Do: get out early if you want lounge chairs near the main pool.
Prime spots by the main pool disappear early; so if that is where you plan on spending the day, get up, get out and grab yourself a chair.
Hint: If one of your traveling companions is an early riser or is trying to catch an early morning aerobics class, have them leave a book or a towel on a lounge chair for you.
Don’t: expect to use cash onboard most ships.
Leave your cash in the room safe; everything you would want to pay for onboard can be done using your room key.
Hint: When you check in on embarkation day, you have the ability to allow all room keys to charge to the room account. Room keys for younger children can be set as only room keys and not charge cards.
Do: bring two-way radios to stay in touch.
Cell phones usually do not work when out to sea, and even if they do, the roaming charges would be extremely high. An easy solution is a good old walkie-talkie or two-way radio. This will let you keep in touch with your family, no matter where they are on the ship.
Hint: You can link an unlimited number of two-way radios as long as they are on the same frequency. Also, bring extra batteries.
Don’t: worry about leaving your children in the kids club.
You are about to leave your most prized possessions, your kids, with the staff members at the kids club. Don’t worry about it! These crewmembers have been thoroughly screened and are constantly reviewed.
Hint: Most cruise lines allow older children to sign themselves in and out of the kids club. Allowing your child to utilize this feature gives them a sense of responsibility and provides both parent and child the freedom to enjoy their vacation.
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