What is the most important part of a cruise ship?

Ben Souza, Editor & Publisher, Cruise Fever: When it comes to cruising, the two most important factors are service and food. Passengers for the most are willing to overlook certain things on the ship that might not be up to par if service and food are on point. However, they won’t overlook poor service and dining.

Why you shouldn’t go on a cruise ship?

Cruise vacations can often expose you to too much sun while lying on deck or when hitting the beach at one of your ports. Too much sun can not only increase risk of cancer, but it also can cause heat stroke, cataracts, dizziness, fatigue and skin blisters or burns.

What side of a cruise ship is best?

If you want scenic views of land, look on a map and see where the cruise will be departing from. Based on the route, the best side of the cruise ship to be on will either be port or starboard. For example, if Cape Horn will be on the left of your cruise as it travels out, select a port side cabin.

Is the front or back of cruise ship better?

If you suffer from motion sickness, or are a first-time cruiser and want to play it safe; it is not recommended you sail in a stateroom in the forward section of the ship. The most desirable location is a mid-ship stateroom, or if not available, a stateroom towards the back (aft) of the ship.

How much money should you take with you on a cruise?

As a general rule, plan to have $50 to $100 each day in the local currency. Also, you may want to bring an extra $20 a day for tipping crew members. Make sure to include smaller bills for tips. Fifty to a hundred dollars a day should be enough to cover small purchases, tips and snacks at each port.

What’s the best deck to be on a cruise ship?

The best deck on a cruise ship to avoid seasickness is the lowest passenger deck. This is because the top of a ship sways from side to side much more than the bottom. To avoid motion sickness, choose a cabin close to the waterline.

Is it better to be midship or aft?

As with most ships, the higher decks only have balcony cabins midship. Likewise, you can’t get a balcony room too low on the ship. Midship rooms, lower on the ship, are theoretically the best for minimizing motion. After that, I would say aft is better than forward, but that is my personal opinion.

What are the most important factors when it comes to cruises?

Ben Souza, Editor & Publisher, Cruise Fever: When it comes to cruising, the two most important factors are service and food. Passengers for the most are willing to overlook certain things on the ship that might not be up to par if service and food are on point. However, they won’t overlook poor service and dining.

What does port and starboard mean on a cruise ship?

When choosing a cabin for your upcoming cruise, you might run across the terms port and starboard. This is nautical lingo for the left and right sides of the ship (respectively), when facing the front, or bow. Is one side better than the other for your cruise room?

What do customers really want on a cruise?

They want to eat better than they do at home, receive better service than they typically do in their day to day life, and want to be comfortable. Dining, cabins and service are the three pillars of the cruise experience, and if they’re not done right, the rest doesn’t matter.

What are the different tiers of cruise categories?

It’s pretty clear that there are four tiers of importance in terms of how much each category contributes to the overall cruise score: Tier 2 (Important): Ship quality, service, and onboard activities. Tier 3 (Somewhat Important): Destinations & excursions, embarkation/disembarkation, entertainment, and cabins.