catrick Posted September 9, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2010 My husband is 6'4" and taking a shower in our stateroom was like him trying to squeeze in to a tuna can! A few cruises back my husband had an ah-ha moment while visiting the spa. The showers in there are huge compared to the ones in the staterooms. He has taken his showers in there ever since :-)... Curious if anyone else has had the lightbulb come on for an idea to get around common little problems while cruising that others may haven't thought of yet that you would like to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted September 9, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I use the one out by the pool. I get a few looks when I take of my robe and get out the soap, but I just ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brink7377 Posted September 9, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 9, 2010 My husband is 6'4" and taking a shower in our stateroom was like him trying to squeeze in to a tuna can! A few cruises back my husband had an ah-ha moment while visiting the spa. The showers in there are huge compared to the ones in the staterooms. He has taken his showers in there ever since :-)... Curious if anyone else has had the lightbulb come on for an idea to get around common little problems while cruising that others may haven't thought of yet that you would like to share. Do they allow this for free? I've never partaken of a spa treatment on ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailawayjack Posted September 9, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2010 My husband is 6'4" and taking a shower in our stateroom was like him trying to squeeze in to a tuna can! A few cruises back my husband had an ah-ha moment while visiting the spa. The showers in there are huge compared to the ones in the staterooms. He has taken his showers in there ever since :-)... Curious if anyone else has had the lightbulb come on for an idea to get around common little problems while cruising that others may haven't thought of yet that you would like to share. :cool:First cruise I let RCCL get plane reservations. Arrived Miami, bus to ship, arrived 2:15 LONG LINES. Got on at 3:00. Light bulb went on. Next cruise, Miami again. Went down day early. Stayed in RCCL recommended hotel. They had representative in lobby at 7:30 to register passengers. Bus arrived 10:15, and was on ship by 10:45. Only passengers on ship. I have been going down for any cruise (unless I drive) a day early, and showing up NLT 10:45:cool:JACK IS SAILING AGAIN:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted September 9, 2010 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Do they allow this for free? I've never partaken of a spa treatment on ships. Yes, it's free. No requirement to have a treatment. There is a sauna and shower for anyone to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted September 9, 2010 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2010 My AH-HA moment was when I learned that you could book shore excursions through an independent agency as opposed to the cruise line. Booking directly with the tour operator saves a bunch of money. The tours are usually less crowded also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 9, 2010 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Or, just do stuff on your own...many things don't even require an excursion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddcan Posted September 9, 2010 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Ah-ha moments for me: 90 minute afternoon naps on sea days are AWESOME Thankful I paid with a credit card - never want to be in that dreaded lineup at the desk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted September 9, 2010 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2010 The showers, sauna and steam rooms are actually in the gym locker rooms. I usually use those showers to wash my hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted September 9, 2010 #10 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Cool - I was planning to try the sauna on this cruise, and wasn't sure if I would have to pay for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_christoph Posted September 9, 2010 #11 Share Posted September 9, 2010 The showers, sauna and steam rooms are actually in the gym locker rooms. I usually use those showers to wash my hair. Cool - I was planning to try the sauna on this cruise, and wasn't sure if I would have to pay for it! If you are on Oasis, there is no free sauna or steam room in the locker rooms....one of my pet peeves about Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted September 9, 2010 #12 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Booking your own tours can save you some money. But, keep in mind in some smaller ports the ship can buy up all of them and you end up with not being able to do something you really want to do. We almost found this out the hard way in Alaska on a helo tour to the glacier. Luckly, a shop owner overheard us talking about how much trouble we were going to be in with the wives when we couldn't find an open air tour office to book a helo tour (all said "sold out" on the window.) He made some calls for us and got us one late in the afternoon for about 15% cheaper than off the ship. Remember, "it is what it is". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2skikids Posted September 9, 2010 #13 Share Posted September 9, 2010 My husband is 6'4" and taking a shower in our stateroom was like him trying to squeeze in to a tuna can! A few cruises back my husband had an ah-ha moment while visiting the spa. The showers in there are huge compared to the ones in the staterooms. He has taken his showers in there ever since :-)... Curious if anyone else has had the lightbulb come on for an idea to get around common little problems while cruising that others may haven't thought of yet that you would like to share. Thanks for your "AH-HA" moment. We have always cruised in a suite so the size of the shower did not matter. In July I am surprising my husband with a 5 day cruise to Bermuda and could not justify the extra cost for the suite. I was concerned about him in the small shower as he is also a big guy. Now, we have another option if he is too uncomfortable! