CRUISE TIP #27 CHECK OUT THE SHIP BEFORE YOU GET ONBOARD 

Embarkation day can be a little overwhelming so knowing the ship layout before you get there really eliminates some of that.

Always always check out the ship ahead of time ⚓️

Don you are so right. There’s nothing like walking on these mega ships holding 6-7000 passengers and you’re walking in the wrong direction and have to walk all the way back 🫤😩

Half the fun for me is checking out videos and websites about the ship I'll be on prior to my vacay start.

Especially check out the ship layout after a ships dry dock! Sometimes renovations causes items to change as well!

Exploring the ship is my favorite bit.

I love this series!!! Another tip I like is when you get in elevators, look at reflection in glass so you know which way to go to hit button for floor you are going to. Quite a few elevators its only on one side.

One of my favorite things to do pre-cruise is to learn the location of the venues. So simple!

Hey Don, Really like these tips as these new ships come out they are larger and easy to get yourself turn around and confuse to where things are at.

I cruise Princess or HAL, but I still check out ship deck plans before booking. What a great tip!

I’ve always reviewed the ship deck plans before booking, and again before embarkation. Mostly I do this out of excitement beforehand!

But it’s more fun to explore and figure it all out 😂. Seriously though my husband memorizes the deck plans and ,lets us know where everything is.

Yes, it is critical to get to know the ship. Each ship I go on I do this, especially a ship class I haven't been on.

I'm a buffet and pool guy, so I always book deck 15 right below the Lido so I can just take the steps up one floor.

We almost always cruise Princess so we’re familiar with the layout but its good advice for a new ship.

I liked the deck maps (paper) they once gave out before app usage

I usually do this, unless we’ve been on that class prior. Good info for others

It does help to check videos and deck plans before you cruise.

Some preparation can definitely make a real difference in making the most out of your tip and minimizing wasted time and frustrations/stress. Doing your homework can help a lot!

You’re absolutely right! I was scouting out a 7 nite Canadian maritimes cruise on HAL. I took one look at the ship & said nope! The bathroom looked like a motel 6. Too old! I booked another cruise on a newer ship

I love your tips DON. Thanks

I always look at the ships before going

Really appreciate these tips so true thank you Don

Good to know where your cabin is and where you’re going.

We always watch your ship tour video couple times. Then we look at the deck plan on the application.

Yes! I love to check out ship layout before I go and even ones that I don’t go on. Ha

Actually , we think you should look at the deck plans B4 you book a cruise especially if you have mobility issues…just sayin ❤

Appreciate you keeping everything on the level!

I like to explore and be a little surprised

Good call, some are so darn big it’s easy to get lost.. or even to the point where you can’t find a spot you know you’ve been to before .. why i don’t like the big boys..

I always look at ship schematic to determine where I want my cabin

Great advise Don

And if its a ship that has been around for a few years make sure its an up to date deck plan as many ships get modernised with new amenities put in and even have complete sections removed like Skywalkers nightclub from Grand Princess.

Thank you for the tips

Brand loyalty may help in familiarity.

Great tip !

Going on ovation of the seas in October from Vancouver to Hawaii

Yes Yes Yes. It makes the first day so much easier and then each day after that.

Familiarize yourself before using the elevator closest to your cabin. There’s usually opposite hallways - one may be even numbers, the other odd. Also, our laundry facility felt further away than the map showed - use one of your rolling suitcases to transport your clothes.

Good advice

We always refer to the deck plan while we are on the ships. It’s easy to get turned around on the bigger ships.

Most cruise lines have deck plans on their apps, easy....

Good advise

Very good plan, there's a ton of info on the internet. You can then see and book according to your preferences.

I always say I am going to do this and look at the maps and stuff but when on the ship it seems very different.

Thanks for the tip. I never did this before!

Good tip Don

Great idea for a video

One of my crazy fears about the megaships is that I'll be completely lost😱

Keep up the good work!

Great video ❤❤❤❤

We have noticed on our last 11 Princess sailings, the best service, meals, and entertainment are on the newer Princess ships.

Great idea, it is confusing

Especially if you've never been on that particular cruise ship before.

Since we take princess all the time, we know where things are. We also help people who are lost. But after 6 days and you can't find the buffet, that's on you!!! Plus even cabins on one side, odds on the other. And if you don't know the difference between between odds and evens, we'll I can't help you. Actually happened. I laughed all night

You can also see if there is a ship tour on youtube

Checking out the ship and we still got lost

Greetings Don🇯🇲

#Lido🎉

Hi Don

We do RU-vid

Hi

Wassup

Great idea, it is confusing

Greetings Don🇯🇲