I'm going on a cruise!

[Cobblepot]

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]

How long will you be gone?

Cruise Tips: Eight Packing Strategies

 

[Cobblepot]

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

 

[Erzengel]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Cobblepot]

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]

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]

Thanks.