Where should I keep my valuables?
You can store your valuables in safes that are often provided in each stateroom. If not, there is a ship's safe located at the purser's desk. In general, it's best to leave most valuables at home.

Is smoking allowed?
Virtually all ships have smoking and nonsmoking sections in lounges and public areas, but most onboard restaurants are now smoke-free. Guests can generally smoke in outdoor areas and on balconies, but some cruise lines restrict smoking in staterooms.

What is the legal drinking age?
The legal drinking age onboard is either 18 or 21, depending on the cruise line and the port of embarkation. Here is a list of each cruise lines drinking age.

How much do I tip?
Because tipping is a personal matter, most cruise lines do not include gratuities in the cruise fare, While tipping guidelines may vary slightly between cruise lines, the following is a standard suggestion: $10 per person per day for: Dining room waiter, Assistant waiter, and Cabin Steward.They can be paid in cash or left of you onboard account.

What will my cabin be like?
Cabin size depends on the category you booked. First-time cruisers are often taken aback by the compact design of cabins, which should not be compared to hotel rooms. They are built for efficiency and to encourage you to use the much larger public facilities onboard the ship. If you requested an outside cabin, you will have a porthole or picture window, depending on your ship's design. Most cabins have twin beds that can be converted into a queen-size bed, and some have pullout couches or bunk beds that pull down from the walls.
Your cabin steward is there to make your stay comfortable, whether to change the bed configuration to suit your desires, or to bring you extra towels, pillows, or blankets. Many of the newer ships have safes in the rooms, and TVs that show current movies and provide general cruise information.

How much food is there?
Cruises are notorious for the variety and large amounts of food. With breakfast, brunch, lunch, mid-afternoon snacks, tea, dinner, midnight buffet, and room service, there are many eating opportunities.

Can I order room service?
Most cruise lines offer 24-hour room service at no extra charge.

What kind of activities can I participate in while onboard?
It is amazing how much you can do on a cruise. Cruise ships are like floating resorts with all the amenities they have to offer. You can be by yourself and lie back in a lounge chair, soak up the sun, read a good book, or watch the changing view. You can also join in exercise classes, dance classes, sports contests, and other organized deck activities. Perhaps you would like to practice your tennis stroke or golf swing, or shoot some baskets? You can also go for a swim, stretch out in the sauna, or work out in the gym. Some newer ships have ice skating rinks, rock-climbing walls, onboard surfing, bowling alleys, miniature golf, and outdoor movies.

What is there to do at night?
Cruise ships can be quite lively at night. There's dancing and live entertainment in the lounges and discos, feature films, and parties. Most ships also have casinos. There are also many special events like the captain's cocktail party, Las Vegas and Broadway-style shows, magic acts, and the late night buffet.