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Author Topic: Going on a cruise in Jan... Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-12-2004 11:13 PM                        So the company my wife works for is taking her whole office on a 7 Day Eastern Caribbean cruise in January... I'm going.. A great deal for just air fare on a discounter air line.. :woo hoo: SO what are some cruise tips for someone who has never been on a cruise and has a little bit of an issue with being 'out of control' for that length of time... (control-issues) Are they as fun as they look in the ads.. and as people say that are? I've heard for years now that if you go on a cruise once, you'll be hooked... Any truth to that? Seriously, anyone who has any experience(s) with cruising, let me know..  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 12-12-2004 11:24 PM                        My best advice is to try and not think about how things are getting all messed-up and going completely chaotic back home.  |  IP: Logged William Hooper Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1879 From: Mobile, AL USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-13-2004 06:36 AM                        quote: Jason Black SO what are some cruise tips for someone who has never been on a cruise If you fall overboard, do not make swimming motions in the water as you will attract sharks.  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 12-13-2004 08:48 AM                     First of All, What cruise line are you taking? Royal Caribbean is by far for more active people Carnival is for people who don't want to do anything but lay on deck. Royal Caribbean is extremely fun, I went with my parents to the Bahamas last year and I had a blast. They have so many activities to keep you moving from sun up to 3-4am They also have an awesome kids club so the parents can have more fun. Carnival is more boring to me.  |  IP: Logged Jason Burroughs Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 654 From: Allen, TX Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-13-2004 09:32 AM                     I went on a Carnival cruise back in Sept, it was absolutly fantastic. We were plotting our next cruise before we even eneded that one. Take some motion sickness medication, just in case. Most ships are able to compensate for the motion of the seas pretty well, but be prepaired. Be ready to eat LOTS of food. There's something to eat 24hrs a day, both in the dining rooms, and in the Lido deck restaurants. Take some formal clothes. For a 7 day cruise there will probably be 2 Formal nights, one being the "captian's dinner" on the 2nd day at sea. Tuxes are usually worn for these. If you forget, a tux rental is usually available on board, and the cost isn't too bad. If you're a soda junkie, be prepaired, sodas are very rare on board, and you'll want to sign up for some sort of drink card, otherwise they are very expensive. In regards to the dining, don't pass up the formal dining rooms. The cruise lines usually do a very good job at putting you with interresting table buddies, and the food is awesome. I'm sure other cruise lines use something similar, Carnival uses a "Sail & Sign" card. Its very handy for various purchaces on board. Be careful what you spend so you don't end up with sticker shock at the end of the cruise. Above all, have fun, outside of any company events that may be pre-planned - its YOUR cruise. What you do or don't do is up to you.  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 12-13-2004 10:35 AM                     quote: Richard Greco Carnival is for people who don't want to do anything but lay on deck. Carnival is "known" as the drinking cruise line. People get a little crazy on this line. It's fun but geared towards the younger crowd. quote: Richard Greco Royal Caribbean is by far for more active people I don't agree with that at all. Royal Caribbean was boring to me, I've been on two RC cruises and I didn't really like either one. The food was good but all the activities seemed to be geared towards old ladies unless you just felt like drinking constantly. And since I don't really drink much, so... quote: Richard Greco They also have an awesome kids club so the parents can have more fun. I will agree about the kids club, I don't have kids but you always saw the staff doing cool stuff with them. Parading around in pirate costumes, playing mini golf, and ice skating (on one of the ships). Also, one of the two ships I went on had a really large arcade area, it looked like the kids always kept busy. But, Norwegian was by far my favorite, the food was awesome and it was relaxing yet you could always find some fun activity going on if you looked. I can't really explain why I liked it more, I just did. The formal dinners... quote: Jason Burroughs Tuxes are usually worn for these. Suits are also acceptable. For the woman, formal gowns. On most other nights dress for dinner is casual, but casual doesn't mean jeans. You'd be fine with a polo shirt and kakis. For the woman, a dress, skirt, or just nice pants and a blouse. NEVER wear jeans or shorts to dinner, it is not considered acceptable. On most lines there is also usually a "theme" night, you can usually find out what it is from your travel agent if you have one. Some people dress up for these, some don't. Hope I helped, HAVE FUN!  