helpful info please

[cruisinthemed]

i am putting together a binder for our trip. i don't want to forget anything. i would appreciate helpful info and links. we are flying to barcelona spending 3 days pre-cruise, 7 days on the jewel, another night in barcelona and 1 night in paris in july. i have read sooooo much on these boards and wish i thought of doing this from the beginning. i am sure this would be helpful to others also. thanks in advance, shelly

[chasetf]

i am putting together a binder for our trip. i don't want to forget anything. i would appreciate helpful info and links. we are flying to barcelona spending 3 days pre-cruise, 7 days on the jewel, another night in barcelona and 1 night in paris in july. i have read sooooo much on these boards and wish i thought of doing this from the beginning. i am sure this would be helpful to others also. thanks in advance, shelly

Go to this thread on the Princess board. I think UKLady has it all summed up. :)

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=311481

[mr green]

Take a large set of deck plans with you, any provided by cruise ships are usually too small. The trick is to memorize them if you can, before you sail, it saves a great deal of time. john

[prairie_fox]

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/home1.htm

these may be helpful to find your deck plans, there is also a thread about what to bring listed under http://***************/pack_it.htm it has one for each family member, that can also be useful. Hope that helps with your book.

[cruisinthemed]

great idea!!! we looked last night, but couldn't print it out properly. only one on each page, not the entire length of the ship in page. if you know something for us to try, i'd appreciate any info. thanks shelly

Take a large set of deck plans with you, any provided by cruise ships are usually too small. The trick is to memorize them if you can, before you sail, it saves a great deal of time. john

[elmorejj]

If you can`t do it on your computer, take the plans to Kinkos, they will enlarge and print off for you

[texas greeneyes]

I made a binder for us for our cruise last year. I spent a lot of time researching and gathering information from this website, the cruise line's website, and several other cruise-oriented sources. I compiled all that information into the binder. Below is the Table of Contents from the binder to give you an idea of the information I included.

 

Keep in mind that this list is specific to the cruise line, cruise ship, and ports of call on the cruise I chose, but can be easily modified to fit your cruise.

 

Let me know if you want more specifics regarding any of the topics I included. Hope this helps!

 

Table of Contents

 

 

• Packing List
  
• Luggage Policy
  
• How You Can Be Contacted on the Ship
  
• “Before You Go” Tips
  
• Final Days “To Do” List
  
• First Time Cruiser Tips
  
• “Good 2 Know” Miscellaneous Information
  
• Embarkation Information
  
• Sail & Sign Card
  
• Tipping Policy
  
• Cabin and Cabin Steward
  
• Camp Carnival Kid’s Program
  
• Laundry Rooms
  
• Casino
  
• Photos
  
• Waterslide, Pools, and Whirlpools
  
• Gift Shop
  
• Medical/Infirmary
  
• Internet Café
  
• Beverage Price List
  
• Beverage Information
  
• Room Service Information
  
• Room Service Menus
  
• Dining Room
  
• Sample Breakfast Menu – Main Dining Room
  
• Sample Lunch Menu – Main Dining Room
  
• Sample Kid’s Menu – Main Dining Room
  
• Sample Seven Night Dinner Menu – Main Dining Room
  
• “The Point” Supper Club Menu - $30 per person surcharge
  
• Paul’s Deli
  
• Su Mer Seafood
  
• PC Wok Chinese Food
  
• Pizzeria
  
• Menu Glossary
  
• Ship Spa
  
• Review of Montego Bay`
  
• BlossomGarden Children’s Home
  
• SunsetBeach, Montego Bay, Jamaica – Activities
  
• SunsetBeach Spa
  
• Margaritaville
  
• Captain Marvin’s Watersports
  
• Georgetown, Cayman Islands Map
  
• Georgetown, Grand Highlights Tour
  
• Cozumel, Mexico Sub-Ocean View Excursion
  
• Cozumel, Mexico Map
  
• “Carnival Capers” Daily Program & Activity Guide (From July 31, 2005 Sailing)

 

I forgot to mention that I tucked a couple of wallet-sized deck plans in the pockets of the binder. That is also where we stored all of our travel documents and ID's.

[cruisinthemed]

thank you!!! i think that is what i was wanting, i think!! i haven't went over it thoroughly but it will certainly help me with ideas of what i need to continue organizing it. i appreciate your willingness for further info if needed. i will keep your name handy thanks again, shelly

I made a binder for us for our cruise last year. I spent a lot of time researching and gathering information from this website, the cruise line's website, and several other cruise-oriented sources. I compiled all that information into the binder. Below is the Table of Contents from the binder to give you an idea of the information I included.

 

Keep in mind that this list is specific to the cruise line, cruise ship, and ports of call on the cruise I chose, but can be easily modified to fit

your

cruise.

 

 

Let me know if you want more specifics regarding any of the topics I included. Hope this helps!

 

Table of Contents

 

• Packing List
  
  
• Luggage Policy
  
  
• How You Can Be Contacted on the Ship
  
  
• “Before You Go” Tips
  
  
• Final Days “To Do” List
  
  
• First Time Cruiser Tips
  
  
• “Good 2 Know” Miscellaneous Information
  
  
• Embarkation Information
  
  
• Sail & Sign Card
  
  
• Tipping Policy
  
  
• Cabin and Cabin Steward
  
  
• Camp Carnival Kid’s Program
  
  
• Laundry Rooms
  
  
• Casino
  
  
• Photos
  
  
• Waterslide, Pools, and Whirlpools
  
  
• Gift Shop
  
  
• Medical/Infirmary
  
  
• Internet Café
  
  
• Beverage Price List
  
  
• Beverage Information
  
  
• Room Service Information
  
  
• Room Service Menus
  
  
• Dining Room
  
  
• Sample Breakfast Menu – Main Dining Room
  
  
• Sample Lunch Menu – Main Dining Room
  
  
• Sample Kid’s Menu – Main Dining Room
  
  
• Sample Seven Night Dinner Menu – Main Dining Room
  
  
• “The Point” Supper Club Menu - $30 per person surcharge
  
  
• Paul’s Deli
  
  
• Su Mer Seafood
  
  
• PC Wok Chinese Food
  
  
• Pizzeria
  
  
• Menu Glossary
  
  
• Ship Spa
  
  
• Review of
  Montego Bay
  `
  
  
• Blossom
  Garden
  Children’s Home
  
  
• Sunset
  Beach
  ,
  Montego Bay
  ,
  Jamaica
  – Activities
  
  
• Sunset
  Beach
  Spa
  
  
• Margaritaville
  
  
• Captain Marvin’s Watersports
  
  
• Georgetown
  ,
  Cayman Islands
  Map
  
  
• Georgetown
  , Grand Highlights Tour
  
  
• Cozumel, Mexico Sub-Ocean View Excursion
  
  
• Cozumel, Mexico Map
  
  
• “Carnival Capers” Daily Program & Activity Guide
  (From July 31, 2005 Sailing)

I forgot to mention that I tucked a couple of wallet-sized deck plans in the pockets of the binder. That is also where we stored all of our travel documents and ID's.

[texas greeneyes]

thank you!!! i think that is what i was wanting, i think!! i haven't went over it thoroughly but it will certainly help me with ideas of what i need to continue organizing it. i appreciate your willingness for further info if needed. i will keep your name handy thanks again, shelly

 

 

You are most welcome! Feel free to email me at pelsner@yahoo.com

 

(Refer to Cruise Critic in the subject line please.) :)