cbCRR Posted November 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I have a bunch of newbies cruising with me in a few months, and I'm putting together a list of info and things that cost extra. What should I add to this list, or things on this list that should be changed? Each person can bring 12 cans of soda/juice/etc. No bottles allowed. Adults 21+ can bring 1 bottle of wine (750 ml). Excursion in ports - price varies based on excursion Free drinks onboard include coffee, tea, lemonade, “tap” water. Breakfast has apple, orange and blended juices. Steakhouse dining option $40.25 (specialty dinner $35 plus tip) Purchase items to be delivered to your cabin. Prices don’t include tax, which may be accessed. · 12 pk water $2.99 · 6 pk canned soda $10.00 · 4 pk Bud Light bottles $24.00 · 4 pk Corona bottles $21.00 · Various 1 liter alcohol $80-100 (ex: Crown $85, Malibu $80, Jack $85) must be 21+ · Chocolate strawberries 6-$12, 12-$22 · 6” specialty cake $10.00 Beverage packages (5 day prices) · Bubbles (unlimited soda) $34.50 (anyone can purchase) · Cheers (15 alcoholic drinks, unlimited soda, unlimited non-alcoholic frozen cocktails) $287.22 (all adults in cabin must purchase) Laundry service - self service $3 per wash, $3 per dry. Valet - $15 per bag, or by the piece. Other items available to buy onboard · T-shirts · Souvenirs (stuffed animals, magnets, cards) · Gold by the inch · Alcohol (special pricing – pick up the morning of debarkation) must be 21+ · Soda/Juice $2.25 · Cocktails - approximately $10 (more$ if in souvenir cup, specialty…) must be 21+ · Internet service (varies – packages or per minute) · Jewelry, watches, purses · $10 store (scarves, clutches, sunglasses, beach bags…) · Casino – must be 18+ · Bingo (usually $20) · Arcade · Specialty coffee house (coffees, choco covered strawberries, cakes) prices vary $2-5 · Groove for St Jude $10 (donation to St Jude, you get a t-shirt) · Spa – costs vary based on treatments Off the ship – bring $1 bills in order to haggle · Souvenirs in port Thanks for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dioxide45 Posted November 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2015 No additional gratuity required on specialty restaurant dining. It is optional. Gratuity has been included in the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted November 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Why not just give them the website info and let them search and peruse the items that are of interest to each. If you try to gather all info for so many different people you will end up leaving something off or give info that may not apply etc. Why put that stress on yourself? Give them the website and let them go at it, problem of list solved, carnival already did the list for you for each category! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookyfudge Posted November 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I would bring $1 and $5 for extra tips as you go for great service, $20_$30 for room antecedent at the start of the tour for great service throughout the cruise for special requests Sent from my KFTHWI using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbaby Posted November 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Don't forget to tell them about the gratuity that is added to the S&S account. Plus any extra they wish to give some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted November 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2015 A very comprehensive list, one additional item you may want to list is the cruise gratuities, unless you prepaid them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2015 And then tell them to do their homework. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Most will tip a buck or two for room service. No mention of beverage packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbCRR Posted November 30, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thanks everyone. I am coordinating a whole group of people, ranging in age 14-66. Payments are being made to me. Our "Cruise" pricing already includes our travel costs, cruise, port fees/taxes and gratuity. Many have not cruised before, so they have asked for this info to help them plan extra money needed. Yes, I know they could just look at the website for some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingautiger Posted November 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Don't think I saw photographs on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbCRR Posted November 30, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thank you cruisingautiger! Can't believe I forgot that one. :rolleyes: Anyone know the current cost of photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Hogs Posted November 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 30, 2015 soda sticker will also cover any juices you may want to , get it at any bar , orange , pineapple ,tomato , guava , may have forgot some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfret Posted November 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 30, 2015 If you drive to the ship, add parking fee for your car. On the Breeze, if you select the Thrill Theater (3D Movie for a week}, there will be an additional fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForSharonB Posted November 30, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Great list! I've been on 14 cruises and have never done the Dr Seuss breakfast. I don't have little kids, but understand it's fun for all. My daughter (college student) and I may check it out on our NYE cruise. May be of interest to some in your group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginiab Posted November 30, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Tips for porters who handle your luggage. Tips for excursion guides and/or drivers. I hope your group has a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted November 30, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 30, 2015 $20 for a better steak in the MDR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmptrwiz Posted November 30, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Why not just give them the website info and let them search and peruse the items that are of interest to each. If you try to gather all info for so many different people you will end up leaving something off or give info that may not apply etc. Why put that stress on yourself? Give them the website and let them go at it, problem of list solved, carnival already did the list for you for each category! I couldn't agree more. I put together a bunch of information for our small group of cruisers and they didn't even read it. One of them printed it out and was going to read it on the plane. Sorry too little too late. I felt like it was a big waste of my time and nobody appreciated it. Their solution was to just ask me all the time on the cruise any of their questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted November 30, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hi, Don't forget about the Chef's Table $75 per person, and the Behind The Fun Tour $95 per person, $55 per person on short sailings. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantocruisemore Posted November 30, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Also room service is 24 hours and free (unless you're on one of the ships rolling out the room service menu that has some pay items). If use room service don't forget to tip one who brings it a couple dollars. Hot chocolate in morning is also free. Extremely good on lido. You may want to list out the free eat areas for your ship and the pay areas. Casino is with your sail n sign card. May want to also mention that all things on ship are charged thru card. And you can get lanyard for around neck. I did something similar a few years ago when had someone older with us on their first cruise, and they were not Internet savvy. Oh and may want to mention daily Funtimes. It will tell everything for day and which activities have a charge. Edited November 30, 2015 by wantocruisemore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 30, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 30, 2015 You're going to ruin the "thrill of discovery" for the newbies! Don't you remember YOUR 1st cruise? Let these folks discover cruising and it's joys on their own! Point them to the website, and let them have at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted November 30, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I couldn't agree more. I put together a bunch of information for our small group of cruisers and they didn't even read it. One of them printed it out and was going to read it on the plane. Sorry too little too late. I felt like it was a big waste of my time and nobody appreciated it. Their solution was to just ask me all the time on the cruise any of their questions. You could always post your list here at cc ;) People here will appreciate it, no waste of time at all. Same to the OP: When you finish, share your list here. Sincerely, Someone who would never bother to make such a list for a group but will happily search here or Google to find someone else's list. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhouse2 Posted November 30, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) You could always post your list here at cc ;) People here will appreciate it, no waste of time at all. Same to the OP: When you finish, share your list here. Sincerely, Someone who would never bother to make such a list for a group but will happily search here or Google to find someone else's list. :D See and here I am with the OP list printed and a pen added as I read the replies lol. I too Google to find others lists but am going to make my own as well, tailored to our group cruise. Thanks to the OP for sharing and all the answers. Edited November 30, 2015 by mjhouse2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrikhix Posted November 30, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) I do not think you'll ruin the thrill of discovery for your travelmates by providing them with info that's helpful & good to know. Sure wish we'd have had something similar our 1st cruise. It will save these passengers time & that's at a premium when cruising, especially the 1st time. List the smoking areas if you have any in your group. Food & Bar venues with ship location Deck plans. Edited November 30, 2015 by silvercrikhix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4ular Posted November 30, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 30, 2015 The $10 store is no longer on the ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted December 1, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 1, 2015 You're going to ruin the "thrill of discovery" for the newbies! Don't you remember YOUR 1st cruise? Let these folks discover cruising and it's joys on their own! Point them to the website, and let them have at it! Aren't you the one who is always saying "get a guidebook" ad infinitum? Where's the" thrill of discovery" in that? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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