MusratLove

Thanks for the send off Rebel54. Yes riding on a Grayhound of the sea is a thing of the past. I'm looking forward to going out to sea where the food is good and I don't have to work.:D

I have just booked a cruise on the RC Oasis of the sea. 7 nights eastern Caribbean. It sails Sept. 17. I booked an interior stateroom, and the cost is in my budget. I checked and it's right next to an elevator. That's 8 months from now. Bummer.:D

Just today I contacted a TA and hopefully will have everything settled by Friday. The RC Oasis has a cruise sailing at the time I want so I am giving it a shot. It sails on Sept. 17 for Nassau, St Thomas, Phillipsburg, and St Marten, 2 ports on my bucket list. Wish me luck or whatever. And once again, Thanks.:D

Most of us, myself included, learned the "cruise lingo" right here at Cruise Critic so I think it would be a nice way of letting newbies learn the correct terms when asking questions about their upcoming cruise.

 

I'll start. Please feel free to add to the list.

 

A floor on a cruise ship is called a DECK.

Rooms on ships are called cabins or staterooms.

The bathroom is called, The Head.

Since my time in the Navy does not count this will truly be my first time on a real cruise. My wife passed 2 years ago so I will be traveling solo.

When she was alive we planned to go on an eastern Caribbean cruise but things happened, she became ill, and here we are. That's enough about me, so here's some questions.

Which cruise line is the best for solo travelers?

How much extra will I have to pay for a double occupancy cabin?

When is the best time to cruise when you're on a budget?

I know you have pay a deposit when you book a cruise but when do you have to pay the rest?

My target date to sail is the weekend after labor day. Can someone help a brother out?