Have you decided that it is finally time for you and the family to take a family cruise? If so, the very first decision you need to make is where you are going to pick as your port of call. This is the place where you will board the cruise ship. It will also be where you will return when your cruise is over.
Do not make the mistake of assuming that the location of the port of call does not matter. After all, you can make your vacation about much more than just the cruise itself.
Traveling To Your Port Of Call
You will want to make sure that you are preparing as much as possible for your trip to your port of call. Whether you live a few states away or you are just a few hours down the road, you will need to be prepared in case of an accident. By being properly prepared, you will know all of the best steps to take and you can continue on with your vacation should there be no serious injuries. You will want to make sure that your vehicle is well maintained and has passed a safety check. You will also want to add the contact information for an auto accident lawyer into your phone. This way, you will have the number of legal assistance on hand should you need immediate help.
You may also want to have a membership for an emergency roadside assistance company or at least a local tow truck company you can use should you have a flat tire or need to be towed to a repair shop real quick. You may also want to look into travel insurance, which will help you recover some of your expenses should something happen to where you are no longer able to make it to your port of call and board the cruise ship.
Spend Time In The City Before Leaving
When you are picking a port of call such as San Diego, you will want to try to arrive a few days before your departure date. It is important to make sure that you are checking out all of the sights to see before you take off on your cruise. This way, you are going to get the best experience out of the entire trip.
If you have never been to San Diego before, you will want to take some time to research some of the more popular spots. You could even talk to a travel agent, as he or she may have some insider tips that will help you see the city in a way most people would never have the chance to see it.
When you are traveling with children, you will want to check out places such as Legoland and the Inflatable World. For the older children and the adults, there is Belmont Park. The nice thing about Belmont park is you do not have to pay an overpriced admission fee for everyone in the family. Entrance to the park is free of charge and you only pay for the attractions you want to make use of.
Now that you have that information in mind, you will want to go ahead and start planning your upcoming cruise vacation.
Julie Wood says
I love San Diego! Such a pretty city and a fun place to take a vacation. This is the perfect city to hook up for a Cruise.
Elena says
I live in San Diego and agree that it’s a fun city