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I always love reading reviews so I took notes on our recent cruise so I could attempt a review when I got back.

 

 

 

 

 

Background information: this is my 8 th Cruise - our first 4 were on Carnival with two previous cruises on the Pride - then we did three Norwegian cruises ( two to Bermuda ). This cruise was just my husband, my 17 year old daughter and I. We took this cruise for our spring break and had originally planned to take a road trip to the Carolinas but with the terrible spring weather we have had and seen all over we booked this cruise 30 days before the sailing date.

 

 

 

 

 

We drove from our home in northern N.Y. to Wilkes Barre PA on Saturday. Our oldest daughter is in college there so we spent Saturday with her then drove the rest of the way to Baltimore Sunday morning.

 

We saw the Pride and were in the traffic line at 11 am. That was where our longest wait was. We moved through the traffic line and dropped off our luggage then parked the car and went into the terminal. Check in was smooth and easy and we had a boarding time of 2-2:30 but no one checked that and we were on board by 1pm.

 

We all had lunch at the Blue Iguana (definitely a great upgrade - we ate here a lot!!) I had a delicious shrimp burrito :) It said that our rooms would be ready by 2 and most were - the door to ours was open so we weren’t sure if It was ready so we amused ourselves by watching people try to figure out which side of the boat their room was on :)

 

 

 

The muster drill was in the theatre ... It was kind of a mess as we seemed to walk around outside then back inside. I guess It was too cold for It to be outside.

 

 

 

We then went to the sail away party which was fun. We watched the ship sail under the first bridge then went to our room and our luggage was there so we unpacked. We had late dining which originally i wasn’t thrilled about but we ended up really liking.

 

 

 

Our cruise director was Leigh the Australian and he was fun. We went to the welcome aboard show. He announced a pub crawl but It was almost 11 by then and late enough for us so we called It a night .... up next : A Day at Sea

Was the main dining room open on the first night? I’ve heard some say it is and some say it isn’t.

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Has anyone booked a french door interior on the PRIDE? My last cruise on the PRIDE we did an extended balcony and never went out side. I have done a regular interior before and enjoy the darkness but would also like to see outside of our cabin?

Getting anxious for our cruise in 28 days!! Anyone recently been in one of the 9bs on the pride? We are booked in 6279. Wondering if they have flat screens yet?

We are on the same cruise :) can't wait Baltimore here we come

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My daughters school thanked us for the heads up that she would be absent. Her school district has a strict policy on attendance, 8 days for the entire year. They do not count family vacations as long as they are approved/notified in advanced.

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The contract is a fantastic idea! Many thanks for sharing it here. Yes, I'd like to use it as well for my next cruise with DD and DS, though both behaved very well as teens on our last cruise. I'd delete the "no cell phone" though for sail days and the return evening when we are close to the port. I like to keep track of my kids' whereabouts that way. I'm curious why you don't let your kids have their phone?

 

 

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Simply because if charges. There is no one she needs to keep in contact with except us. We have decided to leave notes and meeting in person at designated times.

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I will adapt this for our use if that's ok with you!

Absolutely :) I found it on one of the threads on here.

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We set rules for my 12 year old and made her sign a "cruise contract". I'll try to attach a copy of it.

 

 

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I -----------------, agree to the following rules and Mom and dad can add rules as they see fit.

KIDS CRUISE CONTRACT

This needs to be an exciting and educational trip for all. We want you to have fun, and at the same

time be safe, and courteous to others on the ship. We want to bring you home in the same happy health

condition in which you board the ship. We have set up a few rules that must be followed. Any bending of

these rules, or stretching the interpretation of these rules will result in the remainder of the cruise

spent with none other than your loving mother and dad. Final say will always be your mother and Ryan.

1)The meeting the first night in the teen club is required. Most teens from what I have been reading do not

hang out there but chose that as a meeting point. The first meeting is required as that is when the parents

sign informational papers for each child for you to participate. It is also when and where the introductions

take place of fellow teen cruisers and the staff inside the teen club. This information must be filled out if

you happen to decide to take part in any of the teen activities organized by the cruise ship.

2)Under no circumstances are you to go to anybody’s cabin nor is anybody allowed to come to ours.

3)You will not go through any of the cabin areas/hallways. There is absolutely no reason for you to be in any of

these locations except to return to your own cabin.

4)You will not be playing around on the elevators. For example: pushing the buttons to every floor.

5)You do not accept a drink of any kind from anybody other than mom, dad, or anyone in our group or one that you

have ordered and is brought to you by cruise ship staff. Nor will you leave your drink unattended. If it is

left unattended you are required to order another one. There are sick people out there......

6)You will be required to check in at a specific time set by mom and/or dad and different intervals throughout the day.

You will also tell us where you are going, what you will be doing and who you will be with. This is so if plans change for

us we can find you to tell you.

7)If you are in our cabin alone, you will be required to have the do not disturb sign posted. Not even crew members (room steward)

are to be in there when you are by yourself.

8)You will be required to join us for all evening meals in the dining room. We have the early seating so you will be required to

be back to the cabin and ready to go at the assigned time. Make sure you allow enough time to get ready.

9)If you decide to swim, you will be courteous to the adults in the pool. No splashing or “cannon balls” to be cute.

Be courteous of adults swimming laps for exercise. Stay out of their way.

10)You will not be obnoxious whether we are with you or you are without us. We expect you to be well mannered using please,

thank you, and excuse me at all times. Hold the doors for adults that are passing through at the same time as you,

allow people to get off of the elevator before you step on. Just because somebody is rude does not give you the right to be rude.

11)Absolutely no running on the ship!

12)No butting in line at the buffet. And do not take more than you can eat. If you are still hungry you can go back for more.

There is plenty of food. I’m sure they plan for people with bigger appetites than yours.

13)Absolutely no cell phone!!!I will have mine.

14) No excessive amount of sugar and junk food. (You know what is exceptable and what isnt)

Signed, Mom____________________________

Signed, dad___________________________

Signed, kid_________________________

We set rules for my 12 year old and made her sign a "cruise contract". I'll try to attach a copy of it.

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My DH and I will be on the pride in October, we will be coming up two days early to enjoy sights in Baltimore. would love to hear from anyone that has stayed at the Best Western on O'Donnell St. Good or bad. Should we book some where else?? And to anyone who has stayed in room 4228, where was your muster station, inside or out? would like to have jacket if outside, it might be cold in October.

We stayed there last year while visiting the Inner Harbor. Loved it. Staff was great, clean rooms.

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Thank you

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Cruising in oct, it looks like there is a water park. Does anyone know if this is included and is there a height requirement?

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