Go Back   Cruise Critic Message Board Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
 
Register here!
Forgot Your Password?
Register FAQ Guidelines Community Homepage Photo Gallery Store FREE E-Letter Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read




Notices
Find out who is sailing with you on your cruise -- make new friends, share shore excursions (and save money!!), learn from your fellow cruisers!

Hi there! Why haven't you registered yet?? You are missing out on our FAMOUS Roll Call forums, where you can meet other cruisers sailing with you and share a tour or shore excursion and SAVE MONEY! Register Now!

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


Page 1 of 36 1 2311 > Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 876
Search took 0.40 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: beachbum53
Forum: St. Thomas/St. John May 19th, 2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By beachbum53
Another "two thumbs up" for the Sunny Liston...

Another "two thumbs up" for the Sunny Liston tour! We just got back from our cruise, and, based on someone else's recommendation, booked Sunny Liston. It was a lot of fun, but it went by much too...
Forum: First Time Cruisers May 19th, 2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By beachbum53
I think whether or not you encounter long lines...

I think whether or not you encounter long lines waiting to board depends on what time you arrive, and the port itself. For our cruise last week, we sailed out of Miami (on Carnival). We arrived...
Forum: Florida Departures May 19th, 2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 404
Posted By beachbum53
Just a couple of things to consider. Unless...

Just a couple of things to consider. Unless you're able to get to the port and on the ship before noon, I wouldn't bother with the FTTF. While it does have some nice other benefits, the biggest...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 7th, 2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By beachbum53
Or a cool cat named Sylvester. :D

Or a cool cat named Sylvester. :D
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 6th, 2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 313
Posted By beachbum53
cruisingt, excellent post! The one thing I would...

cruisingt, excellent post! The one thing I would add is, to the OP, seek out an experienced cruise agent in your area. It may be difficult, but try to find someone that isn't biased towards one...
Forum: First Time Cruisers May 6th, 2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,218
Posted By beachbum53
The one good thing about taking a tender boat, no...

The one good thing about taking a tender boat, no photographers to hold up the line (they'll get you when you come ashore).
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 5th, 2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 756
Posted By beachbum53
You'll find that many of us like to share our own...

You'll find that many of us like to share our own personal experiences with something. It has nothing to do with "padding the post numbers". Haven't you ever been in a room full of people and noticed...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 2nd, 2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,148
Posted By beachbum53
"Tom Bethel, president of American Maritime...

"Tom Bethel, president of American Maritime Officers (AMO), the union that represents U.S. merchant marine officers" The key to all of this is right in that sentence. Although I am a union...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 30th, 2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,367
Posted By beachbum53
I wish all non-smokers felt this way, then there...

I wish all non-smokers felt this way, then there would be fewer smoking vs. non-smoking threads. While I do not disagree that non-smokers have just as much of a right to enjoy their balcony as...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 29th, 2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,452
Posted By beachbum53
The problem with plugging something into the...

The problem with plugging something into the bathroom outlet is, the outlet is on the same circuit as the light. When you turn off the light, you also turn off power to the outlet. At least that's...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 28th, 2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,452
Posted By beachbum53
These can also be purchased at Home Depot. That's...

These can also be purchased at Home Depot. That's where I bought mine.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 28th, 2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 756
Posted By beachbum53
I bought one of the Energizer L.E.D. tap lights...

I bought one of the Energizer L.E.D. tap lights at Target last year for our cruise as a night light in the bathroom. Worked out great. We'll be using it again this year. Before packing, I turn the...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 23rd, 2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,061
Posted By beachbum53
Probably the best bet is to make friends with...

Probably the best bet is to make friends with some of your fellow passengers, then, while at the beach, take turns keeping an eye on each others' belongings.
Forum: First Time Cruisers April 23rd, 2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By beachbum53
That may be one reason, but summer time is peak...

That may be one reason, but summer time is peak season for vacations in general, whether it's a cruise or land-based vacation. With higher demand, the cruise lines are able to charge more, as opposed...
Forum: First Time Cruisers April 22nd, 2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By beachbum53
Welcome to Cruise Critic! You will doubtless get...

Welcome to Cruise Critic! You will doubtless get lots of suggestions here on CC, but your best bet would be to talk to a cruise specialist in your area. He/she can answer all of your questions, and...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 22nd, 2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,061
Posted By beachbum53
I can understand your apprehension about seeing...

I can understand your apprehension about seeing someone's unattended beach bag. However, (and I hope I'm not being naive), it is highly unlikely that a terrorist would go to the trouble of trying to...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 21st, 2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,230
Posted By beachbum53
You've hit the nail on the head. Just as no two...

You've hit the nail on the head. Just as no two people are alike, no two cruise reviews will be alike. You may see some similarities in certain opinions (about food, entertainment, staff, etc.), but...
Forum: First Time Cruisers April 20th, 2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 699
Posted By beachbum53
I suspect that the cost of two one-way tickets...

I suspect that the cost of two one-way tickets vs. round-trip being less, equal or more probably depends on where you're flying from, and which airline(s) you choose. I've done a lot of research for...
Forum: First Time Cruisers April 19th, 2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 699
Posted By beachbum53
Start by looking at what airlines go from where...

Start by looking at what airlines go from where you prefer to start to Miami (or FLL). Then look at returning flights. It can be a little time consuming, but go to each airline's web site, rather...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 19th, 2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By beachbum53
As to "A", Carnival attempted to do this when the...

As to "A", Carnival attempted to do this when the Paradise first set sail, making it a completely smoke-free ship. I suspect not being able to completely fill the ship week after week with...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 19th, 2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By beachbum53
And so, the debate between smokers versus...

And so, the debate between smokers versus non-smokers continues. A debate that will never be solved to everyone's satisfaction.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 19th, 2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 518
Posted By beachbum53
This is the first I've heard of this. Which ships...

This is the first I've heard of this. Which ships are you referring to? Without a Promenade deck, where are things like the casino, the lounges, the Guest Relations desk, and gift shops being located?
Forum: First Time Cruisers April 19th, 2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By beachbum53
As others have said, since you already know which...

As others have said, since you already know which cruise and what ship you want, book now. Since this is your first cruise, and you obviously have lots of questions, find a good cruise agent in your...
Forum: First Time Cruisers April 18th, 2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By beachbum53
Along with exploring on here to gather...

Along with exploring on here to gather information, take some time to look at the variety of cruise videos posted on YouTube.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 16th, 2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 871
Posted By beachbum53
Just as no two cruises are alike, it's doubtful...

Just as no two cruises are alike, it's doubtful that the people you would meet on one roll call would be like the people you met on another (unless several became good friends and decided to book a...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 876
Page 1 of 36 1 2311 > Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:42 PM.

Need Help? Contact Us - Cruise Critic - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

© 1995 - 2013, The Independent Traveler, Inc. All rights reserved.
"A Community of People Who Love To Cruise"
All of the information contained within Cruise Critic is protected by copyright. You may, however, download a single copy only for your personal use.