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A cruise can be enjoyable, exciting, entertaining–and exhausting. At the same time, you’ll need restful sleep every night so you don’t miss any of the different onboard activities and ports of call.
Strange beds, unfamiliar cabins and unexpected motions of the ship can disrupt even the heaviest sleeper, so how can you be sure you’re getting the very best shut-eye on board?
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When your cabin steward introduces themselves on the embarkation day, they may ask if you want your cabin serviced in the morning or evening. It will be up to you which timeframe aligns with your plans and preferences.
Similar to when you stay in hotels, cruise ships have crew members responsible for ensuring that guests’ cabins stay clean and tidy throughout the voyage. These individuals, known as cabin stewards, will refresh your towels, empty the trash, make your bed, deliver disembarkation documents and more.
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Cruising is one of the most affordable vacation options available. When booking a cruise, your cruise fare covers dining, entertainment, accommodations, onboard activities and transportation between ports of call.
While it’s true that your fare is quite inclusive, cruise lines have plenty of ways to get you to spend even more money once onboard. Take one look at your daily itinerary and you can find countless ways to spend money each day of your cruise.
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With popular vacation spots such as Aspen, Colorado and Maui, Hawaii costing, on average, over $500 per person, per day, it’s no wonder that families are looking for more budget-friendly vacation options.
According to a study released by OptimosTravel, a weeklong trip to Maui for a family of four costs around $10,782, with the majority of the budget going towards high lodging and meal prices. The same family can expect to spend around $8,399 on a trip to Key West, Florida.
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Packing for a longer-than-usual voyage has one thing in common with any other cruise: Airlines will limit you to one or two checked bags (sometimes you will have to pay for all, other times you’ll get one free) and will charge you mercilessly if they’re overweight. But unlike with a shorter cruise, it’s hard to get away with just a carry-on when you’re packing for weeks away from home.
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