What do you need to prepare for a cruise?

In fact, cruise travel is also very novel, and you can enjoy many very good experiences on the cruise. The following small series still tells you how to prepare for a cruise, that is, it takes some effort to choose a cruise in the early stage.

first step

Do your homework and choose a cruise that suits you.

I have been doing my homework intermittently since I planted grass on the cruise ship.

For domestic tourists, we must correctly understand cruise tourism, cruise = tourist destination, cruise ≠ plane, train and other pure means of transportation. Why? Generally, when promoting cruise tourism, you will mention something like "all-inclusive at one price", that is, you spend money to buy cruise tourism products, including food, shelter, transportation, play and enjoyment on board. PS。 Excluding the cruise service fee (equivalent to the tips of waiters in various positions), this is settled directly on the ship.

With this concept, you can look at the websites of major cruise companies and choose your favorite cruise. Cruise from China port, if you like high technology and toss, Royal Caribbean International Cruise is the first choice; If you like quiet luxury and traditional cruise experience, choose Princess Cruises. If you like Italian Mediterranean flavor, choose Costa Cruises. So, don't worry about which port you depend on. The most important thing is to have a good time on the boat.

Just boarded the ship less than 10 minutes, and immediately boarded the Polaris!

Special note: You can look at the preliminary introduction of major cruise companies on China official website. If you want to know the details of the cruise ship in detail, such as deck arrangement, catering, preferential treatment and so on. Or transfer to official website or official website, the home country of cruise companies, the above content will be more abundant. Such as the Royal Caribbean International Cruise official website.

Second step

buy space on a ship

There are two types of tickets:

1, single boat ticket. This form is the most common and ideal form of ticket purchase in mature cruise markets such as Europe and America. However, due to various reasons, it cannot be realized in China at present. If you really want to experience it, you need to take a cruise abroad.

For example, the "single boat ticket" products sold on the most cruise websites for boarding at foreign ports need to solve the transportation expenses, visas, local accommodation and catering from home to the boarding port.

2. Boat ticket+shore tour. At present, this is the sales model of domestic cruise products. The travel agency packages all or part of the shipping space from the cruise company, and then packages and sells the local one-day tour products at the port where the voyage stops. All tourists also travel in the form of tour groups.

All cruise lines departing from domestic ports and some products packaged into tour groups, including overseas cruise ships and overseas scenic spots, belong to this type. However, due to the current domestic sales model of cruise products and the "price war" between travel agencies, the quality of shore tours is not high, and some even become almost pure shopping shore tours.

How to buy a boat ticket:

1, cruise company website

At present, all major domestic travel websites have corresponding cruise products. In addition, there are many cruise agency websites. After some homework and comparison, I finally chose to place an order on the most cruise ship, which proved that I didn't make a mistake. Customer service super brother is very professional, patient and responsible to contact the cruise company to book the room I need on board, which is two words-caring!

2. Local travel agencies

Now local travel agencies in many cities also sell cruise products. As for the price, you can shop around. One of the benefits of travel agencies is that they organize buses to take tourists directly from the local area to the cruise port, and then pick them up together when they come back. I'm not sure if every travel agency has this service. Our local travel agency does, but the price is a little more expensive than the website of cruise travel agency.

3. Cruise Company official website

This has no advantage in price, and is more suitable for "old cruise passengers" who often take ships. Shipping companies will earn points for their members, which can be converted into coupons on board and even given to navigation. For details, please refer to official website, a shipping company.

As for the way to buy tickets, we still need to consider many factors, such as budget, preferences and the situation at that time. Not a certain way of purchasing tickets has special advantages. For example, young couples like us can choose the cruise agent website to buy, which is relatively more cost-effective. If it is a family trip, if there are old people and children among the members, it is more appropriate to choose a local tour group with port pick-up and drop-off, so as to avoid too much trouble caused by traffic problems.

Third step

What kind of cabin do you choose?

1, inner cabin

As the name implies, this cabin has no windows, that is, it can't see the sea, but on the quantum of the seas, the inner cabin has a large LED display screen, which shows the scene outside the cabin in real time, that is, the virtual balcony inner cabin. Ocean Voyager was refurbished once to add this configuration. Through the inquiry of Royal Caribbean International official website, it is found that Mariner will also be transformed next year, and this configuration will also be increased. The advantage of the inner cabin is its low price, but the disadvantage is its small area, which will be more depressing.

