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The smoking in the casino grand princess even when not open for gaming was HORRIBLE on our Nov cruise last year.... We avoided that entire area (two levels were affected because of 'drift') the entire cruise! Going to the help desk was a trial!

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We are on a ship now wth a lady & her scooter with a basket. There is a sign on the basket that says "service dog" & her toy poodle (bow on her head & with a pink tutu) is riding in the basket. Makes me wonder..... but of course I cannot know....... Curious however.

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Thank you for all of this helpful information this is my first cruise and my first post! :) I am full of questions but won't take up to much of your time so I will ask you only a few. Thank you in advance.

 

1- I get car sick, so I am worried about being on the ship. Is it better to buy Over The Counter Meds or get something from my Physician?

 

2- I am taking my 2 daughters (16,11) and can't decide between Mexico or the Caribbean I have to say I am a little concerned with Mexico right now. Any thoughts? Planning for 6/2016

I get car sick, ship sick, ferry sick...... Since cruising, took a tip from a fellow RN cruiser and I never get sick on a cruise ship. I did get a stop. Patch from MD "just in case". It expired, unused 2 years ago - 22 cruises & no need to use the patch....

Here's what has been a 'no-fail' life-saver for me:

Get Meclazine 25 mg - aka 'Bonine' 'Non Drowsy Dramamine" "VertiCalm" - or just ask at the pharmacy window for Meclazine - at COSTCO 100 tabs was around $6.00.

Take 1 tab each night beginning 2 nights before you board the ship. Take one each night of the cruise & continue 2 nights after you are off the ship.

AND...... Just in case you hit super rough seas - get Hylands Motion Sickness tabs - homeopathic - you can dissolve 2 under your tongue and they work like magic even if you don't use them until the symptoms are well under way!

I get mine at RiteAid, Whole Foods or order from Internet. I never go anywhere without them in my purse.....

Happy sailing!

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Contact cruise line & request cord & distilled water if needed. We do - works great!

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s1amblue what is the halo to protect from virus you mention... never heard of it.

http://www.halogermdefense.com/images/banner-products-right.png

You can get it on Amazon or CVS Etc....

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Sore throats, cough, respiratory virus.... Noro is a GI virus, average incubation 33 hours. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.... Easily passes by direct physical contact with contaminated hands, items, etc. not airborn. To reduce airborne - US pharmacies have a product 'Halo' which sprayed orally before flights, gatherings etc. reduces the risk of succumbing. We use it every time we fly & try to remember to use it before shore excursions etc! May be helpful....

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This will be my first cruise since I was 7 years old!!! EXCITED !!, [emoji2][emoji1]. My question is,, are we supplied with shampoo,conditioner, shower gel etc. like the hotels? We will be in a Junior Suite. Also, I have seen people complain about the price of the shuttle,,, What shuttle would that be? I see that we are not allowed "irons". Would a small travel clothes steamer be taken away as well?

Toiletries & steamer: Yes and yes.... Shuttle could be from port to town when you dock/tender (sometimes free/sometimes cost/sometimes not needed at all...) or to/from ship when embarking/disembarking. (Always more expensive to book those from the cruise-line than taxi or shared with other CC companions!)

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Here is USA Amazon link for Noro killing hand spray...

http://www.amazon.com/Clorox-02174-Bleach-Free-Sanitizer-Spray/dp/B00DDZMLLK

As an RN & Also having had Noro resulting on overnight hospital admission - (NOT on a cruise - on land!)

Wash hands, wash hands, wash hands!!! (Was appalled that I got it)

Carry OTC anti emetic meds & anti diarrhea meds easily accessible to you

Bring electrolyte tabs to aid in recovery if you get it...

Avoid touching anything! :)

You rock! Best thought out individualized, logical planning list I've seen in a long time! Keep thinking - you do it well! Now start looking at ports and get a wish list of things to do & places to see!

