdan saqlanish. Pack and use protection, e.g., adequate clothing, brimmed hats, "fresh" sunblock with high UV A/B protection ratings (yes, it has a finite shelf-life). Ship's stores have some such items but charge dearly for them. You'll also find them ashore, but usually at a premium over offerings at home.
  • Binoculars. Most passing views from ship are at a considerable distance.
  • Duct tape. Useful to make temporary repairs to luggage and other items.

Essential papers

Cruise ship leaving Mayami

Any authority looking at airline tickets, boarding passes and passports will examine names carefully. TSA and other security authorities often require that key papers (e.g., airline tickets, passports, visas, ship boarding passes) precisely reflect your full name. This applies to all persons in your travel group, e.g., spouse, children (toddlers perhaps excepted). It starts by making sure that whoever books your cruise (and any associated airline tickets) accurately enters each full name on reservations and later-generated tickets.

Passports va visas

Unless your ship's itinerary is confined to your home country (not often), you must prepare for a cruise as you would for any other international trip, to include passports, perhaps visas. Many countries to be visited may levy few or no visa requirements on day-visitors via cruise ship. But, check with the cruise line (through your agent if used) well ahead of time. Some lines will arrange needed visas for scheduled port visits, but also check specifically for visa requirements if you have an international flight itinerary.

  • The cruise-line will often insist that your passport have more than six months before it expires as of the date your international travel ends. They are echoing requirements of countries the ship will visit and/or where you'll fly, e.g., many that require visas will not issue them for passports with less time.
  • Lacking a passport, or any required visa, you risk being denied boarding on your departing flight or ship at embarkation without refund or other compensation. Your resulting expenses may also not be covered by travel insurance (you have a duty to fully prepare for your entire trip).
  • If your passport is stolen during a visit ashore during an international cruise, you will be left stranded; the cruise line will not let you return to the ship.

Very occasionally, port officials in certain countries will require review of all passenger passports before clearing the ship for passengers to go ashore. If so, they may join the ship a few days in-advance, and the ship will announce a day or so before the port visit that the staff must gather all passports for inspection or passengers will be processed in-person.

Before you leave home, make machine or photo color copies of at least the primary, facing pages of each passport per details in the above linked article. Use the passports when instructed by authorities, e.g., going through airport, airline or customs and immigration processing, or processing for initial ship's embarkation. Take the originals with you ashore on the rare occasion needed per ship's daily news or announcements. Otherwise, once on board, leave them in your cabin's safe and take the copies ashore (with government-issued photo identification) instead.

On your request, the United States can issue special passport cards for possible use at land borders and on cruise ships. However, in the event something comes up and you need to fly home from an international port of call, they are not accepted for international air travel.

Boarding passes and tickets

Once booked and paid, you must promptly go to your cruise line's web site to register. Immigration authorities require that any ship leaving their jurisdiction have personal data of all passengers well in-advance of cruise embarkation. And your agent or the line may need to mail documents to you reflecting that registration data. On the cruise line's web site, using your booking number, complete all details about all people in your travel group for whom you are responsible. If to informally travel with others, ensure they understand this. Data needed will include full names, addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers (or the equivalent for other countries), passport details, emergency contact names and phone numbers, how you want your shipboard account established/paid (an indicator, not a final commitment.) (see "Embarkation" and "Buy" below).

Once registered, within 60 days or so of cruise start, the line's web site will often allow you to print your boarding passes (see "Embarkation"). Others may mail them (and other information) to you as noted above. You may get one set of papers listing all persons in your group, or a set for each person. Web site or mail, you should also have the cruise contract and boarding instructions and times. If you've paid the line for flights or airport-to-port transfers, you should also find vouchers or flight tickets (or Internet links to them for printing at home). If you don't have these key papers in-hand in usable form at least three weeks before your cruise, notify your agent/cruise line immediately.

Per "Embarkation", each person will need his/her boarding pass and passport to be processed on board.

Cruise-line luggage tags

Tags showing your name, cruise ship, cruise date/identity/number and cabin number are essential to ensure your large luggage reaches your cabin.

  • Some lines will send you durable tags in-advance, to attach at least to your large luggage. If so, they'll often come with your boarding passes and vouchers if you have prepaid transfers.
  • Others will offer tags for you on-line. If so, print them (in color if possible). Yes, they'll be on printer paper. Then fold each as indicated into a narrow strip, and reinforce it with transparent package sealing tape. When you're ready to attach one, wrap it around a fixed luggage handle, information showing, and then staple multiple times or apply strong tape at the overlapping ends. The results can be surprisingly durable.
  • If you make your own flight arrangements, you'll have to get yourself and all bags to the port/cruise terminal. You can wait to attach the cruise-line tags as you claim them at the end of your flight, but do so before your bags reach the port if possible. If you have no tags, porters at the terminal can create them using your boarding pass data.
  • If you have arranged services through the cruise-line to transfer your checked luggage from the end of your flight to the ship, you need to attach the cruise tags as you check the luggage to begin flying. Before you leave the terminal at the port city's airport, get confirmation from any welcoming cruise-line staff about transfers and any responsibilities you have, e.g., if flying internationally, you may have to first claim your bags to go through customs and immigration processing before re-checking them into the cruise line luggage system at the airport.

Other essential papers

If travel is international, take no more prescription medications than you'll need on your trip—with convincing documentation that they belong to you and are necessary, e.g., properly labeled bottles with your name, perhaps a copy of the doctor's prescription. Leave the medications in and pack their prescribed bottles; otherwise, the meds lose their link to the prescriptions, and may be summarily confiscated as you enter or transit some countries.

  • If any contain a controlled or narcotic ingredient, make absolutely sure you will not violate any law of any country you'll enter — even as a through cruise or flight passenger, e.g., as needed, have the country's written permission to carry the meds within its borders. Most countries with restrictions will have ways to apply in advance for permission. If so, apply well in-advance, especially if hard copy postings are involved, e.g., such can require 1-2 months, while e-mail perhaps 1-2 weeks, even if your initial efforts prove incomplete.
  • Some countries may have unexpected restrictions on entering/transiting with some basic medications, e.g., for Japan anything containing pseudoephedrine (‎Afrinol, Sudafed, Sinutab) or codeine (some cough and anti-diarrhea medicines). Always read the ingredients. Without prior permission to have them, they will be confiscated, and you may be arrested. You'll have to consult (and likely be examined by) a physician in the country to to obtain replacement/substitute medication if it's available.
  • Without action in-advance to comply with their laws, in a few countries for some medications the consequences can be severe, e.g., fine, arrest, possible prison.

Avoid paying duty on valuable items you take with you. You'll be exasperated as you return home if customs officials charge you duty for jewelry, a late model camera or electronics you took with you. Qarang Proof of What You Already Own

If you have purchased sayohat sug'urtasi, take at least a summary of the policy coverage and how to contact the insurer for help from wherever you will go on the trip. And leave a copy of that with someone at home who can help with any actions needed or may benefit from its terms.

Flying to/from port

Hurtigruten takes you along Norway's coast

Cruise ships sail from an increasing number of port cities. Most people must fly to get to them. If that applies to you, you have options. They include arranging your own flights (discussed later), choosing a cruise line fly/cruise package, choosing a cruise extension, or making a flight deviation request to suit your needs/desires to/from the cruise.

For all those options, if you miss your ship's departure (actually from any port), you are responsible for joining it at its next port of call or getting home on your own. (That can be very expensive unless covered by travel insurance and you acted diligently to not miss the ship.) Some sources imply that ships will delay departure for flights their line has arranged that arrive late. More accurately, they may delay, but only if it doesn't compromise the ship's ability to reach the next port on-schedule. Accordingly:

  • Fly to a departure port under the simplest possible flight arrangements (e.g., to avoid missed connections/lost luggage), scheduled to arrive in plenty of time for you to reach the ship's terminal at least two hours before sailing. Otherwise, fly to reach the port area the day before, even if it means you must pay there for an overnight stay, meals and transfers. (For return flights, see also "Disembarkation" discussion below.)
  • If flying to a distant overseas departure port, plan to get to the port city/area at least a day before cruise departure, again despite the overnight costs and transfers. Such "day early" arrivals at distant ports are good industry practice and so should be offered by your cruise line in any fly/cruise package. Your insistence about decent flight routes and timing should not be treated by any agent or cruise line as a flight deviation request (discussed below). If you'll have a long flight, you'll appreciate the chance to rest after arrival anyway.

A fly/cruise package means the line makes all arrangements for you to fly to, go on and return from the cruise. This offers convenience and confidence for first-time cruisers or those going to/from unfamiliar ports. Those packages include air travel (economy, from/to select gateway airports), land transfers to/from ship, and may include lodging. Lines reserve seats well in-advance, anticipating demand by those liking the option (and for other uses). Those packages have trade-offs:

  • Ular odatda cost more than arranging your own flights and transfers; "usually" because some offers may be a good deal — an effort to help cruise line business. The line may want to develop new, expanded or unusual passenger or destination "markets", or it may be trying to fill empty cabins. Others may regularly offer "free airfare" or reduced air rates. Take care with "free". If you see anything in the trip description or the total invoiced/quoted cruise cost that in-effect refunds/rebates for air support not used, the offer really isn't free, but it still may be desirable.
  • The line's choices of flights/routes are often made semi-automatically, emphasizing cruise-line cost-avoidance (e.g., using airline seats they've already blocked), then your cruise departure time.
  • You have little control over their initial choices. Results occasionally have inconvenient flight times, use busy air hubs, have short connections, require considerable walking between gates/terminals, choose seats for group/family members apart from each other, and/or have quite long total times en route.
  • If you have special needs that would affect transfers or seating need/preference, let your agent or the line know, preferably before the line makes initial flight choices. This may give you/your agent some leverage in later negotiations over cruise line choices. And some high-end cruise lines may offer premium flight seating at relatively modest cost, which is perhaps crucial for tall or "mature" passengers.
  • The line will notify you of proposed flight details 45-60 days ahead of the cruise. Promptly examine them. If any detail appears problematic, promptly question its wisdom (through your agent if used), and decline to accept until corrected or explained to your full satisfaction.

Most lines also offer cruise extensions. You can opt to spend 2-3 (perhaps more) nights at/near a port area/city immediately before and/or after your cruise. Extensions can be somewhat to decidedly pricey, are integrated into your overall trip, with flight arrangements, quality lodging and transfers usually included. Meals may not be included; some may be. They may include one or more tours. The line should not demand any flight deviation fee (see below). Cruise brochures, your travel agent and the cruise-line's website will variously describe the extensions available. If travel involves flying overseas, and if you can, choose the number of days of the extension with intent to use at least some of the first day at the port destination to rest, with the remainder for exploring.

Flight deviation requests. A "deviation" is used to arrange flight dates for early arrival at the cruise port city/area, en route stay-overs, specific flight dates/times, aircraft cabin class, airlines or specific flight numbers that suit your preferences. The request must be based on what's actually possible, so your prior research is essential, or your request may be fruitless. For a fee (e.g., US$75–150 per person), the cruise line will process (not book) your request for special flight arrangements. This request should preferably be placed through any agent that booked your cruise. You should formulate and submit it long before cruise start, and ensure it's understood by any agent used.

If your agent already knows of your needs/preferences, he/she may be able to negotiate minor changes to flight choices by the line with no deviation request needed or fee involved. If that fails, you may need/want a deviation. The line usually begins work to satisfy your deviation request after it has chosen/proposed initial flight arrangements, e.g., in a fly/cruise package. This may be a short time after you make full payment for the package.

