Rare pyropoodle Posted December 3, 2018 #126 Share Posted December 3, 2018 13 hours ago, DANCING GRANDMOMMY said: they also make a small pillow when laying on the beach or by the pool. I literally would never have thought of that. that is a wonderful idea. thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pyropoodle Posted December 3, 2018 #127 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Also, not necessarily a hack, but on the last day, we usually aren't in a hurry to debark, so once we have to be out of our rooms, we drag all of our luggage with us to the MDR and have one last sit down breakfast before getting kicked off of the ship. this way, we don't have to deal with people and their luggage and fighting for seats at the breakfast buffet. it's always a nice pleasant breakfast and hassle free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 3, 2018 #128 Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, pyropoodle said: Also, not necessarily a hack, but on the last day, we usually aren't in a hurry to debark, so once we have to be out of our rooms, we drag all of our luggage with us to the MDR and have one last sit down breakfast before getting kicked off of the ship. this way, we don't have to deal with people and their luggage and fighting for seats at the breakfast buffet. it's always a nice pleasant breakfast and hassle free. Yep we are last breakfast in MDR people too. Seldom in a great hurry to disembark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini_guy Posted December 3, 2018 #129 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Same here had a later flight once and left from breakfast to leave the ship at after 10am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 3, 2018 #130 Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, martini_guy said: Same here had a later flight once and left from breakfast to leave the ship at after 10am. I’ve never left that late, always tr6 to think of the poor crew needing to turn around and passengers waiting to get on. Latest I’ve ever been is walking off as the give “Last Call”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Camping Posted December 3, 2018 #131 Share Posted December 3, 2018 3 hours ago, pyropoodle said: Also, not necessarily a hack, but on the last day, we usually aren't in a hurry to debark, so once we have to be out of our rooms, we drag all of our luggage with us to the MDR and have one last sit down breakfast before getting kicked off of the ship. this way, we don't have to deal with people and their luggage and fighting for seats at the breakfast buffet. it's always a nice pleasant breakfast and hassle free. You can do this? I was under the impression that they kick everyone off by 9 am on the last day so even if your flight isn't until afternoon you are left to wander the island lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 3, 2018 #132 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Just now, Crazy4Camping said: You can do this? I was under the impression that they kick everyone off by 9 am on the last day so even if your flight isn't until afternoon you are left to wander the island lol. Usually somewhere around 9:30-10:00 they start calling people by name. Seems to stop by 10:30 or 11:00, (I’ve noticed it on b2bs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pyropoodle Posted December 3, 2018 #133 Share Posted December 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, Crazy4Camping said: You can do this? I was under the impression that they kick everyone off by 9 am on the last day so even if your flight isn't until afternoon you are left to wander the island lol. you certainly can do it. I believe on most cruises (depending on when they arrive back in home port), you have to be out of your room around 8:00ish, so everyone has to sit around until their debark number is called. the MDR opens early, possibly before 7, so we just get out of the room as quickly as possible so the room stewards can start turning it around for the next sailing as quickly as possible. we bring our belongings to the MDR, where I promise you there are already plenty of passengers enjoying a breakfast (so you won't be the only one there). I usually finish breakfast long before they call my number and make my way to any other waiting area..., maybe once they have called while we were sitting there, so we just finished up quickly and made our way off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwal Posted December 4, 2018 #134 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Prop open the cabinet door a couple inches where the mini fridge is located. This helps to ventilate the fridge area and allows it to get colder. Milk is always available on lido even when it’s not out, just ask. Usually the cake area on lido has it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyGirl55 Posted December 5, 2018 #135 Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 11/12/2018 at 1:10 PM, GMRPHRN said: I have yet to sail on a ship where the room was cool enough including Alaska (where we slept with the balcony door propped open). Can't bring a fan, though. Too heavy. Maybe a really small one? I always pack a fan. Even if the room is cool enough, it gets stuffy at times. A small fan will at least keep the air moving. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lasko-air-stik-personal-fan-gray/3141476.p?skuId=3141476&ref=06&loc=01&msclkid=2cb5c11853331bd282039d1078c147bc&gclid=CMDMxoS7id8CFVfsDQodBb4IdA&gclsrc=ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkerBee74 Posted December 5, 2018 #136 Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 12/1/2018 at 3:35 PM, Shaded Lady said: Ginger pills- they're really cheap and great for seasickness or if you overeat or over-indulge at the Alchemy Bar! Seconded! I wasn't sure if I was going to feel seasick so I brought some and faithfully took them for the first two days. Then on the 3rd day I forgot, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I won't do without them now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkerBee74 Posted December 5, 2018 #137 Share Posted December 5, 2018 (edited) On 12/3/2018 at 6:56 AM, ShamelesslyCruising said: Universal Plug adapter always gives us an additional (and sometimes the only) electric outlet. Usually we just need the round two-prong kind, but once we needed a UK adapter. OF COURSE, I always make sure that the items I plug into it can handle 220 volts. As an aside, ANY modern smartphone will take 220 volts. We use our phones/iPads no problem all the time in the UK with just a USB adapter for the UK plug - no need for a voltage converter. It's the curling irons/hairdryers and shavers of the world that you need to worry about. So charge your phone with the European/UK plug without worry, and use the North American regular one for the others. EDIT: I should mention that the above shown plug adapter is the one you really want... that's a "European" plug and it's that type of outlet that Carnival has in addition to the North American one. The UK one is different, it has 3 prongs and they are more rectangular shaped - this one is almost the same as the North American one but the prongs are round. I attached an example below of what you can get that has a built in USB that fits this European plug, or just take your regular USB brick with North American end and get one of the things above in quoted post to plug it into. Edited December 5, 2018 by WorkerBee74 Updated with Europe vs. UK plug description Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMRPHRN Posted December 5, 2018 #138 Share Posted December 5, 2018 2 hours ago, DaisyGirl55 said: I always pack a fan. Even if the room is cool enough, it gets stuffy at times. A small fan will at least keep the air moving. