What cruise guides should be prepared for cruise tourism?

In fact, cruise travel is also very novel, and you can enjoy many wonderful experiences on the cruise. The following small series tells you how to prepare for the cruise, that is, it takes some effort to choose a cruise in the early stage.

first step

Do your homework and choose a cruise that suits you.

I have been doing my homework intermittently since the grass grew on the cruise ship.

For domestic tourists, we must correctly understand cruise tourism, cruise = tourist destination, cruise plane, train and other pure means of transportation. Why? Generally speaking, the word "all-inclusive" will be mentioned in cruise promotion. In other words, if you spend money on cruise products, eating, living, traveling, playing and enjoying on board are all included. PS. Does not include the cruise service fee (equivalent to the tips of waiters in various positions). This was solved directly on the boat.

With this concept, you can look at the websites of major cruise companies and choose your favorite cruise. For cruise ships departing from China Port, Royal Caribbean International Cruise is the first choice if they like high technology and tossing. If you like quiet luxury and traditional cruise experience, choose princess cruise; If you like Italian and Mediterranean flavors, choose Costa Cruises. So, don't worry about the port, the most important thing is to have a good time on the boat.

Less than 10 minutes after boarding the ship, board Polaris immediately!

Special note: You can have a look at the preliminary introduction of the major cruise companies in official website, China. If you want to know the details of the cruise ship in detail, such as deck plan, catering, discounts and so on. Or transfer to official website or official website, where cruise companies are more abundant. For example, Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line official website.

Second step

Buy space on the boat.

There are two kinds of tickets:

1. Single boat ticket. This form is the most common and ideal form of ticket purchase in mature cruise markets such as Europe and America. However, due to various reasons, it cannot be realized in China at present. If you really want to experience it, you need to take a cruise abroad.

For example, most cruise websites sell "single boat tickets" for boarding at foreign ports. You need to solve the transportation fee, visa, local accommodation, catering and so on from home to the boarding port.

2. Take a boat tour. At present, this is the sales model of domestic cruise products. Travel agencies package all or part of the shipping space from cruise companies, and then package and sell local one-day tour products at the port where the voyage stops. All tourists also travel in the form of tour groups.

All cruise lines departing from domestic ports and some products packaged into tour groups, including overseas cruise ships and overseas scenic spots, belong to this type. However, due to the current domestic sales model of cruise products and the "price war" between travel agencies, the quality of shore tours is not high, and some even become almost pure shopping shore tours.

Ticket purchase method:

1. Cruise Company Website

At present, all major domestic travel websites have corresponding cruise products, and there are also many cruise agency websites. After some homework and comparison, I finally chose to place an order on the most cruise ship, which proves that I didn't make a wrong choice. Chaoge's customer service is very professional and patient. He is responsible for contacting the cruise company to arrange the service and book the room I need on board, which is two words-intimate!

2. Local travel agencies

Now local travel agencies in many cities also sell cruise products. As for the price, you can shop around. One of the benefits of travel agencies: the Tourism Association organizes buses to take tourists directly from the local area to the cruise port and pick them up together when they come back. I'm not sure if every travel agency has this service, but our local travel agency does, but the price is slightly more expensive than the website of cruise travel agency. )

3. Cruise Company official website

This one has no advantage in price and is more suitable for "old cruise passengers" who often take ships. The shipping company will give members points, which can be exchanged for coupons on board and even given to navigation. For details, please refer to official website, a shipping company.

As for the way to buy tickets, there are still many factors to consider, such as budget, preferences, the situation at that time and so on. Instead of a certain way of purchasing tickets, it has special advantages. For example, young couples like us can choose the cruise agent website to buy, which is relatively more cost-effective. If you are traveling with your family, including the elderly and children, it is more appropriate to choose a local tour group with a port shuttle bus to avoid too much trouble caused by traffic problems.

Third step

What kind of cabin do you choose?

1. inner cabin

As the name implies, this hut has no windows, but it can't see the sea. But in the ocean quantum, the inner cabin has a large LED display screen, which shows the scene outside the cabin in real time, that is, the cabin in the virtual balcony. Ocean Voyager was refurbished once and this configuration was added. Through the inquiry of Royal Caribbean International official website, it is found that Mariner will be renovated next year and this configuration will also be increased. The advantage of the inner cabin is its low price, but the disadvantage is its small area, which will be somewhat depressing.

