Diana's 10 PRE-CRUISE TIPS & HINTS

1. Add our Cruise Blog as Favorite or Bookmark
Roger & Diana’s Med Cruise Blog is our main source of communication with our cruisers. So if you would like some additional details and information that will enhance your cruise travel, you really do want to check this link regularly. Make life easier and sign up for “subscribe via email” for inbox delivery of new posting articles. Also don’t forget to add the Celebrity Cruise website as another favorite.

2. Cruise Critic and Celebrity Connection
Wanna add more fun to your cruise? How about adding a “free” activity while on the cruise? Do you like to learn about cruising and share your experiences? Do you like getting invited to a private party with others who love to cruise? Be sure you get involve and visit the links below and follow the various pages to get yourself signed up. If you need help, get in touch with either Kay or Diana. Looking forward to seeing you at the party…
Cruise Critic and Celebrity Connection Homepage link:
Cruise Critic and Celebrity Connection Party FAQ link:

3. Do your homework

Know what you want to do & see, study the ports, get out there and surf the net, visit the bookstore, talk to others who have traveled there before you or join one of the study groups. The more you plan and prepare the more you will see and do.

4. Connect with your buddy

Share the preparation with your cabin mate, initiate/join a study group, commit to communicating about the pre & post cruise and most important stay connected with your travel agent (Alex) and follow-through.

5. Don’t delay
There could be up to 2,034 passengers onboard the Celebrity Summit if the ship is at full capacity. So waiting to the last minute is not always the best for signing up for those must-do excursions and activities. Don’t procrastinate, you may loose out!

6. Read the fine print

In the back of the 2008 Celebrity’s Europe & Transatlantic Brochure there are a number of guideline and information to help in your planning and preparation. Be sure to read it. Also your Celebrity Cruise Line website can assist you with most questions you have. Still can’t find an answer to your question? Contact Alex at Innovative Travel Planner or email Diana at our cruise blog link on the side bar so we can help you.

7. Organize, Plan & Pack Lightly

Did you check your airline flight regulations for luggage? Because that is where it all begins. Renting formal wear on the cruise website for the guys and mixing and matching colors for the woman is what is going to keep your luggage at the required limit. Otherwise, bring more money because you will be paying for it!

8. Sign Up on MY CELEBRITY on-line

If you haven’t checked out the Celebrity Cruise Website, you need to do so. Alex has forwarded your Booking/Reservation Number which will allow you to update and/or complete you’re

MY CELEBRITY account. IMPORTANT, you will need to do this as you will have access to book on line prior to your cruise.

9. Check & Double check your travel/cruise documents

Assuming that you are current on your cruise payment, Alex should be receiving the cruise documents about 20-50days prior to sailing. Because we are lucky to have such a professional and conscientious agent, Alex will organize and double check each of our cruise documents prior to sending them to us. Now here it is, once you get your documents YOU NEED TO CHECK THEM IMMEDIATELY. There will be instructions and details of all your documents should be accurate and reflect what you had signed up for. If not, contact Alex IMMEDIATELY so she can take care of your problem. If you wait till the very last minute…you just might miss the plane, the boat and yes the fun! So don’t delay!

10. Open, Be flexible, have fun & enjoy the ride

The best made plans can even have flaws or unexpected circumstances. With security, rules, regulations and just a lot of people…relax and don’t fight it. You’re a traveler and a visitor, so acknowledge that we’re not at home and your adventure begins once you step out that door. Also remember this simple lesson that your mother taught you when company comes over or you’re out visiting a friend’s home, be polite, courteous and smile. You will not be alone or you can be alone…the choice is yours…but, whatever your cruise travel brings, remember half the fun is enjoying the ride to get there.

Photo provided by Flickr: Kasaa