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apkpcruisers Posted September 9, 2010 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2010 My ah ha was when I realized you don't have to shut the shower curtain, on my last 2 cruises the floor was all tile and had a drain in the middle of the bathroom. No more tiny shower and shower curtain stuck to my leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinManiac Posted September 9, 2010 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I've had many AH HA moments while cruising, but the latest was realizing that I could bring my own disposable coffee cups/w lids, to replace the small mugs of coffee that do not do well on a windy day. :rolleyes: I learned that the hard way while walking across the pool deck one morning and received some nasty burns. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted September 9, 2010 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I wish RCCL had larger showers like some Carnival ships like the Ecstasy. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinManiac Posted September 10, 2010 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Celebrity has larger showers, almost as big as a bathtub layout. The older ships have a shower curtain, but the newer Solstice class have a door. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted September 10, 2010 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2010 My ah ha moment was when I realized I was packing way to much and stopped. I pack about half of what I used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkySailing Posted September 10, 2010 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2010 My ah ha moment is when I found out what Rum Runner where! I'm joking :o I'm glad to say I havn't had a ah ha moment because I found CC before I started to cruise! So thanks everyone. Happy Cruising!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted September 10, 2010 #20 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Booking your own tours can save you some money. But, keep in mind in some smaller ports the ship can buy up all of them and you end up with not being able to do something you really want to do. We almost found this out the hard way in Alaska on a helo tour to the glacier. Luckly, a shop owner overheard us talking about how much trouble we were going to be in with the wives when we couldn't find an open air tour office to book a helo tour (all said "sold out" on the window.) He made some calls for us and got us one late in the afternoon for about 15% cheaper than off the ship. Remember, "it is what it is". We don't wait until we get off the ship to find something. We always book months in advance. Go to the Ports of Call boards here and you will find some highly recommended operators in every port. When you find something that interests you, book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilda Posted September 10, 2010 #21 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I use the one out by the pool. I get a few looks when I take of my robe and get out the soap, but I just ignore it. :D:D:DI had to read that one twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilda Posted September 10, 2010 #22 Share Posted September 10, 2010 One of my many AH-HA moments was realizing that the jogging track is nowhere near as good as walking/jogging the promenade deck. First 3 days of my cruise I felt like a hamster on a wheel with a hundred other hamsters and sun worshippers ...and then hubby discovered the promenade;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybaybie10 Posted September 10, 2010 #23 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Ah-ha moments for me: 90 minute afternoon naps on sea days are AWESOME Thankful I paid with a credit card - never want to be in that dreaded lineup at the desk Wow...they are now charging for naps?? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra36 Posted September 10, 2010 #24 Share Posted September 10, 2010 My husband is 6'4" and taking a shower in our stateroom was like him trying to squeeze in to a tuna can! A few cruises back my husband had an ah-ha moment while visiting the spa. The showers in there are huge compared to the ones in the staterooms. He has taken his showers in there ever since :-)... Curious if anyone else has had the lightbulb come on for an idea to get around common little problems while cruising that others may haven't thought of yet that you would like to share. Though just a tad shorter(more like a foot LOL), I have been using the gym/spa showers on and off depending how claustrophobic the in cabin shower is. Especially with the showers that have curtains, it is nice to not have one clinging to you while you try to wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted September 10, 2010 #25 Share Posted September 10, 2010 One of my many AH-HA moments was realizing that the jogging track is nowhere near as good as walking/jogging the promenade deck. First 3 days of my cruise I felt like a hamster on a wheel with a hundred other hamsters and sun worshippers ...and then hubby discovered the promenade;) SHHHHHHH! don't tell everyone the secret:D! It's great down there, not having to pass the slow folks or get run over by the speed merchants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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