The term “cruise vacation” probably brings to mind finding your swimsuit and sandals. However there are a few things that are often overlooked that can make a huge difference. If your trip takes you outside the country ensure your passport is valid. As soon as you receive your cruise documents make your reservations for on-board amenities and shore excursions. Assess your available credit and make sure you have plenty of cash. These may seem like small steps but they can add up to a cruise vacation disaster if you don’t take care of them.

Depending on where your cruise vacation takes you it is a good idea to get or renew your passport. Recent changes in US law mean that a passport is required to reenter the States from Mexico and the Caribbean. Those who have traveled a lot should make sure that it won’t expire soon and that there are blank pages in it. You don’t want to realize upon reentry that your passport just expired. If you don’t have one get one as soon as possible and pay the extra money to expedite the process. It’s a great idea to make a few copies of it before leaving. They will come in handy if yours is lost or stolen. It’s a great idea to put one in your suitcase and give one to your emergency contact back in the states.

Your company will send your documents for your cruise vacation a month or so before embarkation. They contain important information about ship activities and amenities as well as shore excursions. Most cruise lines allow you to make these kinds of reservations online. Those who wait until they board their cruise ship to do this will find a long line and inconvenient times available. Booking ahead allows you to begin enjoying yourself the minute you step on board knowing that you’ve got it all taken care of.

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