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 12-13-2004 10:46 AM                     Even though it is January....the best time to visit the Caribbean, make sure you have good sun screen lotion. The sun you will soak on the deck and island visits will creep up on you. I used to fly out of San Juan,Puerto on Sunday and was used to seeing scores of discharged cranky sun burned cruise line passengers  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-13-2004 04:54 PM                        Thanks peeps! Special Thanks to our buddy Joe... who just had to put that idea in my head... You're the best Joe... We're going on RC aboard the Navigator of the Seas. Balcony suite. Sounds like plenty to keep my going.. not really keen on dressing for dinner. Room service may be more in order... vacation for ME means NOT wearing a jacket/tie. I'm sure I'll be all nice and golden brown by the time I return.. There will be plenty of pics.. you can bet yer sweet ass on that..  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 12-13-2004 05:41 PM                  quote: Jason Black ...not really keen on dressing for dinner... Oh c'mon Jason! I've been on many cruises and that's part of the fun! Don't be a drag, get out/rent that tux!  |  IP: Logged Bill Gabel Film God Posts: 3873 From: Technicolor / Postworks NY, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 12-13-2004 07:08 PM                     Phil, The Jungle Cruise does not count. Birdie Num Nums  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 12-14-2004 10:38 AM                     Navigator of the seas was the last ship I went on...the cruise that me and Don went on. It is a beautiful ship. But, go to the damn formal dinners! They are the best dinners for the whole week, formal dress = better food. Sure, you can get it from room service but its really not the same. AT LEAST go to the second formal dinner, that is usually the one with lobster.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 12-14-2004 11:05 AM                        Jason, Going on a cruise is by far the best vacation you can have. They cater to your every need. You will want for nothing and will most likely gain 25 pounds. Enjoy - the world will become your oyster. I'm Jealous.  |  IP: Logged Dan Suomi Film Handler Posts: 53 From: Aurora/Oswego, IL Registered: Jul 2004 posted 12-14-2004 11:44 AM                        Cruises are awesome, I went on one a few years ago. The only advice to you is make sure you take your motion sickness pills and watch your bar tab. They don't accept $$ on cruises and when you first board they give you a credit card type thing that is tied into your credit card or bank account. If your not carefull you could end up having a $300.00 bar tab and won't even know it untill you disembark.  |  IP: Logged John Carpenter Film Handler Posts: 96 From: Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA Registered: Nov 2002 posted 12-14-2004 12:13 PM                     I too must agree with Rachel and thus disagree with Richard. Carnival is in no way very relaxing. All drinking and all partying. The even close the pools & hot tubs at dark so the drunks wont dround. So no relaxing in the hot tubs after dinner Royal Carib & the Disney Cruises are much better in my opinion unless you want the frat party feel the whole time. And I must also support the Soda Card - get it from day one of you are a soda drinker.  |  IP: Logged Thomas Procyk Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1842 From: Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 12-14-2004 03:12 PM                     I went on Celebrity Cruises in 2000 with my mom. Her 50th B-day, my graduation! The ship's name was Century. Like everyone else said, GO TO THE FORMAL DINNERS!! There's noting like being waited on hand and foot with GOOD food! Makes you feel like a million bucks. I always thought the soda situation was strange, but I never got a card. I just drank the free stuff like juice and iced tea. They had activities all day and TONS of food. One night they had a "roaming buffet" which was just waiters with trays of food walknig around the ship. Also, try to catch a few of the productions/shows if you can. All were spectacular and the auditorium was HUGE! The on-board "cinema" left a lot to be desired, though. It was just an LCD projector showing a videotape of sub-sub-run pictures. A few words of caution, though. The last full day of the cruise they made it known in a letter that we're supposed to tip our waiter, his assistant, our maid (which we never saw. the room was just miraculously clean), and the person who delivers/takes your luggage at the beginning/end of the trip (whom we never saw either). These "tips" were to be filled out on a form with suggestions for the "customary" amounts. These "tips" added up to about $75!!!! It was the topic of discussion with our "table mates" at the last dinner. Everyone felt kinda cheated. So much for "all inclusive" eh? Also, prepare to be seasick, even a little bit. I was brave the first few days but about mid-week I was rockin' and rollin'! They sell pills or little patches you stick behind your ear on-board which help a lot. Careful on the excursions, too. Those tend to drain your cash very quickly. Above all, HAVE FUN!! =TMP=  |  IP: Logged

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