Diamond in 2 days!

[starlita222]

Hello all! I'm leaving in 2 days for my 1st cruise ever!!!! I'm sailing on the Diamond and I think I"ve packed everything but can anyone think of any last minute tips or hints a first time cruiser might need? Thank you!!!!!!!!

Sarita

[Sandy R]

Sarita... you're going to have a wonderful time. Anything you haven't already thought of... you can do without! If you have PC dining, make reservations for the week, when you first board... I'm sure you've been reading all the posts about PC. Use the concierge button on your cabin phone and if that's busy, go to the area opposite Sabatini's where a table will be set up... at least that's where it was when we sailed on 3/13. Oh, are you bringing some sort of seasick remedy? Dramamine - less drowsy formula, always works for me.

Sandy R

[CaptData]

Have fun, relax and enjoy.



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[srphnx]

I bring a small plug in fan.. the cabin can get stuffy from showers and other bathroom activites, it is so small that a $20 walmart clip type 6 inch fan can make a BIG difference.

We Sail her in 9 days.... so leave her in good condition if you would.

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[cnmiranda]

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[starlita222]

Thank you all for posting! I love the "bring more money" idea! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] I always appreicate people taking time to respond. And I will absolutely write the ship when I get back! Thanks again!!!!

Sarita

[bostongal]

Have a drink for all of us on land! Enjoy your cruise and walk around the ship taking it all in. Take pictures of the ship - you'll be glad that you did. Nightlight, highlighter and post-its are my things that I must have.

Enjoy!

Meg

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do then by the ones you did. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

[MouseMan]

Always, always, try the drink of the day. Keep a positive attitude, have a cockatil. Pack less clothes and more money. Have a cocktail. Be daring and try new foods that you might not normally get the chance to savor. Did I mention have a cocktail.
HAPPY CRUISING!!!!!!

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[chicgotgame]

I am sailing with you on April 10th.........I'm so excited!! My kids 16 and 14 packed way too much stuff,hopefully they will learn the joy of simplicity sometime.They do have to carry their own bags.I am bringing walkie talkie's to keep track of everyone,sunscreen and ziplock bags just in case I need them. I've heard Lysol wipes are a good idea also,to wipe down the cabin on arrival. Are you doing any excursions? I am doing Randi's horses and the Hideaway in PV......Happy Sailing... Choclate Banana Drinks...........MMMmmm