10 Things To Do As Soon as You Get to Your Cruise Cabin – Part Two
You have stood in line during the boarding process, got the onboard photographer for that embarkation day picture or politely declined it, and navigated your fellow passengers flooding the ship’s public areas and corridors on their way to their onboard destinations. Finally, the door to your cabin is right in front. Now you can start to relax and take in all that you deserve on your cruise vacation.
Nothing quite feels so good like finally arriving in your cruise cabin. And while relaxing in your room should be high on your list of embarkation day activities, don’t neglect others that are just as important.
Here are 10 things we recommend you should do as soon as you arrive in your cruise cabin to ensure your vacation gets off to a smoother start.
- Put your Phone on Airplane Mode
Getting a tremendous phone bill for roaming charges is not anyone’s idea of a good time. But that’s exactly what may happen if you forget to toggle your cell phoneto airplane mode before leaving your embarkation port. If you would rather keep your phone operational until your ships sails away to make any phone calls or upload pictures to your Instagram account, set your phone alarm to at least an hour before sail away. We do not want to see you get a $1500 phone bill!7. Activate Your Wi-Fi Package (If You Purchased One)
If you purchased a wi-fi program or it came with your cruise package for your cell phone or any other accessories, make sure to activate as soon as possible. The process should be straightforward, but if you were to run into any issues, it’s best to iron them out while you still have cell phone coverage at your embarkation port. Also, the quicker you set up your Wi-Fi connection, the sooner you can start sharing fabulous pics on social media of your cabin and the ship.8. Take the Time to Meet Your Cabin Steward
This is very important and here is wat we do. Your room steward will likely introduce themselves at some point during embarkation. Beyond the few introductory words, take this opportunity to let them know your preferences. For instance, let them know if you are an early riser, so they can plan to clean your cabin among the first ones. Also, tell them if you’d rather not or want to get your daily planner in hard copy because you like to stay informed about the cruise activities via the cruise line’s app. Let them know that you want ICE twice a day in your room. I always ask for extra towels etc. Share any relevant like/dislike so they can be better prepared to make your journey more enjoyable.9. Peruse the Daily Planner
It’s no secret that embarkation day can be a little on the chaotic side. Therefore, you can’t expect to know everything that’s going on the ship. That’s where your daily planner comes in handy, and it should be waiting for you in your cabin on embarkation day. Take a few minutes to review, as it will also contain important material, like muster drill times and assembly station information. Depending on your cruise line, you might also have access to a list of the day’s activities on the cruise line app, so be sure to check if this feature is available. For those that are computer and phone savvy, get the cruise line app so you can see all that there is to do on the ship.10. Book Appointments and Reservations
You may have been able to cross these off your list pre-embarkation day, but if your cruise line doesn’t allow it (or you simply forgot to do it ahead of time), make a priority to book any appointments or reservations in the comfort of your cabin as soon as you can. Your spa appointments, specialty dining reservations, and excursion reservations in particular tend to fill up quickly, so if you have your heart set on that deep tissue massage or the ship’s steakhouse restaurant, schedule your appointments as soon as possible.
Article info from Cruise Critic and Conde Nate, Senior Travel