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Tips to Maximize Your Cruise Vacation
Cruise vacations can be some of the most unique vacation experiences and having experiential knowledge to enhance a cruise prior to booking or commencing travel can make your sailing exponentially better.
Arriving a day or more before your cruise is a smart strategy to ensure a stress-free start to your trip.
Arrive to Your Embarkation City Early
If your “Sail Away”/embarkation city requires a flight from another state, play it safe and plan to arrive a day or more before your cruise begins. Why? Well, cruises will not wait for you if your flight is delayed or canceled. From my own firsthand experience, had I not booked a one-night pre-cruise stay, I would have missed the start of my European river cruise sailing and likely had to deal with the expense of having to catch up with the ship once the sailing started. Including a pre-cruise city visit not only serves as a protective barrier for your cruise, it provides a “mini-vacation within a vacation” experience where you are able to experience the offerings of the embarkation city. Such experiences allow for you to “test drive” these destinations for potential future vacations.
Review the cruise line’s policies regarding charging cords and electrical devices.
Charging Laptops and Devices on A Cruise Ship: What’s Allowed
While it’s commonplace to have considerable latitude to charge laptops and devices as you travel on land, there are some things to consider when using chargers on a cruise ship. Recently, there was an announcement that detailed some additional items which are banned from use onboard their ships: electrical extension cords, multiplug AC outlets, power strips and surge protected strips. However, you can bring charger devices with multiple USB plugs. If you are caught using items on the banned list, Royal Caribbean will confiscate them and reunite those item(s) with you at the end of your cruise, after disembarkation. Other cruise lines will most likely follow suit, so please confirm with your cruise line that is and isn’t allowed prior to embarkation.
Charging Laptops and Devices on A Cruise Ship: What’s Allowed
While it’s commonplace to have considerable latitude to charge laptops and devices as you travel on land, there are some things to consider when using chargers on a cruise ship. Recently, there was an announcement that detailed some additional items which are banned from use onboard their ships: electrical extension cords, multiplug AC outlets, power strips and surge protected strips. However, you can bring charger devices with multiple USB plugs. If you are caught using items on the banned list, Royal Caribbean will confiscate them and reunite those item(s) with you at the end of your cruise, after disembarkation. Other cruise lines will most likely follow suit, so please confirm with your cruise line that is and isn’t allowed prior to embarkation.
Review the cruise line’s policies regarding charging cords and electrical devices.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Opt for a Concierge Level Stateroom or Suite
If you like to splurge a bit when you cruise, the benefits that come with a concierge level stateroom or suite include a host of exclusive amenities and services that are designed to elevate the overall guest experience. Guests staying in these types of accommodation can expect to enjoy the following with most cruise lines: Pre-embarkation lounge with snacks and drinks, priority embarkation and disembarkation, access to a fully staffed, private concierge lounge on the ship, complimentary minibar and more. Norwegian Cruise Line takes things a step further with their top-tier Haven Suites which provides private suite access with butler service, exclusive areas like a private courtyard and pool and priority reservations for dining, entertainment and excursions. These perks allow for a more personalized, seamless, and luxurious cruise experience, ensuring that every need is attended to with ease, thereby allowing for an even more memorable vacation.
Book Excursions with the Cruise Line
Booking excursions through a cruise line’s excursion desk offers several key benefits, including convenience and peace of mind. One major advantage is that cruise lines ensure all excursions are operated by reliable local tour companies that have been vetted by the cruise line, giving travelers confidence in both safety and quality. The excursion desk simplifies logistics, handling all arrangements and transportation, allowing guests to focus on enjoying their trip without the hassle of managing multiple bookings. Cruise-booked excursions often provide exclusive access to tours and experiences not available elsewhere. Additionally, excursions booked through the cruise line are fully integrated into the ship’s schedule, meaning the ship will wait if an excursion returns late — something that independent tour companies cannot guarantee. As an example, go online and search for “Pier Runner Videos” to see how booking excursions independently can go very wrong. Bottom line, once the ship leaves the pier, it will not backtrack to collect you if you miss the “All Aboard” time.
