• Don’t Show up late for your Cruise! The ship is not going to wait for you!
  • Don’t Fly in the Day of your Cruise – there can be flight delays and you could miss your Cruise!
  • Don’t Arrive too early. There’s a good chance they won’t let you board early so you’ll just end up waiting around.
  • Don’t Cruise without being aware of Travel Protocols.
  • Don’t pack your passport in your checked luggage.
  • Don’t forget to pack a Carry-on Bag for Embarkation Day.
  • Don’t bring an iron or steamer. These items can cause a fire and are likely to be confiscated.
  • NEVER call the Ship a ‘Boat’.
  • Don’t forget to put your phone on airplane mode.
  • Don’t miss the Sail Away Party.
  • Don’t forget to bring Seasickness Medication.
  • If traveling with children, don’t forget to register them at the Kid’s Club.
  • Don’t save a whole row of seats in the theater of pool deck. Don’t be a chair hog. Ships employees are starting to remove personal items that are left on a chair for too long.
  • Don’t wait for the last minute to book shore excursions. The good ones sell out quickly.
  • Don’t take fruits and vegetables off the ship. You can be fined by the Cruise Port.
  • Don’t Overpack.
  • Don’t pack too little.
  • Don’t put valuables in your checked luggage.
  • Don’t throw anything overboard.
  • DON’T be rude to staff!
  • Don’t refuse to use the hand sanitizer.
  • Don’t forget to make time to upack.
  • Don’t book the cheapest cabin on the ship.
  • Don’t book Connecting Staterooms unless your own family members are next door.
  • Don’t open your cabin door and balcony door at the same time. WIND TUNNEL!
  • Don’t forget to explore the ship.
  • Don’t overschedule. Don’t skip the cruise shows and activities.
  • Don’t remove gratuities. Cruise ship tipping etiquette is a touchy subject, and you have to do what’s right for you. The crew go above and beyond to provide you with a wonderful vacation, and the gratuities are a big part of how they make a living.
  • Don’t pick the wrong ship or Cruise Line.
  • Don’t forget comfortable walking shoes.
  • Don’t forget to try new things.
  • Don’t forget to research cruise ports and excursions.
  • Don’t wear camouflage clothing in Cruise Ports. Some Caribbean Islands don’t allow Camouflage.
  • Don’t bring drugs on your cruise. You can get arrested in port, on the ship or even get kicked off of the cruise.
  • Don’t forget to wear sunscreen.
  • Don’t forget the Cruise Line’s Dress Code.
  • Don’t forget to pack Clothes for Formal Nights and Theme Parties.
  • Don’t ever sit or stand on balcony railings.
  • Don’t smoke on balconies or in any non designated areas.
  • Don’t be late at cruise port days and all aboard time.
  • Don’t be late for traditional time dinner.
  • Don’t eat too much. (Good luck!)
  • Don’t drink too much!
  • Don’t use the elevator to go up or down a deck (unless you physically need to).
  • DON’T FORGET ELEVATOR ETIQUETTE. LET PEOPLE OUT BEFORE YOU GO IN.
  • Don’t go into the crew area.
  • Don’t forget to read the daily planner that is delivered to your room. You can also find all the information in the Cruise App.
  • Don’t forget to check out the different Wi-Fi Packages.
  • Don’t let your kids run around the ship unsupervised.
  • Don’t book a return flight too early.
  • Don’t forget to keep an eye on your expenses.
  • Don’t gamble more than you can afford to lose at the casino.
  • Don’t forget to leave an outfit and toiletries out for the last day of your cruise.
  • Don’t think you have to get off the ship in every port or have to do excursions in every port.
  • Don’t stress about what you wear on a cruise – it’s your vacation.
  • Don’t expect things to be perfect.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want.
  • Don’t forget to book another cruise while onboard. You can receive great deals and future onboard credit.
  • Don’t book the Spa at full price.
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