Have
you been on board Costa Cruise? Many people find it so relaxing to get on the
ship and embark on a 3-, 4- or 5-day cruising adventure to different Asian
destinations. In general, cruising has become a popular way to travel in
different parts of the world since it’s now easier to find fantastic cruise
deals. More and more people have been lured to go on cruising where they can
experience how it feels to sail through the night and to enjoy frolic on land
excursions during day time.
Whether
you’ve been on a cruise ship once or tenth times, it’s always advantageous to
know things that can make the whole cruising experience enjoyable and
hassle-free. Here are a few tips to consider when going on board the Costa
Cruise.
Check-in Early
With
thousands of cruise passengers, you will definitely see long queues during
check-ins. Most cruisers are eager to get on the ship, which means that the
cruise terminal can become really busy and more stressful during the first few
hours of boarding. Hence, it is highly recommended to check-in early to
complete all the paperwork such as passport and security checks quickly and to
avoid the huge crowd. In case, you need to fill out some forms or need to print
some documents, at least, you still have enough time to process them all.
Otherwise,
you can do web check-in to save you some time at the boarding counter since
they will already have most of your
passport information.
Plan Onboard Activities
Be
sure to choose your onboard excursions wisely. You can use Costa Cruise’s daily
program sheet to check the list of activities every day from free and fun
activities such as learning Michael Jackson’s dance moves to paid activities
like fitness classes. If you are interested in culinary arts, there are
demonstrations like vegetable carving and Tiramisu making where you can learn
some techniques. The program sheet also features discounts for watch, jewellery
shopping and spa treatments. If you are looking forward to watching live
performances, you can get the synopsis of what’s performing that evening from
the sheet. There are lots of things you can do while on board the cruise, so
you should plan your daily activities to avoid missing out some of the fun happenings on your tour package.
Schedule Your Meal Time
For breakfast on Costa Cruise, you
can choose to have it a la carte wherein dishes will be served to you at the
Fantasia restaurant or have it buffet-style at Sinfonia restaurant or Bolero
Buffet. If you prefer to have a buffet, you may want to visit the restaurants
either early or late (but not too late) to avoid the crowds. Sometimes, guests
can be aggressive with line cutting or a little pushing which might ruin your
mood.
For
a la carte dinner, be sure to decide on your preferred dinner timing. There are
two sittings for dinner at Sinfonia and Fantasia restaurants - 5:45 PM and 8:00
PM, and you can only enter the restaurant at the specified sitting time
assigned to you. For buffet dinner, there’s no need to worry about sitting
timings.
Explore Your Ship
There
are plenty of onboard amenities you can take advantage of while you’re out at
the sea. So in the first few days of your cruise, take some time to walk around
and familiarise yourself with the ship as well as its offerings. Besides you
paid for it so it’s just right to enjoy whatever it can offer to you. Aside
from the bars and restaurants, you can explore the wellness & sports
amenities of Costa Cruises like gym, sauna, Jacuzzis, pools, outdoor jogging
track and treatment rooms. In addition, you can check out their disco, shopping
centre, casino, library and Squok club.
Find A Favorite Hangout
Each
cruise ship is different but all are purposely designed to provide comfortable
space for every guest. So find a special place somewhere on the ship where you
can truly relax and create great memories, be it on a particular bar, deck
chair near the pool or cosy corner in the atrium. You have plenty of choices in
Costa Cruise, so you’ll never have a hard time finding that favourite hangout.
