Cruises are a great option for a fun family vacation that allows for maximum relaxation and the opportunity to check out a number of coastal destinations. Long cruises are becoming more and more popular, with people deciding to take transoceanic voyages or even just extended voyages within one sea. However, before you embark on your first cruise that lasts more than a week, there are some things you should keep in mind. Here they are!
It’s Not Always Sunny and Warm
While you might imagine that a cruise would always feature sunny and warm weather, this isn’t the case. The temperature can dip into “chilly” territory at night and there always seem to be a couple of pop-up rain showers too. Take a rain jacket and a sweatshirt or two!
Be Prepared for Motion Sickness
Cruise ships are built to minimize the effects of the rocking of the ocean, but sometimes, the waves can have your stomach turning no matter how resistant the vessel is. Take Dramamine or another anti-nausea medicine with you in order to prevent spending time feeling sick.
Research and Plan Your Excursions Beforehand
A key part of any cruise is the excursions that you can make when the ship stops at any coastal port and gives you a day to explore. Many of these excursions, however, fill up quickly and might not be taken advantage of if you don’t plan ahead of time. Be sure to do so in order to make the best of these stops!