weemax01 Posted July 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2015 My wife and I are booked on the Boudicca on the 20th Sept from Newcastle. This will be our first cruise. Is there any tips for a couple of first timers that's worth noting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakanne1 Posted July 12, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Welcome to cruising and to the Fred Olsen forum, weemax. This thread is from the Thomson Forum. I am sure they will not mind me borrowing it as they are a very friendly and help bunch of people. :). There are lots of good ideas but some may not be specific for a Fred cruise. http://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1171965# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted July 12, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Where are you going to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weemax01 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted July 12, 2015 We are booked to sail to The Azores, Canary Islands and Madeira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julessmiles Posted July 12, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2015 My wife and I are booked on the Boudicca on the 20th Sept from Newcastle. This will be our first cruise. Is there any tips for a couple of first timers that's worth noting. If it's your first ever cruise, I would say that you have picked a good choice of ship! It's not a huge floating tower block - it's a very traditional ship and all the public areas are lovely, the staff are friendly, the entertainment is good & the food is very good too. The Canary Islands & Madeira are a good choice for cruising destinations too (haven't been to the Azores!) I am sure you will have a lovely time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weemax01 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted July 12, 2015 That's really reassuring to know. We weren't sure of the choice. We went on the recommendation of the travel agent but it's good to hear from someone who has been on this ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted July 15, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I always, always take a small 3 or 4 plug extension plug - what with phones and cameras to charge and hairdryers etc one plug is never enough and cabin plugs are usually tucked away in silly places. It also means both of you have 'juice' when you need it. Actually one now lives permanently in my suitcase. I also take 2 little greeting cards that I use as thank you cards for our cabin person and waiters and write something personal in it with a tip on our last night/as we depart. Fab choice of first cruise - expect to become hooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokskot Posted July 15, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 15, 2015 A multi-way extension lead is a very good idea, but ensure you have adaptor plug because my recollection is that the plug outlets were not UK standard 13 amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weemax01 Posted July 15, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Thanks for the great tips folks. I have put a small extension lead in the case already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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