Dayenu

This will be too port-intensive. Also, I'd rather see it the other way - from cold climates to hot.

Yes, I keep coming back, although I know that we are out of cruising for a while, maybe even forever. Health issues are forcing retirement, for now financial side doesn't look well.

I am grateful to had been able to cruise and to travel as much as we had. Earlier today was looking at the photos I took during our Norway cruise.

1) Was the cabin location different? Were you in the lower middle part of the ship on all cruises? Location is important when you have motion sickness.

2) What type of cabins? People with motion sickness cannot be in an inside cabins, they need some type of a window. There is a connection between what the body feels, and the eyes see.

3) The bed is usually positioned "across" the ship, from door to window. Somebody here on Cruise Critic posted, her bed was positioned "along" the ship, from side wall to side wall, and this type of rocking at night made her sick.

4) A snack between the meals helps, especially apples with saltines.

I couldn't find any well-reviewed reef safe sunscreen on Amazon that was less than 4 oz.

 

I have an excursion booked with Carnival in Cozumel that specifically says to bring reef safe sunscreen, and reviews indicate that they will check to make sure it's reef safe.

 

Does this mean I can't bring my sunscreen in a travel-sized bottle to avoid taking up unnecessary space in my luggage? Or, would it be OK to print out a copy of the label beforehand and bring that with me?

 

The brand I got was Tropical Sands.

If you scroll down on the main page, you will see posts by port. Find Caribbean ports, and see if it was answered, or post your question there.

Hi we have just booked our first cruise Viking Caribbean Explorer Jan 2018

The sales person has convinced me that as a new cruiser a mid ships cabin on deck 4 would be good in case of motion sickness. I noticed that the cabin number he has allocate is above the Tenders. I asked if the tenders hung out of the ship and would they be visible he said no they were inboard.

I have noticed however from photos they are only partially inboard.

Should I be concerned about limited views

Thanks

I tried to look up the deck plans for Viking Explorer and Caribbean Explorer - do not exist. What is the name of the ship?

On my old home computer it looks the same like it was a week before, a month before, a year before.

I've noticed Friday at work that the layout was different, it was difficult to navigate, so I am glad to be back to the old and true.

22" each, and a carry-on each. I don't mind a quick laundry in the sink, use ship shampoo for this, and bring my own for hair.

We are about to book our cruise and this is the cheapest option. Do they pick the best available room in that category or just any randomly assigned room?

This is for the Independence of the Seas.

Some cruisers pick cabins that they like, and pay more for them. You will get what is left after the best ones are picked out. This is why you pay less.

I can echo the above, but do we really want to sail with anyone gullible enough to believe any of that?;)

Ha ha ha, no, we don't. More cabins for us to choose from :D

Still a little angry,

Dayenu.

Written by a fool who never been on a cruise! :mad:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/14-reasons-you-should-never-take-a-cruise/ss-BBxPfDY?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=mailsignout

I suggest you find "special interest cruising" on the main page of this website, and click on "disability". Other posters may help you with exact answers, like if there is a step in the bathroom, or how to order a chair to sit in the shower, if needed.

I am surprised that shower over bath is easier - or maybe I misunderstood? I thought it's difficult to climb into a bathtub, but maybe it depends on the type of disability? For myself, I always prefer a walk-in shower.

Not scam, they do exist, I think they want you to get air fair only through them, this is how they make money. I'm sure if you Google the name, you will read plenty of complaints.

The cabin choice is very important, in addition to medications. Do not get inside - get at least a window (editing to add: obstructed or porthole are fine). Pick a cabin in the middle third of the ship, in the lower half. Do not get guarantee.

You went on the wrong cruise. The one I was on, they announced, nobody will be allowed to disembark if they won't gain weight.

Scared, I went to the gym to weigh myself. They didn't have a scale!!! So I didn't cut nails, hair - and told my husband not to shave, so we'd show some improvement.

Some parents bring a curtain with magnetic clips. Go to Special needs page here on Cruise Critic, to Family travel, search or ask there.

I've been reading a lot on this forum and often saw a recommandation to tip crew members generously. What about the gratuities we have to pay before the cruise? I'm a little confused.

 

On the Princess Cruise website they say: "This gratuity will be shared amongst those staff who have helped provide and support your cruise experience, including all waitstaff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards, and housekeeping staff across the fleet. A 15% gratuity is added to bar charges and dining room wine accounts."

 

Do I really have to tip again each day???

When you check in your suitcase, they expect a small tip. If you order room service, they expect a small tip. Other than that, it's up to you - you may tip, but not necessary.

Pack for 7-10 days, plan on laundry. Use any luggage that you have, if you drive to the cruise, it doesn't matter. If you fly, follow the airline guidelines.

Do you bring cosmetics? Medicine? These should last through the cruise, and bring a little more than you think you will need. If prescriptions, ask your doctor if he can get you more than for only 1 month.

Regal Princess 11 nt sailing, departs FLL Sunday at 4pm.

Moved our flight up to Saturday morning (couldn't get our kids home from college in time for a Friday departure) ORD-FLL nonstop, party of four.

Thinking we should pack carryon suitcases and be ready to standby for other flights to Florida, where we can rent a car or take the Tri-Rail from MIA.

 

Question as to the advisability of checking a large bag to FLL, assuming we are able to check in for that flight. If is is subsequently cancelled, the bag may make later flights that day or the next, where the plan would be to retrieve it before we board on Sunday. If it doesn't make it, do you think it will be in safe keeping at AA in FLL for that many days?

 

We would surely love to have our formal wear!

There is a law: your luggage travels with you. This means, if you are on a standby, you better have all your luggage with you, or they may not put you on another flight. You can gate-check if you don't want to keep the carry-ons with you.

Mr & wife + 2 boys 11&13

Is there any evidence of an increase in sea sickness with inside cabins..i'm a bit prone myself

Sorry to say, with sea sickness an inside cabin is a NO. You must have at least a porthole or obstructed window - there is something about what your body feels and what your eyes see. You should also be in the middle lower part of the ship.

If you use Post Office, you can mail your things with insurance, just a couple of dollars for the peace of mind.

On Sundays Post Offices are usually closed, Google the airport to see if there is one opened, also Google USPS to see if any Post Office is opened on Sunday. I know in San Francisco we have 3 opened, one of them at SFO airport.

Has this ever happened to you?

No. I would never make flight reservations through a cruise line.

If you go food shopping you see the cashier, sometimes you talk to the supply clerk who's putting things on shelves, or you ask a baker for something. You don't see the manager - it's his job to make sure the things run smoothly.

Same with the head waiter, he is behind the scene.

The best way to understand is to do a false booking. You will see the total price before you are asked for credit card number, so you can just close the page, or go back.

Usually the price is per person if 2 people are traveling, but on top of that taxes and port fees will be added to the total.

The rest of the story is here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2427596

Thank you for posting the link, Euro!

I am so confused by cruise pricing. If a cruise is advertised at say, 700pp, why does the final tally say something like 950 pp then add taxes and port fees? what is that? I would think it should be the 700,then add the fees for the total...what am I missing? every cruise I'm looking at is the same-

Also so confused by things like a room upgrade...how do they upgrade a room I'm choosing right there on the site?

This means, the cheapest cabins $700 are gone already, and only $950 are left.

If you mark "no upgrade" you will stay in your cabin. If you say yes to upgrade, they have the right to move you to any cabin in the same class or higher, even if it's in a bad location.