knotakloo Posted January 10, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2011 We are cruising on Ventura to the Caribbean at the end of the month and have a few questions. My wife is concerned as to what the evening temperatures are and whether we are likely to be troubled by mosquitoes? Do the washing machines take £1 coins? Do we use 3 pin plugs as in UK? Can ship's towels be taken on shore days? TIA :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted January 10, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2011 The washing machines dont take pound coins as they, and the driers, are free to use. You have to supply your own detergent though but this can be purchased in the on board shop. The cabins all have UK 3 pin 230v sockets. You have white cabin towels and pool towels which are blue or blue/white stripes. You can take pool towels ashore, just make sure you bring them back. Evening temperature are still usually warm. Mosquitoes not a problem. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted January 10, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2011 There are only a couple of sockets though, and some people take a 3-4 gang extension socket with them so you can charge cameras, mobiles and use the hairdryer etc at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capasamari Posted January 10, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2011 On deck in the Caribbean it will most likely be warm though windy. You may find it a little chilly in the public rooms because of the air conditioning, so most ladies pack a pashmina, shawl or cardigan. Mosquitoes won't be a problem at sea, but you can get bitten in the rain forest or by sand flies on some beaches so it's wise to take some deterrent or bite cream. Carol x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUPPODELMONDO Posted January 11, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Highly recomend taking anti-mosquito spray, I normally get bitten so bad I'm like a brail book..... I've used a jungle formula spray on two carribean cruises now with only ONE bite, must have missed a bit... I know it's a bit powerful to apply inside but if you suffer from biting it's well worth 10 seconds discomfort compared to the alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlackAlice Posted May 26, 2011 #6 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Re the mosquito spray, is the jungle spray something you can use on children? Is that the name of it, "jungle Spray"? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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