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Forum: Solo Cruisers March 31st, 2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By outerspaceguy
I find that 515pm or 530pm works really well. ...

I find that 515pm or 530pm works really well.

Of course, I am a hardwired morning person. Eating dinner at 8pm would suck.
Forum: Solo Cruisers March 25th, 2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Posted By outerspaceguy
I take a "throwaway" (ie: threadworn or etc)...

I take a "throwaway" (ie: threadworn or etc) t-shirt and wear that instead.

IMHO, It's just easier.

Once you are done with the shirt for that day, simply toss it. The extra benefit is that...
Forum: Solo Cruisers March 24th, 2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By outerspaceguy
Keep in mind that the fare will be different for...

Keep in mind that the fare will be different for two people (vs one).

the total fare for two people =
2 x cruise fare +
2 x port charges +
2 x govt taxes

whereas the total fare...
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance February 25th, 2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By outerspaceguy
I'm guessing Delta. They changed their terms...

I'm guessing Delta. They changed their terms recently because elites were booking first class seats and then canceling those seats (canceling for free, since they were elite) _right_ before the...
Forum: Solo Cruisers February 17th, 2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,103
Posted By outerspaceguy
Holland America did this to me a few months ago. ...

Holland America did this to me a few months ago. I was a solo on the Noordam, and the captain decided to skip Half Moon Cay. They gave everyone an on board credit equal to the port charges for the...
Forum: Cruise Air February 11th, 2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By outerspaceguy
A little "out of the box" thinking...but you also...

A little "out of the box" thinking...but you also might want to see if any of the hotels adjacent to MCI offer a "fly and park" package where your car gets to sit in their parking space for free...
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance February 4th, 2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,102
Posted By outerspaceguy
Why not just look for a policy that covers your...

Why not just look for a policy that covers your airfare then? Don't even tell them about a cruise, as it is not part of the equation: For all the insurance company cares, you could be traveling to...
Forum: Solo Cruisers January 22nd, 2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,969
Posted By outerspaceguy
I am also in my 30s and also recently cruised as...

I am also in my 30s and also recently cruised as a Solo on the HAL Noordam, and I now no longer recommend cruising as a 30ish year old solo on HAL.

I found them to be one of the most solo...
Forum: Dominican Republic December 22nd, 2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By outerspaceguy
Into town. I did a tour with Terry; did not...

Into town.

I did a tour with Terry; did not visit Cayo.
Forum: Dominican Republic December 17th, 2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By outerspaceguy
Hi, I just recently returned from a cruise...

Hi,

I just recently returned from a cruise that included Samana. While in Samana, I was part of a group that ziplined w/ Terry (some of us did his tour#11 while others added the zipline onto his...
Forum: Dominican Republic December 17th, 2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By outerspaceguy
I just came back from a cruise that visited...

I just came back from a cruise that visited Samana, and the tender ride was about 20-25 mins each way, all-in.
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance November 12th, 2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By outerspaceguy
Keep in mind you can typically cancel your cruise...

Keep in mind you can typically cancel your cruise with no issues whatsoever up until Final Payment Date arrives (typically 75-90 days before your cruise sails).

Also, if/when you cancel or change...
Forum: Solo Cruisers October 2nd, 2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,514
Posted By outerspaceguy
I was on Celebrity Summit twice solo... ...

I was on Celebrity Summit twice solo... separated by several years, and cruising in different waters (Alaska and Southern Caribbean).

It was fine. No problems.
Forum: Cruise Air September 24th, 2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,021
Posted By outerspaceguy
Keep in mind that if you go this way and if Delta...

Keep in mind that if you go this way and if Delta then cancels your original flight, you can then get those original ($100) tickets refunded. Just keep an eye on those flights on that flight day and...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question September 18th, 2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,290
Posted By outerspaceguy
In the dating world, I call those people HMSFs ...

In the dating world, I call those people HMSFs :)

(High Maintenance, Short Fuse)

It's a bad combination to possess.
-Doug
Forum: Cruise/Travel Insurance August 19th, 2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,466
Posted By outerspaceguy
Also keep in mind that the PVSA law may restrict...

Also keep in mind that the PVSA law may restrict which ports you can "meet the ship" at...
Forum: Solo Cruisers August 19th, 2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,883
Posted By outerspaceguy
I'll take that to mean that they are jealous of...

I'll take that to mean that they are jealous of us :)
Forum: West Coast Departures August 14th, 2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,211
Posted By outerspaceguy
Find closest station to an address: ...

Find closest station to an address:
http://www.bart.gov/stations/closest.aspx

Overall Route Map:
http://www.bart.gov/schedules/bystation.aspx

The BART station is located by the International...
Forum: Solo Cruisers July 8th, 2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,196
Posted By outerspaceguy
Exactly. If that does not work, then be sure...

Exactly.

If that does not work, then be sure to lay out the expectations clearly:

* you do your thing each day, and he/she/they will do theirs. You can meet up at dinner each night to talk...
Forum: Alaska June 19th, 2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 564
Posted By outerspaceguy
Keep in mind that you should be experienced...

Keep in mind that you should be experienced kayakers if you plan on kayaking in 34 degree water, and you might also want to reconsider doing it solo.

One "oopsie daisy" turns into a very big...
Forum: Solo Cruisers June 4th, 2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,474
Posted By outerspaceguy
At the end of this month I'll have 5 cruising...

At the end of this month I'll have 5 cruising credits recorded on my Princess account , 7 on my Celebrity account, 1 on RCCL, as well as other cruises...

I'm 34 (and cruised solo for most of those...
Forum: Cruise Air May 30th, 2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,634
Posted By outerspaceguy
I translate a few as "at least 2 and up to 4 or...

I translate a few as "at least 2 and up to 4 or 5".

All the OP needs is a 90 minute shortened connection in order for there to be a substantial chance that her checked bags may not make it with...
Forum: Cruise Air May 30th, 2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,634
Posted By outerspaceguy
According to UAL's website, on Oct 7 the 755...

According to UAL's website, on Oct 7 the 755 SFO->IAD is a 767-300.

So that plane most definitely does not come from Asia.
Forum: Cruise Air May 30th, 2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,634
Posted By outerspaceguy
Redeyes do not work that way. Redeyes work...

Redeyes do not work that way.

Redeyes work with the time zones so that a 5 hour transcon flight becomes an 8 hour time difference: ie: leave at 10PM and arrive at 6am. To go east to west, you...
Forum: Cruise Air May 29th, 2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,634
Posted By outerspaceguy
The 755AM out of SFO either sat the night in SFO...

The 755AM out of SFO either sat the night in SFO or is the first arrival of the day from only a handful of possible cities (starting it's day as the 6AM flight from Phoenix, for example).

I would...
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