Angeleyes1382 Posted March 9, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Okay, this might be a dumb question. I'm a teacher and well there are clocks everywhere. When I'm on the ship how in the world do I tell the time, are there clocks? I'm on the Conquest (Next week, woohoo!) if that makes any difference. I just want to make sure if we take our son to Camp Carnival and we hang out on the Lido deck we don't leave him past their hours. We're taking a battery operated alarm clock, but I'm not sure I want to carry that everywhere. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 9, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2010 There are clocks by the sides of the pool. There are clocks in the stair wells. I bought a $10 watch onboard to wear when I cruise, I dont wear a watch at home. ... but for $10 it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted March 9, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Wear a watch, and make sure it is always set to the ship's time. Do not rely on a cell phone as the time (displayed on the phone) can change abruptly when you dock in certain countries. You always want to be on the ship's time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arush5268d Posted March 9, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Just buy a cheap watch and keep it on ship time. I, personally, use my cell phone as my time-displaying device - but I stay aware of time changes and local time vs ship time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montekat Posted March 9, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I have a pendant watch that I wear on cruises. I don't like the tan lines created by wearing a wrist watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammylyne Posted March 9, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2010 There are clocks all over the ship but if your really worried you can buy a cheap watch to wear. If you dont like watches..I saw a necklace (locket) that had a small watch on it..it was really cute and not expensive at all. I carried my cell phone for the time but be careful..I had verizon and just having the phone on incurred tons of roaming charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeleyes1382 Posted March 9, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks! I hate wearing a watch, so I'll probably rely on the clocks. I never really thought about it before other than for in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conchead Posted March 9, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Okay, this might be a dumb question. I'm a teacher and well there are clocks everywhere. When I'm on the ship how in the world do I tell the time, are there clocks? I'm on the Conquest (Next week, woohoo!) if that makes any difference. I just want to make sure if we take our son to Camp Carnival and we hang out on the Lido deck we don't leave him past their hours. We're taking a battery operated alarm clock, but I'm not sure I want to carry that everywhere. Thanks! If the BIG hand is on the 12... and the little hand is on the 5 Then it is Five O'Clock Somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillian marie Posted March 9, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2010 You can find cheap watches that clip on at discount stores and even sometimes at dollar stores. I also hate wearing watches and I clip one of those on my beach bag, purse or on a belt loop on my clothing and set it to ship time. I even have one with an alarm feature, so I set it 10 minutes or so before the time I need to be somewhere. I like having one clipped on my backpack when we're in a port of call so I can stay on ship time which is sometimes a hour different than the ports time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowder_17 Posted March 9, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2010 There are clocks all over the ship but if your really worried you can buy a cheap watch to wear. If you dont like watches..I saw a necklace (locket) that had a small watch on it..it was really cute and not expensive at all. I carried my cell phone for the time but be careful..I had verizon and just having the phone on incurred tons of roaming charges. International Roaming is free to add with Verizon. If you give them a call they will get it set up for you and you can leave your phone on (data off) with no roaming fees. It only costs money to make calls/text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted March 9, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I do not think there are so many clocks on a ship. And many of the clocks (most of them on staircases for some reason) have different times by a few minutes. Suggest you wear a watch and dont worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammylyne Posted March 9, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 9, 2010 International Roaming is free to add with Verizon. If you give them a call they will get it set up for you and you can leave your phone on (data off) with no roaming fees. It only costs money to make calls/text. Wish I knew that then :eek: But great to know for my upcoming cruise. Thanks for the info :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystalbast Posted March 9, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 9, 2010 The little hand tells the hour and the big times the minutes. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted March 9, 2010 #14 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I agree... even if you don't like watches, it's really the best thing if you do NEED to be somewhere on time!! I found a clip on watch at Walmart $8.99 a year ago, and add it to my lanyard... But even a wrist watch can go around a lanyard or in your pocket, if you don't like the feeling on your wrist or you don't want the white stripe left while tanning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowder_17 Posted March 9, 2010 #15 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Wish I knew that then :eek: But great to know for my upcoming cruise. Thanks for the info :) you're welcome! I checked out the Verizon page before I cruised. They also have the info on there for the cost if you call from one of the ports vs. the ship. Some for ports, like Mexico is 99 cents a min. vs. $2.49 per min. on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcancruise Posted March 9, 2010 #16 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Funny I like having a tan line on my wrist. It makes people jealous when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted March 9, 2010 #17 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Funny I like having a tan line on my wrist. It makes people jealous when I get home. Kind of a badge of luxury and relaxing!!!! :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted March 9, 2010 #18 Share Posted March 9, 2010 There are clocks by the sides of the pool. There are clocks in the stair wells. I bought a $10 watch onboard to wear when I cruise, I dont wear a watch at home. ... but for $10 it was worth it. A clock can be found on any number of portable electronic devices... my little iPod has one and that's what I use. Be careful if you rely on a cell phone's clock for the correct time - it can change to the local time which is not necessarily the ship's time. The ship has ample clocks throughout the ship so you'll never be far from one. And if you can't tell time, the ship's cruise director will, through constant bingo announcements, inform you. Also the Captain usually speaks to passengers at noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarCharlotte Posted March 9, 2010 #19 Share Posted March 9, 2010 My iPod gives me the time, but onboard there are big analog clocks visible from the pools. Plus, you can always ask a friendly crew member for the time! Friendly crew members are everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2knight Posted March 9, 2010 #20 Share Posted March 9, 2010 If you Google "Watch Keychain" It shows many choices. I saw many people with similar pocket type watches attached to the Sign and sail card. Plus there are lots of clocks around the ship as other have pointed out. you should have no problems finding the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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