Royal Caribbean®
Save Money and Purchase a Drink Package
Purchasing a drink package for a cruise offers travelers convenience, savings and a more relaxed onboard experience. With a drink package, guests can enjoy a variety of beverages — ranging from soft drinks and specialty coffees to cocktails, wine, and beer — without worrying about racking up a hefty bar tab. The package allows for unlimited or a set number of drinks per day (many cruise lines include gratuities as part of this package), often leading to significant savings compared to buying drinks individually, especially for those who enjoy multiple beverages throughout the day. It also eliminates the hassle of keeping track of drink costs. Additionally, drink packages often cover non-alcoholic options, including premium water, making them versatile for all types of travelers. - Opens a dialog
Save Money and Purchase a Drink Package
Purchasing a drink package for a cruise offers travelers convenience, savings and a more relaxed onboard experience. With a drink package, guests can enjoy a variety of beverages — ranging from soft drinks and specialty coffees to cocktails, wine, and beer — without worrying about racking up a hefty bar tab. The package allows for unlimited or a set number of drinks per day (many cruise lines include gratuities as part of this package), often leading to significant savings compared to buying drinks individually, especially for those who enjoy multiple beverages throughout the day. It also eliminates the hassle of keeping track of drink costs. Additionally, drink packages often cover non-alcoholic options, including premium water, making them versatile for all types of travelers. - Opens a dialog
Royal Caribbean®
To explore more or book your next cruise, click here.
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Once You Are Ready to Travel, Costco Travel Can Help
We invite you to take some time to browse around and dream of your next vacation, rental car, or cruise, whether you’re booking for next month or toward the end of next year.
Cruise vacations can be some of the most unique vacation experiences and having experiential knowledge to enhance a cruise prior to booking or commencing travel can make your sailing exponentially better.
Arriving a day or more before your cruise is a smart strategy to ensure a stress-free start to your trip.
Arrive to Your Embarkation City Early
If your “Sail Away”/embarkation city requires a flight from another state, play it safe and plan to arrive a day or more before your cruise begins. Why? Well, cruises will not wait for you if your flight is delayed or canceled. From my own firsthand experience, had I not booked a one-night pre-cruise stay, I would have missed the start of my European river cruise sailing and likely had to deal with the expense of having to catch up with the ship once the sailing started. Including a pre-cruise city visit not only serves as a protective barrier for your cruise, it provides a “mini-vacation within a vacation” experience where you are able to experience the offerings of the embarkation city. Such experiences allow for you to “test drive” these destinations for potential future vacations.
Review the cruise line’s policies regarding charging cords and electrical devices.
Charging Laptops and Devices on A Cruise Ship: What’s Allowed
While it’s commonplace to have considerable latitude to charge laptops and devices as you travel on land, there are some things to consider when using chargers on a cruise ship. Recently, there was an announcement that detailed some additional items which are banned from use onboard their ships: electrical extension cords, multiplug AC outlets, power strips and surge protected strips. However, you can bring charger devices with multiple USB plugs. If you are caught using items on the banned list, Royal Caribbean will confiscate them and reunite those item(s) with you at the end of your cruise, after disembarkation. Other cruise lines will most likely follow suit, so please confirm with your cruise line that is and isn’t allowed prior to embarkation.
Charging Laptops and Devices on A Cruise Ship: What’s Allowed
While it’s commonplace to have considerable latitude to charge laptops and devices as you travel on land, there are some things to consider when using chargers on a cruise ship. Recently, there was an announcement that detailed some additional items which are banned from use onboard their ships: electrical extension cords, multiplug AC outlets, power strips and surge protected strips. However, you can bring charger devices with multiple USB plugs. If you are caught using items on the banned list, Royal Caribbean will confiscate them and reunite those item(s) with you at the end of your cruise, after disembarkation. Other cruise lines will most likely follow suit, so please confirm with your cruise line that is and isn’t allowed prior to embarkation.
