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Selecting a Cruise

• What makes the “best” cruise
  • Choice of cruise lines (or, how we choose a cruise line)
• Length of cruise
• Departure port
• Big ship vs. “Little ship”
• Cost considerations
  • Related - select your cabin
• First time or seasoned cruiser

Early planning - 60 days to 6 months out

• Use a travel agent
• Insure your trip
• Consider excursions
• Join a Facebook group

30 days prior

• Passport
• Make reservations
• Items to consider (or, Don’t forget the following) / Don’t overpack, but…

Clothing

• No tux required
• Weather
• Laundry onboard
• Carry-on and Carry-off

Theme nights, activities and shows

• White Night, Dress Your Best, Decades (e.g., 1970s)
• Activities
• Shows
• FOMO - you can’t do Everything

To Wi-fi or Not to Wi-fi

• Weighing the costs

Staying Healthy

• What we do (nothing’s perfect)

Food / Dining Choices

• Main Dining Room (MDR)

Your Stateroom Attendant

• Things we’ve learned

Maintenance Issues

• Check your room!

Payments Before Disembarkation

• Check it occasionally