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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are preparing to embark on our first ever cruise and it feels daunting. I feel like I will forget something important or do something wrong, only to find out too late.

What general advice/tips would you give a first timer? Things you found out too late or wish you had known before you even left the house?[/quote]

-Book yourself a nice spa appt. Yes they will be way overpriced but there’s just something special about a spa treatment on the ship. I personally love getting a pedicure during sail away, watching the land get further and further away. I also get the weekly Rainforest room pass on Disney cruises, gives unlimited all day access to the whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, special showers and heated stone loungers. It. Is. Bliss.

-Book a placeholder for your next cruise while onboard to save some money and maybe get extra perks. The ones with Disney are refundable if you end up not using it within 2 years.

-You won’t have time to do everything, so google before your trip to see what activities your ship offers, and what you don’t want to miss. Plan your days around those things.

-Try to take an hour or so to explore the entire ship, end to end, top to bottom. They’re pretty cool and you’ll discover all kind of hidden gems, nooks and crannies.

-There is nothing special that we pack for cruises. We pack like a normal beach vacation. For week long cruises, we pack 3-4 days worth of clothing in a carry on and do laundry on day 3 or 4. Works perfectly for us.

-Don’t worry about forgetting anything, the ship will have shops to get anything you might have forgotten or didn’t know you need. My cycle started unexpectedly early during our last cruise and the ship store had stacks and stacks of affordable tampons and pads for me to buy. Tons of meds like tylenol and advil, dramamine etc.

-We take a bonine at night before bed to help curb motion sickness. Bonine and dramamine will make you feel sleepy and out of it, so do not take them during the day.

-You can order as many apps, entrees and desserts as you want at dinner. If I can’t decide bw two apps or soup vs salad, I get both and see which I like better. Same for dessert. You’ve already paid for it so why not.

-Room service is great for when you don’t feel like leaving the room or dealing with waits and crowds. Perfect to order a cheese plate and fruit when you get back from excursions. If you’re on Disney and like sweets, ask the Room svc attendant what’s the Cake of the Day. And get your kids warm cookies and milk.

Have fun OP, cruises are the best![/quote]

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