Frequently Asked Questions

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====== Why Cruise? ======
  * Amazing per day value when looking at the overall vacation cost
  * Adventure and relaxation your way without the required planning
  * Unpack once then explore your ship and sailing itineraries
  * Group activities which focus on memorable, social experiences (adventure)
  * Fun downtime activities (relaxation)

====== What Cruise? ======
  * Departure Port: Los Angeles / Long Beach (it's the same physical location but might be named differently depending on cruise line)
  * Cruise Ship: Carnival or Norwegian
  * Destination: Mexican Riviera (some combination of Catalina Island, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo, Mazatlan, La Paz and Manzanillo depending on itinerary)
  * Budget Goal: Less than $300 specifically for the Interior Cabin class to keep this affordable
  * Food, drinks and entertainment are all inclusive but there are additional costs if you want extra amenities like alcohol

====== What Identification? ======
===== Required identification from best to acceptable: =====
  - Passport
  - Passport card
  - Enhanced Drivers License (Arizona does not offer this type of driver's license)
  - Both a government issued photo ID (Driver's license [either Real ID or standard], Military or state ID card) and your birth certificate (original or official copy)

====== What Cabin Class? ======
===== Cabin Classes (best choice is usually the balcony or obstructed view balcony): =====
  - Interior
  - Oceanview
  - Balcony
  - Suite

It is generally okay to allow the cruise line to select your cabin based on the class you choose to save money. There is a risk of low privacy, high noise and/or high motion cabins.

====== Sharing? ======

===== Sharing a Cruise Cabin considerations: =====

Cruise cabins are small for even two people\\
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Divide storage locations for each occupant\\
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Decide on if there is an option to have sex in the room:\\
  * Go to their room instead
  * Couples, no sex for the duration of the trip

Decide on who sleeps in the third and/or fourth bed:\\
  * This can be on rotation unless specific people are fine with the extra beds

Decide on lights out time\\
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Decide on bathroom times in the morning\\
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Keep your clutter to a minimum at all times\\
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Decide on if you want a drink package upgrade (Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Carribean):\\
  * All adults in the cabin are required to have the alcoholic drinks package which will be at least $50/person per day
  * All adults in the cabin are required to have the soda package which will be at least $8/person per day

Decide on if you want a dining package upgrade (Norwegian and Royal Carribean)