Rare Silent Penguin Posted July 23, 2018 #176 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Just to warn you about Cozumel I put sandwiches in a ziplock and when I got off they have a dog sniffing to see who has food and I was caught and very embarrassed they made me leave the sandwiches in a bin they have there. So I have not done it again. You can take cereal boxes with you and no problem. That only happen in Cozumel. Good to know. I'm sorry you had that embarrassing experience. At least it was food you got busted for. On our last cruise, my teenage daughter and I witnessed the dogs get really interested in a couple of female passengers we recognized from passing by in our hallway. I don't think they were hiding sandwiches, though. Earlier in the cruise, my daughter told she smelled weed in the hallway on her way back to our room one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted July 23, 2018 #177 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I read somewhere that the carpet is actually different on port and starboard sides. Does anyone know if this is true? They said it was easier to know which side of the ship your cabin was on. :confused: Some lines have blue on port/red on starboard, and at least one has fish 'swimming' forward. The way I've learned to remember is port, left, and even all have 4 letters. As you are facing forward (the front of the ship), port side is on your left and the even numbered cabins are on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukydog Posted July 23, 2018 #178 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I have used the baby powder to remove sand and it works like a charm! They sell small travel size baby powder so it doesn't take up much room.:) Interesting! Just sprinkle the baby powder on your feet, etc. and the sand drops off easier?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrystine5 Posted July 23, 2018 #179 Share Posted July 23, 2018 The way I've learned to remember is port, left, and even all have 4 letters. As you are facing forward (the front of the ship), port side is on your left and the even numbered cabins are on the left. Genius! I will always remember it this way! Thanks for the tip! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted July 23, 2018 #180 Share Posted July 23, 2018 More than likely someone has already posted this, but I thought I would put it out again. Before I take any cruise, I always have a list of about 30 different items, mainly what to take, but a few are what to do, just before I leave the house. Since I travel ever so often, I always have at least 10 copies, so i don't have to keep typing up the list each time. As I put the items in my luggage, I then mark them off. Also, since there generally are not many outlets for phones, hair dryer, etc. I always take an outlet to plug in, where I can plug in 3 items at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiacruizer Posted July 25, 2018 #181 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Does everyone have luck with using baby powder to remove sand at the beach? I’ve never tried it. I have used the baby powder to remove sand and it works like a charm! They sell small travel size baby powder so it doesn't take up much room.:) This did not work for me when I tried it. I simply ended up with a mixture of sand and baby powder on my feet, lol. Perhaps it depends on the texture of the sand and/or level of moisture? Or maybe I didn't use enough powder. I wonder if corn starch would work better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980dory Posted July 25, 2018 #182 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Some lines have blue on port/red on starboard, and at least one has fish 'swimming' forward. The way I've learned to remember is port, left, and even all have 4 letters. As you are facing forward (the front of the ship), port side is on your left and the even numbered cabins are on the left. Yes, port is four letters and star-'Board' is five letters. Very easy to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980dory Posted July 25, 2018 #183 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Interesting! Just sprinkle the baby powder on your feet, etc. and the sand drops off easier?? I like to use plaster of Paris. It's more effective if you also apply a little salt water in addition to make a good paste. Wait three or four hours before trying to remove it. Very effective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMBB Posted July 25, 2018 #184 Share Posted July 25, 2018 if you play in the casino, i have a come up with a great way to practice. About a week before the cruise, while driving down the highway, every now and then i will roll the window down and throw a twenty out. It then hurts less when i lose in the casino. lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizzCard Posted July 25, 2018 #185 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I've seen some funny and interesting stuff while in the Muster Drill lines. Added "free" entertainment! Just thankful we don't have to bring our life vests and have to return back to the cabin. Take your time...no rush...enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly75 Posted July 25, 2018 #186 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Does everyone have luck with using baby powder to remove sand at the beach? I’ve never tried it. I do this all the time when we go to the beach. You have to be dry first (hence why others mentioned getting pasty. :D Before I take any cruise, I always have a list of about 30 different items, mainly what to take, but a few are what to do, just before I leave the house. Since I travel ever so often, I always have at least 10 copies, so i don't have to keep typing up the list each time. As I put the items in my luggage, I then mark them off. I make all my travel lists (and grocery lists, Christmas lists...) in the "AnyList" app on my phone. I can check them off and use them over and over again. Saves paper (plus I would always misplace my paper lists!) I will also uncheck the entire list and use it again when we're packing to go home. Added bonus is it helps me not forget anything in a hotel room or cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgnpb Posted July 25, 2018 #187 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I do this all the time when we go to the beach. You have to be dry first (hence why others mentioned getting pasty. :D I make all my travel lists (and grocery lists, Christmas lists...) in the "AnyList" app on my phone. I can check them off and use them over and over again. Saves paper (plus I would always misplace my paper lists!) I will also uncheck the entire list and use it again when we're packing to go home. Added bonus is it helps me not forget anything in a hotel room or cabin. I love the ColorNotes app Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMBB Posted July 25, 2018 #188 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I love the ColorNotes app Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Same concept but I use Evernote. Just check them off, then uncheck everything before the next one! I’ll usually copy and paste all my flight info and any port/ excursion research I’ve done into the same note. That way it’s all in one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgnpb Posted July 25, 2018 #189 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Same concept but I use Evernote. Just check them off, then uncheck everything before the next one! I’ll usually copy and paste all my flight info and any port/ excursion research I’ve done into the same note. That way it’s all in one place.Yep, I think they are all pretty much the same. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre_220 Posted July 25, 2018 #190 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Did you read #5?That entire post got me too until I read #5 then I was like "oh they got me" haha I'm glad I'm not by myself. Numbers 1 and 4 pissed me off until I got to 5 then I started cracking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovincruisin1321 Posted July 25, 2018 #191 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hold onto a couple of wine glasses. You can carefully rinse them out. Put them in the closet with the tray from RS. Then, you don't have to pour your carried-on wine into water glasses. It looks a bit classier. :) I had to laugh when I saw this. Put in glasses? We carry our bottle and drink it at dinner!;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgnpb Posted July 25, 2018 #192 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I had to laugh when I saw this. Put in glasses? We carry our bottle and drink it at dinner!;p Corkage fee Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted July 25, 2018 #193 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Lots of good tips here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted July 26, 2018 #194 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Show up ON TIME for muster....it's rude to make everyone wait on you. Agree. IF everyone takes the advice to wait until last you will still have the same crowding problem and the whole process is delayed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene225 Posted July 26, 2018 #195 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I've seen some funny and interesting stuff while in the Muster Drill lines. Added "free" entertainment! Just thankful we don't have to bring our life vests and have to return back to the cabin. Take your time...no rush...enjoy! THIS. Muster is the best people watching, ever. Someone funnier than I should make a Muster Drill People Watch Bingo card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhern05 Posted July 26, 2018 #196 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just to warn you about Cozumel I put sandwiches in a ziplock and when I got off they have a dog sniffing to see who has food and I was caught and very embarrassed they made me leave the sandwiches in a bin they have there. So I have not done it again. You can take cereal boxes with you and no problem. That only happen in Cozumel. Same. I took a banana for my one year old son and had to toss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megbowlstrike Posted July 26, 2018 #197 Share Posted July 26, 2018 One tip I learned after my first Carnival cruise in 2005 is that they'll let you order any pasta on the main entrees as an appetizer. I can be a picky eater but there is usually a pasta entree a few nights that I will ask for but as an appetizer. It usually comes in a smaller portion, too. This is especially helpful on the first formal night when I want both the spaghetti carbonara and prime rib. :) Another tip is that there is an excellent banana split dessert on the kid's menu in the MDR, and they'll let adults order it too. It's great when you want something small for dessert or just want a good banana split. Something else I do at Guy's Burgers is I'll ask them to put chili on my fries. Guy's chili is different--kind of sweet and spicy. I don't want it on my burger as that'd be messy, but they're more than happy to put some on my fries or on the side. And, it just occurred to me that you can take your chili fries to the Blue Iguana salsa bar to load them up with cheese and sour cream. Mmm loaded fries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISERMOMX3 Posted July 27, 2018 Author #198 Share Posted July 27, 2018 One tip I learned after my first Carnival cruise in 2005 is that they'll let you order any pasta on the main entrees as an appetizer. I can be a picky eater but there is usually a pasta entree a few nights that I will ask for but as an appetizer. It usually comes in a smaller portion, too. This is especially helpful on the first formal night when I want both the spaghetti carbonara and prime rib. :) Another tip is that there is an excellent banana split dessert on the kid's menu in the MDR, and they'll let adults order it too. It's great when you want something small for dessert or just want a good banana split. Something else I do at Guy's Burgers is I'll ask them to put chili on my fries. Guy's chili is different--kind of sweet and spicy. I don't want it on my burger as that'd be messy, but they're more than happy to put some on my fries or on the side. And, it just occurred to me that you can take your chili fries to the Blue Iguana salsa bar to load them up with cheese and sour cream. Mmm loaded fries! I forgot all about the banana split! Not on the adult dessert menu but you can always order one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeWobegon Posted July 27, 2018 #199 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Great tips. This is a great cooler to bring beverages shore for a beach day. I believe this one would be small enough for the ship's standards. We have the largest one for parties and to take to the pool in Mexico. They are water tight and hold cubed ice for 24 hours or more. You squeeze the air out of them and can roll them up to take up minimal space in your luggage. https://www.amazon.com/ICEMULE-Classic-Insulated-Backpack-Cooler/dp/B0170TVS7M/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1532656123&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=ice%2Bmule&th=1&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh44 Posted July 27, 2018 #200 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Show up ON TIME for muster....it's rude to make everyone wait on you. This is so true. People are sitting and waiting for everyone to show up to get this over with. It can be a bit long and boring waiting for the stragglers. Everyone is anxious to get their vacation started, especially when you are standing on the sunny side of the ship and it is hot and crowded. Be considerate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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