  • The later your request, the more difficult it will be to arrange, and likely more costly. (Cruise lines block seats in-advance, and they may be quickly spoken for. A late deviation request can force the line to quote you added costs to "cold purchase" necessary air tickets, at substantial extra cost to you even using their mass/wholesale contacts.)
  • Your request may be one of hundreds being processed for that cruise, so make it simple, e.g., clear objectives with few alternatives/options; each requires some research by whomever works to help you.
  • The more specific, "exotic" or luxurious your request (e.g., first- or business-class seating), the more expensive your deviation (beyond the deviation processing fee) will tend to be. After any negotiations, you'll receive (through your agent if any) the line's final offer of arrangements and cost and itinerary details. As above, examine each detail for feasibility and whether it meets your objectives.
    • If the cruise cost includes airfare, the line's web site or your invoice for the total cruise cost will usually include a sum reflecting a flight "refund". If negotiations for the flight deviation fail, you will (usually) have that sum to use as you look for flights on your own or with travel agent help if you wish.
    • If you've booked a cruise with prices that say "airfare included", and then you make a deviation request, watch out for unusually high air charges for minor changes to time, seating, route or airline. They may be an effort by the cruise line to recoup under-calculated air costs in the original price.
  • If your initial request might be difficult to fill, you should first ask about the line's policy on deviation charges. If negotiations fail, many cruise lines won't charge the deviation fee.

Booking your own: If you're a seasoned traveler or have a good travel agent, you/your agent may do better by booking your own flights and lodging. This can mean better economy, flight dates and times, routes, seating and hotels you prefer. However, if your cruise starts at one distant port and ends at a different one, look at both self/agent-arranged flights and cruise-line fly/cruise packages.

  • On your own, you may face buying one-way air tickets for all in your party. On many airlines, one-way domestic tickets can cost more than round trips on the same dates. For international flights, one-way tickets can cost more than twice as much as round-trips on the same dates.
  • You/your agent may also be able to find "open jaw" tickets for less than one-way full-fare prices.
  • As a last resort, you/your agent may know of budget web sites, flight packagers or brokers, or unscheduled airline charters. They may offer quality arrangements or "econo" bookings. The latter may require that all in your party be "flexible" about dates, routes, times en route, and on-board niceties. It occasionally involves need to claim luggage from one carrier while en route, take it to another carrier or terminal (even airport) and recheck it. Unless you are clearly "booked through" (as reflected on your detailed itinerary, later on boarding passes), the two or more airlines involved have no responsibility for making your arranged flight connections, for you yoki your luggage.

If you arrange anything on your own, keep any affected agent informed of your intent, efforts and results. Regardless of how you've gotten airline tickets, once you're booked, check frequent-flier miles you may have and if they apply. If you have enough, and "your airline" or "alliance" gets chosen to transport you, you may be able to use your "miles"/points for seating upgrades. Contact the airline directly.

Regardless of how arranged, ensure you have completely adequate scheduled connection times to make flight check-ins and flight connections (including possibly going through customs/immigration at some airports) en route to reach the start of your cruise, and for return flights. Include extra time for unpredictable delays. Consider everything that might make you late, e.g., flight schedules, "tricky" connections, seasonal weather anywhere on your route, distance/time between the cruise ports and airports, ground transport dependability/availability, how far in advance you need to check-in for flights. If you don't have fully-adequate time, choose other arrangements.

Such complexity, risk and cost point to the usefulness of a travel or cruise agent and the importance of quality trip insurance.

Home to/from port by land

In contrast to flying, you might drive to your port city if practical without great effort and if the costs are right. With an adequate vehicle, you can take and bring home much more than allowed by air, which is quite useful for serious shoppers with family souvenirs, etc. It may allow you to visit the port area one or more days before or after the cruise. If it looks tempting, examine and compare:

  • Using a hotel/motel park-stay-cruise package near the port. Some let you park for 7–14 days at no or small charge (but without assurance of vehicle security) and offer shuttles to/from the port. Certain web sites specialize in finding such offers.
  • Driving and parking at a commercial parking lot near or at the port. They nearly always offer shuttles to and from the port. They can be pricey for multi-week cruises, but do offer some security for your vehicle. Lots in/on the port are often much more expensive than off-port.
  • Renting a car or van one-way each way. If your group is 3 or more adults or a family, you'll need a sizable vehicle for all, to assure comfort and room for luggage. Renting lets you "up-size" as needed and avoid parking costs for long cruises. However, watch out for large drop-off fees, especially if the drive crosses state lines. Major rental brands should have an office for vehicle drop-off and pick-up near the port, often offering shuttles to/from.

If you can obtain quality, convenient bus or train service (as in Europe), you might obtain similar benefits, with simplicity and savings possible over a car. Examine the carrier's costs, reputation for punctuality, schedules, locations of terminals, transfers needed and any parking costs near home, and plan your departures accordingly.

Embarkation

Elevator on the Carnival Fantasy

This all starts as you reach your ship's terminal. The walking distance from ground transport to on-board ship can vary from 100–300 meters or more depending on terminal design and ship size. If anyone in your party has mobility challenges, request help in-advance.

If you'll board a large ship, examine the cruise line's instructions on when to arrive. Consider that:

  • A large group will eagerly reach the terminal as early as they can—perhaps forgetting that the same staff (ship's, terminal and customs) that processes them will first have to help nearly all on-board passengers disembark. If you are also that early, you'll likely spend considerable time idle in line waiting to be processed, with no guarantee of seating, refreshments or shelter from the weather.
  • Many other embarking passengers will precisely follow the cruise line advice and arrive at the designated time. That can create another line.
  • Once all staff are ready to embark passengers, only very frequent customers of that line, or those who've booked suites, will receive any preferential processing.

So if you have a choice, consider reaching the terminal 30 minutes or so after the time mentioned by the cruise line. In any event, reach the cruise terminal at least two hours before the ship is scheduled to sail. As above, if your agent or cruise line has arranged a flight that could cause you to reach the port later, seriously question its wisdom well in-advance. If you're traveling in a group (e.g., family), don't begin embarkation processing without all members present.

At the cruise terminal, give your large baggage (virtually no limit on numbers, but don't pack bu much), with cruise tags attached, to porters for mandatory, separate security screening, then loading on the ship. They deserve a modest tip. As above, if you have no tags to attach, the porters will help you to fill-in blank tags using details on your boarding pass.

You won't see those large bags until they arrive at your cabin door. Delivery may take 2–3 hours, perhaps more. If you've paid the cruise line for airport-to-terminal transfers, and you have no intermediate customs processing at the airport, you may not see your checked luggage after initial airport check-in until it reaches the terminal, perhaps even at your cabin. But learn the full process and understand your responsibilities.

As you start in-processing at the ship's terminal, officials will examine your boarding passes and passports. Then:

  • You and your hand-carried items will be scanned, much as at an airport — but without limits on numbers or non-alcoholic liquids. If you hope to bring beer, wine or liquor aboard (in checked or carried bags), understand and pack for the cruise line's policy about what you are allowed to bring aboard. Policy can range from no restrictions to confiscation of any "no no" found during embarkation.
  • You'll be instructed to fill-out and sign a simple current health statement, one for at least each person in your group. If anyone reports or exhibits symptoms of something that might be communicable, he/she may be interviewed. At worst, he/she may be denied boarding, at no liability to the cruise line. (Law requires ship's officers to minimize health risks to all the (perhaps) thousands of passengers and crew on board.) This event should be covered by good trip insurance.
  • You'll be shown to a processing counter to provide identification, set up a shipboard charge account and be issued a cabin key card for each person in your group. (See also "Ashore" and "Buy" below)
  • From there, you'll begin boarding. At the counter or on the way on-board, you'll each have an electronic identification photo taken, computer-linked to your cabin key/card. After that, you are free to board and walk about on-board. Later, as you disembark and re-board, you'll have to use your card, and the photos will electronically pop-up on a monitor used by ship's security staff.
    • On the way aboard, you'll often encounter a ship's commercial photographer. All pictures they take throughout the cruise have no cost unless you choose to buy one as you find it later in the ship's photo gallery. They tend to be rather pricey.

Once on board, a lounge or the buffet and casual food counters await, usually on upper decks. You'll often be instructed not to go to your cabin until their readiness is announced (your cabin steward is completely cleaning and sanitizing it, and changing all linens and towels in your cabin and many others). So, after food if any, it's a good time to walk about the ship to get oriented.

  • Top-side you'll probably see a swimming pool or more, other sports and exercise facilities, bars, perhaps the spa and a forward lounge.
  • Likely on lower, public decks, you'll find the Purser's Desk (aka Customer Service), often a concierge desk and shore tour ticket office, future cruise sales desk, perhaps shops (not open), and an Internet café somewhere.

Before sailing, there will be a safety at sea briefing that everyone must attend. Cruise lines and captains take this maritime law requirement seriously. You'll find instructions in your cabin, and papers and announcements will tell where and when to go. It includes learning the location of your emergency "muster station", ways to get there, emergency signals and procedures, and how to wear your life vest. You may or may not need to take or don your life-vest—stored in your cabin. All ship's services will be closed during this time. If anyone in your group has mobility problems, this is a good time to tell the staff for your muster station so they can prearrange special help for emergencies. Truants will be called to a separate, later briefing at staff's convenience. Continuing truancy can result in being ordered to disembark at the next port.

If time permits after the briefing and before sailing, go top-side for departure. It's always interesting, often scenic (take your camera if light will be adequate), with a bon voyage party likely.

Atrofga boring

Nautical directions

Since you're on a ship, you'll want to learn at least a little bit of nautical lingo, especially for navigating the ship. The front of the ship is the bow and the back is the stern; all directions aboard the ship are relative to those two locations. If something is closer to the bow, it's fore yoki forward; if it's closer to the stern, it's aft. Starboard is to the right if you're facing the bow; port is to the left. And if something is in the middle of the ship (either fore-to-aft or starboard-to-port), it's amidships.

One of the long corridors on the Mariner of the Seas

The key advantage of a cruise ship is that it does most of the "getting around" uchun you. See "Understand" (above) and the following sections for details about ships and port visits. Basically, you unpack once, then visit the ports on your ship's itinerary and only repack at the end of the cruise. Careful consideration of the cruise itinerary and daily bulletins will eliminate confusion about where you are, what's happening, and where you'll go next.

As you explore the ship, you'll note that instead of numbers, decks may have fanciful names. You may find yourself referring frequently to the small pocket-map in your cabin and diagrams in elevators and stairwells to figure out where you are and whether the Lido Deck is above or below the Promenade Deck. The biggest ships can have 15 or more decks (counting bars and whatnot perched above the pools), making even the most conscientious stair-climbers resort to elevators from time to time. Thankfully, elevators will have an outside and inside list of facilities for each deck. But they often do not tell you if any is aft or forward, so again you'll need to look at the pocket-map.

Only rarely does a ship fail to visit a scheduled port. This most often stems from adverse weather, rarely by equipment failure or accident. If weather threatens, the captain will avoid the effects of the weather as much as possible, and will make announcements explaining what is happening and if alternate ports will be visited.

Qarang

Cruising southeastern Alaska's Inside Passage

Some ships have been outfitted with millions of dollars worth of art and elaborate interior decor, but generally after a few days there isn't bu much to see on most cruise ships. The real sights are ashore. Some ships travel to geographically interesting areas such as Alaska yoki Skandinaviya where they make efforts to view shorelines up-close, e.g., Fjords and glaciers. Generally speaking, the smaller the ship, the better proximity to scenery you can expect, because they won't need to stick to deep and open water. On large ships, other scenery may be too far off to really enjoy its details, though binoculars help. Mintaqa va mavsumga qarab, siz kitlarni, delfinlarni yoki uchib ketayotgan baliqlarni yaqin atrofda suzayotgan yoki hattoki yonida suzayotganlarni ko'rishingiz mumkin.

Ushbu imtiyozlardan mahrum bo'lgan holda, haqiqiy diqqatga sazovor joylar portga yaqinlashganda va quyida muhokama qilingan qirg'oqqa chiqish paytida paydo bo'ladi.

Suratga olish

  • Sohillar kamdan-kam hollarda to'g'ri chiziqlardir, ammo agar siz okeanni suratga olsangiz, ufqni gorizontal holatda saqlang.
  • Agar siz okean yoki uzoqdagi narsalar bilan suratga olishni rejalashtirmoqchi bo'lsangiz, qanday holatlarda ultrabinafsha yoki dumaloq polarizatsiya filtri tavsiya etilishini bilib oling va shunga mos ravishda tayyorlang.
  • Dürbün faqat kemalar va qirg'oq qirg'oqlariga, odatda juda uzoq masofalarga qarashda juda muhimdir. Agar siz ularni suratga olishni rejalashtirmoqchi bo'lsangiz, fokus masofasi katta bo'lgan ob'ektiv borligiga ishonch hosil qiling.

