Things to note when taking a cruise for the first time

Nowadays, there are many means of transportation, such as trains, planes, cruise ships, etc. Taking a cruise is a unique experience. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the sea and feel good, but the prerequisite is that you don’t get seasick, otherwise it will be a painful trip. Many people don’t know what to pay attention to when taking a cruise for the first time. What are the precautions for taking a cruise for the first time? Let’s take a look at it next.

1.【Pay attention to visa, passport and other information】

When taking a cruise, you must pay attention to your visa, passport and other information. Especially for those traveling across the ocean, if your visa and passport information is invalid, it will be very troublesome after boarding the ship.

2. [Bring your own daily necessities]

Unlike travel, a cruise is not only a means of transportation, but also a place to stay. Comprehensive daily necessities are generally not provided on board, so you have to bring your own. Be sure to think carefully before bringing daily necessities, as they will be difficult to buy once you are out at sea.

3. Prepare basic medicines

Many people have never been on a boat before taking a cruise, or have never been on a sea ship, and only find themselves seasick when they go out to sea. Some people also suffered from acclimatization problems and had diarrhea, vomiting, etc. after getting on board. Therefore, medicines are also necessary when taking a cruise.

4. Prepare suitable clothes

There are usually very formal parties on cruise ships, and if you dress too casually it will give people a bad impression. Therefore, you must prepare three sets of clothes when taking a cruise: sunbathing suit, party suit, and swimsuit.

5. [Consider network signal issues]

Another issue that must be considered when taking a cruise is how to access the Internet. You have to know that taking a cruise is different from other things. It is difficult to get a signal when traveling at sea. Even if you spend money to buy wifi, the signal is very poor. This is unavoidable. You must think carefully about what you will do if there is no signal.

6. [Bring an appropriate amount of cash]

You also need to spend money on the ship, such as parties and restaurants on the ship, which all require money. You have to tip the waiters on higher-end cruise ships, so you should prepare some cash. Don't bring too much money with you, after all, the ship is so small, so be careful to prevent theft.