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Get ready – know how to prepare for a cruise vacation!

The excitement is setting in, and the anticipation of your upcoming vacation must be growing. Do you know how to prepare for a cruise vacation? Make your getaway even more incredible with these recommendations that ensure you are prepared before you enjoy that incredible voyage!

What’s included in the cost of my cruise?

Maybe you are a first-time cruiser, or perhaps it has been a while since your last cruise. Either way, below is a list of amenities that are typically included in the cost of your cruise:

  • Full meals with both plated and buffet-style service options (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • Room service on many ships.
  • Access to all shipboard facilities, including the casino, pools, hot tubs, gym, and more!
  • Supervised children's activities and care offered daily.
  • Spectacular entertainment, including but not limited to Broadway-style shows, lounges, nightclubs, movies, dancing, and live music. 
  • Certain cruise lines even provide access to private island beaches in Caribbean destinations.

Top ways to prepare for your cruise:

It’s important that you check in for your cruise online before you arrive at the pier. Please do so in advance to avoid delays. Various cruise lines offer check-in at different times, so please contact your travel advisor for instructions. Many cruise lines also feature apps that allow you to check in quickly and view vacation features such as dining venues and bars on board, shore excursions, entertainment reservations, deck maps, and more!

Please contact your travel advisor to ensure you have all the necessary travel documents.
Required identification documents may vary by itinerary, but you can find more information on passport requirements here.

As your full-service travel advisor, we are here to make sure you know how to prepare for a cruise so that vacation planning is a breeze, and can assist you before, during and when you return from your vacation! We can help you get the most from your getaway by helping you select any shore excursions, specialty activities on board, travel insurance and/or additional hotels needed before or after your cruise vacation.

Whether you seek an adventure filled with onboard thrills or simply want to enjoy a relaxing and restful getaway, we can help you find the perfect cruise.