As the summer is in full swing, everyone is hopping onto a cruise to get the much-needed relaxation. Cruise holidays are probably the best kinds, offering the best views, exciting amenities, and luxury, and it’s all about rejuvenation.

If you’re also planning to take a cruise from the most popular port, Southampton, UK, here are the important dos and don’ts to make your journey seamless.

Cruise Dos

1. Missing a cruise can be quite costly and stressful, so make sure you arrive at least 24 hours before the embarkment time to avoid any risks. When you reach a day before your port destination, you will have enough time to get some rest and be prepared for your journey.
2. Pack all your essentials like sunscreen, swimsuit, flip-flops, chargers, medicines, toiletries and change of clothes in a carry-on bag instead of luggage. The crew members have to look after hundreds of passengers, so it may take a while before they bring your luggage to your cabin. Having all the important stuff in a carry-on will ensure you don’t face any inconvenience.
3. If you’re planning on trying out speciality dining restaurants or spa treatments, make the reservations in advance because they are mostly booked, and you won’t get the best time slots.
4. Learn the time differences between ship time and local time and double-check the boarding time.
5. Once you’ve boarded, do a ship tour. Check out everything from the top deck to the bottom and explore facilities like bars, spas, restaurants, board games, etc. This will help you plan things better.
6. Check out the cruise newsletter thoroughly to plan your itinerary; this newsletter will include all the free and paid activities you can enjoy on the ship.

Cruise Don’ts

1. Don’t book your on-shore excursions with third parties because if there are any delays, your ship will leave without you. If you book these excursions with the cruise line, they will take logistic and financial responsibility and wait until you’re on board.
2. Don’t forget your passport because you will need it during boarding and on-shore excursions. Even when you disembark from the ship, keep the cruise card and the passport with you because you’ll need them during re-boarding.
3. You may feel seasick during the initial days, so refrain from any midnight buffets. Indulging in heavy meals during the night can cause nausea and discomfort.
4. Don’t use elevators on the embarkation day; they will be packed with passengers and crewmembers, so use stairs to save time.
5. Don’t forget to attend the muster drill because it’s mandatory and offers important information about precautions to take during emergencies.
6. Don’t leave for activities without thoroughly checking your cabin first. If something isn’t working, such as lights, shower or toilet, let your room steward know ASAP so they fix it.
7. Don’t rely on the “chef’s special” or “today’s special menu”; you may not like it and end up paying for something extremely expensive. Always stick to the things that you’ll like.
8. Don’t forget to pre-book cruise transfers to avoid reaching the port or any other destination late.

At Go Comfort, we offer Southampton executive taxi services for cruise transfers and airport transfers in Southampton, UK. You can easily pre-book them from our website to avoid the last-minute hassle. Call us now for details.