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You are so right - great place to start! I've been lucky I guess - I've offered to adopt several of our room attendants! [emoji275]

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Going on our first cruise in Oct. Your list is helpful:)

Although the list is very comprehensive and a great way to start thinking about what to pack, do yourselves a favor & pack lighter!! If you pack all of that you will discover you have waaay too much stuff that is not needed on today's cruise ships.... Example:

You can get extra hangers from the steward if you need them

Etc etc - don't pack anything more than you would if you were staying at a hotel in a large city where you could buy anything extra you find you might need..... Packing the kitchen sink isn't really needed..... :)

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For me it was the 'after' cruise 'world shifting' feelings - on and off for 3-5 days.... I take MeclaZine 25mg before-during-after to prevent that (it works!!!) and then if seas rough I'm covered!!!!

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SHIP: Equinox

CABIN #: 9264

DECK #: 9

CLASS: 1A

AREA: Starboard - mid

BED NEAR: balcony

QUIET?: Yes

BALCONY VIEW: great

BALCONY SIZE: larger angle - 1st on hump

WIND A PROBLEM?: no

SOOT A PROBLEM?: no

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: great location right outside card room deck 9 made a great place to meet! Very close to Elevator (no noise ever from either) goes right down to 5 & you get off at coffee shop/gelato spot. Made a coffee run each am!

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They'll make it to order for you at lunchtime.... I usually order it first (no sauce, extra crispy) and by the time I find a table, get a beverage & fix a salad - it's done!

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DH takes lots of meds. Weekly pill box has each a.m. & p.m. In it's own little box. Then a little zip lock with the three supplements he takes daily too. I take a print out that lists each med, dosage, Rx number etc. just take a screen shot from the CVS site for his Rx. Or, do your own. Never had a problem.... However - sandwich bag zip lock filled with several kinds of pills might be a different story! Highly recommend if not weekly/per day separated that each pill have it's own little labeled bag. You can even peel off the lake from the Rx bottle & use that or take a pic with phone, print & tape on....

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Have never used the clothes pins although I do bring 2 over the door "hooks" (dollar store) to,hang on the back of bathroom door whatever I want quick access to or quick dry.... Depending on the ship/cruising there are many options including send out laundry services (all), self serve Laundry (Oceania, Carnival, Azamara - ones I know of)' clothesline in shower/bath (Oceania & some Celebrity ships, not S class). 2nd the OTC meds & reading glasses!!! Although you can buy in port & on ship gets spendy & tenuous as to what is available....

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Lobster is only available on formal night? Is there a formal night for your time dining too? Sorry..off topic,:o

Yes.... Lobster is usually the last formal night.... :)

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There was on there opus cruise..... We just got off on Saturday

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What do you want to see in SFran & when is your flight? No tour bus from airport - ship docks 1/2 way between Fisherman's what'd& ferry building. Airport is 45 min South of city/dock. Problem is what to do with your luggage while you are touring before airport - check excursion options on Princess site they may have this option.

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Or... you skip formal night!

Ooohhhh but then you skip the lobster! DH has some travel dress pants that are super lightweight, never wrinkle & look stunning with his black Magellan's travel sport (suit!) jacket! Got em at Costco - worked so well her has 4 pairs!

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If you're a light packer, you pick dress slacks that match a nice sport coat & wear the sport coat on your travel day - hopefully with jeans! Achieve two great looks! :)

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What are some things you've seen that can be seen as unnecessary? I only as because I am also trying to travel with only a 22" carry on.

I think what you should focus on is what is necessary! Passports, cruise boarding pass & luggage tags & tour documents, plus mix/match layered clothing that can do double duty! things you use/do everyday (meds, glasses, etc.) rest is pretty much personal choice! We travel with one 22" Carry on & one personal item each & have been gone 6 weeks. Of course we hand wash & use laundry services!

That said, I've been on two of 20 cruises where bathroom didn't have a night light so I pack a tiny flashlight 'just in case' as well as packable rain jacket & umbrella. The other stuff is just stuff! Essential for some folks on a cruise - others, not so much...... M

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On cruises: Pets, no - Service animals, of course.....

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SHIP: Eclipse

CABIN #: 8334

DECK #: 8

CLASS: 1A

AREA:

BED NEAR: bathroom

QUIET?: very

BALCONY VIEW: great direct front & forward -solid balcony wall Aft so super private

BALCONY SIZE: slightly oversize

WIND A PROBLEM?: wind blocked well, less salt spray than on most

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: great exercise walking aft to midship elevators!