{"id":2689,"date":"2017-08-18T22:09:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T22:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/?p=2689"},"modified":"2019-03-30T15:55:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-30T15:55:44","slug":"17-cruise-ship-hacks-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2017\/08\/18\/17-cruise-ship-hacks-2\/","title":{"rendered":"17 {MORE} Cruise Ship Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You may have already read my previous post about  17 Cruise Ship Hacks I Wish I Had Known Before Our First Cruise. <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

It has honestly been my most popular post yet! I wanted to share some more cruise ship hacks that have helped us, and I thought you would appreciate.<\/p>\n

Here are 17 More Cruise Hacks that I hope you enjoy!<\/p>\n

1.Bring a To- Go Coffee Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Coffee cups on cruise ship are small. You’ll get a good eight sips if you don’t spill half of it while taking it downstairs to your room from the buffet. Bring a good to-go cup so you get more coffee that lasts longer.<\/p>\n

Coffee in the dining room is always fresher and better tasting than the coffee at the buffet.<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Earplugs or Noisemaker APP<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you are a light sleeper or are worried about loud neighbors, you might want to bring some earplugs or a noisemaking APP (These APPs are usually free and make noises like rain or a fan) to drown out outside noises. We have never had an issue with noises on a cruise. Maybe we are really heavy sleepers or have just been really fortunate. If you end up with a cabin located near a nightclub or just end up with loud neighbors, you might want to find a way to stop the noise so you can rest. There are also announcements made throughout the day, and you may want to use some earplugs if you’re planning on taking an afternoon nap.<\/p>\n

3. Don’t Pay For Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n

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All cruise ports have on-site parking. It’s very convenient, but that convenience comes at price. Parking can be $20+ per day. That’s $140 for a week long cruise.<\/p>\n

Many Hotels offer Free Parking for up to a week (some up to 14 to 30 days!) if you spend the night in their hotel the night (or nights) before (and\/or after) your cruise. Some hotels even offer a free shuttle service from the hotel to the cruise port.<\/p>\n

Read A List of Cruise Ports Hotels That Offer Free Parking HERE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Order an Entire Pizza<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you had a long day exploring an island (or another shore excursion) and would love nothing more than to eat pizza with your family in your cabin, all you have to do is order an entire pizza. Most cruises have a pizza parlor on board. Usually, you stand in line and take a slice of whatever is available. But, if you order a whole pizza, you can ask for exactly what you want. Also, the pizza places are usually open 24\/7.<\/p>\n

5. Make Yourself Comfy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Not 100% happy with your bed? Ask for an egg crate mattress topper. Cruise lines aim to please. You can ask for pillows, bathroom towels, and blankets. Just ask your cabin steward (And it’s always nice to tip!)<\/p>\n

6.Get Free and Cheap Drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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