Cruise tips and advice for your next cruise vacation. Everything from booking a cabin, cruise deposits, registration, cancellation policies, to pre and post cruise flights. Brought to you by CruiseCrazies.com, the "Friendliest Cruise Community on the Net."

1. 10 Mistakes
to Avoid
When
Booking a
Cruise

2. Booking a cabin just because
it’s the cheapest
Do your homework or else your cabin could be
above the engine room, below the nightclub, or
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3. Not fully understanding the
definition of an
“obstructed” cabin
There are
many
different
types of
obstructed
cabins.
Consult the
ship deck
plans so you
know exactly
what view
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4. Booking a "guaranteed" cabin
without knowing what it
means
“Guaranteed" cabins could be located anywhere on
the ship. So if there's a particular location where
you don't want to be, don't book a "guaranteed"
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5. Incorrectly entering
passenger information while
registering
Non exact matches
to your
government issued
photo ID or
passport may
result in being
denied boarding
for your flight,
cruise, or both. So
make sure you
verify all of your
passenger
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6. Paying the cruise deposit
without
knowing it's non-refundable
Many cruise
discounts and
incentives are
offered with the
caveat of
requiring a non-
refundable
deposit.
Make sure you're
aware of any non-
refundable
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7. Not carefully proofing the
confirmation documents
Once you've booked the cruise you'll receive an
email confirmation. Ensure you carefully review
this and all other cruise documents for any
spelling errors. If any errors are found, contact
your booking agent immediately.
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8. Neglecting to pay the final
balance by the due date
Failing to pay your final cruise payment on time
puts you at risk for automatic cancellation. Don't
rely on your agent for reminders. Keep your own
calendar with reminders. Also log into the cruise
line's website and confirm your cruise details are
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9. Paying little attention to the
cruise line’s cancellation policy
After your booking
reaches the final
payment date, it goes
into 'penalty phase'
where cancellation
fees come into play
should you need to
cancel the cruise.
This is where many
cruisers find travel
insurance helpful to
offer some peace of
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10. Paying little attention to the
agent's cancellation policy
Some travel
agents charge may
charge
cancellation or
change fees. Know
their
cancellations
policy before
booking your
cruise.
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11. Booking your pre-cruise flight
too late or post-cruise flight
too early
Post-Cruise: Make sure your post-cruise flight isn't
too early as ship debarkation delays could put you
at risk for missing the flight.
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Pre-Cruise: Flying
into town the same
day your ship sets
sail is risky as
flight delays could
cause you to miss
the ship. Consider
flying into your city
of embarkation the
day before, and
you'll have one less
thing to stress.

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