Well, what can you expect on your cruise? Don't expect everything to be perfect on your cruise. It never will be. You might get some rough seas, you might get some cranky dining table mates, you might get a mechanical malfunction in your room at 2am. Those are extreme example, but you must remember that you just have to keep a positive attitude no matter what happens during your cruise.
You will surely go through a great deal of laundry during your cruise. If your particular ship does not have self-laundering facilities, or you don't want to pay to have your clothes cleaned, wash them in your sink with a little bit of shampoo and hang to dry in the shower.
Always return the library books you borrow during your cruise before you disembark. You really don't want to see a surprise charge on your credit card after you get home!
Elevators are most crowded during meal times, before and after production show times, and before and after ports of call. Use the stairs during those times especially, if at all possible. It's just another adventure holding on as you go up and down the stairs while the ship is rocking.
Postcards and letters (stationary are in your desk drawer) are mailed at each port. Just take them down to the reception desk.
Don't let your stateroom door slam. Others may be sleeping. Yes, some people take naps in the middle of the day. And most people are sleeping in the middle of the night!
You are sharing the boat with hundreds or thousands of other people. Be pleasant whenever you meet or see other people. You really don't want to make 3,000 enemies!
Don't overdrink. Ever! Not only is is bad for your body, but you will get a bad reputation and possible discipline from the cruise line! You don't want to be charged for breaking things, kicked off the cruise in some foreign land, banned from the cruise line, and be the butt of thousands of jokes from then on, do you?
It's very inappropriate to walk around onboard with your bathing suit on. Coverups are very popular and attractive. Besides, most people really don't want to know your each and every curve!
If you are ever asked to dine with the captain, do not refuse. That is a very special opportunity that not just anyone gets. What an honor!
Don't reserve deck chairs or theatre seats. The chairs are for everyone, and there are no assigned seats. Maybe assigned tables in the dining room, but even then you could always sit at another seat at your table for another view of the dining room.
If you are tired when you go to the theatre, don't sit in the front row. People really do not want to see your head bobbing up and down, and the performers can't see much past the front row. You certainly don't want them to think they're putting you to sleep! Just imagine how that would make them feel.
Don't gripe and complain about things to your group or table mates. It actually embarrasses and bores those around you. Take your complaints to the appropriate staff or crew person. And make sure it's done privately and civilly.
If you are in a group, even if it's just a 3-member family, make sure to schedule things to do together, as well as things to do separately. Mealtimes together is always a great way to catch up on things that each person did. But it's also very nice to play games together, go rock climbing together, or even listening to some of the great musicians throughout the ship together as a group.
Just as you would at home, if your shoes get muddy in port, take them off before getting on the ship instead of trekking mud all over the ship. Housekeeping would be very glad about that, and it makes the ships so much nicer when they are made and kept clean.
Finally, if any of the staff or crew make a favourable impression on you, by all means, compliment them! A hand-written note to them means more than a financial thank you. And a note written about them to the ship's captain, or the cruise line itself, is even worthy of a raise or a promotion!
So, when you are ready to practice your manners on a cruise line, and experience things beyond your wildest expectations, or if you prefer a simple land-based vacation, go to www.kingarthur.myttn.com and book today!
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