Qil

Har bir kunlik mashg'ulotlarni rejalashtirganingizda, bortdagi barcha narsalar asoslanadi kema vaqti. Yo'nalish marshrutiga qarab, kema, odatda, u kirgan har qanday vaqt mintaqasiga rozi bo'lish uchun vaqtini o'zgartiradi. Bu sizga barcha harakatlar va ekskursiyalarda, bortda va qirg'oqda vaqtga ishonch bilan foydalanishingiz mumkinligiga ishonch hosil qiladi. Sizning idishni telefoningiz o'sha vaqt bilan sinxronlashtiriladi, shuning uchun hech qanday hodisani o'tkazib yubormaslik uchun uyg'otish qobiliyatini ishlating.

Bortda

Suzish havzasi zonasi va MS Mustaqillik dengizining basseynidagi bar

Katta kemalar quyida muhokama qilinadigan xususiyatlarning ko'piga yoki barchasiga ega bo'ladi - mega-kemalar bundan ham ko'proq. Kichik kemalar (masalan, 600-1200 yo'lovchining sig'imi) ularning ko'pchiligiga ega, ammo kamroq sonli yoki kichik hajmdagi.

Siz suzib o'ta olmaydigan suv bilan o'ralgan bo'lasiz (u 15-20 knotadan o'tib ketadi), lekin eng kichik kemalardan boshqa hech bo'lmaganda bittasi bo'ladi "suzish havzasi" (ehtimol yopiq, aks holda faqat iliq sharoitda foydalanish mumkin) va shkaflar. Hovuzlar suzish uchun ajoyib bo'lmaydi, lekin ba'zi yangi kemalar hozirgi suzishga imkon beradigan kichik suzish havzalari bilan jihozlangan. Ko'pchilik qayta ishlangan dengiz suvi bilan to'ldirilgan. Chaqaloqlar va kichik bolalarning ota-onalari (yoki ba'zi kemalardagi xodimlar, masalan, Disney), kichkintoylari hech kim uchun xavfsizlik va sanitariya muammosini yaratmasligini ta'minlashi kerak.

Quruqlikdagi ob'ektlarga qonuniy cheklovlarsiz, kruiz kemalarining aksariyati a kazino (Disney emas). Evropaliklarga qaraganda amerikaliklarga xizmat ko'rsatadigan kemalarda o'yinlarga ko'proq e'tibor berishini kuting. Yaxshi erga asoslangan kazinolarda topilganlarga ham yaqin to'lov stavkalari bo'lgan stol o'yinlari yoki mashinalari kutmang; kontsessorlar joy uchun juda qimmat to'laydilar. Bu faqat dengizda bo'lganida o'ynash uchun ochiq bo'ladi. Agar siz katta miqdordagi pul yutib olsangiz, daromadingizni chek shaklida berishingizni so'rang. Aks holda, naqd pulni olib yurishingiz va himoya qilishingiz kerak bo'lishi mumkin. (Siz mukofotni kema kreditlariga o'tkazishingiz mumkin edi, lekin ko'pgina kemalarda kruiz oxirida foydalanilmagan kreditlar qaytarib berilmaydi: siz ularni yo'qotasiz. Kruizning oxirigacha juda ko'p miqdordagi kreditlardan oqilona foydalanish unchalik katta bo'lmagan ish bo'lishi mumkin.)

Kattaroq kemalarda Las-Vegas va Broadway modellari o'yin-kulgi. Ular turli xil qo'shiqlar va raqslar namoyishlari, xonandalar, hajvchilar, sehrgarlar, jonglyorlar va boshqa jonli o'yin-kulgilarni namoyish etadilar. Katta kemalarda ular katta teatrda namoyish etiladi; kichik kemalarda ular sahnali zaldan foydalanadilar. Ko'rgazmalar odatda kechki ovqatni ta'qib qiladi, ammo kechki ovqatni "kech" o'tkazishni tanlaganlar uchun bundan oldinroq bo'lishi mumkin. Ko'rgazmalar paytida va undan keyin boshqa joylarda kichik guruhlar, pianino barlari va jonli musiqa yoki disk-jokey ostida raqsga tushish mumkin. Muayyan musiqa turlariga yoki ijrochilar / guruhlarga yo'naltirilgan maxsus kruizlar bir xil joylardan foydalanadi.

Madaniy yoki geografik jihatdan muhim yo'nalishlar yoki maxsus tadbirlar uchun kemalar ko'pincha bilimdonlarni taklif qiladi ma'ruzachilar. Ba'zi kemalar bortda ishlaydi ruhoniylar diniy marosimlarni o'tkazish, garchi bu eng yuqori paytlardan tashqari kamroq uchraydi, masalan, Rojdestvo, Pasxa. Buni boshqa vaqtlarda kuchaytirish uchun ular xizmat ko'rsatadigan ko'ngillilar sifatida ishonchli yo'lovchilarni (kerakli shartnoma bilan) kutib olishlari mumkin.

MS Eurodam-dagi teatr

A kino teatr ko'pgina kemalarda uchraydi, aviakompaniyalarga o'xshash filmlarni o'ynaydi. Odatda bor kutubxona bortingizda o'qish zavqingiz uchun, lekin ilgari kruizdan ortda qolmasa, so'nggi romanlarni kutmang. Agar kabinalarda DVD pleer bo'lsa, kutubxonada unvonlarning kamtarona to'plami bo'lishi mumkin. Bundan tashqari, elektron yoki taxta taklif qilishi mumkin o'yinlar tekshirish Odatda, siz topasiz Internet-kafe (keyinroq muhokama qilingan) tarmoq ulangan printer bilan bir nechta kompyuterlarni taklif qilish. Yuqori qismida siz basketbol, ​​stol tennisi, shuffle taxtasi va boshqa maqsadlar uchun jihozlar beradigan odamni topishingiz mumkin.

Kema tez-tez kutilmagan yoki uyushganlikni qo'llab-quvvatlash uchun joy va o'tiradigan joylarni taklif qiladi ko'prik, hatto musobaqalar. Va xodimlar ko'pincha bor arzimas narsalar va boshqa tanlovlar. Ko'pgina dengiz kunlarida siz kamida bittasini ko'rasiz Bingo sessiya taklif qilindi.

Xarid qilish bortida do'konlari bo'lgan, osongina mavjud. (Quyidagi "Sotib olish to'g'risida" ga qarang.) Ular bojsiz bo'ladi, lekin katta savdoni kutmang. Ular ham faqat dengizda bo'lganda ochiq bo'ladi.

Dengizdagi to'ylar kabi ba'zi kemalarda mumkin Bermud- ro'yxatdan o'tgan Princess liniyasi, ammo ilg'or so'rovlar va rejalashtirishni talab qiladi.

Siz olasiz kundalik axborot byulleteni ning jadvali bilan tadbirlar, eslatib o'tish o'rinli badiiy kim oshdi savdosi (xabarlarga ko'ra "kemadagi eng xavfli joy"), bingo, oshxonaga sayohatlar, port va xarid qilish bo'yicha ma'ruzalar, kruiz ma'ruzalar (tabiatshunoslar, tarixchilar, siyosatshunoslar va boshqalar tomonidan), badiiy hunarmandchilik darslari, hovuz bo'yidagi musobaqalar, raqs darslariva boshqalar. Oilaviy yo'naltirilgan kruizlar (ayniqsa Disney) juda ko'p bo'ladi yoshga oid tadbirlar bolalar va o'spirinlar uchun mo'ljallangan xodimlar.

Ko'pgina kemalarda a sport zali yoki sog'liqni saqlash markazi jismoniy mashqlar bilan. Ular tez-tez jismoniy mashqlar rejimlarida yoki Tai Chi-da va hokazolarda o'rtacha narxlarda ko'rsatma dasturlarini taklif qilishadi, bu esa oldindan buyurtma qilinishi kerak bo'lishi mumkin. Ko'p odamlar yurish / yugurish uchun "promenade" pastki yoki tepalik yo'lidan foydalanadilar. Birinchisi odatda kemaning atrofida pastki qavatda aylanib yuradi, lekin sizni to'sqinlik qiladigan zinapoyalarga ega bo'lishi mumkin. Agar shunday bo'lsa, iloji boricha tepada joylashgan yo'l yaxshi bo'lishi mumkin (ko'pincha quyosh pog'onasi yuguruvchilar uchun ma'lum bir vaqtda, odatda ertalab mavjud bo'ladi). Ba'zi kemalar ko'katlarni, golf simulyatorini, basketbol yoki tennis kortini (to'p ushlaydigan to'rlar bilan o'ralgan) tepaga qo'yish uchun joy topadi. Ba'zi juda katta kemalarda muz maydonchalari, toshlarga ko'tarilish devorlari, "bemaqsad parklari" va boshqa tadbirlar mavjud.

Spa muassasalari kruiz kemalarining asosiy mahsulotidir. Massajdan tortib, sartaroshlikgacha, ekzotik sog'liq va go'zallik muolajalariga qadar katta xarajatlarga ega.

Ba'zi Evropada joylashgan kemalar uchun pastki bo'lishi mumkin tabiatshunos quyoshga botish, bu boshqa odamlarning qarashiga yo'l qo'ymaslik uchun eng yuqori qavatdir. Biroq, eng yuqori pastki odatda eng yaxshi ko'rinishga ega bo'lganligi sababli, odamlar ushbu kameraga kameralari bilan ko'tarilishadi. Bu, albatta, taqiqlangan.

Qirg'oq

Gavayida tender sifatida ishlatilayotgan "Amerika iftixori" dan qutqaruv kemasi.

Siz foydalanishingiz kerak idishni kalit kartasi har safar ketayotganingizda va kemaga qayta o'tirganingizda. Bu sizning samolyotda ekanligingizni va kemaning xavfsizlik xizmati xodimlarining sizni qanday tanib olishlarini aniqlash. Aks holda, ular sizni ortda qoldirishi mumkin.

  • Sizga muntazam ravishda kemaga rejalashtirilgan jo'nashidan kamida 30 daqiqa oldin qaytib kelish buyuriladi.
  • Bortda kim yo'qligini kuzatish asosida jo'nash vaqti yaqinida siz ba'zi yo'lovchilarning Purser stoliga murojaat qilishlari to'g'risida xabarlarni eshitishingiz mumkin - ular "yo'q".

Har bir tashrif buyuradigan joyingizni oldindan o'rganib chiqing. Bu sizning kruiz tajribangizni juda kam yoki hech qanday xarajatsiz oshirishi mumkin. Ko'p portlar va yaqin atrofdagi diqqatga sazovor joylar Vikivoyaj manzil sahifalari, sayohat veb-saytlari (masalan, WhatsInPortva kitoblar.

Kema odatda iskala oldida to'xtaydi. Agar topilmasa, u langarga tashlanadi yoki dengizga bog'laydi va kemaning qutqaruv qayiqlari yoki tijorat qayiqlari tender sizni qirg'oqdagi qulay joyga. Sizning batafsil marshrutingiz sizning kemangiz har bir portga qanday tashrif buyurishini ko'rsatadi.

  • Agar siz juda katta kemada bo'lsangiz, tender o'tkazish ancha vaqt talab qilishi mumkin. Odatda kema sayohatchilari birinchi bo'lib, keyin birinchi kelganlar uchun xizmat chiptalari / raqamlarini olgan "erta qushlar" ga boradilar. Agar siz kema safari sotib olmagan bo'lsangiz, vaqtingizni shunga qarab rejalashtiring.
  • Agar sizning havo kemangiz langarlari / bog'ichlari joylashgan har qanday portda ob-havo ob-havosiz dengizlarni hosil qilsa, qirg'oqqa tenderlar yaroqsiz bo'lishi mumkin va shuning uchun bekor qilinadi. Agar kema sizni portda qirg'oqqa olib chiqa olmasa, chiziq mumkin umidsizlikni qoplashni taklif eting, ammo iroda sotib olingan, ammo bekor qilingan kema safarlarining narxini qaytaring.
Porti Seynt Jonning Antigua. Kruiz kemalarining minglab yo'lovchilari bilan shaharning kattaligini taqqoslaganda, ba'zi orol davlatlari uchun kruiz turizmi qanchalik muhimligini anglash oson.

