Etiquette For Cruise Ships
Author: robert | Posted: 23.07.2008 | Views: 34
Although there is no handbook written describing basic cruisingetiquette, there are some simple common sense rules you shouldfollow while you are cruising.
A cruise ship is like a large floating city. Remember that youwill be dealing with people from all walks of life, differentcultures and religions. Smile. Realize they will do thingsdifferently than you.
Get to know the ship. Take the time to find out where therestaurants, shops, gym, etc., are beforehand. Most cruise linessupply layouts of the boat before your cruise starts.
Keep up with the ship's activities. They'll be offering lots ofdifferent activities both shipboard and at port. This is a wayto get information about the ports of call you will be visiting.The cruise personnel is there to answer any questions you mighthave. You might want to take an excursion with the cruise lineinstead of visiting the port of call by yourself. This wayyou'll be sure to see all the interesting sites.
The first thing you should do is relax. You're on vacation.Don't worry, you don't have any deadlines, and nowhere to go, sochill. You may have to wait in lines, don't whine. Say hello topeople next to you in line. Invite a stranger to join you in agame of cards, or a board game to help break up the monotony.
Cruise ships will often post some clothing guidelines for dinneror live entertainment for that evening. These are justguidelines, and you won't have to walk the gang plank if youdon't follow them, but you may feel very uncomfortable wearingbermuda shorts and flip flops to a semi-formal dinner or dance.
Be respectful of others and don't hog gym equipment, hot tubs,lounge chairs, computers, etc. There are thousands of others onboard who want to use them too!
Only smoke in designated areas. These designated areas are wellmarked. Do not smoke at your dinner table until all havefinished eating.
Don't invite a crowd of people to cut in a line in front of you.There is nothing more exasperating for those waiting behind you.Letting your spouse in is one thing, but not a group you justmet on deck.
Remember a smile will go a long way towards easing any tensionsyou might find. Each and every person on the cruise is there toenjoy his or herself. The above are just common sense rules ofetiquette that you could use every day too
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