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Drum Roll Please: Announcing the 2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards!
Once again, your voice is loud and clear! Here are your choices for the best experiences at sea:

2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards


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Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 5th, 2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 547
Posted By Trainer
Another option

I have purchase Travelguard insurance for virtually all of my trips, cruise and non-cruise.
I have had couple of claims and all were paid quickly with minimum of hassle.
Good prices also.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 3rd, 2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,428
Posted By Trainer
book to read

Anyone thinking about working on a cruise ship should read "Cruise Confidential." Although I think it over-emphasizes the sexual nature, it tells a rather bleak picture. The book is told by an...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 29th, 2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,699
Posted By Trainer
Re: Alaska and Casinos

The Alaska cruises have a special 'dispensation' to open their casinos while sailing. This is despite the fact that the ships are closer to shore than would normally be licensed to operate casinos....
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 15th, 2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 239
Posted By Trainer
Parking

I generally use whatever hotel I like the price and location of. Then I use Park N Fly for my car. The one time I used a hotel-stay-while-I cruise-and left my car, I came back to
some damage on my...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 14th, 2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,501
Posted By Trainer
3 days in

Rome
or
St. Petersburg Russia
or
Venice
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 13th, 2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By Trainer
tags

On several cruises, the items have come back with little adhesive tags with the cabin number. They are easy to remove. This seems to be an easy method.
Forum: San Juan, PR January 8th, 2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 411
Posted By Trainer
San Juan hotel

I have used the Hampton Inn before and after cruises. Reasonable prices, internet included and convenient. Any taxi can take you from port and to airport.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 6th, 2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By Trainer
Enjoyed Infinity last month

I did the Ft. Lauderdale to Valpariso trip on Infinity last month. The ship is in very nice condition, having been updated in Nov. 2011. The captains club hostess Jenny is very personable if you...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question December 29th, 2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 411
Posted By Trainer
Hertz also

Just used Hertz in Ft. Lauderdale. We drove the rental car down from North florida, stayed the night in town. Then turned car in at the "Port Everglades Office" which is in a hotel. the Embassy...
Forum: Holiday Exchange 2012 December 7th, 2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,178
Posted By Trainer
delay in boarding

If you're not here yet,don't hurry. Board after 1:30.
Forum: South America December 5th, 2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,358
Posted By Trainer
Visa rules

I did my own visa application a few years ago. Yes, it is complex but if you follow the rules for your region, it can be done. We mailed all the requested information, being very careful with each...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question December 2nd, 2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 811
Posted By Trainer
Reliable Effy

I like Effy on several islands. I have had them repair items that I had bought from them. They did not charge me to fix although a US jeweler wanted $200. I've bought stuff from
them on St....
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 22nd, 2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,119
Posted By Trainer
One thing to remove.

Please remove the "flat iron" from your list. Cruise ships consider them a fire
hazard and will confiscate them if spotted. They will be returned at end of cruise
but, like flame-candles, they...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 20th, 2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,685
Posted By Trainer
Left behind

One time I purposely put into the waste basket a shirt I no longer wanted. The room steward must have thought it was a mistake, because she took it out and folded it on the bed. We did this three...
Forum: South America November 3rd, 2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,633
Posted By Trainer
ports

I loved Buenas Aires and Montevideo. Did not care much for Rio...Uncomfortable on the streets and several instances of robbery from our Azamara shipmates.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question October 13th, 2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,953
Posted By Trainer
E Reader

I bring my Kindle, especially on cruises with several sea days.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question October 11th, 2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,401
Posted By Trainer
The reason I use a rental car sometimes

I sometimes use the rental car option, for example later this year our cruise leaves from
Ft. Lauderdale but we return via air to Miami Airport (ugh). We live about five hours from Port Everglades,...
Forum: Italy Ports September 30th, 2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By Trainer
Yep, there's a pit stop.

We took the ship's transfer from Rome airport a few years ago. The driver stopped at a large store, ostensibly for bathroom break, but there was a large liquor section, as well
as water, snacks,...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question September 29th, 2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By Trainer
Lists, I make lists

You seem to have it all worked out. I always make lists of times, dates, phone numbers, etc.
I try to have one master list with all my arrangements in order. Then I check off as each thing gets...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question September 5th, 2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,273
Posted By Trainer
Just for a change

I get off at virtually every port, even just for a little walk. Sometimes there is an internet
cafe or a little shop or restaurant nearby. Although I love my times on ships, it is nice just to...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question August 29th, 2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,761
Posted By Trainer
cruising tags

I found some at the Orlando airport. the one I got has a cruise ship and a heart logo.
It was only a few dollars but I put it on my carry-on...I don't want anyone to steal it off the luggage I...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question August 28th, 2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By Trainer
Ft. Lauderdale parking

Try Parknfly.com. Be sure to check "Port Everglades" not Airport. They have good rates
and good service. I use them frequently.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question August 21st, 2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By Trainer
It depends

I would say it depends on two major things: 1 - the cruise line and ship and 2 - the length of the cruise. I've been on Celebrity over Christmas on a 7 day trip and it was great. Families but not...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question August 9th, 2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,367
Posted By Trainer
Smile Aft cabin on Princess

We stayed in an aft suite on the Ruby Princess (fantastic upgrade as we usually do plain balcony caibins), I loved watching the wake from the aft balcony, even at night when the
lights are on. I had...
Forum: Cruise News August 1st, 2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,369
Posted By Trainer
Up to date

Several weeks ago, this fee was rescinded by the city/county. It appears they will
reserve the right to put it back, but for now there will not be this added fee. I don't have all the details, as I...
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