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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 Today, 08:01 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 21,601
Posted By Donder1
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but I have...

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but I have this thing about someone stepping on my toes as everyone moves to the back to let another person into an already crowded elevator. I usually wear...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question Yesterday, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 648
Posted By Donder1
You pass this way once. Go swimming and have...

You pass this way once. Go swimming and have fun. If people judge (and most don't care) it's their problem. They are rude. Period!

Besides, you will see all sizes and shapes, all types of...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question Yesterday, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 175
Posted By Donder1
Not necessarily will you get a better package. ...

Not necessarily will you get a better package. We use a TA who specializes in cruises exclusively. He always comes in below the best price we could get on our own with the cruise lines. I always...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question Yesterday, 06:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 323
Posted By Donder1
We are returning to Alaska this Sept on the Grand...

We are returning to Alaska this Sept on the Grand Princess RT out of San Francisco. Our first trip to Alaska was on the Diamond Princess. But, first we flew into Fairbanks and did a cruise tour to...
Forum: Alaska May 10th, 2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,597
Posted By Donder1
Go to LLBean website and check out their Nikon...

Go to LLBean website and check out their Nikon light weight binoculars. They are great! Powerful and light. LLBean offers free shipping and they will replace or refund them if you are not satisfied...
Forum: Alaska May 6th, 2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 696
Posted By Donder1
Rail, hands down! Why drive when you can savor...

Rail, hands down! Why drive when you can savor the scenery by rail, eat in the dining car, ride out in the fresh air at the end of each car? They have huge, double decker cars with dome windows that...
Forum: Alaska May 6th, 2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,000
Posted By Donder1
I highly recommend that you consider changing...

I highly recommend that you consider changing your tickets at the Princess Desk in the Lodge at Denali from the half day tour of Denali to the full day. The reason is that the Half Day goes to mile...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 20th, 2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,166
Posted By Donder1
I think if you really needed duct tape for a...

I think if you really needed duct tape for a quick fix, the Maintenance Dept. will provide some for you. Clothes pins, duct tape, hampers, over the door thingies, surge protectors, cabin...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 20th, 2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,352
Posted By Donder1
If it is going to be rough, I take Bonine. I go...

If it is going to be rough, I take Bonine. I go about my business (relaxation and fun). Also, fresh air helps me a lot. Have never been really sick.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 17th, 2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,166
Posted By Donder1
I agree! We pack light and have never had the...

I agree! We pack light and have never had the need for most of the "extras" recommended on so many of these threads. However, one extra I take is my lightweight Nikon binoculars from LLbean. There...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 10th, 2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By Donder1
While I appreciate tea making as I experienced...

While I appreciate tea making as I experienced while on sabbatical in Scotland, I would never sail on a ship which allowed tea/coffee makers/irons/steamers etc. because of the heightened possibility...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 7th, 2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,751
Posted By Donder1
Sure, we do it all the time!

Sure, we do it all the time!
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question April 4th, 2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,114
Posted By Donder1
You asked. Yes, seems snobbish to me. I was...

You asked. Yes, seems snobbish to me. I was expecting you to say something like she threw the silverware in her purse or changed a baby at the table. But, MIO??? BTW, what's MIO?:D
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 26th, 2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,202
Posted By Donder1
There are many threads on the Forum. Use Search...

There are many threads on the Forum. Use Search Engine.

My advice is to pack light!

In the for what it's worth dept......
I never cruise without my Nook, Ipod, Ipad (we get free internet as...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 24th, 2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 757
Posted By Donder1
She is 18 and with a friend. If she is a good...

She is 18 and with a friend. If she is a good kid, I'd have some discussion early on about what works for everyone re: communication on the ship. Post it notes, cabin to cabin calls, meeting at...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 21st, 2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,938
Posted By Donder1
Like others have said above, I plan mostly around...

Like others have said above, I plan mostly around what to do at the various ports. I like to read and enjoy the history of places we will be seeing, things really worth bringing back, private...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 21st, 2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 932
Posted By Donder1
My advice is "keep it simple" Walkie Talkies...

My advice is "keep it simple"

Walkie Talkies are a pain to carry around, often have interference and other guests will glare at you when you reach for one. Most folks find them disruptive on this...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 6th, 2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 946
Posted By Donder1
My two cents: So. Caribbean Ruby Princess ...

My two cents:

So. Caribbean
Ruby Princess
Aft corner cabin
Caribe deck

Avoid NCL and Carnival

Definitely get trip insurance
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 5th, 2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 856
Posted By Donder1
I second that! LLbean! Note my home state;)

I second that! LLbean! Note my home state;)
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 5th, 2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,321
Posted By Donder1
No, she was just rude,rude, rude. I was really...

No, she was just rude,rude, rude. I was really taken aback.

Saw her again with her husband and she was loud and complaining to the staff.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 5th, 2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 17,321
Posted By Donder1
Sailing out of Venice on the Grand Canal,...

Sailing out of Venice on the Grand Canal, everyone was on deck on the Ruby Princess. So beautiful! Andrea Bocelli playing in the background...a wonderful moment. I asked if the woman at the rail...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 4th, 2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 403
Posted By Donder1
Unless you have a disability or really find...

Unless you have a disability or really find walking for more than 15 min. too much, you will be fine DIY. Both of these ports have sights and shopping within easy walking distance.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 4th, 2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By Donder1
I believe that Berlin is a 3 hour trip. If it...

I believe that Berlin is a 3 hour trip. If it were me, I'd take the cruise excursion. You might save money DIY but when there is that much distance from the departing port, we'd rather be safe than...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 27th, 2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,920
Posted By Donder1
Duct tape also gets mentioned as a must have....

Duct tape also gets mentioned as a must have. But, I bet if you really needed it, housekeeping or maintenance would be happy to give you some. Anyway, to each his own. Lug on what you will. Just...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question January 26th, 2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,920
Posted By Donder1
Seriously, leave all that stuff home. OK,...

Seriously, leave all that stuff home. OK, binoculars are a good choice, I'll give you that. As for the other junk, not worth lugging around.
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