2Oldpeopleinlove Posted August 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2018 When it gets this close—less than a month away—I’m so ready to go that I keep looking for ways to prepare. So far I’ve set aside all my clothes and toiletries and bought a minifan recommended here and compostable plastic straws. Keep me off Amazon! Tell me what else I can do, like downloading music on my iPad last night, that won't cost anything but keep my cruise compulsion satisfied! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole1975 Posted August 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Have you joined your Roll Call? Researched your ports and possible excursions? That keeps me busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted August 10, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Yes, thanks. There's not much going on at the roll call. And I’ve booked a sunset cruise, though not through NCL. Itching for more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&S Cruisers 1983 Posted August 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I am the same way! Boy do my Amazon purchases go way up near a cruise! May I ask what fan was suggested? I recently bought one that is a USB fan, but would love to know what was suggested. Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole1975 Posted August 10, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Where are you going and what ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted August 10, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Just have fun, I pack the night before... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyJA Posted August 10, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hello...my name is Amy....and I am a compulsive vacation planner. Do you have a daily spread sheet done? haha....I do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted August 10, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2018 When it gets this close—less than a month away—I’m so ready to go that I keep looking for ways to prepare. So far I’ve set aside all my clothes and toiletries and bought a minifan recommended here and compostable plastic straws. Keep me off Amazon! Tell me what else I can do, like downloading music on my iPad last night, that won't cost anything but keep my cruise compulsion satisfied! OMG. I could have written this!:') 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh Posted August 10, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2018 OMG. I could have written this!:') And i thought i was the only one who makes packing lists and puts things in the suitcase 2 weeks prior to leaving. I have my daily spreadsheet done too and my cruise is in October 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted August 10, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Daily spread sheet of what? Seriously! Sounds time consuming, and that’s a good thing! However, we love cruising because we don't do very much, so maybe not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballbabe3 Posted August 10, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2018 This is so me also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted August 10, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Where are you going and what ship? Bermuda on Dawn, September 7-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiterose79 Posted August 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Daily spread sheet of what? Seriously! Sounds time consuming, and that’s a good thing! However, we love cruising because we don't do very much, so maybe not? I make a spreadsheet of the entire week. I'll include things like hotel and flight info, daily bookings, and itinerary items. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyref Posted August 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 10, 2018 LOVE the thread title! A few things to add: Pick out reading material (I have been going online at my local library to reserve books) Download/update the NCL app print out ncl bag-tags + cruise docs confirm flight / hotel arrangements (re-shop hotel & rental car) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted August 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Later on I will post a link to my planners for my October 27 Breakaway sailing. And you will all laugh at the truly excessive things I do for planning. But it's because planning is part of the fun of the travel for me! Glad to find this support group, LOL. I won't bore you with my packing list, but as a suggestion, plan out your outfits including changes for dinner, touring, pool/beach times, and if you plan to do laundry, figure out how many outfits to pack, and how many to wash. That kept me busy for a few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafan22 Posted August 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I almost embarrassed to detail my obsession with planning. Just to explain my spreadsheet will give you an idea, list by the Tabs: Countdown clock, with pictures of each port city; Budget page, costs, and payments; Itinerary, with all reservations; Info about airlines, pre-cruise hotel information, TA contact info, Lattidues #'s etc. Flight schedule I made this reservation a year and a half ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole1975 Posted August 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Get a little first aid kit together with band aids, and some over the counter meds you might use. They are very expensive on the ship! I don't do a spread sheet, but make lots of lists, like what outfits I will wear on what day. I agree, planning is half the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Huntingdon1701 Posted August 10, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 10, 2018 This sounds very familiar. It starts with a book mountain a month ahead, and then escalates from there on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted August 10, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Yes! I knew you were out there! I have my folder version of a spreadsheet. The trouble is that I've run out of things to prepare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmoradie Posted August 10, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I use Tripit you just forward all your confirmations - cruise, air hotel, even your entertainment and dinner reservations on board can be forwarded and the app automatically puts it in your itinerary! I don't print anything anymore because everything is in the app. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellbelle28 Posted August 10, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I use Tripit too, but sometimes its linear layout is not useful. I like to see an overview of the whole cruise too. This is my simple spreadsheet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted August 10, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I use Tripit too, but sometimes its linear layout is not useful. I like to see an overview of the whole cruise too. This is my simple spreadsheet.[ATTACH]426527[/ATTACH] I like this and intend to try it myself, but on the inside of my regular folder so I can still keep docs, passports, etc there as well. Thanks! A free cruise prep idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted August 10, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I am the same way! Boy do my Amazon purchases go way up near a cruise! May I ask what fan was suggested? I recently bought one that is a USB fan, but would love to know what was suggested. Thanks! I bought the one suggested on another thread here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07785Q1PX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also have a batch of compostable plastic straws coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepbestonships Posted August 10, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I wish I did something more productive than reading every review ever written about the ship, ports of call, and every activity I'm considering. Today I found all the menus for the ship I'm sailing, read the whole thread someone wrote about getting left at port, laughed about a money saving thread written in 2008, and have tried to figure out why someone would purchase a next cruise certificate second hand. Oh- and read reviews trying to decide between Tropicana show or Cubano Cubans show in Havana. I think it's a good thing I only booked the cruise 1 month in advance! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL2 Posted August 10, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 10, 2018 LOL This is SO me....the planner for the group. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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