How to Add a Passenger to My Cabin After Booking a Cruise

Life happens. Oftentimes the best laid plans need to be changed at a later date. Booking a cruise is no exception. Maybe a family member or friend was allowed to take off work after all. Or, someone changed their mind and decided to join you on your trip. Whatever the case, use these valuable tips to learn how to add a passenger to your cabin on a cruise at a later date.



Step1
Contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly as soon as you need to add another passenger to your cabin. Explain the situation to them.


Step2
If you are adding a passenger to a cabin that can accommodate three or four people, there shouldn't be a problem. The biggest issue is if the ship has already reached its sailing capacity. So the earlier you book, the better.


Step3
If you try to add another passenger to your cabin after you've requested a "single" accommodation, you'll need to upgrade to a larger cabin or to a suite. The extra cost will vary, depending on the cruise line.


Step4
Book a "Handicapped Cabin" for your cruise in advance and you won't be able to add an additional passenger, unless they too are handicapped. These cabins are reserved for passengers with disabilities only.


Step5
Make the reservation for the extra passenger, then arrange to pay the deposit for their fare.


Step6
Consider canceling the cruise and rebooking it for a later date if you're unable to add a passenger to your cabin.


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How to Pack Properly for a Cruise

Packing for a cruise is similar to packing for a land-based vacation in a similar climate, with a few exceptions.


Step1
Assess your wardrobe several weeks before your cruise. Choose a couple of colors that work together so that what you bring can be easily mixed and matched, then try on everything you plan to wear together to ensure each item is suitable and doesn't need any cleaning, repairs or alterations.


Step2
Make a list of items you need to pack and buy any items you don't have (sandals, bathing suit, rain slicker).


Step3
Pack comfortable, layerable clothes for daytime. On most ships, shorts and t-shirts are fine for tropical cruises; your "causal Friday" outfits should work for most evenings.


Step4
Bring one bathing suit and a cover-up, but not beach towels they're provided.


Step5
Depending on the climate, you'll most likely need three pairs of shoes: rubber-soled shoes for walking on the deck, one pair of sandals or other shoes comfortable for walking in port, and one pair of dress shoes for evening.


Step6
Pack at least one pair of underwear and socks (unless it's a trobpical cruise) for each day of the cruise.


Step7
Add a hat, travel clock, sunglasses and batteries or chargers for your camera and other electronic devices.