Portga tashrif buyurish vaqtlari Odatda yo'lovchilarga soat 7-8 da qirg'oqqa chiqishga ruxsat beriladi, kema jo'nab ketishi ko'pincha soat 17:00 da. Oldinroq yoki keyinroq ketish vaqtiga suv oqimlari, keyingi portga masofa yoki qirg'oqqa maxsus sayohat ehtiyojlari ta'sir qilishi mumkin; Kema yoki yo'lovchilarni port bojxona rasmiylashtiruvi bilan tushirish biroz kechiktirilishi mumkin. Maxsus to'xtash joylarida ba'zi kemalar keyinroq, ehtimol bir kechada yoki bir necha kecha turishi mumkin.

The qirg'oq bo'ylab ekskursiyalar idorasi turli xil ekskursiyalarni, madaniy tashriflarni va uyushtirilgan tadbirlarni taklif qiladi (masalan, akvarium, shnorkel, baydarka, velosiped) - har bir portning tabiati, iqlimi, portdagi yil va vaqt bilan belgilanadigan takliflar.

  • Katta portlarda ekskursiyalar ko'pincha 30-50 kishilik konditsionerli katta avtobuslardan foydalanadilar. Shuningdek, mashhur portlarda ko'plab konditsioner taksilar, sedanlar yoki haydovchilar / yollanmalarga ega bo'lgan mikroavtobuslar bo'ladi: 3-4 kattalarni olib o'tishga qodir bo'lgan avtoulovlar, 6 yoki undan ortiq furgonlar.
  • Kun bo'yi ekskursiyalar ko'pincha deyarli barcha vaqtni portga to'ldiradi. Odatda ertalab va tushdan keyin yarim kunlik ekskursiyalarni topasiz - bu tushlikdan oldin yoki tushlikdan keyin piyoda sayohat qilish yoki xarid qilish ham yoqadimi yoki yo'qmi deb o'ylash kerak.
  • Agar siz ishonchli sayohatchisiz yoki siz ilgari portga tashrif buyurgan bo'lsangiz va maxsus joylarga sayohat qilishni xohlasangiz, o'zingiz tanlagan va dizayni bo'yicha sayohat qilish uchun haydovchi / yo'riqchiga ega bo'lgan mashinani yollashingiz mumkin. Bunga faqat sizning oilangiz / guruhingiz yoki 2-4 nafar boshqa yo'lovchilar yoki boshqalar jalb qilinishi mumkin. Shunga qaramay, ilg'or kelishuvlar tavsiya etilishi mumkin.

Kema ekskursiyalari ko'pincha mahalliy aholi bilan mustaqil ravishda muzokaralar olib boriladigan ekvivalent turlardan ko'proq xarajatlarni talab qiladi, masalan, siz haydovchi / yo'riqnoma bilan taksi yoki furgonni soatiga 40-50 dollardan 4-6 kishigacha ijaraga olishingiz mumkin. Aksincha, yarim kunlik kema safari 50-100 dollarni tashkil qilishi mumkin kishi boshiga, butun kunlar bilan $ 125-300. Ammo qo'shimcha xarajatlar uchun kema ekskursiyalari quyidagilarni ta'minlaydi:

  • Ekskursiyani bron qilishda katta qulaylik, ammo oldindan olib borilgan tadqiqotlar sizning kelishuvlaringizga katta yordam berishi mumkin.
  • Agar siz portdan uzoqroqqa borishni istasangiz, marshrut haqida biroz ishonch.
  • Haydovchi yoki plyonkali ekskursiya "vositachisi" tomonidan aldanib qolmasligingizga, ayniqsa, "ishbilarmonlik" joylarida ba'zi ishonch.
  • Agar sizning sayohatingiz o'z vaqtida qaytmasa, kema kutib turishiga katta ishonch. Shunga qaramay, iloji boricha kema turlarini kutib turadi va mumkin o'zlarini kutib turing, lekin agar u qo'shimcha port (yoqilg'i) narxisiz jadvalga muvofiq keyingi portga etib borishi mumkin bo'lsa.

Kema qirg'og'iga juda mashhur ekskursiyalar mumkin suzib ketishdan bir necha kun oldin to'ldirish (ularni on-layn rejimida sotib olish mumkin). Siz ularni o'rganib chiqib, asosli ravishda, masalan, agar:

  • Sizda yuragingiz delfinlar yoki nayzalar bilan suzishga yoki muzlikka ko'tarilishga tayyor.
  • Siz portdan bir oz uzoqlikda joylashgan chindan ham maxsus joyda to'liq kunlik ekskursiyaga e'tibor qaratmoqdasiz. Le Havrdan Normandiya plyajlari.

Ekskursiyalarning mavjudligi juda ko'p joy / turlarning mashhurligiga bog'liq. Masalan, sayohatchilarni olib ketadigan bir nechta operator va o'nlab avtobuslar mavjud Kankun ga Chichén Itzá. Buni Karib dengizi kichik va kam tashrif buyuradigan orollarida ko'rmaysiz. Portdagi bir nechta kruiz kemalari bilan istalgan joyda sayohatlar sotilishi mumkin.

Ba'zi portlarda kemalar tijorat yuk operatsiyalari orasida qatnashishi kerak. Kema / kemadan piyoda yurish oldindan taxmin qilinmaydigan xavfli harakatlar bilan amalga oshirilishi mumkin, hatto port ma'muriyati tomonidan taqiqlangan. Port shartlari uchun kema yangiliklarini ko'rib chiqing va kruiz direktori yoki port maslahatchisi e'lonlarini tinglang. Bunday kemalarda ko'pchilik kemalar kemadan terminalga, taksilar / avtobuslar bilan, hattoki savdo zonasi yoki shahar markaziga transport vositasini tashkil qiladi. Agar shunday bo'lsa, qaytish avtoulovi haqida ham ma'lumot qidiring. Shutling yo'qligi sababli, siz xavf tug'dirmaydigan transportni so'rashingiz va ehtimol kruiz direktoridan xavfsizlik masalalari to'g'risida oldindan so'rashingiz kerak.

Quyida chuqur muhokama qilinganidek, quyoshning ultrabinafsha nurlari har qanday sayohatda, ayniqsa yoz davomida istalgan kenglikda suv yaqinida yoki yaqinida juda yuqori bo'lishi mumkin. O'zingizni himoya qiling. Quyidagi "Sog'lom bo'ling" bo'limiga qarang.

Sotib oling

Pul

Bortdagi mumkin bo'lgan qo'shimcha xarajatlar to'g'risida o'zingizni xabardor qiling oldin sizning sayohatingiz - narxga nima kiradi va nimaga qo'shilmaydi. "Kruiz" va "maslahat" bo'yicha onlayn so'rovlarni sinab ko'ring.

Idishning kaliti. Ham qulaylik uchun, ham tarbiyalash uchun a tasodifiy sarflanadigan muhit, aksariyat kruiz kemalari "naqd pulsiz" tizimni boshqaradi, unda siz idishni kalitingiz (kartangiz) yordamida kemadagi barcha xarajatlarni qoplash uchun foydalanasiz, ba'zida qimor o'ynashdan tashqari. Ikki yoki undan ortiq idishni kalitlari / kartalari bitta kredit karta yoki naqd hisobvarag'iga (oldindan beriladigan naqd pul depozitiga) murojaat qilishi mumkin, masalan, juftliklar va oilalar uchun. Har bir kruiz segmentining oxirida kema sizning hisob kartangizning yakuniy qoldig'ini qoplash uchun sizning kredit kartangiz yoki naqd pulingizni ishlatadi.

  • Siz olishingiz mumkin hisobingizdagi joriy qoldiq, har qanday vaqtda, ba'zan hatto televizor kabinasida barcha to'lovlar ro'yxati bilan. Ushbu ma'lumotlarni ko'rib chiqishingiz kerak kamida kruizning oxiriga yaqin har qanday to'lovni so'rashga vaqt ajratish uchun.
  • Agar sizning kredit kartangizga bog'langan bo'lsa, sizning hisobingizdagi qoldiq avtomatik ravishda unga to'lanadi; kruiz paytida ko'plab yo'nalishlar sizning kredit kartangizni boshqa xarajatlar bilan to'laydi (kruiz oldidan, masalan, xodimlarning sovg'alari). Kruiz oxirida balans avtomatik ravishda o'rnatiladi - oxirgi kechqurungacha kabinangiz kalitidan foydalanishingiz mumkin.
  • Siz har qanday naqd pul hisobvarag'ini shaxsan o'zingiz hal qilishingiz kerak. Bu kruizning so'nggi to'liq kunida Purser stolida uzoq vaqt turishi mumkin, chunki boshqalar ham o'z hisoblarini to'laydilar. To'langanidan so'ng, siz samolyotdan tushishdan oldin boshqa to'lovlarni amalga oshirolmaysiz.
  • Debarkatsiya paytida, hisobini to'liq to'lamagan har bir kishi ketishga ruxsat berilmaydi.

Yaxshi jihozlangan kemalar bir yoki bir nechtasini taklif qilishi mumkin Bankomatlar. Odatda ular qimor o'yinlarini yanada qulayroq qilishlari kerak. Binobarin, ular odatda Casino tomonidan ishlatiladigan valyutani taklif qilishadi. Va ularning to'lovlari qirg'oqdagi banklarga nisbatan ancha yuqori. Agar siz qirg'oq bo'ylab ekskursiya qilish uchun "chet el" valyutasini talab qilsangiz, "ekskursiya" xodimlari uni qirg'oqqa qaerga olib chiqish haqida maslahat olishlari mumkin. Imkoniyat shuningdek, valyutangizni oz miqdordagi mahalliy valyutaga almashtirish uchun kema izlovchisidan foydalanishni o'z ichiga olishi mumkin.

Hisob balansini boshqarish

Sizga kema hisobvarag'idagi qoldiqni to'lash uchun naqd pul yoki kredit / debit karta hisobvarag'ini topshirish buyuriladi. Hisobingizdagi to'lovlarga ichimliklar, ekskursiyalar, maxsus restoranlarda ovqatlanish, tovarlarni sotib olish, kurort xizmatlari va boshqalar kiradi. Ko'p sabablarga ko'ra sizning hisobingizga kreditlar tushishi mumkin, masalan, pullik turlar bekor qilinishi yoki oldindan berilishi kerak bo'lsa. tez-tez kreyserlarga. Berilgan barcha kreditlardan foydalanishingizga e'tibor bering. Kema xodimlarining harakati bilan sayohatni bekor qilish mumkin bo'lgan istisnolardan tashqari, kruiz oxirida naqd pul yoki hisobvarag'idan kredit sifatida hech kim qaytarilmaydi.

Tips

Bortdagi maslahatlar ikki shaklda bo'ladi: maxsus ichimliklar, maxsus restoranlar va ba'zi xizmatlar uchun qo'shimcha to'lovlar (quyida muhokama qilinadi) va (oxir-oqibat ixtiyoriy) kema xodimlariga (ofitserlar emas) odatda kruiz oxirida olinadigan maslahatlar.

Kruiz liniyasining tavsiyalarini bilib oling burilish kema xodimlari. Ular "mos" deb taklif qilishadi ixtiyoriy miqdorlar - xodimlar daromadining hal qiluvchi qismi. Tavsiya etilgan mablag 'sizning idishni sinfingizga qarab bir oz farq qilishi mumkin.