2. Sea view room

Personally, I think the sea view room has the worst cost performance. It has one more window than the inner cabin, but it can't be opened and the floor is relatively low. Of course, it depends on personal preference and wallet weight.

3. Balcony room

The room with the largest number of cruise ships has a relatively moderate area and has its own independent balcony with a view of the sea and scenery. Personally, it is very good, but the price is relatively expensive, and some are even higher than the small suites on the ground floor.

4. Suites

The picture shows Stern duplex suite.

There are many different types of suites on each cruise ship. The higher the level, the larger the area. Of course, the price of high-end suites is beyond the affordability of ordinary people.

This time we bought the lowest suite in the ocean quantum-SPA suite. Speaking of suites, I personally think it is more like the most upscale balcony room. The main facilities include: a bathtub, a big shower, a separate bathroom, a king-sized double bed (two beds are spliced), a balcony with a room area larger than the balcony, a lounge chair on the balcony, a corner sofa and a small round table. If there is no budget limit, all kinds of large duplex suites are great.

Why do we choose this room type? Because I monitored the prices of several websites, I found that the price of the SPA suite on September 9 th, the most cruise website, was very considerable, even lower than that of some senior balcony rooms. Secondly, by downloading the deck plan in official website, it is found that all the spa suites are located at the back of the middle of the cruise ship, which is not shaking much in theory, so it is very convenient to go out as an atrium elevator (the so-called noise problem can be ignored). The most important point: the room card of the spa suite is silver. On the voyage from China, the silver card users can also go to the exclusive restaurant of the Coastal Kitchen Suite on the 4th floor of/kloc-0, where there are lobsters every night!

As the chart is too big to be posted, please refer to the chart in PDF for specific deck division. Feel free to look for room 10636, which is clear at a glance!

Fourth step

property

1. Since Royal Caribbean Cruises does not provide disposable toiletries, you must bring toothpaste, toothbrush and comb!

2. Shampoo and shower gel. Small packages of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and moisturizer will be provided on board. After you use it, you can get it from the room attendant. If your skin is sensitive, it is recommended to bring it yourself.

3. Change the plug. Since quantum of the seas was built in Germany, there are German sockets (round) and two-legged (flat) sockets (American sockets) on board. It is recommended to bring the adapter plug in an emergency. There are two independent USB ports on the board, so don't worry about charging the phone!

4. Slippers or hole shoes. It is convenient to use when swimming, and you can bring it without swimming. There are disposable platform slippers in the room.

5. laundry soap. The soap on the boat is mainly used for washing hands. Personally, I suggest bringing a piece of underwear soap or ordinary laundry soap.

6. Standing medicines. This time, my wife got eczema because of acclimatization, which was particularly itchy. Because she didn't bring the relevant ointment, it was quite tangled. It is suggested to prepare some band-AIDS, antiallergic drugs, eczema cream, gastrointestinal drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs and sesame oil.

7. skirts. Say a few more words about the dress code on board. According to the ship's regulations, different restaurants have different dress requirements, such as formal dress, general formal dress, casual dress and so on. However, the requirements of domestic departure routes in this respect are relatively loose. As long as it's not a vest, shorts and slippers, it's generally no problem. Most foreign tourists eat in the main restaurant in formal clothes. If there is a formal suit, it is recommended to wear it to show respect. It is highly recommended that ladies wear Chinese cheongsam, which is very beautiful!

Unnecessary items! Unnecessary items! Unnecessary items!

1. This room is equipped with an electric kettle.

2, hair dryer, indoor equipment, special reminder must be inserted into the dresser socket, not on the bathroom razor socket.

3. clothes hangers. There are many hangers in the wardrobe, so you don't need to bring them.

Look at the clothes rack in this closet. If you still don't feel enough, then you are drunk!

Careful friends may have noticed the ironing board bracket, hook and other objects in the picture. Because the cabin design refers to hotel rooms, these facilities are available, but "fire" is the biggest enemy of cruise ships. There are no objects that may produce open flames in all cabins, and naturally there are no ironing boards and irons. If there is a need to iron clothes, pay attention to the white bag in the picture, which indicates the cost of washing and ironing all kinds of clothes. Ordinary service is the next day. If it's urgent, you have to spend more money!

Notice the mini safe down there? It is very convenient to use! Enter the 4-digit password according to your preference, and then press the # button in the lower right corner. During the whole process, hold the door of the safe by hand until it is closed, because under normal circumstances, its door will automatically keep the pop-up position in the figure. Unlock: Enter the four-digit password and press the # key in the lower right corner again.