I'm going on a cruise!

Cobblepot · 01-30-2007, 10:03 AM

No kidding!
With this ship:

The Westerdam.

I'll be flying to Fort Lauderdale the 23th and I'll visit Curacao, Aruba and the Bahamas! All for 400 USD!!
So glad my girlfriend took her new job (she works for a travel magazine)!

What should I bring with me?

tzarinna · 01-30-2007, 10:10 AM

How long will you be gone?

Cruise Tips: Eight Packing Strategies

Cobblepot · 01-30-2007, 10:12 AM

Just 8 days, but it's going to be a hell of a week!!

Erzengel · 01-30-2007, 10:12 AM

Go to your Dr and ask for the patch. It goes behind your ear. Even if you don't think you will get seasick. It's worse than the alternative.

As to what to bring?

You will probably need a suit because there will probably be a formal night with pictures and everything.

You should have a good amount of cash because at the end of the trip you will need to tip the person who cleans your room, your head waiter, the assistance waiter etc.

If you want to do excursions when you are at the Islands, do them through the cruise and get to them early because some of the better ones get filled up. (Site seeing, boat rides, swimming etc.)

Cobblepot · 01-30-2007, 10:18 AM

Excursions are taken care of, we go as press.
I have to get two suits, no problem I needed them anyway.
The patch is good idea.
Thanks for the link Tzarinna!
Tipping money, check.

Erzengel · 01-30-2007, 10:21 AM

Yeah you don't tip them like the first day, it's usually the last dinner you bring the envelopes they provide and tip accordingly.

Do you have a window? What floor is your room? Bow or Aft?

tzarinna · 01-30-2007, 10:24 AM

You're welcome.

It's not much.
Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.

Cobblepot · 01-30-2007, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erzengel

Yeah you don't tip them like the first day, it's usually the last dinner you bring the envelopes they provide and tip accordingly.

Do you have a window? What floor is your room? Bow or Aft?

Don't know yet, I hope so.
How much should I put in the envelopes?

We barely tip in Holland...

Erzengel · 01-30-2007, 10:33 AM

You give what you feel like, they kinda gave you a guide on my trip. I gave them a lil less than what was "recommended".

Also it depends on the service. The guy who cleaned my room did a stellar job. I felt he deserved something good.

Cobblepot · 01-30-2007, 10:45 AM

Thanks.

01-30-2007, 10:03 AM	#1
Cobblepot Giant-Size Man-Thing Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 9,860	I'm going on a cruise! No kidding! With this ship: The Westerdam. I'll be flying to Fort Lauderdale the 23th and I'll visit Curacao, Aruba and the Bahamas! All for 400 USD!! So glad my girlfriend took her new job (she works for a travel magazine)! What should I bring with me? __________________ Thanks Heath, Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle!! You don't get it boy, this isn't a mudhole. It's an operating table. And I'm the surgeon.

01-30-2007, 10:10 AM	#2
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01-30-2007, 10:12 AM	#3
Cobblepot Giant-Size Man-Thing Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 9,860	Re: I'm going on a cruise! Just 8 days, but it's going to be a hell of a week!! __________________ Thanks Heath, Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle!! You don't get it boy, this isn't a mudhole. It's an operating table. And I'm the surgeon.

01-30-2007, 10:12 AM	#4
Erzengel \|-o-\| (-o-) \|-o-\| Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 58,965	Re: I'm going on a cruise! Go to your Dr and ask for the patch. It goes behind your ear. Even if you don't think you will get seasick. It's worse than the alternative. As to what to bring? You will probably need a suit because there will probably be a formal night with pictures and everything. You should have a good amount of cash because at the end of the trip you will need to tip the person who cleans your room, your head waiter, the assistance waiter etc. If you want to do excursions when you are at the Islands, do them through the cruise and get to them early because some of the better ones get filled up. (Site seeing, boat rides, swimming etc.) __________________ What SHH Class Are You?

01-30-2007, 10:18 AM	#5
Cobblepot Giant-Size Man-Thing Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 9,860	Re: I'm going on a cruise! Excursions are taken care of, we go as press. I have to get two suits, no problem I needed them anyway. The patch is good idea. Thanks for the link Tzarinna! Tipping money, check. __________________ Thanks Heath, Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle!! You don't get it boy, this isn't a mudhole. It's an operating table. And I'm the surgeon.

01-30-2007, 10:21 AM	#6
Erzengel \|-o-\| (-o-) \|-o-\| Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 58,965	Re: I'm going on a cruise! Yeah you don't tip them like the first day, it's usually the last dinner you bring the envelopes they provide and tip accordingly. Do you have a window? What floor is your room? Bow or Aft? __________________ What SHH Class Are You?

01-30-2007, 10:24 AM	#7
tzarinna С новым годом! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Россия Posts: 22,845	Re: I'm going on a cruise! You're welcome. It's not much. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return. __________________ ...возможно счастье что-то мы можем только последовать, и возможно фактически мы можем никогда не иметь его, независимо от того, какой.. Наиболее хорошо мюзикл!!!!!!! Весна будя Слушайте Мое собрание DVD

01-30-2007, 10:33 AM	#9
Erzengel \|-o-\| (-o-) \|-o-\| Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 58,965	Re: I'm going on a cruise! You give what you feel like, they kinda gave you a guide on my trip. I gave them a lil less than what was "recommended". Also it depends on the service. The guy who cleaned my room did a stellar job. I felt he deserved something good. __________________ What SHH Class Are You?

01-30-2007, 10:45 AM	#10
Cobblepot Giant-Size Man-Thing Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 9,860	Re: I'm going on a cruise! Thanks. __________________ Thanks Heath, Alan Grant & Norm Breyfogle!! You don't get it boy, this isn't a mudhole. It's an operating table. And I'm the surgeon.

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