While the cruise industry is on pause due to COVID-19, our regular channel is also on pause.
In the meantime, we’re doing a series called “Cruise Questions” -- or “Cruise Q’s”
-- where we ask a “Cruise Q” conversation starter, then share our answers and invite
you to do the same in the Comments below.
Before we get to this week’s question, let’s look at some of the responses to last week’s
“Cruise Q”: What is your favorite nighttime ship entertainment?
Jopia commented: “Carnival has an eye for talent and the Punchliner Comedy Club is my
favorite night time entertainment.”
LML Gil commented: “I like to listen to music in the evenings.
On Holland [America] I go to the Lincoln Center Stage and on Royal [Caribbean] I like to go
to their tribute band shows.
But a musician playing good old fashioned guitar or piano is very much appreciated and
enjoyed.”
Thank you to everyone who shared a comment.
If we didn’t highlight your comment this week, please continue sharing because
we might highlight you next week!
This week’s “Cruise Q” is: What is your top tip for first-time cruisers?
My top tip for first-time cruisers is to use online resources to determine if a specific
ship aligns with your ideas for a vacation.
Each cruise line is unique and can vary greatly.
However, more importantly, the ships within a cruise line also vary dramatically.
Most cruise lines have ships that have been built across many years and a ship built in
1990 is going to be very different from a ship built last year.
To complicate things, cruise lines have been refurbishing older ships to add newer amenities.
We typically use YouTube to get a feel for the ship and amenities and we search for daily
schedules to see the activities and entertainment that were offered on previous sailings.
My top tip for first-time cruisers is to find an itinerary that fits you as a traveler.
Just like cruise ships vary greatly, so do the itineraries offered.
We’ve done everything from a two-week, extremely port-intensive, exhaustive, sightseeing cruise
to a four-day, relaxing, getaway cruise.
Every cruise we’ve been on has fit the kind of vacation we wanted to take at that point
in time.
Whether it’s sightseeing, relaxation, adventure sports, something else, or a mixture of all
of the above, be sure your cruise itinerary fits what you’re looking for.
My top tip for kids going on their first cruise is to go to kid’s club.
They do tons of fun activities like crafts and dancing and lunch and dinner.
You should bring pajamas and a stuffed animal because a lot of kid’s clubs have a pajama
party on the last night of the cruise.
Please be sure to share your answer to this week’s “Cruise Q” in the comments below
and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted
for next week’s “Cruise Q.”