Planning Your Caribbean Cruise
If you are in the midst of planning for a Caribbean cruise
vacation, the excitement is probably already mounting as the
trip draws near. However, that excitement and anticipation can
quickly turn to anxiety and uncertainty as you begin the
planning and packing part of your voyage. There is no doubt
that the many details and the seemingly huge amount of supplies
that must be brought along can begin to feel overwhelming.
However, with a few Caribbean cruise tips under your belt, you
will be ready to greet the sun and sand in style.
Planning your
Itinerary
The first step in planning your
Caribbean cruise is choosing the Caribbean cruise line and
itinerary that you want to take. Once you have this
information, you can begin planning what you will need to pack
and other planning steps that will need to be completed. For
example, most islands that your ship docks in will have special
excursions planned for the guests of the Caribbean cruise line.
These excursions need to be booked in advance and are a
separate expense from your cruise package. By booking those
mini-trips early in the planning process, you will have a
better idea how you will be spending your days so you can plan
and budget accordingly.
Choosing your Attire
The other part of planning a Caribbean
cruise that can be a bit more complicated is choosing what
clothing to pack. Between resort wear for the ship, beach wear
for excursions and evening wear for the ship's dining room, it
can be more planning and packing than the average Caribbean
cruise traveler bargained for. However, savvy packing will make
all the difference in easier travel days and sufficient room in
your compact stateroom to hold all of your personal supplies
comfortably.
The best packing tip is to choose a single color scheme for
your travel wardrobe and then mix and match a few pieces
throughout your Caribbean cruise vacations. Men can rent
tuxedos on the ship for formal nights to save on packing space,
and women can bring a single basic black dress that can be
dressed up with different accessories for a whole new look. By
bringing just a few pairs of shorts and tops that can be worn
with most of them, you will be able to greatly cut down on your
packing space for your Caribbean cruise.
Don't forget essentials like sunscreen, sunglasses and a
camera to capture all of the special moments on your Caribbean
cruise. By planning ahead and practicing good packing
strategies, your Caribbean cruise vacation will be worry-free
and completely wonderful!
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