Review the cruise line’s policies regarding charging cords and electrical devices.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Opt for a Concierge Level Stateroom or Suite
If you like to splurge a bit when you cruise, the benefits that come with a concierge level stateroom or suite include a host of exclusive amenities and services that are designed to elevate the overall guest experience. Guests staying in these types of accommodation can expect to enjoy the following with most cruise lines: Pre-embarkation lounge with snacks and drinks, priority embarkation and disembarkation, access to a fully staffed, private concierge lounge on the ship, complimentary minibar and more. Norwegian Cruise Line takes things a step further with their top-tier Haven Suites which provides private suite access with butler service, exclusive areas like a private courtyard and pool and priority reservations for dining, entertainment and excursions. These perks allow for a more personalized, seamless, and luxurious cruise experience, ensuring that every need is attended to with ease, thereby allowing for an even more memorable vacation.
Book Excursions with the Cruise Line
Booking excursions through a cruise line’s excursion desk offers several key benefits, including convenience and peace of mind. One major advantage is that cruise lines ensure all excursions are operated by reliable local tour companies that have been vetted by the cruise line, giving travelers confidence in both safety and quality. The excursion desk simplifies logistics, handling all arrangements and transportation, allowing guests to focus on enjoying their trip without the hassle of managing multiple bookings. Cruise-booked excursions often provide exclusive access to tours and experiences not available elsewhere. Additionally, excursions booked through the cruise line are fully integrated into the ship’s schedule, meaning the ship will wait if an excursion returns late — something that independent tour companies cannot guarantee. As an example, go online and search for “Pier Runner Videos” to see how booking excursions independently can go very wrong. Bottom line, once the ship leaves the pier, it will not backtrack to collect you if you miss the “All Aboard” time.
Royal Caribbean®
Save Money and Purchase a Drink Package
Purchasing a drink package for a cruise offers travelers convenience, savings and a more relaxed onboard experience. With a drink package, guests can enjoy a variety of beverages — ranging from soft drinks and specialty coffees to cocktails, wine, and beer — without worrying about racking up a hefty bar tab. The package allows for unlimited or a set number of drinks per day (many cruise lines include gratuities as part of this package), often leading to significant savings compared to buying drinks individually, especially for those who enjoy multiple beverages throughout the day. It also eliminates the hassle of keeping track of drink costs. Additionally, drink packages often cover non-alcoholic options, including premium water, making them versatile for all types of travelers. - Opens a dialog
Save Money and Purchase a Drink Package
Purchasing a drink package for a cruise offers travelers convenience, savings and a more relaxed onboard experience. With a drink package, guests can enjoy a variety of beverages — ranging from soft drinks and specialty coffees to cocktails, wine, and beer — without worrying about racking up a hefty bar tab. The package allows for unlimited or a set number of drinks per day (many cruise lines include gratuities as part of this package), often leading to significant savings compared to buying drinks individually, especially for those who enjoy multiple beverages throughout the day. It also eliminates the hassle of keeping track of drink costs. Additionally, drink packages often cover non-alcoholic options, including premium water, making them versatile for all types of travelers. - Opens a dialog
Royal Caribbean®
To explore more or book your next cruise, click here.
Sign Up for Costco.com Emails
If you are interested in great deals Costco Travel has to offer, click here to sign up to receive emails. This will ensure that Travel and Costco.com values are sent directly to your inbox.
Once You Are Ready to Travel, Costco Travel Can Help
We invite you to take some time to browse around and dream of your next vacation, rental car, or cruise, whether you’re booking for next month or toward the end of next year.
About the Author: The above piece was written by Jason Gordon, a guest travel blogger, and Costco enthusiast.
