Pack layers so you can enjoy both indoors and outdoors (it gets cold on the outside decks at sea), and go in to it expecting to spend money. It's WAY too easy to charge your room for everything, but not regrettable one bit as long as you keep track of your account balance throughout!
There are a lot of people on this ship…sea days (especially during inclement weather) are extremely crowded in all the popular places. A book & a balcony are a nice escape.
Get the medallion prior to sail date!! Also, if you buy the plus package, and intend on eating at both specialty restaurants, upgrade to Premier. The cost of the upgrade (which includes two specialty meals) is less than the cost of booking two meals there..
Get into shape before the cruise. If you do not like crowds or if you are short, you will avoid the elevators and take the stairs. People think they have to right to shove you into the back wall to squeeze their entire family of 12 in with you.
Book excursions early, use the porter valet system as soon as it becomes available . Pay attention to the paperwork in your cabin and don’t forget to bring cash to tip your room steward. The cash machine charges over over 7 dollars on fees on the ship
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