For people that have gone on cruises before, what advice would you give me on stuff to take that might seem out of the ordinary, but vital. I thought the duct tape was a good idea. (I LOVE duct tape and will use it anytime I can!) The extra power strip, who knew? Finding out from others that boarding ASAP is the best plan was a good idea too. Go to the pursers immediately and purchase your off board excursions, if you haven't already. Any other ideas?
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For people that have gone on cruises before, what advice would you give me on stuff to take that might seem out of the ordinary, but vital. I thought the duct tape was a good idea. (I LOVE duct tape and will use it anytime I can!) The extra power strip, who knew? Finding out from others that boarding ASAP is the best plan was a good idea too. Go to the pursers immediately and purchase your off board excursions, if you haven't already. Any other ideas?
For people that have gone on cruises before, what advice would you give me on stuff to take that might seem out of the ordinary, but vital. I thought the duct tape was a good idea. (I LOVE duct tape and will use it anytime I can!) The extra power strip, who knew? Finding out from others that boarding ASAP is the best plan was a good idea too. Go to the pursers immediately and purchase your off board excursions, if you haven't already. Any other ideas?
Did she also tell you how expensive those patches are? Did she tell you that bonine works as well and doesn't have the side effects that the patches do and are relatively inexpensive? Did she tell you that many times Sea Bands will do the same with no side effects at all?See a doc or pharmacist for preventing sea-sickness ! Very important. Or your holiday/cruise vacation could be destroyed.
My aunt was telling me, she got small patches, that go on each ear (1 ear one day, 2nd day, 2nd ear). She never got sick.
But the 1 day cruise to the Bahamas I had with her. She got really sick (without prevention). She was out for 4 days.
Don't reley on the ship doc to cure it. Once you have it, it's too late.
You'll see many that won't leave thier cabins after a day or 2. It's very common, people get sick.
If you love the ocean and beaches like I do, always take swimwear and towels with you on the Islands, along with plastic bag for the wet stuff, later on.
Other then that, I can't remember what my aunt would suggest. She and my mother have been on a 10 day cruise last year.
If anything comes to mind, I'll re-post.
Oh, if you have digital cameras that require AAA batteries. You may not find them anywhere !
Best to have a dig camera that is rechargable or bring enough spare batteries with you.
Also, don't buy goods and Tshirts from people on the beach, or the first ones you meet.
As it was in the Bahamas, T Shirts sold on the Beach for $10 each... and at the port store only $5.00 each.
Scratch, I sure wish you could go but certainly understand your need to be with your mom. Take care of her. You will be in our prayers, always. DI would very much like to go on this adventure. Originally I posted that I was going to go, in fact, I'm scheduled off that week. Unfortunately, things in life don't always work out the way I want. My mom has been diagnosed with a extremely bad type of cancer and was given "months to live", so I decided not to go. She is hanging on fine now, she looks great, but is weak from the chemo. I'm trying to spend as much time as I can with her now. You guys will have a blast, I want to go so bad. We did A Carnival East Caribbean cruise a couple of years ago on the exact same type of ship, so I know exactly what everyone is in for as far as that goes. My wife and I want to do the West Caribbean next, we have always wanted to see those temples and I would love to snorkel the reefs down that way and drink a few Margaritas on the beach. Hopefully, I will get the opportunity to meet all of you on a future cruise or another place and time.
Did she also tell you how expensive those patches are? Did she tell you that bonine works as well and doesn't have the side effects that the patches do and are relatively inexpensive? Did she tell you that many times Sea Bands will do the same with no side effects at all?
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Your screen name should have been internet- there is no end to the information.
I would very much like to go on this adventure. Originally I posted that I was going to go, in fact, I'm scheduled off that week. Unfortunately, things in life don't always work out the way I want. My mom has been diagnosed with a extremely bad type of cancer and was given "months to live", so I decided not to go. She is hanging on fine now, she looks great, but is weak from the chemo. I'm trying to spend as much time as I can with her now. You guys will have a blast, I want to go so bad. We did A Carnival East Caribbean cruise a couple of years ago on the exact same type of ship, so I know exactly what everyone is in for as far as that goes. My wife and I want to do the West Caribbean next, we have always wanted to see those temples and I would love to snorkel the reefs down that way and drink a few Margaritas on the beach. Hopefully, I will get the opportunity to meet all of you on a future cruise or another place and time.
We can mark you in the "good son" column, my heart and prayers go out for you, your family and your Mom.I would very much like to go on this adventure. Originally I posted that I was going to go, in fact, I'm scheduled off that week. Unfortunately, things in life don't always work out the way I want. My mom has been diagnosed with a extremely bad type of cancer and was given "months to live", so I decided not to go. She is hanging on fine now, she looks great, but is weak from the chemo. I'm trying to spend as much time as I can with her now. You guys will have a blast, I want to go so bad. We did A Carnival East Caribbean cruise a couple of years ago on the exact same type of ship, so I know exactly what everyone is in for as far as that goes. My wife and I want to do the West Caribbean next, we have always wanted to see those temples and I would love to snorkel the reefs down that way and drink a few Margaritas on the beach. Hopefully, I will get the opportunity to meet all of you on a future cruise or another place and time.