CRUISE TIPS YOUR TRAVEL AGENT HASN’T TOLD YOU:

1. If you enjoy lots of soft drinks, it’s best to purchase bottles on land to bring on board in order to save some additional money

2. At almost every port, you will be able to find internet cafés or coffee shops offering free wifi as onboard access can be quite pricey and spotty at times.

3. Even the largest cruise liners tend to have some degree of rocking back and forth – bring some anti-nausea medicine to help cope for the first few hours. After that, it is usually “smooth sailing”.

4. If you are adventurous, don’t feel compelled to book the day tours through the cruise line. Most destinations are tourist friendly and can be easily navigated on your own with a bit of research.

5. There are few things more dramatic than a morning sunrise at sea, so try to make sure you are up before daybreak at least one day while on board.