trying to help a friend....

[txcarrie]

Hey Everyone,

I'm going on the Voyager 5 day cruise to Canada/New England on October 3rd. A friend of mine is going as a 3rd party in our cabin. She is a first time cruiser and I'm trying to compile a list of expenditures she can expect to pay for on the cruise. I just know I'm forgetting some and need your help. Anything I've left out or anything else you might thing would cost any money please help me with the list. It seems like there should be more considering my bill is always HUGE at the end.

Cabin fare, Tips, Portifino's, Johnny Rockets, Shore Excursions, Airfare, Taxi from Manhatten to New Jersey(anyone know how much?), alcoholic drinks(I think the card is $6.00 per day per adult..is this right?), Coca Cola drinks(card ??), gift shop items, Spa, bingo(is it always $5 per game?) Wine at dinner,

 

What am I forgetting?

 

Thanks so much for all the help.

 

Carrie

 

Enchantment 2002 (honeymoon)

Navigator 2003

 

Upcoming: Voyager Oct 2004

[luvinit]

photos, (we always say we aren't gonna get them, but we always end up with a few).

[PhoenixCruiser]

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Cabin fare, Tips, Portifino's, Johnny Rockets, Shore Excursions, Airfare, Taxi from Manhatten to New Jersey(anyone know how much?), alcoholic drinks(I think the card is $6.00 per day per adult..is this right?), Coca Cola drinks(card ??), gift shop items, Spa, bingo(is it always $5 per game?) Wine at dinner,

 

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Bingo on RCI is a lot more that $5 per game, if she intends to play, you should estimate around $35 per game, I believe.

 

An alcoholic drink card is no longer available. I don't have the prices but someone will. I think the foo foo drinks range between $5 and $7. Beer $3.00+.

 

Hotel the evening before if applicable (good idea if flying).

 

Insurance

 

This web page will help you with taxi rates.

 

Have fun planning!

 

Navigator of the Seas 6/26/04

 

 

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[txcarrie]

Luvinit

How could I forget photos? Especially a first time cruiser...I know I bought more on our first cruise than any other one

 

Phoneix

Thanks for the taxe fare website...very handy.

Is Bingo really that expensive now? WOW!

 

Carrie

 

Enchantment 2002 (honeymoon)

Navigator 2003

Splendour 2004

 

Upcoming: Voyager Oct 2004

[justcruzin85374]

Bingo is $35.00 per session.

5 games played each session.

Sometimes they will have special games like: "win a cruise Bingo" those games should be one game only for $15.00.

 

One more possible expense could be the spa, massages, pedicure and so on.

 

FYI...you can always check your sea pass account on your cabin TV to see where you stand in terms of $$$ spent.

 

 

Have a wonderful cruise

 

Soveriegn 92 E. Caribbean

Majesty 95 W. Caribbean

Granduer 97 E. Caribbean

Rhapsody 00 Mexico

Vision 02 Alaska

Radiance 03 Panama Canal

Brilliance 3/29/04

 

 

 

Radiance of the Seas/Panama Canal 10/18/2003

Are we there yet?

 

My bags are always packed!

Brilliance 3/29/2004

[gambler]

$35 for bingo is the value pack, you can get the regular pack for $25. How about $$ for new cruise clothes...

 

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Navigator of the Seas 11/04

[ducklite]

Taxi from Manhattan to NJ--depends on where in Manhattan. Tell me a neighborhood and I can give you an idea. She'll probably be better off witha car service though.

 

Anne

[Rala]

Don't forget some $$$ if she wants to make a contribution in the casino!!!

[pcur]

Shore excursions, and on-shore souvenirs.

 

Tips for airport and dockside luggage porters. I usually tip $1 per suitcase.

 

Peggy - RCI since 1973

[lmmn]

It depends so much on what you do...and if you drink and shop much!! We figured our average spending after air/cruise/hotel was about $100 day, which included two excursions for the week.

 

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Adventure of the Seas ~ 1/30/05

[txcarrie]

Phoenix

Thanks so much for the great website link. Helped out already

 

Duclite

Need to know taxi fare from Upper East Side around 90th to Newark Airport. Thanks so much for all the help.

 

Rala

I forgot completely about the casino monster that demands payment. Thanks for the reminder!

 

Anything else we've missed please help me out.

 

Carrie

 

Enchantment 2002 (honeymoon)

Navigator 2003

Splendour 2004

 

Upcoming: Voyager Oct 2004