Quote:My beautiful bride and I leave tomorrow for our cruise. I have researched this thing tirelessly, and feel about as lost as I was when I booked the cruise. We did get a few good tips and are glad for those. I'll have a full report next week upon our return. I'll add my two cents about cruising and tips at that time. Thanks to everyone who helped out.

 

 

As for what do while on the ship, you should be able to figure things out as you go. Every day look at what the options are for that day and plan what you want to do. The part you should be concerned with the most right now is planning your itinerary for the port stops as that ultimately is the funnest part of the trip. Take advantage of the activities they offer, and bring binoculars... don't try to buy them on the ship. For that matter, you're probably best avoiding any shops that are on the ship.


 

In all, you're still going to spend more than you plan to, even if you plan a lot as every little thing costs money. Don't expect to get online at all as it's not worth the money to go to their internet area. At the bars they tend to be skimpy with alcohol, so to compensate order your drinks with diet soda. For instance, order a rum and diet Coke.


 

The room are tiny and mainly there to sleep and change clothes in. ...and of course for, you know.  :thumbsup:<strong> 
It's sort of like being in a small hospital room. If you can find a way to get liquor on board it's highly recommended, although you have to hide it well so they don't find it in your bags, or alternatively in your shopping bag on a port stop. We manged to sneak a bottle on board, and were so grateful we did, but they'll confiscate it if they find it and that includes the person who cleans up the room while you're out. </strong>

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