Before you send in the deposit for your cruise, check out any of the following items, that are important to you, through your travel agent, the cruise line booking office or on the web.
Ports. Is the boat docked or are passengers tendered in by small boat? What conditions would not allow tendering into a scheduled port? What are the exact times and length of time you are in a port?
Motion. What kind of stabilizers or thrusters does the ship have to handle rough water?
Age. How old is the ship and/or when was it renovated?
History. Check links for safety, health (www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp & www.cdc.gov/travel ) and other issues (www.cruise2.com).
Cabins. What is the exact measurement of the room you are planning on securing - not the square footage.
Amenities. Does the room have a hair dryer, iron or other appliances?
Location. What is located above and below your room?
Attire. How many nights require jacket and tie, tuxedo, or costumes for theme nights?
Weather. Forecast at destinations for this time of year?
Food. What provisions are made for special diets?
Dining. Are there separate seatings, and at what time?
Insurance. Is trip cancellation and medical coverage including evacuation insurance available?
Transportation. What is the time of departure from US port? How long and what is the cost/provisions for getting to the ship from the airport?
Handicapped accessible. In public areas on board, and shore excursions?
Exercise. What and how many are the actual machines, facilities and class schedules that are offered?
Running. Is there an open deck to circle the ship?
Other passengers. Is this a spring break cruise with college students, a sales convention for a marketing group, families or seniors?
Medical staff. Is there a doctor on board?
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