Two Questions

[jojo08]

First I book with a TA and my cruise is in about 3 weeks, when can I expect to get some paper work. I know she said she would register us and everything and then mail me there things I needed. And what are the things I need, what paperwork do you get?

 

Next question, I was thinking I read somewhere they don't bring soft drinks to your room for room service is that right or wrong? Trying to decide if I need to take a few drinks, but I don't want to pack them?

[PhoenixCruiser]

Room service will bring beverages to your cabin.

 

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[cb at sea]

All you will need to board is your reservation number and your ID's. Oh, and money!!!! Luggage tags (for the ship) can be obtained at the dock.

Call the TA and see what they have for you--3 weeks out, everything should be in order!

You can get the sodas out of your mini-fridge...that's what they're there for! I mean, it'll cost you (and be added to your room charges--about $2.00 per can). You don't HAVE to buy the soda card to buy a can of soda on the ship!

[Cincy-David]

Howdy and welcome to the wide world of cruising. You will soon be hooked. It sounds like this might be your first cruise.

 

As for paperwork, expect something anyday. It normally takes about 10 days to get documents processed after booking so close to sail date.

 

As for the soda, Room Service will bring it. Depending on your value of the dollar you can pay thier price (Close to $2.00 by the time they add an automatic tip) for a can, or you can pack some and bring it on board with you.

 

If you are coming in the night before, just go to a local carry out on your way to port and check it one of your bags. Then you won't have to carry through the airport.

 

What ship and destinations are you doing????

 

Happy Cruising

Dave

[Rancher Dave]

For our first cruise we booked less than 2 months out, probably more like 4-5 weeks out from the cruise. We had our paperwork about 10-14 days before the cruise, but in plenty of time. I would not panic until less than 2 weeks to go and then definitely check with TA...if they have mailed them they probably can tell you what day and then y'all can gauge if they are in the mail or overdue.

 

HAve a great cruise!!!!

[bruce-r]

All you will need to board is your reservation number and your ID's. Oh, and money!!!!!

Passport and a credit card and you'll be ready to cruise, and definitely money.

[jojo08]

Were going on March the 6th. On NOS yes it's my first cruise so I'm trying to learn everything. It's just a 4 day as I will be leaving my son at hom (17 months old). I think 5 days is all I can handle without him being around. Plus I want to just a feel for cruises as next year I want my partents to plan one.

[bubbie617]

I would suggest that you check with your TA. E-docs may be available that you can print out yourself. In fact, booking so close to sailing date, you may not get any other kind of documents. I know you can get on the ship with just your Express Pass, your passport and a credit card, but I like to have documents. (I know I'm crazy:eek: .)

[JJJSM]

jOjO08... I WILL ALSO BE CRUISING IN 3 WEEKS (MARCH 7TH) AND LEAVING MY 17 MONTH AT HOME..:confused: .. I AM HATING SOOOO BAD TO LEAVE HIM TOO.. HOWEVER-- HE WILL HAVE HIS 13 YEAR OLD BROTHER THERE FOR SUPPORT!! WE WILL BE GONE 4 NIGHTS.. BUT I KNOW MY HUSBAND & I WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME.. THIS IS THE FIRST VACATION WE HAVE HAD WITH NO KIDS SINCE 2002!!! I'M GETTING EXCITED!

 

SHERRY

[jojo08]

Thanks for the answers.

 

JJJSM, I know what you mean I'm worried about leaving him, but he will be with my parents, I'm more worried about me missing him then anything.