What am I forgetting?

[NotTheBatesMotel]

I'm an obsessive planner when it comes to vacations. I think it's half of the fun of traveling. My second cruise (Husband's 3rd) is 39 days away now (!!!) and I'm trying to make sure I have set aside money for absolutely everything. What am I forgetting aside from fun money (I define fun money as trinkets/casino/alcohol/etc.)

 

Cruise fare

Gas roundtrip (woo hoo road trip ;) )

Hotel pre-cruise

Parking at the port

Soda packages

Tips

Excursions

Room service tips (I'm only including this in my list so I remember to bring cash)

 

Anything else I should plan for? Thanks!

[AlanAllyn]

Passports!

 

A couple seated at our table on the Jewel this month drove to Port Everglades from South Carolina and forgot theirs. They joined us on day 4 in Aruba.

[Desert Cruizers]

Camera, Check the wearther for area your visiting and be prepared.

[Darkwolfe]

Some of that stuff on your list you can prepay before you even get to the ship. I find that very handy to avoid forgetting things.

 

Soda packages, tips and excursions fall into that category very well. As for cruise fare, well, you already paid that by now or you aren't going. :eek:

[Rancher Dave]

Passports!

 

A couple seated at our table on the Jewel this month drove to Port Everglades from South Carolina and forgot theirs. They joined us on day 4 in Aruba.

 

Wow, that is a big miss. They are with my set sail pass and my packing list as I get the packing going...

 

OP, you do seem to have a good list going. Sunscreen is another you will want to take...it is kind of expensive at the destination...heck I think it's expensive at Walmart the last few times I bought some.

 

Have a great cruise.

[vafatboy]

Casino & Spa. My wife finds the perfume onboard a pretty good deal.

 

Rob

[jackretired]

This is for Freedom:

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - not free

Basketball Court - free

Ben & Jerry's - not free

Bingo - not free

Casino - sooooo not free

Excursions - Not free

Flowrider - FREE

Flowrider lessons - not free

Grill (hot dogs, burgers) by Solarium Pool - Free

Gym - Free

Ice Show - free

Ice Skating - free

Main Dining Room - FREE

Mini-golf - free

Photo Purchases - not free

Promenade Cafe - Free

Rock Climbing Wall - free

Room Service - free (unless you order between midnight & 5 am = $3.95)

Soda - not free

Soft serve w/topping on pool deck - FREE

Souvenirs - Not free

Spa Treatments - not free

Specialty Restaurants - not free

Windjammer - free

Yoga, Pilates class - Not free

regular/decaf coffee in WJ or MDR with meals - free

Cappuccino or expesso – NOT free

[pcur]

Photocopy of your credit cards and passport in case any are lost.

 

Emergency number for your family / friends to reach you.

 

Onboard internet costs

[waterbug123]

I'm trying to make sure I have set aside money for absolutely everything. What am I forgetting aside from fun money (I define fun money as trinkets/casino/alcohol/etc.)

 

Cruise fare

Gas roundtrip (woo hoo road trip ;) )

Hotel pre-cruise

Parking at the port

Soda packages

Tips

Excursions

Room service tips (I'm only including this in my list so I remember to bring cash)

 

 

Money for meals during your roadtrip/pre-cruise night.

[cb at sea]

Binoculars!

[Happy ks]

Your list is good, but double the cash...we always spend more than we plan to.

[johneeo]

Extra memory cards for the camera.

[I'm on holiday]

Binoculars!

 

 

I WILL remember my binoculars, I WILL remember my binoculars, I WILL remember my binoculars... :)

[Obsessive Cruiser]

an extra bathing suit!

 

we were on the navigator in november and it seemed like our suits took forever to dry. we also bring over the door hooks to add hanging space.

 

enjoy! we really had a great time on that ship and it was only a 4 day cruise.

[merees17]

I'm an obsessive planner when it comes to vacations. I think it's half of the fun of traveling. My second cruise (Husband's 3rd) is 39 days away now (!!!) and I'm trying to make sure I have set aside money for absolutely everything. What am I forgetting aside from fun money (I define fun money as trinkets/casino/alcohol/etc.)

 

Cruise fare

Gas roundtrip (woo hoo road trip ;) )

Hotel pre-cruise

Parking at the port

Soda packages

Tips

Excursions

Room service tips (I'm only including this in my list so I remember to bring cash)

 

Anything else I should plan for? Thanks!

 

Cab fare at the ports

Money for a "official" cruise picture

[LBumb]

i think you have most important items covered

[newtocruisingcdn]

:D Power bar. There was only one outlet in our cabin, and we needed to charge cameras, ipods, e reader, etc.

[EVALUATOR]

I'm an obsessive planner when it comes to vacations. I think it's half of the fun of traveling. My second cruise (Husband's 3rd) is 39 days away now (!!!) and I'm trying to make sure I have set aside money for absolutely everything. What am I forgetting aside from fun money (I define fun money as trinkets/casino/alcohol/etc.)

 

Cruise fare

Gas roundtrip (woo hoo road trip ;) )

Hotel pre-cruise

Parking at the port

Soda packages

Tips

Excursions

Room service tips (I'm only including this in my list so I remember to bring cash)

 

Anything else I should plan for? Thanks!

 

ParknGo is just outside the port parking area, and will save you money ($27) on parking.

 

$12 per day with 1 day free vs. $15 per day and none free at the port.

 

[NotTheBatesMotel]

ParknGo is just outside the port parking area, and will save you money ($27) on parking.

 

$12 per day with 1 day free vs. $15 per day and none free at the port.

 

 

Nice! Thanks. :D

[vavasmom]

Extra memory cards for the camera.

 

and the Camera Battery Charger (made that mistake once) {or an extra set of batteries if yours uses AA)

[johneeo]

and the Camera Battery Charger (made that mistake once) {or an extra set of batteries if yours uses AA)

 

And you will need an extension cord or some other extender, as many cruise ships do not let them plug flat against the outlet.

[golf43]

I WILL remember my binoculars' date=' I WILL remember my binoculars, I WILL remember my binoculars... :)[/quote']

 

Make sure you bring the ones that don't fog up. We have a some and the last time I brought them along they fogged up.

[Kellie Poodle]

a small can of deodorizing spray. The venting system in the bathrooms don't work that well. I buy Ozium which is in a small can and usually found in the automotive section of the supermarket.

 

People are eating and drinking stuff they aren't used to. :o

[JandBR_PHX]

Cruise fare

Gas roundtrip (woo hoo road trip ;) )

Hotel pre-cruise

Parking at the port

Soda packages

Tips

Excursions

Room service tips (I'm only including this in my list so I remember to bring cash)

 

Taxi fare in ports of call, or did you account for that in "Excursions"? How 'bout meals in ports of call?

 

DW and I are both obsessive planners, too - the list looks familiar. ONLY 39 DAYS LEFT??? Why are you procrastinating??:D

[MrsPete]

Will you buy any new clothes for the cruise?

 

You'll need meals on the road.

 

Depending upon your port, you may avoid parking at the port by choosing a hotel that offers free parking.