The Flagg Agency

This may be a bit much for a short cruise

You have worked with your travel agent and have selected the destination, the time and the ship for your cruise. Now you want to know what can I do to prepare for my cruise! Today I am going to share a few tips that have worked for many of my clients. This list is far from comprehensive, but many of the tips have helped ease anxiety and allowed my clients to enjoy the planning process.

*    Credit Card – You’ll need one credit card with a sufficient credit line for your trip to cover the cost of your on-board and onshore expenses.

*    If you get seasick or carsick easily, talk to your physician about remedies or use of “the patch.” Also, you might want to buy sea bands — small, elasticized bands that cover both wrists — that have proven helpful in preventing nausea. You’ll find these in most drugstores.

*    Medical Records – If you have significant medical problems, take along a copy of your records and tests

*    Notify credit card companies about your travel plans and the intended use.

*    Make arrangements to have your mail held and set up an out of area response for your email

*    Pre-Pack – Aim for one medium-size suitcase and one roomy carry-on bag. Don’t over pack. Many cruisers want to pack toiletries or over-the counter medications as well. If you plan to carry on these items, TSA says each passenger may carry-on any liquids, gels and aerosols (not exceeding 100mls or 3oz each) placed in a single quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. (One bag per passenger).

*    Pets – At least two to three weeks before departure, arrange for pet care, whether in your home or by boarding your animals. Put any instructions in writing and include pet care, insurance documents and vaccination certificates for the caregiver.

*    Cross pack clothing in your suitcases … take half out!!!

*    Passport packed in CARRY-ON

*    If you are going to be traveling for an extended period of time, be sure to turn off the water at your home’s cut off and drain your water heater. A cracked water heater can cause thousands of dollars in damages and water that has run continuously will result in a huge bill.

We have an entire brochure of tips like these as well as a 149-packing guide . If you have ever asked what I can do to prepare for my cruise, just send us an email or give us a call, and we will send you our guide for free!

Chuck and Laura Flagg own The Flagg Agency in Canton, GA and our number is  770-355- 9569

We are fee-based cruise consultants and our specialty is the selecting,

planning, marketing and administering cruises for groups of all sizes.

We help people find a cruise experience that matches both their wants AND their needs.

Photo Credit: Creative Commons/Flickr by johntrainor

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