CRUISE PHOTOGRAPHY

Some of the best memories of your cruise will come when you purchase 1, 2 or more of the cruise photos that will be taken when you set sail.  The cruise ships offer simple and fun photography and you will laugh with pain when you see some of the shots they caught of you and other guests.  On some ships, photos will start the minute you board until the last evening of the cruise.  You will enjoy shore excursion photos, formal night photos and general dining and onboard photos.  Fun for all.

On some of the more upscale and luxury lines, do not expect any photos to be taken unless you desire them to.  It is the feeling and philosophy of the luxury lines that if people want a photo, then they will take them at their own time and pleasure.

Types of cruise photography:

• Formal: many different backdrops will be available for these formal evenings.  Some ships will offer formal night photographs with the captain or officers.

• Candid: little guys will be popping up all over the cruise ship and taking pictures that you will forget about until you see them in the photo display room.  From start to finish, the camera will be watching you and your other passengers both onboard and on shore when the ship docks at ports of call.

• Embarkation and Debarkation: most ships will take your picture when you get on or embark the ship.  When you are getting off or disembarking for shore excursions or any of the ports of call, the photographers are usually there to memorialize the occasion. 

Once the photos have been taken, you will be able to view them and purchase them for your personal pleasure.  Normally, you can charge any photos to your room account by using your shipboard ID card.  Reprints and enlargements can be ordered when viewing the photos, just ask the person on duty.

Settings for cruise photos:

• Moon lit night

• Western wear

• Sunsets

• Tropical island

• Beaches

• Neutral color back grounds

• Ivy columns or floral vases

• A staircase

• Sculptures

• Theme photos depending on the ship

Remember, you do not have to buy any photo.  You are not obligated to purchase anything.  If you like a photo and want to buy it, great.  They will sell it to you and off you go.

You can also drop off your own film or digital memory sticks to the photo shop onboard and most will develop your film or put your digital photos on a CD to take with you for upload later.

If you plan on doing any snorkeling or diving you may want to pick up an underwater disposable camera or two before you leave home.  Once onboard you will find that they are available, but, at about twice the price at your hometown store.

Photos of your cruise vacation will last a lifetime and they are worth the cost.