Gettin' on the Cruise Ship Today :D

[aaron.lee2006]

So I have been in Florida for the last two days and I'm still in my Hotel room down here. I must say though I still think Florida is a great place. Anyway, so I am borading the ship today and I'm am excited Can't wait to gte on the deck. Just thought I'd say this.

 

[srf4real]

I'm totally stoked for ya! Don't forget to post in here when you get back. Weather is gonna be great this week!

 

[Abstract]

I'd love to take a cruise. It's such a lazy man's holiday. There's nothing to it, really. It's being treated like a God for 7 days/6 nights.

 

[devilot]

OP, hope you have a good time... if you check this before the cruisei s over don't read the rest of my post.

I'd love to take a cruise. It's such a lazy man's holiday.

It's actually not my ideal way to "holiday," and believe me, I am lazy. It's the strangest juxtaposition between being crazily rushed to and fro, and having hours of sheer boredom. For shore excursions, they just become these whirlwinds of activity starting with a mad stampede off the cruise into port, and then ending with a mad dash to get back onboard prior to the final call.

Then it's this crazy, drop your things off and prep for dinner (dress code, freshen up, etc.), and rush-- to stand in line waiting to be seated. After dinner? Hours and hours of complete and utter boredom.*

That said, on the right cruise and cruise lines, at least the food is terrific and 'round the clock.


*Of course this could be party due to the fact that I have no interest whatsoever in gambling and I'm usually w/ my parents and sister (translation: no drinking for me, hmph).

 

[hana]

Some advice:
1. Wash your hands frequently.
2. If you notice any plumbing irregularities, report them immediately.
3. If you notice any strange smells, report them immediately.
4. Be careful of the shelfish.
5. Otherwise...have fun!

 

[thedude110]

I am so jealous of you, OP.

Only been on one cruise, but it was a wonderful, easy way to pass a week. As long as you've got a good book and an empty credit card (and can find a place where there are no kids), it's a wonderful way to chill out.

Enjoy and tell us about it!

 

[nickster9224]

are you taking off from miami or port canaveral?

 

[lu0s3r322]

which cruise line are you taking and which ship?

IMO, royal caribbean is the best

 

[Abstract]

Some advice:
1. Wash your hands frequently.
2. If you notice any plumbing irregularities, report them immediately.
3. If you notice any strange smells, report them immediately.

This advice doesn't only apply to cruises. I suggest following this advice whenever spending a night out with me.

 

[grafikat]

DOn't drink too much the first night....It really contributes to seasickness. My sweetie and I found this out the hard way on our honeymoon!

 

[quagmire]

I went on my first cruise last summer to Hawaii on Norwegian Cruise Line. I discovered that is the only way to do the islands. It was great. Although the Pride of America got bad reviews for the food, service, etc it wasn't that bad. The main restaurant food was ok. The speciality restaurant was good and only cost $10 extra. Service was pretty good, with only one person complaining about the hours they work( well we asked him and they do work ridiculous hours) When I looked up the reviews, I learned that the ship sank when it was still being built.

We just booked another cruise today on Princess in Europe for the summer. It starts in Copenhagen, Denmark then to Stockholm, Sweden, then goes to Helsinki, Finland, then 2 days in St.Petersburg, Russia, then to Tallin, Estonia, then Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland, then to Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany, then finally Helsingor, Denmark before going back to Copenhagen. I can't wait until July. I hope you have fun on your cruise aaron.