{"id":35982,"date":"2019-09-14T13:47:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-14T08:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/?p=35982"},"modified":"2019-09-14T13:47:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-14T08:17:59","slug":"a-guide-to-planning-your-cruise-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/a-guide-to-planning-your-cruise-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To Planning Your Cruise Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have always wanted to plan a cruise vacation, but\nnever had the opportunity, the time is now. A Cruise holiday is great for\npeople of all ages, and for all kinds of travelers (from solo travelers, to families,\ncouples or even a group of friends). Cruises are an amazing way to visit a\ndestination and maximize how much you see whilst you are there; the gorgeous\nsights you see, the comfort of your room, the fabulous on board food and\nentertainment, the time spent with your loved ones, and the friends that you\nmake on the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Cruise holiday however, requires proper planning, without\nwhich things can get very stressful. As we all know, the hardest part of\ncruising is not the packing, rather, it is all about how to choose a cruise ship.\nWhat brand has what offerings, who has what activities and where are they\nsailing and when?&nbsp; Once you beat this up,\nyou are on your way to a blissful vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get your own trip of a lifetime started with our friendly guide for planning your Cruise<\/strong> <strong>vacation:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose the Type of Cruise Wisely<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of deciding which cruise is best suited for you,\na great beginning point is working out what size ship you want to be on, what\nkind of board activities are included; because each destination has a distinct\nambiance. Different cruises have different inclusions, dining, entertainment\nand other onboard activities. There\u2019s a lot to consider. There are cruises for\ndifferent age groups, for different interests and there are even themed\ncruises. So, always compare all its features, activities that are available,\nand book the one that is offering you a variety of inclusions and options on\nwhat to do during the trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose the Style of Cruise<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruises can vary in style, from massive ocean liner ships\nthat hold thousands of people to smaller more intimate ships that hold anything\nfrom a few hundred people to less. Depending on where you want to go, how much\ncrowd you prefer, what type of activities you want to enjoy, and what form of\nintimacy best suits you, the style of cruise you want will vary. Be sure to\nresearch all options before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book Ahead<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking early can help you get the cabin you like in the\nlocation you want, and you never know, you might even get upgraded. The\npreparation process should start early to avoid a last-minute disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Know your Budget<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important thing to consider is your budget. By\nknowing your budget, you can choose whether to book a luxurious expensive ship\nor a budgeted one. You need to know how much you are willing to pay for your\ncruise vacation before booking. For optional activities, roughly up to 100\ndollars each day is enough, excluding the cost of booking a cruise ship itself.\nAlso make certain you discover what is included in your cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Selecting a Cabin Type <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In life, few things are worth spending a little extra money\non, and a cabin with a balcony is worth everything when planning a cruise. People\noften choose the least expensive cabin available, so that they can save the\nmoney and spend on other aspects of the Cruise. But as far as possible, do not\ncompromise on the cabin you choose because it will become your \u2018home\u2019\nthroughout your trip. &nbsp;One of the best\nways to start your day on a cruise ship is to have your breakfast out at your\nbalcony and enjoy the breathtaking view\u2013 trust us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid the Rush<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If possible, consider sailing in off-season, when it is\noff-peak, and not many people like to travel. This is especially beneficial for\npeople who are on a budget and want to save some money or avoid holiday rush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hire a Travel Agent<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a travel agent will make things easier for you. Thanks\nto their connections and local knowledge, travel agents are updated with deals\nand promotions that will make you save big on your bookings. Being industry\ninsiders, they establish close working relationships with the local suppliers\nand vendors, thereby getting inside access to special discounts, hidden\ninventory and new and exciting itineraries. Thus, you can be rest assured they\nwill find you the very best deal to meet your needs, thereby saving your time\nand money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research the Food Options <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays cruises offer a large variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/world-class-dining-experiences-onboard-jalesh-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cuisines (opens in a new tab)\">cuisines<\/a>, but they do tend to vary from cruise-to-cruise, and will also depend on the different destinations you happen to be visiting. Whether you have any specific food preference, special dietary requirements or not, a big amount of happiness many people get from being on vacation is having access to delicious meals. To ensure you\u2019ll enjoy the meals you have on your trip, check and see what are the different menus available on-board in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check out your Cruise\u2019s Activities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this day cruises have more activities and luxuries than\never, which include everything from Spas, Karaoke\u2019s to Sports activities. But\nbefore you book your cruise be sure you know what type of activities and\naccommodations your ship carries. Some cruises tend to be specifically\norganized around themes, and may focus primarily on musical events, or family\nactivities etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dress Code<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually the dress code is smart casual by day and whatever\nthe ship stipulates by night. Make sure that you check the dress code for your\ncruise. There may be certain restaurants that require formal wear. Also, do not\nforget to carry your sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, jacket, winter wear, rainwear\nfor any excursions, plenty of lightweight cottons and other natural fibers to\nwear depending upon the destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/770x480a-01.jpg\" alt=\"What to pack\" class=\"wp-image-35988\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Packing tips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cash on Board<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cruises accept US dollars, Euros or Pounds. Major\ncredit cards are accepted on board and some of the large ships have ATM cash\nmachines as well, although a transaction fee will be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find out what is included in the Price of your Cruise and what not <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruise ships include a variety of onboard activities as part\nof the cost of the cruise, and many cruises will also provide you with most\nmeals included. Some activities such as spa treatments, special shows, and\ngourmet dining experiences \u2013 will require an additional payment. A full pricing\nlist can be found on the website or once onboard, so take a look at this\ninformation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buy Travel Insurance <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you travel, it\u2019s important to get yourself covered\nby a comprehensive travel insurance. Make sure that the Insurance covers