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Tips for a great first day’s cruising

Tips for a great first day’s cruising

It’s the first day of your first cruise? Wonderful – and here’s how to get the best from those all important first hours. If you are on a fly-cruise, you may have had a long flight to reach the ship, and time zone changes may disorient you. Get to your cabin as soon as you can, and take a nap. Set your alarm for ninety minutes, then get up and go exploring – just an hour and a half is all your body needs to recharge, and then you’ll be calm and relaxed. Remember that your luggage probably won’t arrive for several hours after you do – so pack in your carry bag anything you will want for the first half day: especially some comfortable shoes and a change of underwear – then when you get up from your nap you can have a quick shower, put on clean undies and head out to meet the world feeling fresh and renewed. On your first cruise you’ll probably get lost – just ask any crewmember who will point you in the right direction: note the artwork and carpet colours in the corridor leading to your cabin, it can be easier to remember those details than north and south or fore and aft.

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Japan & Alaska from Tokyo

Date: 13 May 2024

Duration: 40 nights

Ship: Queen Elizabeth

Line: Cunard Cruise Line

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Malta & French Riviera from Athens to Barcelona with Stays

Date: 3 Jun 2024

Duration: 12 nights

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Line: Seabourn

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Spain, France & Italy from Palma de Mallorca

Date: 5 Apr 2024

Duration: 7 nights

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Line: MSC Cruises

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£677
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Greek Isles from Rome

Date: 22 Jun 2025

Duration: 7 nights

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Line: Royal Caribbean

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Greek Island Glow from Athens

Date: 12 Oct 2025

Duration: 7 nights

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Line: Virgin Voyages

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Spain, France & Italy from Valencia with Stay

Date: 27 Aug 2024

Duration: 9 nights

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