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Pre-departure
Pre-departure
Once you have chosen your cruise ship, the decision of which type of cabin to choose is almost as overwhelming. If the cost of the cabin is your most important concern, you may want to choose an inside cabin because a cabin with a balcony can cost up more.
Medical check-up
You should check with your doctor that you are fit for travel and your doctor would check with the relevant organization in your country as to whether any prophylactic drugs or inoculations are required. We do not have facilities for disabled people or wheel chair access. There are no stair lifts. River banks can be steep and slippery. If a passenger is seen to be unfit or unable to access a ship and mount stairs unaided then the management reserves the right to refuse to carry that passenger.
Choose a suitable cruise
The internet has made the process of planning and booking a cruise easy, but there are still several important things to consider, especially if you are a novice traveller. Some of your concerns will be the size of your ship, the overall cost and length of the cruise - and of course, where in the world you want to cruise to. If this trip will be your first on onboard a cruise ship, it is a good idea to consult with and book your cruise through a travel agent that specializes in cruise bookings
Choose your favourite cabin:
Once you have chosen your cruise ship, the decision of which type of cabin to choose is almost as overwhelming. If the cost of the cabin is your most important concern, you may want to choose an inside cabin because a cabin with a balcony can cost up more. The cabin size is also going to be an important consideration; a larger cabin or suite will obviously give you more room, although if you are not going to spend much time in the cabin, it may not be worth the extra cost. The third most important is its location on the ship. You may not want a cabin next to or underneath the night club; and a cabin overlooking the deck will generally have plenty of traffic outside the window. Cabins on the upper decks and at the front of the ship tend to give the feeling of motion more, although you may have a better view. Be wary of cabins that are described as having a limited or obstructed view. If money is your major concern, an inside cabin on the lower deck is generally the cheapest option.
You should check with your doctor that you are fit for travel and your doctor would check with the relevant organization in your country as to whether any prophylactic drugs or inoculations are required. We do not have facilities for disabled people or wheel chair access. There are no stair lifts. River banks can be steep and slippery. If a passenger is seen to be unfit or unable to access a ship and mount stairs unaided then the management reserves the right to refuse to carry that passenger.
Choose a suitable cruise
The internet has made the process of planning and booking a cruise easy, but there are still several important things to consider, especially if you are a novice traveller. Some of your concerns will be the size of your ship, the overall cost and length of the cruise - and of course, where in the world you want to cruise to. If this trip will be your first on onboard a cruise ship, it is a good idea to consult with and book your cruise through a travel agent that specializes in cruise bookings
Choose your favourite cabin:
Once you have chosen your cruise ship, the decision of which type of cabin to choose is almost as overwhelming. If the cost of the cabin is your most important concern, you may want to choose an inside cabin because a cabin with a balcony can cost up more. The cabin size is also going to be an important consideration; a larger cabin or suite will obviously give you more room, although if you are not going to spend much time in the cabin, it may not be worth the extra cost. The third most important is its location on the ship. You may not want a cabin next to or underneath the night club; and a cabin overlooking the deck will generally have plenty of traffic outside the window. Cabins on the upper decks and at the front of the ship tend to give the feeling of motion more, although you may have a better view. Be wary of cabins that are described as having a limited or obstructed view. If money is your major concern, an inside cabin on the lower deck is generally the cheapest option.