¢ Eat. You might think this is obvious. Food is a staple requirement right, so what is so special about cruise food? Well cruise ships often have a huge range of different restaurants on board and will frequently change their menus to match the current location of the ship. Try tasting some of the specials from all the restaurants to get an idea of what they do best. The is often competition between the top chefs to be the best so the quality is excellent.
¢ Swim. The majority of boats have more than one pool on board where you can have a splash about, swim some lengths or sunbath on a lilo. The best bit is the is nothing to block the sun so you can enjoy the pools all day long as it crosses the sky. Modern liners even boast flumes, wave machines and surfing gadgets that will keep you entertained for hours.
¢ Casino. Even if you don’t know a chip from a deck, you should still take time to check out the awesome casinos. With an atmosphere you simply cannot beat, casinos are a great place to make friends and brush up on your betting skills. You won’t have to take out your life savings to have a great time but if its your first experience the the casino world then Blackjack should be your first port of call. It doesn’t have too many rules to get to grips with and they are a friendly people the Blackjack players. Cunard cruises are well known for their excellent casino facilities.
¢ Bar. There will be a number of different bars all over the ship and some luxury cruise ships are all inclusive, so there is no excuse not to sample some liquid delights. The staff behind the bar and experts in putting together a great drink so make sure you stretch their skills and they will thank you for it. Request that they mix up something that is traditionally to the local area and watch as they spin, shake and stir a bit of culture into your cruise.
¢ Shows. You are almost guaranteed to find something you like from the wide range of quality performances that cruise ships put on. They will be something for everyone and there are some acts that you cannot see anywhere else. Rhine River cruises often have shows twice a day. Ask the staff around the ship for their recommendations and cruise reviews. Theyve likely seen many of the acts a number of times so can give you the insider info.
