As the luxury cruise industry gets pumped up by the increased consumer interest, holidays are getting bigger and better by the day.
Liner companies are planning to set foot in unexplored zones too.
Recent news suggests that Kerala, one of the tourism hot spots in India, is also getting its share of cruise liners come January 2010.
However, in all the excitement of vacationing on high seas, people often forget the basic instructions provided to them before the trip begins.
This can lead to serious trouble, especially while you are sight-seeing or shopping on land in the foreign locations.
Here are some tips to prevent you from getting hurt - financially or physically, when you leave ship:
Always remember that it does not take much to destroy a perfectly planned luxury cruise holiday, even while you are shopping or meeting locals ashore.
Liner companies are planning to set foot in unexplored zones too.
Recent news suggests that Kerala, one of the tourism hot spots in India, is also getting its share of cruise liners come January 2010.
However, in all the excitement of vacationing on high seas, people often forget the basic instructions provided to them before the trip begins.
This can lead to serious trouble, especially while you are sight-seeing or shopping on land in the foreign locations.
Here are some tips to prevent you from getting hurt - financially or physically, when you leave ship:
- Permission from Port Authorities - Usually before a ship docks at a port, the authorities are requested for permission for the same.
At times, the gang plank is put across for the crew or staff to go on shore.
Do not jump to conclusions and leave ship before permission is officially granted to passengers by the port administration.
It is best to wait for the captain to personally advise passengers to go ashore before actually walking over. - Stay Nearby - Keep a check on your adventurous streak and do not stray far into the mainland.
Luxury cruise holidays are meant for savoring the fun in and around the coastline.
Accepting unsolicited gifts from locals, taking short-cuts off the main streets are sure-fire ways of getting into trouble.
Moreover, it's better to get back on the liner with surplus time in hand than being stranded on foreign land. - Carry Proper Identification - Carrying Passport or copies of the same, along with proper identification documents will preclude unnecessary run-ins with the local police or custom departments.
- Look out for the Launch - Stay calm and follow the instructions while on the launch that ferries people from the shore to the cruise.
- Inform People On-board - No matter when or with how many people you leave ship, keep someone on-board informed of your whereabouts.
It may be a family member, a friend you made on the cruise or a staff member.
Always remember that it does not take much to destroy a perfectly planned luxury cruise holiday, even while you are shopping or meeting locals ashore.
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