First Time Cruising

If you've never traveled in a cruise ship before, you're in for a very delightful surprise. In fact, you might find yourself thinking about the luxurious Titanic (as shown in the movie), with its gorgeous hallways and halls and cabins. In reality, many cruise ships surpass the legendary Titanic, when it comes to accommodations and activities.

First, let's discuss the cabins. Also called staterooms, cabins can vary in size, location on the cruise ship, and accommodations. Oftentimes the ocean view standard cabins and the inside standard cabins are almost identical in size and layout. The only difference is the window. Most modern ships have large picture windows rather than portholes, but these windows cannot be opened. So, if you want to have a sea breeze in your room, you will need to get a balcony. Some ships have both porthole cabins and those with windows. The porthole cabins are on the lowest decks and are less expensive. About the only view you have from a porthole is whether it is daylight or dark. Sometimes you can also see the ocean waves splash against the porthole while sailing.

The next step above an outside cabin is one with a balcony (veranda). These cabins have sliding glass doors, giving you access to the outside. The sliding doors also mean you can see outside from anywhere in the cabin, i.e. lie on the bed and still see the ocean outside. Usually the balcony cabins are also larger than the standard cabins, and some qualify as mini-suites. which means they have a small sitting area with a loveseat or convertible sofa. The mini-suites also usually have a curtain that can be drawn to separate the sleeping and sitting areas. This feature is ideal for couples (or friends) who have different sleeping habits. I like to get up early and my husband likes to sleep in. I can pull the curtain, sit in the sitting area or balcony, and enjoy the early morning sunrise without waking up my significant other. Most balconied cabins do not have verandas large enough for a lounge chair where you can lie down and sunbathe in private. The balconies are often narrow, just wide enough for two chairs and a small table. If you want a larger balcony, look for a cabin on the rear of the ship. The balconies on some ships offer no privacy.

Some balconied cabins are classified as suites because they have separate sleeping and sitting areas. The suites are larger, and many have bigger bathrooms with tubs. A suite will have all the amenities found in the other cabin categories, and you might even have butler service. Suites come in all shapes, sizes, and locations. They are a wonderful treat, especially if you have a lot of seas days or want to spend a lot of time together in your cabin. Some luxury lines have all of their cabins as mini-suites or suites.

As for onboard entertainment, the list is a long one indeed. Cruise lovers are often dance lovers, and a cruise offers a great opportunity to sharpen your skills at sea. There are usually one or more sites on a ship that offer you a chance to dance. In addition, most ships feature a variety of music, so everyone can find their favorite type of music to dance to.

You also have a chance to sample worldwide cuisine, gambling and casinos, pools, exercise and sports areas, spas, onboard stores and many kinds of entertainment. Obviously adults have plenty of cruise activities to choose from, and children have their own versions of many activities as well. Trivia contests, scavenger hunts, face-painting, board games, craft projects, and video games are popular children's activities, as well as parties, tours, and movies. Educational activities are often centered around upcoming ports of call, and children's areas include assorted fitness equipment such as pools, ball tanks, and play rooms. Each cruise ship offers different types of cruise activities for children, typically divided into similar age groups and always supervised by experienced counselors.

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A retired air force and commercial pilot, Ernesto Recmaan has lots of traveling experience, which he hoped to pass on to you.