2. Sea view room

Personally, I think the sea view room has the worst cost performance. It has one more window than the inner cabin room, but it can't be opened and the floor is relatively low. Of course, whether to choose depends on personal preference and the weight of the wallet.

3. Balcony room

The most common room type on a cruise ship is moderate in size, with its own independent balcony, which can see the sea and scenery. Personally, it is very good, but the price is also relatively expensive, and some are even higher than the lowest level of small suites.

4. Suites

The picture shows the duplex suite at the stern.

There are many different types of suites on each cruise ship. The higher the level, the larger the area. Of course, the price of high-end suites is not affordable for ordinary people.

What we bought this time is the lowest suite in the ocean quantum-SPA suite. Personally, the suite is more like the highest level balcony room. The main facilities are: a bathtub, a big shower, a separate bathroom, a Kingsize double bed (two beds are spliced, a balcony with a larger area than the balcony room, and the lounge chair on the balcony is different from the balcony room, which is more comfortable, a corner sofa and a small round table. If there is no budget limit, all kinds of large duplex suites will be great.

Say a few more words, why do we choose this room type? Because I monitored the prices of several websites, I found that the price of spa suites on the cruise website on September 9 was very firm, even lower than that of some high-grade balcony rooms. Secondly, by downloading deckplan from official website, it is found that all the spa suites are located in the middle of the cruise ship, which has little vibration in theory, and the so-called noise problem can be ignored, which is very convenient. The most important point: the room card of the spa suite is silver. On the voyage from China, users of the Silver Card can also go to the guest-only restaurant of the Coastal Kitchen Suite on the14th floor, where there are lobsters every night!

Because the map is too big to be posted, please see the illustrations in the PDF for the specific deck division. Just look for room 10636, which is clear at a glance!

Fourth step

property

1. Since Royal Caribbean cruise ships do not provide disposable toiletries, you must bring toothpaste, toothbrush and comb!

2, shampoo, shower gel. Small packages of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and moisturizer will be provided on board. You can get it from the room attendant after you use it. If your skin is sensitive, it is recommended to carry it with you.

3. Change the plug. When quantum of the seas was built in Germany, there were German sockets (round) and two legs (flat sockets (American sockets) on board. It is recommended to bring a conversion plug in case of emergency. There are two independent USB ports on the board, so don't worry about charging the phone!

4, slippers or hole shoes. Swimming is very convenient. If you don't swim, you don't have to bring it. There are disposable platform slippers in the room.

5, laundry soap. The soap on the boat is mainly used for washing hands. Personally, I suggest bringing an underwear soap or ordinary laundry soap.

6. Standing medicines. My wife got eczema this time because of her acclimatization, which made her feel uncomfortable and itchy. Because I didn't bring the relevant ointment, I was very entangled. It is suggested to prepare some band-AIDS, antiallergic drugs, eczema cream, gastrointestinal drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, essential balm, etc.

7. Dress. Let me say a few more words about the dress code on board. According to the ship's regulations, different restaurants have different dress requirements, such as formal dress, general formal dress, casual dress and so on. However, domestic departure routes are relaxed in this respect, as long as they are not vests, shorts and slippers, they are generally no problem. Most foreign tourists eat in the main restaurant in formal clothes. If there is a formal suit, it is recommended to wear it to show respect. Ladies strongly recommend wearing Chinese cheongsam, which is very beautiful!

Unnecessary items! Unnecessary items! Unnecessary items!

1, electric kettle, equipped in the room.

2, hair dryer, equipped in the room, special reminder must be inserted in the dresser socket, not used in the bathroom razor socket.

3, clothes racks, there are a lot of clothes racks in the closet of the room, and you don't need to bring them at all.

Look at the clothes rack in this closet. If you still don't feel enough, then you are drunk!

Careful friends may have noticed the objects similar to ironing board brackets and hooks in the picture, because the cabin design is based on hotel rooms, so these facilities are available, but "fire" is the biggest enemy of cruise ships, and there are no articles that may produce open flames in all cabins, so naturally there are no ironing boards and irons. If you need ironing, pay attention to the white bag in the picture, which indicates the cost of washing and ironing all kinds of clothes. The ordinary service is picked up the next day. If it's urgent, you have to add money!

Notice the mini safe down there? It is very convenient to use! Enter the 4-digit password according to your preference, and then press the # key in the lower right corner. During the whole process, pay attention to hold the door of the safe by hand until it is closed, because under normal circumstances, its door will automatically keep the position that bounces open in the picture. Unlock: Enter the four-digit password and press the # key in the lower right corner again.