Myth 1: The bigger the tonnage of a cruise ship, the better.
Many people think that the larger the tonnage of a cruise ship, the more it can resist the shaking feeling brought by the waves and ensure the comfort of passengers. In fact, tonnage is only an indicator to measure the size of a cruise ship. According to the standards of modern cruise ships, small cruise ships are below 20,000 tons, medium cruise ships are between 20,000 and 50,000 tons, large cruise ships are between 50,000 and 70,000 tons, and giant cruise ships are above 70,000 tons. But in fact, there are three aspects that can better reflect the comfort of cruise ships: 1) From the perspective of the ratio of service personnel to passengers, the general cruise ship ratio is about 1:3, that is, one service personnel serves three guests. The greater the proportion, the more comprehensive the service each passenger gets; 2) From the perspective of the proportion of balcony rooms, if the proportion is high, it means that cruise ships pay more attention to cabin hardware and guest viewing experience; 3) From the point of view of the public space on the cruise ship, the larger the public space area of the cruise ship, the richer the catering, entertainment, sports and other facilities on the cruise ship, which can meet the needs of more passengers.
Myth 2: You can only swipe your card with an international credit card.
During normal travel, everyone will exchange foreign currency in domestic banks in advance. In fact, one of the great benefits of choosing a cruise tour is that there will be special service personnel to help you bind your room card with your credit card. For example, the most common VISA, MASTER and AMEX on cruise ships can be directly used for room card consumption, including duty-free shops, self-funded catering, red wine, SPA and laundry services.
Cruise is also a luxurious way to spend a holiday. Cash is only used in casinos that pay tips or cruise ships, such as dollars or euros. Generally speaking, the exchange rate on board is not as high as that on shore. It is recommended that you exchange foreign currency cash before boarding the plane. It doesn't matter if you don't bring an international credit card. Some cruise ships support prepaid bank cards. Recharge the advance payment to your room card. If it is not used up, the corresponding balance will be returned on the last closing date of the bank card.
Myth 3: Two big ones and one small one can live in a double cabin.
The answer is no, cruise tour is not like regular group tour or free travel, and there is no problem that children can share rooms with their parents according to their age. Because the life-saving equipment of the cruise ship is designed according to a fixed number of people, there are strict restrictions on the number of people who can stay in each cabin of the cruise ship for safety reasons. For example, two adults with a child are not allowed to live in a double cabin. You must buy rooms and suites that can accommodate a triple room or a family room. Children's fees are mostly the same as those of adults, but a few cruise ships offer preferential policies to let children get free tickets. However, port fees and self-funded items on cruise ships will not be reduced.
Myth 4: Booking a cruise ship must have a passport and visa.
When you meet your favorite cruise product, must you miss it? Of course not. At present, the cruise route between Japan and South Korea does not require a visa, only a passport. You can make a reservation without a temporary passport. As long as you go through the relevant formalities before the latest deadline for collecting materials, you can participate in the cruise appropriately. However, if you are interested in cruise lines in Europe, America or Southeast Asian countries, such as the United States, Thailand, Singapore and other countries, you must apply for a visa for the country of entry.