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lasko-air-stik-personal-fan-gray/3141476.p?skuId=3141476&ref=06&loc=01&msclkid=2cb5c11853331bd282039d1078c147bc&gclid=CMDMxoS7id8CFVfsDQodBb4IdA&gclsrc=ds Thanks for this. I can't believe this one weighs only 1.5lbs. I am definitely buying a fan form my next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted December 5, 2018 #139 Share Posted December 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, WorkerBee74 said: Seconded! I wasn't sure if I was going to feel seasick so I brought some and faithfully took them for the first two days. Then on the 3rd day I forgot, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I won't do without them now! For little ones, we bring a box of ginger snaps. The ones from Trader Joes are our favorite. They don't have to swallow pills that way and who objects to getting a cookie? Another option is to put a little bit of ginger essential oil behind your ear. But mix it with coconut oil or some kind of lotion because it is a "hot" oil. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellarose Posted December 6, 2018 #140 Share Posted December 6, 2018 oh a used wawa/ starbucks card for the safe. don't use your credit card!!! any magnetic strip works 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twswifty Posted December 6, 2018 #141 Share Posted December 6, 2018 If you have a balcony, bring a bungee cord to hold your door open while you’re in there. The nice breeze and sounds of the ocean are great while laying in bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraskaSatellite Posted December 6, 2018 #142 Share Posted December 6, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 2:41 PM, GUT2407 said: I’ve never left that late, always tr6 to think of the poor crew needing to turn around and passengers waiting to get on. Latest I’ve ever been is walking off as the give “Last Call”. On our cruise, "last call" was at 10:30. We ate in the dining room about 7:30, got our carry-ons out of the room about 8:15, then waited for our number to be called near the Red Frog. Non-priority pax didn't start getting called until almost 9. This was on the Breeze in Galveston this July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted December 7, 2018 #143 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Been using this fan for over a year on ships and every night at home. It fits in the palm of my hand but on the lowest of 3 speeds it moves a ton of air and makes nice white noise. Highly recommend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyj23 Posted December 7, 2018 #144 Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Athankfulheart said: Been using this fan for over a year on ships and every night at home. It fits in the palm of my hand but on the lowest of 3 speeds it moves a ton of air and makes nice white noise. Highly recommend. That’s the one I bring! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted December 11, 2018 #145 Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 3:02 PM, twswifty said: If you have a balcony, bring a bungee cord to hold your door open while you’re in there. The nice breeze and sounds of the ocean are great while laying in bed Please don't do this. If you want a breeze and sounds of the ocean bring a fan and make a recording of the ocean sounds. Keeping your balcony door open affects the HVAC of the cabins around you (and can create a wind tunnel if someone needs to enter your cabin). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florings Posted December 11, 2018 #146 Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 5:44 PM, wo5m said: If you have a cabin with a Balcony and need to quickly cool the room or quickly purge the... um... fumes from a recent bathroom visit, prop the balcony door fully open and then open your cabin door for a few seconds. The positive pressure from the inside part of the ship will blow your cabin air(and lose papers if your not careful) out the balcony. One word - PooPourri Buy it at Bed Bath & Beyond for $9.95. A couple of spritzes before you go and there is no smell. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRockCruiser Posted December 11, 2018 #147 Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 1:10 PM, bahacca said: Over the door shoe organizer. I bought one that lives in my suitcase so I never forget it. Indeed, a fantastic idea! We brought one this time, and it was great! Mostly for shoes, but also for sunscreen/aloe. We each brought five (yes 5!) pairs of shoes. I'm a guy, and I brought: Dress shoes for elegant nights, some casual nights Hiking shoes/sneakers for city walkabouts and ziplining, and casual nights sandals for walking around the ship flip flops for beach and pool water shoes for horseback riding into the sea She had similar collection. We otherwise would have been losing them under the bed, or stashing in the suitcases, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbtbear Posted December 12, 2018 #148 Share Posted December 12, 2018 On 12/2/2018 at 7:05 PM, DANCING GRANDMOMMY said: They have hair dryers, but not outlets. (Of course the newer ships might. Looks like the Dream class ships have outlets in the hair dryer jacks: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shocker4 Posted December 14, 2018 #149 Share Posted December 14, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 8:31 PM, ScubaDuck said: One of my favorite is taking a box of waffle cones with us on the boat. We've done it twice now, and both times got lots of asks "Where do you get those?" I just tell them "Walmart", and keep going (LOL). Heck, I even had our favorite CD Malcolm stop us while we walked through the Lido deck to ask. Of course both times we had a few left over on the last night and so we find a group of kids hanging out near the ice cream machines and share the fun 🙂 I will be doing this! and maybe my own toppings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted December 14, 2018 #150 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I order a Cheese Plate and Warm Chocolate Melting Cake without ice cream. I eat it like a fondue. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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