all\naspects of your trip and is valid for the complete journey. Whatever ship and\ndestination you settle on, your travel insurance protects you if you fall\nseriously ill, have an accident, are delayed in transit or lose your luggage. Generally,\nships carrying over 50 passengers have medical facilities and at least one\ndoctor on board. However, as doctors are typically employed as outside\ncontractors they may charge for the use of their services, so it\u2019s always best\nto take out insurance before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tag you Bags<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must ensure all your luggage is labeled with your name,\nship, cabin number, sailing date and port of embarkation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Travelers with Disabilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many cruise liners have a special department or person to\nhandle requests from disabled passengers. All modern ships have specially\nmodified cabins for wheelchair users and some have hoists for the swimming\npool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Set Sail for fun,\nexcitement and relaxation with Jalesh Cruises<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A Cruise holiday on your mind? Why not discover the joy of\nCruising with <strong>Jalesh<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;<strong>Karnika&#8217; <\/strong>by <strong>Jalesh Cruises<\/strong> offers a world of choice for exploring countless <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/best-jalesh-cruise-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"destinations (opens in a new tab)\">destinations<\/a>, while you\u2019re treated to a seemingly infinite array of onboard amenities, entertainment, world-class cuisine, and much more. From a three-night luxury cruise to Goa to an epic tour of Muscat and Dubai, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Akbar Holidays (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\">Akbar Holidays<\/a> has a cruise for every type of traveler. Sometimes, inspite of all the research, you just don\u2019t know how to go about. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019re in luck. We have you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/jalesh-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Jalesh Cruise packages<\/a> offered, plus special offers and money-saving discounts to help you get more from your cruise holiday \u2013 right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/surprising-facts-about-jalesh-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\">18 Surprising Facts about Jalesh Cruises<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/inside-the-most-luxurious-cruise-ship-in-india-jalesh-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\">Inside The Most Luxurious Cruise Ship In India, \u2018Jalesh Cruises\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/sail-on-indias-first-premium-luxury-cruise-from-mumbai-to-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sail on India\u2019s First Luxury Cruise from Mumbai To Goa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Thinking Of A Cruise Holiday? 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href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/30-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">30 days Dubai Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/60-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 days Dubai Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/96-hours-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Transit Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/uae-visa\" target=\"_blank\">UAE Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/singapore-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Singapore Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/malaysia-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Malaysia Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/thailand-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Thailand Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/srilanka-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Sri Lanka Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa\" target=\"_blank\">US Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/uk-visa\" target=\"_blank\">UK Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/schengen-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Schengen Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/canada-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/australia-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Australia Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/newzealand-visa\" target=\"_blank\">New Zealand Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/france-visa\" target=\"_blank\">France Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/italy-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Italy Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/turkey-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Turkey Visa Online<\/a>\u00a0| \u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/philippines-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Philippines Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/cambodia-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Cambodia Visa Online<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/vietnam-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Vietnam Visa Online<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/oman-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Oman Visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Holiday Packages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/dubai-tour-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/singapore-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/thailand-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thailand\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/malaysia-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaysia\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/sri-lanka-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sri\nLanka Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/united-states-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/united-kingdom-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United\nKingdom Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/south-africa-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South\nAfrica Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/europe-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/bali-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bali\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/mauritius-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mauritius\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/maldives-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maldives\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/cruises\/cordelia-cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cordelia Cruise\nPackages<\/a>&nbsp;|<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Domestic Holiday Packages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/goa-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goa\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/kerala-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerala\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/leh-ladakh-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leh Ladakh Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/himachal-pradesh-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Himachal\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/andaman-and-nicobar-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andaman\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/rajasthan-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rajasthan\nTour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/uttarakhand-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uttarakhand Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/jammu-and-kashmir-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jammu\nand Kashmir Tour Packages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Packages by Themes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/honeymoon-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honeymoon\nPackages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a 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