A leisurely cruise in the Mediterranean is a fascinating adventure… Would you like to make the most of your journey? Is it your first cruise? Are you wishing to get started? Great! However, you always have to be a little cautious and follow a few simple tips for your safety. Without realising, you could miss the boat during a stopover, arrive late to an excursion or even triple your mobile phone bill. Therefore, we listed the following points to take into account in order to enjoy the Mediterranean, the sea of the Costa del Sol.
Check your documents
Verify in advance the documentation you need when boarding: passports, permission to travel for minors who are not traveling with their parents, etc. You could have your passport expired and not having realised.
In addition, do not forget all the boarding papers, such as the reservation and payment receipts, the number of the cab assigned... and tag your luggage to avoid confusion.
Pack up wisely
A good preparation of your luggage can avoid a lot of trouble when traveling, even more when you are going on a cruise.
The first thing to take into account is that you ought to take clothes both informal and formal. You should investigate on the possible themed parties that can be held to bring the proper clothing. Do not forget the gala dinner with the captain where, as you may know, formal attire is required. And if you do not want to wear wrinkled, you can save the laundry costs if you include a small travel iron in your suitcase.
Keep in mind that the humidity is higher in the high seas and temperature is cooler, so bring some warm clothes to walk on the outside. Do not forget either to take some comfortable clothes for trips.
Solar protection and the use of hats are especially important, since the ultraviolet rays are reflected in the water of the sea and you can get burnt with greater ease.
Ask about the type of plug you will have in the cabin. Sometimes, plugs are a scarce commodity, so it is recommendable to carry a multiplier and an adapter.
Plan your movements
Before anything else, find out about the stopovers of the cruise and plan visits properly. This, way, you will not run the risk of missing the boat. Always bear in mind that, if you have to use transport for return, you must reserve an extra time for possible delays.
If you have an excursion booked for the earliest time, we recommend you request breakfast in the room the night before, so you don’t have to wait in the queue and possibly arrive late.
Keys to the perfect passenger
- Do not lose your identification card, it is your payment tool, your key to the cabin and you will also need it to get on board. In the case of loss, you must cancel it as soon as possible.
- Read the logbook daily, since it gives you useful information about each stop and the activities that will take place throughout the day.
- Be careful with the use of your mobile, as costs can be very high if you are in the open sea or in another country.
- Do not forget you have to participate in an evacuation drill at the beginning of the journey, which will tell you what to do in case of emergency.
The Costa del Sol boasts one of the finest cruise ports in Europe: the Port of Malaga. With capacity to receive the largest and most luxurious ships of the world, this infrastructure has everything you need to manage your scale and with the most modern technology in its brand new terminal.