  • Ko'plab sayohat yo'nalishlari ushbu miqdorlarni yo'lovchilarning kemalaridagi hisobvaraqlarga avtomatik ravishda qo'shib qo'ying - bu har bir yo'lovchiga kuniga 12-15 AQSh dollarini tashkil qilishi mumkin. Ushbu usul buni ta'minlaydi barchasi nafaqat sizning ofitsiantingiz va idishni boshqaruvchisi, balki sizning kruiz tajribangizga hissa qo'shadigan xodimlar (masalan, oshpazlar, tozalash va texnik xizmat ko'rsatuvchi xodimlar), qo'shimcha daromad olish va tan olish.
    • Kema zobitlariga avtomatik sovg'alar berilmaydi.
  • Kruiz tugashidan oldin siz ushbu avtomatik burilishni rad qilishni yoki sozlashni xohlaysiz. Royal Caribbean va boshqalar ushbu variantni oldindan taklif qilishadi, ammo bu variantni yoki uni qanday amalga oshirishni aniq qilmasligi mumkin.
  • Doimiy mijozlarni jalb qilish uchun ba'zi kruiz liniyalari va sayohat / kruiz agentliklari sovg'alar uchun haq to'lashlari mumkin.
  • Avtomatik ravishda yoki shaxsan qat'i nazar, sizning kruiz tajribangizni ayniqsa yaxshilagan har qanday ekipaj a'zosi bir narsaga loyiqdir, ehtimol bu avtomatik miqdordan tashqari.
  • Ko'pgina tajribali kreyserlarning ta'kidlashicha, kruiz boshlanganda ekipajning asosiy a'zolariga (masalan, idishni styuarderi) qisman uchi ko'pincha yaxshi natijalarga olib keladi.

Ba'zi bir kruiz yo'nalishlari yoki kruizlari "chetga surib qo'ymaslik" siyosatiga ega bo'lib, ko'pincha Evropa yoki boshqa bozorlarga yo'naltiriladi, bu erda pul o'tkazish madaniy jihatdan begonadir va agar ular ayblansa, mijozlarni qo'rqitishi mumkin. Darhaqiqat, ushbu kruizlarning narxlari ko'tarilib, yo'lovchilar ham soliq to'laydilar.

Bortda xarid qilish

Qirolicha Maryamdagi katta lobbi 2

Kruiz kemalari o'zlarining xalqaro / dengizdagi mavqeidan foydalanib, taklif qilishadi bojsiz xarid qilish (masalan, spirtli ichimliklar, zargarlik buyumlari (kostyum va qimmatbaho buyumlar), kosmetika, parfyumeriya uchun) yaxshi narxlarda. Katta kemalarda odatda logotip kiyim-kechak / esdalik sovg'alari sotiladigan butiklar mavjud, ehtimol ular kundalik va kechki paytlarda kiyinishni taklif qilishadi (bir nechtasida hatto smok / rasmiy ijaraga ham kiradi). Boshqa do'konlarda asosiy san'at buyumlari, konfet va retseptsiz sotiladigan dorilar mavjud. Hammasi faqat dengizda bo'lganda ochiq bo'ladi.

  • Siz "piyodalar savdosi" ni ko'rishingiz mumkin, zargarlik buyumlari va soatlar bo'yicha maxsus buyumlar, va oxirigacha eskirgan logotip kiyimlari va boshqa narsalarga bo'sh joy sotilishi mumkin.
  • Hammasi bortda sotib olingan shisha ichimliklar sizning kruizingizning so'nggi to'liq kunigacha saqlanadi va keyin sizning kabinangizga etkazib beriladi, ehtimol qutilarda, lekin olib o'tishga tayyor bo'lish uchun qutiga ko'proq to'ldirish kerak (yoki qo'shimcha tayyorgarlik bilan) uyga uchish uchun yuk.
  • Kema tovarlari bortda sotib olinganda / etkazib berishda boj yoki soliq oldindan to'lamagan, shuning uchun uyga qaytib kelishingiz bilan boj olinishi mumkin. agar sizning barcha sayohat xaridlaringiz sizning bojdan ozod qilishingizdan oshib ketadi.
    • Agar siz qimmatbaho buyumni (masalan, zargarlik buyumlari, bir xil buyumlar) sotib olishni o'ylayotgan bo'lsangiz, u "bojxona bojxonasidan ozod qilingan" yoki yo'qligini tekshiring, masalan, sizning mamlakatingizda ishlab chiqarilganmi, u erda allaqachon olib kelingan va keyin kemaga yuborilgan. , yoki haqiqatan ham noyob san'at asari kabi birma-bir. Agar shunday bo'lsa, kema do'koni menejerining tegishli guvohnomasi bilan siz buyumni sizning ish haqingiz bo'yicha hisoblashingiz shart emas.
    • Agar AQSh fuqarolari o'zlarining xizmat haqlarini bortda sotib olish bilan oshirib yuborsalar va kemada AQShga qaytsalar, kema (qonun bo'yicha) ushbu xaridlar to'g'risida portning AQSh bojxona idorasiga xabar berishlari kerak. Ushbu yo'lovchilar "alohida" bojxona e'tiborini kutishlari mumkin. Bir necha kemalar bortda bojxona ishlarini tashkil qilishi mumkin.

Ogohlantirish (xaridor ehtiyot bo'lsin) har qanday joyda yaxshi maslahat va bortda qo'llaniladi. Kruiz yo'lovchilari "tutqun bozor".

  • Bortdagi do'konlarda ozgina narsalar juda yaxshi savdolashadi. Shuningdek, xalqaro suvdagi kruiz kemalari o'z bayrog'idagi mamlakat qonunlariga rioya qilishadi va xaridorlarga quruqlikdagi korxonalardan farqli o'laroq munosabatda bo'lish mumkin; odatda uy sharoitida foydalanadigan iste'molchilar huquqlarini himoya qilishni so'rab mumkin muvaffaqiyatsiz. Biroq, kruiz liniyalari odatda xaridorlarni pushaymon bo'lishidan yoki tovarlarga beparvolik bilan etkazadigan zararlardan boshqa barcha xaridorlarni himoya qiladigan umumiy siyosatga ega.
  • .Da ishlaydigan xodimlar kurort yoki sportzal juda qimmat losonlarni / ichimliklarni, xizmatlarni, testlarni yoki davolash usullarini taklif qilishi mumkin da'vo qilingan sog'liq yoki boshqa foydalar. "Ha" deyishdan oldin siz ularning sertifikatlangan malakalarini o'rganishingiz va ular taklif etayotgan narsalar haqidagi haqiqatni tushunishingiz kerak.
  • Bortdagi kim oshdi savdosi (odatda gilamchalar / gilamchalar, rasmlar va hokazolarni taklif qiluvchi konsessiya egalari tomonidan) ashyoviy qiymat bo'yicha asossiz da'volar qilgan, taniqli asarlarning qalbaki mahsulotlarini taklif qilgan yoki savdoga noqonuniy ravishda ta'sir ko'rsatadigan holatlar bo'lgan. aksariyat mamlakatlar. Yaxshiyamki, ushbu amaliyotlarning aksariyati katta va muvaffaqiyatli sud jarayonlari natijasida juda kamaydi. Asosiy maslahat: O'zingiz yoqtirgan narsani intizom bilan sotib oling (buyumni sotib olish uchun xarajatlarni hisobga olgan holda), sarmoya sifatida emas.

Evropada kruizlar uchun: Evropa Ittifoqi (Evropa Ittifoqi) Evropadan chiqib ketadigan va tugaydigan har qanday kruiz segmentida barcha kema sotish va xizmatlari uchun (shu jumladan xizmat to'lovlari uchun) QQS undirishni boshladi. Evropa Ittifoqi tashqarisidagi portga tashrif buyurmasdan (yoki Evropa Ittifoqining QQS sohasi). Bortdagi sotuvlar moddiy jihatdan yomonlashishi mumkinligi sababli, Gibraltar, Kasablanka kabi "tashqi" portlarga tashrif buyurish uchun ko'plab kruiz segmentlarini loyihalashtirish (qayta) amalga oshiriladi.

Qirg'oqqa xarid qilish

Xarid qilish juda ommabop faoliyat bo'lib qolmoqda, deyarli barcha portlarda hech bo'lmaganda qo'l san'atlari va esdalik sovg'alari borar joyni aks ettiradi, lekin ko'pincha u erda tayyorlanmaydi. ("Mahalliy" esdalik sovg'alarining qo'pol qoidasi: dock hududidan qancha uzoqlashsangiz, ushbu turdagi buyumlarning narxi shuncha past bo'lishi mumkin.) Boshqalar kameralar / linzalar, kiyim-kechak va elektronika kabi keng turdagi mahsulotlarni taklif qilishadi. , zargarlik buyumlari va "gurme" sarf materiallari. Agar siz ularni sotib olish uchun kredit, debet yoki bankomat kartangizdan foydalanishingiz mumkin bo'lsa:

  • Qaerda va qachon sayohat qilishingizni emitent bankka oldindan xabar bering - har doim ham yaxshi amaliyot.
  • Yo'qolmaslik yoki boshqalar tomonidan noto'g'ri ishlatilmasligi uchun yaxshi tajribalarga amal qiling. Qarang Pul to'liq muhokama uchun.

Muayyan yo'nalishlar taklif qilishi mumkin "jiddiy xaridlar": bojsiz va / yoki yuqori raqobatbardosh, masalan, Avliyo Martin va Avliyo Tomas Karib dengizida, (ehtimol "dizaynerlar do'konlari" bundan mustasno) Gonkong va Singapur agar siz muvaffaqiyatli savdo qilsangiz. Masalan, bojsiz xaridlar va bojxona majburiyatlarini muhokama qilish, qarang Avliyo Tomas # Xarid qiling. Agar sizga jiddiy tanish bo'lmagan joyda jiddiy xarid qilishni xohlasangiz, on-layn tadqiqotlar sizga nimani kutish kerakligini tushunishga yordam beradi, masalan, do'konlar, soliq / boj va nimalarga e'tibor berish kerakligini.

Kema a bo'lishi mumkin portni xarid qilish bo'yicha maslahatchi kim foydali ma'lumotlarni taqdim etishi va ba'zi savdogarlar va tovarlarni / narsalarni tavsiya qilishi (hatto ta'kidlashi) mumkin. Ushbu maslahatchilar ko'pincha savdogarlar va o'zlari tavsiya qilgan savdo markalaridan katta to'lovlarni (hatto komissiya) oladigan savdo kompaniyalarida ishlaydilar. Bu biron bir savdogar yoki tovar obro'sini kafolatlamaydi (yoki ayblamaydi), shuningdek, raqobatchilarning munosibligini shubha ostiga qo'ymasligi kerak - garchi "maslahatchi" taniqli savdogarlar uchun maxsus kafolatni eslatib o'tishi mumkin. Ularning to'lovlari "tavsiya etilgan savdogarlar" talab qiladigan yakuniy narxlarni oshirishi mumkin. Kerakli xarid qilish joylarida ko'pchilik savdogarlar juda mas'uldirlar.

Boshqa joylarda, savdogarlar, mahsulot talablari, kafolatlar, belgilangan, belgilangan va kelishilgan narxlar va hokazolarga e'tibor bering yakuniy xarajatlar kelishilgan narxlardan tashqari, masalan, yashirin boj yoki soliq. Soliq va bojni qaytarib olish huquqiga ega bo'lishiga qaramay, siz ularni faqat yurisdiksiyadan chiqib ketganingizda, masalan, aeroportlarda va ma'lum miqdordan oshadigan har bir xarid uchun sotib olishingiz mumkin. Soliq yurisdiksiyasi uchun oxirgi portda portda "tik turgan" yoki qaytarib berishni ta'minlash yoki qayta ishlashni taklif qiladigan ofis bo'lmasligi mumkin. Uyda bo'lganingizdan keyin pochta orqali pulni qaytarib olish muammoli bo'lishi mumkin.

