| As the luxury cruise industry gets pumped up by | | | | adventurous streak and do not stray far into the |
| the increased consumer interest, holidays are | | | | mainland. Luxury cruise holidays are meant for |
| getting bigger and better by the day. Liner | | | | savoring the fun in and around the coastline. |
| companies are planning to set foot in unexplored | | | | Accepting unsolicited gifts from locals, taking |
| zones too. Recent news suggests that Kerala, | | | | short-cuts off the main streets are sure-fire |
| one of the tourism hot spots in India, is also | | | | ways of getting into trouble. Moreover, it's better |
| getting its share of cruise liners come January | | | | to get back on the liner with surplus time in hand |
| 2010. | | | | than being stranded on foreign land. |
| However, in all the excitement of vacationing on | | | | - Carry Proper Identification - Carrying Passport |
| high seas, people often forget the basic | | | | or copies of the same, along with proper |
| instructions provided to them before the trip | | | | identification documents will preclude unnecessary |
| begins. This can lead to serious trouble, especially | | | | run-ins with the local police or custom |
| while you are sight-seeing or shopping on land in | | | | departments. |
| the foreign locations. Here are some tips to | | | | - Look out for the Launch - Stay calm and follow |
| prevent you from getting hurt - financially or | | | | the instructions while on the launch that ferries |
| physically, when you leave ship: | | | | people from the shore to the cruise. |
| - Permission from Port Authorities - Usually before | | | | - Inform People On-board - No matter when or |
| a ship docks at a port, the authorities are | | | | with how many people you leave ship, keep |
| requested for permission for the same. At times, | | | | someone on-board informed of your |
| the gang plank is put across for the crew or staff | | | | whereabouts. It may be a family member, a |
| to go on shore. Do not jump to conclusions and | | | | friend you made on the cruise or a staff member. |
| leave ship before permission is officially granted to | | | | Keeping these points in mind will help you enjoy |
| passengers by the port administration. It is best | | | | exploring the cultures of foreign lands while on a |
| to wait for the captain to personally advise | | | | luxury holiday better. Always remember that it |
| passengers to go ashore before actually walking | | | | does not take much to destroy a perfectly |
| over. | | | | planned luxury cruise holiday, even while you are |
| - Stay Nearby - Keep a check on your | | | | shopping or meeting locals ashore. |