Introduction 4
A Word About Travel Agents 5
Doing It On Your Own
Finding the deal 7
Let’s Go Cruising
Making the reservation 18
A Simple Plan
What to know before you board 22
Paperwork 22
Medical
Records 25
Packing 26
Budgeting 28
Welcome Aboard!
What
to do once on board 29
To Insure Proper Service
Proper tipping procedures 34
Charge
It!
Shopping 35
Location, Location, Location
Ports of Call 38
More Than Bus Trips
Shore excursions 39
Food, Food, Food 44
Getting
Your Drink On
Beverages 48
Mama Needs A New Pair ‘O Shoes
Gambling
in the casinos 51
Sports and Such 52
Calgon, Take Me Away
Spas and
massages 53
Oh My Aching Tummy
Sea sickness 55
Smile for the Camera
Pictures on your cruise 56