Bunday qiyinchiliklar jiddiy xaridorlarni haqiqatan ham bojsiz / soliqsiz va raqobatdosh raqobatbardosh joylarga sayohat qilishni qidirishga majbur qiladi. Qaerda xarid qilishni rejalashtirmoqchi bo'lsangiz, ba'zi tadqiqotlar sizga har bir port va uning savdogarlari, nimani ko'rishingiz va boshqa joylarda qancha turishini tushunishingizga yordam berishi kerak.

Shuningdek qarang Xarid qilish va Savdo-sotiq.

Yemoq

Norvegiya tongida restoran

Aksariyat yo'nalishlar oziq-ovqat sifati va miqdoriga katta mablag 'sarflaydi va ular bu bilan maqtanishadi. Kamdan-kam hollarda taomlar odatiy kruiz narxiga qo'shilmaydi, vaqti-vaqti bilan maxsus restoranlar va xona xizmati bundan mustasno.

Hovuz bo'yida qurbonliklar mavjud snack barlari bu erda siz burger, "it" buyurtma qilishingiz, chayqash, pizza yoki boshqa narsalarga buyurtma berishingiz va pul to'lamasdan ketishingiz mumkin. Bu "bepul" emas, albatta; chiptangizni sotib olganingizda buning uchun pul to'ladingiz. Deyarli barcha kruiz kemalarida siz ham topasiz bufet, odatda, ovqatlanishning barcha vaqtlarida mavjud bo'lgan yuqori qavatlardan birida va odatda ertalabdan kechgacha kechgacha biron bir narsa taqdim etadi. Yaxshi kemalarda bufet deyarli toza isrofgarchilikka o'xshab ko'rinishi mumkin. Xona xizmati odatda har doim mavjud, faqat kruiz yo'nalishlariga tushishdan bir kun oldin kechki vaqtdan keyin. Ba'zan, buning uchun siz sovg'a yoki tunda qo'shimcha to'lovni to'lashingiz kerak bo'lishi mumkin.

Oddiy ovqatlanish vaqtida siz topasiz o'tirgan ovqat to'liq ofitsiant xizmati bilan, odatda o'zgaruvchan va chiroyli taomlarni o'z ichiga olgan ko'p taomli menyu bilan. (Nam suzish kiyimi ovqat xonasi stullariga zarar etkazishi mumkin; u erda, hatto o'ram yoki qopqoq ostida ham kiymang; hatto juda quruq bo'lsa ham, siz ovqat xonasi xodimlarini qo'rqitishingiz mumkin.) Hech bo'lmaganda bitta ovqat xonasi taklif qiladi o'tirgan nonushta va tushlik (siz kamdan-kam hollarda muntazam ravishda tayinlangan jadvalga ega bo'lasiz). Har qanday ovqatlanish uchun odatiy vaqt atrofida 2-3 soat davomida ochiq bo'ladi. Nonushta uchun menyu har kuni juda o'zgarmasligi mumkin. Tushlik va kechki ovqat uchun menyu har kuni o'zgaradi. Kechki ovqatda odatda har doim mavjud bo'lgan narsalarga, kechqurun "maxsus" qismlarga ega bo'ladi.

An'anaviy kechki ovqat xizmat belgilangan vaqtlarda, musiqiy erta / asosiy va kechki uchrashuvlarda. Agar siz vaqtni va stol o'lchamini tanlasangiz yoki afzal ko'rsangiz (eng yaxshi safarni bron qilsangiz), siz har kuni kechqurun o'sha vaqtda bitta stolda o'tirasiz.

  • Agar sizning stolingizdagi afzalliklar bajarilmasa (hech bo'lmaganda kabinangizning kalit kartasida ko'rsatilgan), yordamga kirish uchun maitre de-ga murojaat qiling.
  • Kema portda bo'lganida va ko'plab yo'lovchilar qirg'oqda ovqatlanayotganda odatdagi vaqt va jadvalingizdan istisnolar paydo bo'lishi mumkin. Kundalik axborotnomada bu haqda eslatib o'tiladi. Agar shunday bo'lsa, siz "begonalar" bilan boshqa stolni, hatto boshqa ovqat xonasida bo'lishishingiz mumkin.

Stol kattaligi 2 dan 8-10 kishiga, vaqti-vaqti bilan ko'proq farq qilishi mumkin. 6-8 gacha bo'lgan davra suhbatlari hamma uchun oson suhbatlashish uchun qulay ko'rinadi. Agar siz / sizning guruhingiz stolni to'liq egallamasa, siz boshqa mehmonlarni stol do'sti sifatida kutib olasiz. Odatda bu qiziqarli vaqt, agar "ochiq o'tirish" da yangi begona odamlar guruhi ishtirok etishi mumkin bo'lgan reparti ishtirok etadigan bo'lsa (pastga qarang). Bu ham ofitsiantlaringizga muhim ehtiyojlar va afzalliklarni o'rganishga va taxmin qilishga yordam beradimasalan, kosher, vegetarian, oziq-ovqat allergiyalari, ichimlik afzalliklari va vaqti.

Kichikroq daryo kruiz kemasining restorani

O'z vaqtida xizmat ko'rsatishni ta'minlash uchun, ovqat xonasi sizning o'tirishingiz uchun ochilgandan keyin 30 minut ichida stolingizga etib boring. Katta oshxonalar har bir o'tirishda bir necha yuz (balki minglab) yo'lovchilarga navbatma-navbat xizmat qilishlari kerak, tozalik va to'g'ri haroratni kutishlari kerak.

Ko'plab sayohat yo'nalishlari taklif etadi erkin uslub, tanlov yoki ochiq joy ovqat, bu esa kechki ovqat paytida istalgan vaqtda ovqatlanishga imkon beradi. Bu alohida ovqat xonalarida taklif qilinishi mumkin, ammo menyu rejalashtirilgan o'tirishlardagidek bo'ladi. Kirish paytida siz uydagi restoranlarga buyurtma bermasdan bo'lgani kabi stol kutishingizga to'g'ri kelishi mumkin. Agar u ayniqsa band bo'lsa, sizning partiyangizda bir nechtasi bor va xohlasangiz, Maitre de-ga "baham ko'rishingizni" ayting. Bu unga stollardan / o'rindiqlardan samarali foydalanishda katta yordam beradi, shuning uchun sizni o'tirishni tezlashtirishi mumkin.

Ko'pgina kemalar ham taklif qilishadi maxsus restoranlar, ko'pincha xalqaro mavzular bilan, odatda faqat rezervasyon orqali. (Agar sizda rezervasyon yo'q bo'lsa, "baham ko'radi" ni sinab ko'rishingiz mumkin, lekin unga ishonmang; u erda rezervasyon qilgan ko'pchilik ovqat baham ko'rishni kutmaydi.) Bunday restoranlarning ko'pchiligida qo'shimcha to'lovlar mavjud (masalan, kishi boshiga 20 dollar). yoki undan ko'p) uchun ajoyib xizmat va taomlar, eng munosib. Agar siz odatdagi joyda o'tirsangiz, lekin kechqurun maxsus restorandan foydalanishni rejalashtirmoqchi bo'lsangiz, kechqurun odatdagi ofitsiantingizga xabar bering.

Tavsiya etilgan kechki ovqat ovqatlanish xonalarida kruiz yo'nalishlari bo'ylab bir oz farq qiladi. Tafsilotlar uchun har bir kruiz liniyasi o'z veb-saytida kutilgan kiyinish kodini tushuntiradi va siz sayohat uchun veb-saytlarda batafsil ma'lumotni topishingiz kerak.

  • Ko'pgina "asosiy yo'nalish" kemalari aksariyat oqshomlarda ovqatlanishni faqat "mamlakat klubi" yoki "kurort" uchun odatiy kiyinishni talab qiladi deb e'lon qilishadi: yoqali ko'ylak va erkaklar uchun shimlar, deyarli hamma narsa ayollar uchun hovuz kiyimi (biz hazil qilamiz). Shuningdek, ular haftasiga bir yoki ikkita "rasmiy" kechani o'tkazadilar: erkaklar uchun tux yoki to'q kostyum va galstuk, ayollar uchun kechki liboslar.
  • Ba'zi hashamatli liniyalar har oqshomni yarim rasmiy deb e'lon qilishi mumkin - erkaklar uchun palto va galstuk, ayollar uchun kechki kiyim.
  • Har qanday oqshom uchun maxsus restoranlarda bir xil kiyim standartlari qo'llaniladi.

Siz o'zingizni xijolat qilasiz, stol ustalaringiz, ofitsiantingiz va boshqalar Agar ovqat xonangizga kechki ovqat uchun jinsi shimlar, kalta shimlar, plomba kostyumlar yoki shunga o'xshash oddiy / hovuz kiyimi kiysangiz, va rasmiy kechalarda etarlicha kiyinmaslik. Shuningdek, sizga o'tirish rad etilishi mumkin.

Agar rasmiy kechalarda (yoki biron bir oqshomda) "o'tirgan ovqat" ga qiziqishingiz bo'lmasa, uning o'rniga kechki ovqat uchun bufetdan foydalanishingiz mumkin. Oziq-ovqat qurbonliklari o'sha kecha ovqat xonalaridagi ovqatga o'xshaydi, lekin ko'pincha murakkab xizmatni talab qiladigan narsalar etishmayapti. Bu erda kiyinish uchun yopiq hovuz kiyimi kiradi. Bufet bilvosita ravishda yana bir foyda keltiradi: agar siz portga uchib ketishingiz kerak bo'lsa va sizning yuk chegarangizdan juda osonlikcha oshib ketishingiz mumkin bo'lsa (masalan, kichik bolalar yoki qariyalar uchun va o'zingizga kerak bo'lsa), yarim va rasmiy kiyimni tark etishni o'ylab ko'ring (va shu bilan bog'liq) uyda poyabzal / aksessuarlar). Siz qadoqlash joyini va og'irligini, aks holda, ehtimol 20-25 foizga kamaytirishingiz mumkin.

Ichish

MS Eurodam-da bar

Odatda shtapellar kofe, choy / muzli choy, limonad va sharbatlar (nonushta paytida) kabi bepul olinadi. Boshqa ichimliklar odatda kruiz narxiga qo'shilmaydi, hatto kruizning reklama risolasida "hamma narsa" yozilgan yoki nazarda tutilgan bo'lsa ham.

  • O'sha "boshqalar" (masalan, alkogolsiz ichimliklar, shisha suvlar, yangi siqilgan sharbatlar, maxsus kofe, pivo, sharob, aralash ichimliklar) qimmat bo'lishi mumkin. Ro'yxatdagi narxlarga 15-18 foizli xizmat haqi / qo'shimcha to'lovlar kiritilmaydi.
  • Barcha jamoat maydonchalarida bir yoki bir nechta yaxshi jihozlangan barlarni topishingizni kuting, sizning xohishingizga mos ravishda ovqatlanishadi, ko'plari ertalabdan kechgacha, ba'zilari esa juda kech ishlaydi.
  • Barcha ovqat xonalarida juda yaxshi sharoblar ro'yxati bo'ladi, stakan yonida bir nechta sovg'alar, shuningdek, shisha suvlar, aralash ichimliklar va maxsus qahvalarda. Agar siz o'sha kuni kechqurun bir shisha sharobni tugatmasangiz, ular yana mamnuniyat bilan uni qayta tiqib olishadi va sizning kabinetingiz raqamini boshqa vaqtga qaytarib olish uchun ustiga qo'yishadi. Agar siz o'zingizning sharobingizni (shishani) kechki ovqatga olib kelgan bo'lsangiz, ular unga xizmat qilishadi, lekin "tiqin uchun to'lov" ni olishadi; agar o'sha ovqatda iste'mol qilinmasa, ular sotib olingan shisha singari keyinchalik qayta ishlatish uchun qayta tiqiladi.
  • Sizning idishingizdagi kichkina muzlatgich alkogolsiz ichimliklar, chiplar yoki konfetlar bilan to'ldirilgan bo'lishi mumkin. Agar ular uchun to'lov olinsa, ayniqsa sizning farzandlaringiz bo'lsa, diqqat bilan e'tibor bering. Qulaylik xarajatlarga qaramay qarshilikni engib chiqishi mumkin.

