Cruises are a great way to experience some beautiful places that the world has to offer. Cruise ships will usually stop at more than one port for you to go exploring and do some shopping. The shops on the cruise ship carry a variety of trendy merchandise. You can get the latest trends on an Antarctica cruise.
There are many things that you need to do to get ready for a cruise. First book your trip for the cruise that you want and the time frame that works best for you. Of course, you have to pack for the cruise. One thing that is important that people do not always remember to do is to inform your bank and credit cards that you are going on a cruise and give them the destination. This way, your card will not get declined when you try to use it on a purchase. Make sure that you have plenty of cash in smaller bills for minor purchases while in port. It recommends that you do not use your debit card because it can cause a hold on your funds and you will not be able to use it anymore.
Most cruise lines have several types of shops to choose from for your shopping pleasure. Make sure to attend the shopping show that the cruise offers for its guests. It is entertaining and informative, plus if you sit in the front who knows, you may end up with some free items. There is one that is duty-free, which means that the taxes are included in the price, so you do not have to pay taxes when you arrive home.
Duty-free shopping on the ship and in ports is like a small tax-free haven for shoppers. The shops that are out of the cruise port will have better prices and will be willing to negotiate for better prices for their merchandise. It is best to use small bills of cash or the currency of the area for the purchase as they do not have large accounts to give change back. You can bring up to $800 per person into the United States without having to pay anything if you have over $800 and up to $1,000, you will spend three percent on the extra amount. There is one major exception to this rule. That is that you can bring up to $1,600 into the United States if the products are bought in the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or Guam.
Luxury Shops
There are many different luxury shops that you can make purchases at while on board. One of these is a Michael Kors boutique that has a variety of other designers that they sell, such as Hugo Boss and Kate Spade. There is usually a boutique that sells high-end handbags like Sprayground and one that sells high-end jewelry, such as Chopard and Damiani, along with watches, such as Omega and Tag Heuer. There will also be one that sells the brand-name sunglasses, such as RayBan. You can also purchase the latest Fitbits and smartwatches from Apple, Bose, and Samsung.
There are times that the shops onboard the ship are extremely busy and times that they are slow. The only time you can shop the shops on the ship is when the ship is at sea at least 500 miles out so that you are in international waters. One of the best times is during the day when people are out on the deck enjoying the sun. Another time is during dinner time as people are enjoying the food and not thinking about shopping. If you do not want to shop during dinner, then go during the dinner show. It is best not to go between the shows though as the shops get busy with people buying snacks and other items. It is best not to shop on the last day unless you want the promotional item for that particular day.