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Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 6th, 2013, 02:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 588
Posted By maryred
Those 3 cruise lines are more similar than...

Those 3 cruise lines are more similar than different. All offer some version of "freestyle", "my time", or "anytime" dinning. All 3 have entertainment that is becoming more and more a version of...
Forum: First Time Cruisers May 5th, 2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,176
Posted By maryred
Sorry no answers about the ports.

Sorry no answers about the ports.
Forum: Bermuda April 9th, 2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By maryred
SailBadtheSinner, Thank you that link is...

SailBadtheSinner,
Thank you that link is prefect as it gives the information about how to get to the bay. We knew about the the BUIE and the FantaSea whale watching tour boats, but their schedules...
Forum: Bermuda April 7th, 2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By maryred
Spring Whale Migration

Any other cruisers have experience with seeing the humpback whales either from the cruise ship or viewing them from the shores of Bermuda in April? Even if you have not personally seen them from...
Forum: Bahamas April 5th, 2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,567
Posted By maryred
My suggestion before booking anything w/ anybody...

My suggestion before booking anything w/ anybody is to look over the direct Atlantis site (http://www.atlantis.com/thingstodo.aspx) for their most current terms conditions, and restrictions. You did...
Forum: First Time Cruisers April 3rd, 2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,354
Posted By maryred
For most days on board if my outfit does not have...

For most days on board if my outfit does not have pockets big enough to carry my cabin key card, a Burt's Bees tube, my camera, and a bit of cash for the casino or spur of the moment tipping, then I...
Forum: East Coast Departures March 27th, 2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By maryred
I will disagree slightly with the other posters....

I will disagree slightly with the other posters. Yes the departure ports and the cruise line do make a bit of difference regarding what personality types, but that all depends on your own outlook if...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 27th, 2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By maryred
How much my family tips all depends on the type...

How much my family tips all depends on the type of tour. For just a driver to a historical sight we might tip the equivalent of a $1 per person, for a guided tour we generally tip the guide $2-5 per...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 26th, 2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By maryred
Living in the USA I don't think this tour company...

Living in the USA I don't think this tour company meets my family's needs. Perhaps it is helpful for those in other countries that can not book tours directly (w/ either the cruise line or a company...
Forum: First Time Cruisers March 25th, 2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,280
Posted By maryred
That all depends on what time you arrive at port,...

That all depends on what time you arrive at port, how check-in & boarding is handled, and the cruise line's departure time. Check-in can start early even if the ship still has some previous...
Forum: Grand Turk March 25th, 2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By maryred
The Bahamas have a very good Board of Tourism...

The Bahamas have a very good Board of Tourism site try that for some ideas but New Providence and Paradise Islands pretty much rely on tourism for an economy so little is left for that does not have...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 24th, 2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Posted By maryred
Another thing you can do to see if another cruise...

Another thing you can do to see if another cruise line appeals to you is to visit their websites. Go to their FAQs or "need to know before boarding" page(s) and see what their dress code is. Here's ...
Forum: Grand Turk March 24th, 2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By maryred
If you have not done so already have your booking...

If you have not done so already have your booking number handy and go to Carnival's main website to create a user log on and start exploring the "Manage my cruise" tab. There is a wealth of...
Forum: First Time Cruisers March 19th, 2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By maryred
First go to the ports of call section here for...

First go to the ports of call section here for some ideas. The posters there will also help you to weed out the hyped-up places from the just can't miss.
Then go to your roll call here and join that...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 19th, 2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By maryred
Make sure you research about what is included for...

Make sure you research about what is included for a day stay or independently purchased tour. Animal encounters are not included in most of these packages nor do you get a discount on them by booking...
Forum: East Coast Departures March 17th, 2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By maryred
Try Googling this "Car service AC to Airport"...

Try Googling this "Car service AC to Airport" (when you search using Newark airport or Cape Liberty many services that start there come up instead). I did this quickly and came up w/ one called...
Forum: First Time Cruisers March 16th, 2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,198
Posted By maryred
If you're trying to figure out how much the...

If you're trying to figure out how much the "extras" on board a Carnival ship and what you could spend in port cost here's a partial list. Though this might not completely up to date or cover...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 12th, 2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By maryred
There are a couple of problems I see with this...

There are a couple of problems I see with this company. First just like the cruise line, most of their excursions could be booked directly with the resort/attraction for even less as long as your...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 10th, 2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,266
Posted By maryred
A reputable TA will not be anymore expensive than...

A reputable TA will not be anymore expensive than booking direct w/ the cruise line, in fact for certain lines &/or itineraries a TA may even have a better "price" than the cruise line itself....
Forum: First Time Cruisers March 7th, 2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By maryred
Only you know your family and how much they would...

Only you know your family and how much they would enjoy such an interaction. All you will get here is other people's opinion, so reserve your judgement since they are no better than the reviews that...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question March 5th, 2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 489
Posted By maryred
You may want to book by in person or by phone to...

You may want to book by in person or by phone to a live agent just to double check that the age waivers apply to your sitiation to avoid any misunderstanding about any age requirements. Some times...
Forum: First Time Cruisers March 5th, 2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 906
Posted By maryred
Step back and breath. If your ship offers...

Step back and breath.


If your ship offers it per-register the kids for the children's program and make sure you check the first day's daily activity sheet (given to you when you board) for the...
Forum: East Coast Departures March 4th, 2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 816
Posted By maryred
First off The Manhattan terminal may decline to...

First off The Manhattan terminal may decline to allow you to leave the the ship once on, being it's a turn around day. It's difficult enough to enter the terminal going through the check in process...
Forum: First Time Cruisers February 27th, 2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By maryred
The standard food for all three basic meals plus...

The standard food for all three basic meals plus snacks and self service drinks are included in your fare price. Additional dining venues and specialty treats are extra, as well as service beverages...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question February 27th, 2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,327
Posted By maryred
In all honesty the best thing to do is ask your...

In all honesty the best thing to do is ask your cabin steward the first day out what you should do with the left over products. Explain that you are flying and that the liquid products will be hassle...
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