Ko'plab sayohat yo'nalishlari taklif etadi ichimlik paketlari cheksiz alkogolsiz ichimliklar uchun, ba'zilari maxsus kofe, sharob, hattoki bir nechtasi aralash ichimliklar uchun. Ko'pchilik xizmat haqini o'z ichiga oladi. Ammo, hech kimga topshirishdan oldin shartlarni aniq tushunib oling. Misollar:

  • "Pop / soda po'chog'i" ko'pincha bir hafta davomida 30-45 AQSh dollarini tashkil etadi (bir kishi uchun, umumiy foydalanish uchun emas), bu 5-8 ta alohida sotib olingan ichimliklarga teng bo'lishi mumkin har kuni. (O'rtacha kunlik iste'mol darajasi).
  • Aralash ichimliklar to'plami kishi boshiga kuniga 50 AQSh dollaridan boshlanadi, ba'zi qatorlarda siz "pivo va sharobni o'zingizning ovqatingiz bilan" 25 AQSh dollaridan olishingiz mumkin (2020 yil yanvar). Alohida narxdagi ichimliklarning aksariyati har biri 7–11 AQSh dollarini yoki shunga o'xshash narxda sotiladi. Shunga qaramay, bu paketni foydali qilish uchun kunlik iste'mol qilishning katta miqdorini anglatadi, ayniqsa, siz qirg'oqqa chiqishni xohlasangiz.
  • Agar siz paketni sotib olishni bir kun yoki undan ko'proq vaqtga kechiktirsangiz, narx ko'pincha bir xil bo'ladi.
  • Sizning guruhingizdagi har bir kishi uchun har qanday paket turini sotib olish majburiyati yo'q. Ammo paket shartlari sizning ichimliklaringizni birov bilan bo'lishishni taqiqlaydi.

Xizmat haqini hisobga olmaganda, ba'zi aralash ichimliklar qirg'oqqa yaxshiroq sug'orish teshiklari topgandan ko'ra arzonroq bo'lishi mumkin, ammo bunga ishonmang. However, you'll usually find drink specials mentioned in the ship's daily newsletter.

These costs prompt some people to try to bring their own. But most lines forbid bringing liquor on board, and any found (at embarkation or as you board from later port visits) will be "held for you", and returned on the last full day of the cruise in the same packaging as received. A few lines confiscate contraband liquor. A few others will allow you to initially bring 1-2 bottles of wine per cabin; if opened/decanted outside your cabin, you'll be charged the "corkage fee" as above. Most lines will allow you to bring your own soft drinks. For details, consult the cruise line web site.

Some ships are primarily party vessels, full of young adults taking advantage of bargain duty-free drinks and (perhaps) lower drinking ages in international waters. You may identify them by their extremely uneventful itineraries: straight out to sea, stay there for much of the trip, then back to port. Their advertising is usually also not particularly subtle. If you want one, you'll recognize the signs; if you want to avoid one, likewise.

Responsible cruise lines avoid unbridled drinking by:

  • Requiring at least one occupant of each cabin to be a minimum age (with some exceptions for legitimate families) and by not serving alcohol to anyone under 21.
  • Training and directing wait staffs to control service to those who've had too much.

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Twin Cabin on P&O MV Azura

Let your travel agent or cruise line know your cabin needs in advance to ensure your cabin assignment and preparation meets them.

Shortly after arriving at your cabin, introduce yourself to your cabin steward as he/she stops by, and discuss any preferences or needs for service not already met, e.g., ice at certain times, softer or firmer pillows, emptying the refrigerator of unwanted items. He/she will often have an assistant, and will both work as a team. If you brought sanitizing wipes or solution, you might sanitize key surfaces like the lavatory counters, telephone handset, TV remote and desktop — the latter is often missed in their cabin preparation.

For families, in addition to the bedding noted earlier, some cabins will have a pull-down bunk-bed (not appropriate for small children due to safety, or for full-sized adults due to height and weight) and/or a pull-out sleeper-settee or sleeper-sofa. If you've booked as a family, your steward will "unlock" any "pull-down" or pull-out, for your use whenever desired. It will be made-up each morning and prepared for use each evening.

If there are more than 2 adults, your cabin steward will prepare the second bed or sleeper-sofa each morning and evening. For 3-4 adults, ensure your agent or the cruise line chooses a cabin with at least some visual privacy for sleepers. Suites usually have such privacy, and often more options. The cabin steward (or butler) will be ready to explain use of all and prepare them as needed.

If your cabin is not as described, desired or needed on arrival, resolve the issues through your cabin steward before you retire the first night.

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Lifeboat on the Queen Mary II

Because of the numerous advancements in modern shipbuilding and other technology, cruise travel is generally very safe. The crew of your ship are trained to calmly and efficiently handle emergencies that may arise. Occasionally, non-trivial problems may be discovered and addressed while going completely unnoticed by passengers.

Unlike the okean kemalari of yore, cruise ships are not built for great speed or unusual maneuvers. Whenever feasible, they avoid bad weather even if this means delays, in deference to security and passenger comfort.

The press often recounts public incidents/accidents — a few deservedly, that may induce unnecessary cruise-customer concern.

  • Cruise accidents resulting in serious passenger injuries or deaths are rare when one remembers that hundreds of ships are at sea at any moment nearly every day of the year. Cruise lines and every ship's captain and his/her crew regularly train for problems and inspect ship condition and sanitation to thoroughly minimize troubles.
  • Stories about the frequency of sickness outbreaks often get overblown. The same maladies affect all travel and group occasions. Only on a cruise does enough time lapse for symptoms to surface 2-4 days after infection.

Aboard

Follow what you learned at the Safety at Sea briefing. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, instructions will be given on where to report (not necessarily your lifeboat or muster station designated in the briefing) and what to bring with you (e.g., adequate clothing, crucial medications, your life vest and cruise ID card). You'll know what to do if you're distant from your cabin. Remain as orderly as you can and do not panic as you muster or are evacuated; acting out of place will only make matters more complicated and increase chances of injury to yourself or others.

Be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially at night. Don't worry about going about on your own, just be vigilant around bars where late-night, intoxicated passengers are a possibility. Keep an eye on your belongings and don't flaunt nor take them with you everywhere; leaving your iPod on a pool chair unattended while you quickly order a drink is just asking for someone to snatch it. Lock expensive items and jewelry in your cabin safe, then use or wear it only when appropriate.

Families traveling with children should be cautious as well. While family-friendly lines like Disney are "age-proofed" for their safety, other lines and older ships may not be and there are many hazards that could put them in a dangerous situation; e.g. being left unsupervised on a balcony, falling down the stairs, swimming in a pool without a lifeguard, etc. Older teenagers should be given some freedom about what they'd like to do and where they want to relax during the cruise, but you should always know the whereabouts of younger children. Some ships even offer two-way, on-board "walkie talkies" for rent for your group to stay in-touch.

Very minor fires are not rare, especially in the many restaurant kitchens on board, e.g., in fryers. The crew is trained and equipped to deal with them. There is no reason to panic just because you see a crew member with extinguishing equipment.

Piracy incidents are virtually nonexistent in the regions of the world where most cruise lines sail (North va Janubiy Amerika, Evropa, etc.). It can be a legitimate concern to cruisers sailing some waters, e.g., near a few African countries and a few locations in Asia. However, no ship has ever been boarded by pirates if going more than 17 knots, a speed easily attained by cruise ships. Many ships plying those waters also have non-lethal means to "discourage" pirates.

Always report anything suspicious or concerning to a crew member; they will investigate or get someone who can to investigate the matter. Trust your instincts as well. If a situation or activity doesn't feel "right" to you, it may not be, e.g., substantial smell of smoke may be cause to activate the fire alarm.

Ashore

While you are safest while on-board the ship, this may not be the case ashore. It's useful to learn a bit about each destination you plan to visit beforehand and to act responsibly wherever you are.

When ashore, hold on to your boarding card as though it's your passport - without it you may not be allowed back on board without substantial delay. Actually, at many destinations, passengers won't need to present or carry their passport - the boarding card is enough. However, you should always carry at least a passport photocopy and government-issued photo identification as well as your ship's card.

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Typical pool area

Sunburn

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At sea, on beaches or small boats, bare skin can sunburn very rapidly between mid-morning and mid-afternoon. That ruins cruises for more people than any other cause. Sunburns (and their pain) can last until well after you return home. For a few, they may later induce permanent skin damage, and even cancer. So before you'll be exposed to sun for more than a short time, take effective precautions with clothing, a hat and highly-rated sunblock so that you can fully enjoy whatever recreation you choose.

Queasiness

No discussion here of any medication is authoritative. Consult your physician or pharmacist for any question or issue.

Some people experience queasiness on cruise ships. This is very unlikely on large or recently-built vessels, which consistently have highly effective stabilizers. Even so, some sensitive inner ears may react to even imperceptibly slow and gentle rocking of a calm sea. Localized intense storms may make the ocean rough for a day or so. And very-occasionally, major storms can't be avoided, but full-fledged tropical storms always are.

  • If you know or worry that it may be a problem, pick a cabin location that minimizes movement when the ship rolls and pitches; e.g., amidship and/or on a lower deck.
  • Over-the-counter motion sickness medications (e.g., Dramamine, Bonine) usually help. (Reportedly, Draminine has a tendency to cause drowsiness that can make it impractical to use for the duration of a cruise.)
  • Prescription trans-dermal Scopalomine patches can be very effective. But a few people have troubling side-effects. So, (with the permission/help of a doctor) test a patch before the cruise if you like the multi-day convenience they promise.
  • Some people find relief with special wristbands that claim to stimulate pressure points that are believed to counteract the nausea of motion sickness. Their effectiveness has not yet been clinically verified.

Staying well can be as simple as eating (and drinking) responsibly. Generous helpings of that beautiful, fresh pineapple for breakfast every morning can cause problems, as can the portions of wonderful and rich delights at dinner. Marine biologists know that the calf of a blue whale can gain up to 30 pounds per day. The next fastest weight-gaining mammal may be the cruise passenger - actually known to gain 6-7 pounds per week if he or she "over celebrates".

Care about exercise and choices of tours

If you exercise only occasionally or seldom, you may find the ship's gym tempting. "Exercise" some moderation in the same way you would with sunbathing to ensure it doesn't compromise enjoying your cruise. Similarly, available tours will demand different levels of physical effort. Whether privately arranged or offered by the ship, understand what each demands and choose wisely.

Outbreaks

Passengers and crew are susceptible to communicable diseases (e.g., the flu, colds, Norovirus), but thankfully this happens only juda occasionally due to great effort and care by the ship's staff, and by passengers who cooperate with health protections. It occurs because large numbers of people from countless places have close proximity, share facilities, forget to be responsible, and stay aboard long enough for symptoms to appear.

Prevention

Most maladies spread much in the same ways as the common cold. Stifling coughs and sneezes into your sleeve helps greatly. And ships regularly provide hand disinfectant dispensers at entrances to dining areas; use them, but don't rely completely on them. You can help yourself if you:

  • Wash hands very frequently and thoroughly.
  • Substitute "elbow bumps" for handshakes with staff and fellow passengers; at the very least, wash up well after shaking someone's hand.
  • Use sanitizing wipes or solution on key parts of your cabin occasionally. This is no criticism of your cabin steward, whose efforts will also be thorough, but an added protection nonetheless.
  • Use your cabin bathroom rather than public restrooms whenever you can.

If you become ill

  • Report it as soon as possible, very preferably by cabin phone.
  • The medical staff can help considerably, may attend to you in your cabin, and may direct you to remain there and cancel any port visits until you recover (usually within a couple days) to avoid spreading the malady. Such direction is often reinforced by law in ports.
  • If the illness is deemed the ship's responsibility (e.g., several other passengers have or have had it), you may not be charged for medical services and may receive reimbursement for pre-paid but missed ship's tours.
  • Specially-equipped teams of ship's staff will thoroughly clean and sanitize any "accidents" in your cabin. So report them, and report public accidents as well.

