It is human nature to dream. But sailing across the ocean is a feasible idea. Very few people can do it without help. But without risking anything, comfortably sitting on a modern comfortable liner striking in its magnificence, you can cross the oceans and seas. To do this, you need to buy a ticket for a round-the-world or sea cruise.
Instructions
Step 1
Check the validity of your passport. Considering that it is advisable to plan such cruises 6 months in advance, the validity of your passport should be appropriate. At the same time, keep in mind that, according to the legal requirements of some countries, you must return to your homeland several months before the expiration of your passport. Be sure to check this information with the tour operator.
Step 2
Decide how you will get to the port and in which hotel you will stay before your ship departs and upon its return. You must arrive at the port 3 hours before departure. Therefore, many people come here in advance. In such situations, hotel accommodation is required. These additional hassles should in no way ruin your vacation. Some tour operators and agencies include such services in their travel package. Be sure to analyze all the information and make the right decision, in accordance with the proposed prices and the list of services. Otherwise, the tour operator will pay you only for the sea trip. The rest you will have to plan, book and pay for yourself.
Step 3
Choose your tour operator or travel agency carefully. The tour operator works directly with the client, and the agency is an intermediary between the tour operator and the tourist. Carefully read the text of the agreement and do not be afraid to ask all the questions you are interested in - you must explain any clause of the agreement. At your request, the manager should describe your trip in detail. It is a good idea to inquire about this travel company in advance and at least roughly know the price level for the respective cruises.
Step 4
Find your own cruise itinerary. Be sure to discuss the availability of the services of a Russian-speaking guide. Be prepared for a huge amount of experience as such rest is strikingly different from the ground one. Your entire hotel is constantly with you. Various types of service, buffet, a lot of all kinds of entertainment - all this is focused on one liner. Moreover, every morning you wake up in a new port, in a new country. This is an active vacation that brings a storm of emotions, especially for those who go on such a cruise for the first time.
Step 5
If you have free cash, use the duty-free shops. There are tremendous opportunities here to purchase very high quality products from the countries of your cruise trip.