Ships that see "possible signs" of an outbreak (even several passengers with sea-sickness) will set up extensive precautions and health/sanitation protocols to limit spread of any infectious agent. This can include hand sanitizer dispensers at entry to all public areas, barriers to self-help in buffets, nearly constant sanitizing of railings, door handles and public restrooms everywhere. Use and respect those measures.

Food and drink ashore

Although shipboard food and water will be sanitary, the usual precautions for overseas travel should be taken when eating and drinking ashore.

  • Advance research about your port visits should include looking for possible health risks.
  • In well-developed countries and touristy areas, food and water mumkin be safe. In addition to research, consult the ship's port descriptions and the port adviser. Even with assurances, take care with sidewalk food stands and road-side cafés. Crowds of locals only indicate popularity and low cost, not necessarily safety.
  • In less developed countries, ports and areas, take care to avoid local water and food-borne bacteria or parasites, including drinks made with ice a bar/restaurant may make using local tap water.
  • If in doubt about getting water ashore, buy it in sealed, labeled bottles.
  • Restrooms in "rustic" places in any country may have no tissues or napkins, so bring your own.
  • As with safety, there might also be health risks ashore that are not present on-board — especially in tropical countries. Before your cruise, check the situation in each of the destinations you'll visit.

Carrying bottled water

Few ports prohibit bringing bottles of water ashore. You'll see pricey offerings each time you leave the ship. Ask a ship's officer in-advance if sealed bottles are necessary; if not, you could refill your own, with buffet beverage/water dispensers perhaps offering better tasting water than that in your cabin.

Medical staff

Nearly all cruise ships have one, with an accredited doctor. Larger ships may also have two or more nurses or even a dentist. Most will offer open hours ("sick call") in the morning and late afternoon for routine ailments, with on-demand response (even in-cabin) for injuries or major illnesses. Most can effectively render first- and second-aid, perhaps more depending on the doctor's experience and on-board facilities, e.g., X-ray. They carry basic medications and supplies typically needed for cruises. Don't depend on them to replace special medications you use, even with near-equivalents.

  • If the ship's itinerary is quite repetitive during a season, the doctor mumkin have standing with pharmacies in some ports. He/she mumkin be able to issue usable scripts for your needs, but the ship's staff must pick up the medications at a fee to you. Again, don't expect the pharmacy on an island to be stocked with the medications you require - in some cases "pharmacy" might only be a shelf in the harbor's convenience store.
  • Unless your problem appears to have been caused by some condition or event that's the ship's responsibility, expect to be charged a fee for their services. Your regular health insurance may not cover such fees, but good trip insurance usually does.
  • Some ships have modest dialysis capability. If you need it, learn in advance if it's the type you need and you can reserve time slots. If available and as needed, reserve the service/times through your agent if you used one. Check with your health insurance agent to see if your regular health insurance covers any or all of what will be a substantial cost. Also check (before you commit to initial coverage) if your trip insurance covers this need.
  • Though the doctor and staff often wear ship's uniforms, many are concessionaires, not ship or cruise line officers. Nevertheless, for serious conditions, the doctor's decision about continuing your cruise under illness or injury will usually prevail. Medical evacuation can be unbelievably expensive, and so you should ensure it will be covered by your trip insurance.

Physical limitations

If you have physical limitations, have your agent arrange needed services in advance, e.g., wheelchair to embark/disembark, for port visits/during the cruise, perhaps even to rent a "power chair" motorized wheelchair (usually only available for round-trip cruises).

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Calling

Many cruise ships are now equipped with cell phone-to-satellite transponders, which take over automatically at sea to provide wireless phone service throughout the ship. Your cell phone works just like at home and bills its usage back to your regular cell phone bill.

  • As your phone switches over to that "Cellular at Sea", you are roaming at their pricey per minute rates — the allotment of minutes on your plan doesn't apply here. Data should work as well, but cost can add up fast if your phone automatically checks e-mail.
  • Once the ship docks at a port with available cell service compatible with your phone, and you then turn it on or disable flight mode, your phone will likely use shore signals instead, providing that your cell phone company has a roaming contract with a local cell-service provider. Keep in mind that international calling from island nations' networks can be rather expensive too.
  • Experienced cruisers (wanting to avoid ship's costs) simply ensure that their cell phones are turned off or in flight mode while on-board.

Most ships offer ship-to-shore phone service from your cabin, but again at rather expensive rates. They may also levy heavy tolls on people at home who call you by phone on the ship.

Internet on-board

On-board Internet cafés and Wi-Fi hotspots are increasingly common, but the rates also tend to be fairly steep and the speeds (usually relying on high-latency satellite links shared with ship's business) can be unimpressive, though that is improving on some lines.

  • All usage will involve a fee, unless it's been paid-for in-advance as a kind of perk. If not, you may well want to buy a block of minutes (also linked to megabytes of usage), at a lower per-minute rate, early in your cruise. You'll have two basic ways of using Internet: at the "Internet Café" on desktop PCs (that can print essential papers, e.g., flight boarding passes at a small fee per page), or through your laptop/tablet.
  • If offered in your cabin, WiFi signal strength should be decent and dependable, but check it first on your device. Coverage elsewhere may vary wildly: most of the ship is constructed of steel — an unfriendly material for dependable wireless connections.
  • As with "calling" above, you may be able to use the local, on-shore cell phone/WiFi network for logging-in when the ship is docked or anchored very near a populated coast. This will be cheaper and likely faster than what the ship provides, but probably much slower and definitely more expensive than at home.
  • 'Avoid depending on a ship's Internet service to download major files of any kind, e.g., video clips, security/software updates. Networked, real time gaming will be frustrating and expensive. On-board, consider limiting yourself to e-mail, unless cost is no object. If using faster services ashore (and promptly back home), you might turn your automatic updates back on.
  • If you can, avoid depending on the day before disembarkation to conduct essential business. It's usually the busiest day for on-board internet use, with unusually slow response because so many passengers are checking flight details/getting boarding passes, using up surplus pre-purchased time, and doing other tasks, all while ship's business is especially intense. PCs in the Internet Café will be equally busy.

Internet ashore

If you find these cautions worrisome, you can usually find Internet cafés and WiFi nets at or near many ports, often offering much better rates and speed. You'll often find nets in modern cruise terminals: look for ship's staff. Also look for them for objective advice — they use other port cafés as well.

Anytime you use any computer while traveling, ensure that all private or sensitive portions of your sessions and data are secure, e.g., avoid doing financial or highly-personal business, use your own laptop if possible, have pro-active security capabilities installed and running, use wired Ethernet instead of WiFi if possible, set up a unique and complex password just for the trip, look for the https in networked sessions any time privacy or security is needed. See more discussion at Internet access.

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Bathing in hot springs on Deception Island as part of an Antarctic cruise

Look for laundry rooms in ship descriptions—not all ships have them. If laundry rooms are available, each will have two or more pairs of washers/dryers, detergent and softener dispensers (all usually taking coins/tokens, obtained at the Purser's desk, or perhaps from a coin machine in the laundry room), and irons and ironing boards. A large ship may have a laundry room on each deck where cabins are located.

If you'll be cruising for more than a week or so, on a ship without self-serve laundry facilities, you may have to pack substantially more clothes. All ships offer laundry services, but they're quite pricey. Some folks bring detergent (e.g., Woolite) to hand-wash select items in their cabin, though humidity creates extended drying times.

Keyingisi

This is a recap of a typical disembarkation process. Near the end of each cruise segment (not necessarily when you'll finally disembark), the Cruise Director will give a briefing that covers specific details for that ship/cruise and debarkation port, to include likely local customs and immigration (C&I) processing. His/her comments will also cover those staying aboard for the next segment.

Final processing to leave the ship is called "debarkation" or "disembarkation". This involves getting perhaps a few thousand passengers off the ship as efficiently as possible. You can't all leave at once. So you'll likely receive a questionnaire several days before the cruise segment end, asking what travel arrangements (if any) you have made to return home. Your answers (e.g., staying aboard, end-of-cruise tour, scheduled flight departure date/time) will determine in what group you will disembark. ("Staying aboard" may still require some form of immigration processing on or off the ship. If so, that will also be arranged and announced.)

  • Two or so days before your final cruise end, you'll receive luggage tags indicating your debarkation group. Instructions that come with them will indicate the time your group is scheduled to be called to leave the ship.
    • If your group's scheduled debarkation provides too little time to comfortably reach a necessary place ashore in plenty of time (e.g., your airline's check-in counter), notify the Pursor's Office/customer service immediately.
  • On most ships, those tags will be colored and/or numbered. You can obtain more from the pursor/customer service desk if needed.
  • On the last night, place a tag on a fixed handle of each piece of your luggage and put at least your large, packed luggage outside your cabin door—usually by 10 or 11PM. It will be taken by stewards that night for you to claim ashore in the terminal the next morning.
    • Unlike airlines, you can put out two or more pieces per person. If you're flying home, you'll need a way to deal with all pieces somewhere ashore before check-in for your flight.
  • You can also put out carry-on bags, but:
    • Don't pack in them what you'll need in the morning, e.g., keep necessary toiletries/other liquids, something to wear to leave the ship. If you'll be flying home, you'll need to later transfer some items (e.g., liquids you've kept for morning use) into your to-be-checked luggage before you approach the airline counter for a flight.
    • Always keep with you any bags that have medications, valuables and valuable papers inside.
    • Do not re-lock the room safe after you take out belongings for the last time. If you do, the next occupants of your cabin will have to ask a very-busy technician to open it, often with a considerable wait.

Some ships offer a "walk off" or "express" disembarkation option. On the questionnaire, you can choose to leave the ship early as part of such a group receiving special, expedited C&I processing if you carry off all your possessions. If you opt for it, do emas miss the call for your group to disembark, or you will be directed to leave in the very last group instead. Everyone in your party should opt for it; otherwise, you'll be processed and outside the terminal perhaps 2-3 hours before the rest reach you.

At some major ports, some ships offer special luggage handling services for flying home on certain airlines. For a fee, late the last night, they will take specially-tagged luggage to (perhaps through) your airline check-in at the airport. Before you opt for this, understand the process and your responsibilities, e.g., all belongings you have in-hand to go through pier-side customs, the others as designated elsewhere.

Typically, people opting for express walk-off, those having early flights or cruise-line shore excursions are given the earliest group debarkation times.

Your last morning, you may be instructed to leave your cabin somewhat early (yes, at least one dining room and the buffet will open quite early for breakfast), and proceed to a specific public area on the ship to wait to be called to disembark.

  • Consider having a hearty breakfast. You may face several hours before the next opportunity for decent food.
  • If anyone in your personal group has a physical limitation affecting debarkation, request help in-advance. He/she may be given permission (and baggage tags) to depart at any time to include members of the family. If he/she needs to be seated while waiting (perhaps 1–2 hours) to disembark, they should go to your assigned public area promptly after breakfast.
  • Your waiting area won't necessarily be on the same deck as for exiting the ship. If not, you may have to negotiate stairs with your belongings because elevators will be very busy; those with mobility challenges will have priority.
  • In that waiting area, you'll eventually be called by color/number to disembark — usually not before the scheduled time.
    • Many ships do not call groups using the public address system. You may be notified only by staff in your assigned public area.
    • If you're not part of the "express" group that leaves early, and you miss your "regular" group's call, you can usually leave any time later without complications.

As you walk off the ship into the terminal, you'll be ushered to a large area with masses of luggage, considerably less if you disembark in one of the last groups. Your luggage will be arranged according to your disembarkation group. You'll need to pick-out your pieces and proceed to C&I or other processing if any. Porters will likely be available to help. After any processing, many options begin, e.g.,

  • If you have an end-of-cruise tour, cruise extension or prepaid airport transfer arranged, you'll be ushered to a bus or other vehicle to transport you, often with your luggage placed on board.
  • Other transport can take many forms, e.g., self-arranged taxis, surries to paid parking lots or local hotels.

Once you leave the terminal to travel independently, or after any ship's tour or cruise extension, you basically have full responsibility to reach whatever destination or follow-on transport awaits.

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