cruzin w chris

I hate to say it because I'm sure I'll get flamed...But I have no intentions on ever going to Alaska...or anywhere else on vacation where the temp is below 80 degrees.

here, here !!!!!!

We will be staying post cruise on August 21, so we are looking to do some sightseeing during the day after we get off the ship. Our kids are 5 and 6 so I am sure we will be spending a lot of time at the hotel pool. Based on this info would you suggest staying at Rocky Point or Y'bor/Channelside.

 

If we should stay at Y'bor/Channelside, what is the difference between the two?

check out the chase suites and hotel right there on rocky point, they have free shuttle service to and from the port and free parking if you drove for your car as well.

Not because the economy is "weak" or gas prices have "skyrocketed" - most of which has been conjured up by the left-wing media - but we tend to cruise on the cheap. We search for off-season or repositioning cruises and then set our sights on a balcony stateroom with the cruise fare saved. We book the next cruise while on-board the current cruise for an OBC, use our C&A benefits for a discount, and use our RCCL stockholder benefits for an additonal OBC. When we have enough RCCL Visa card points accumulated, we cash them in for another OBC. Then, while on-board:

 

We don't buy the over-priced weak drinks in the smokey bars - but once in a while we'll order the drink of the day - or two - before the show.

 

We do not buy the art at the auctions - but do sign up and drink the free champaigne.

 

We don't buy a soda card - but do drink coffee, tea, and juices for free and even make our own "Cafe' Diablo" using their hot cocoa mix, coffee, and creamer.

 

We don't buy a wine package - but do use our C&A coupon for a free wine tasting.

 

We don't use any spa "treatments" but do occasionally sign up for a free lecture/sales pitch.

 

We don't use the laundry service - but do wash out our own quick-dry travel clothing in our cabin.

 

We don't use the high priced/low speed internet service on-board - but do use our own mobile web service when in port and cell phone service is available.

 

We seldom use specialty dining - but do order room service dinners or breakfasts and eat on our balcony where it is much quieter.

 

We DO try to book an excursion or two on-board so that it'll be charged to our sea pass - the one already front loaded with a bunch of OBCs.

 

The result? Most cruises we have a very small balance on our sea pass at the end of the cruise, and sometimes even have a credit.

 

Are you a tightwad cruiser too? If so, what do you do

bottom line-- AS LONG AS YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME !!

The plastic bottle idea sounds good, anyone know where to get beer in plastic bottles? I have only seen them at concerts and stuff

plastic bottles all the way, just roll them up in your clothing and you will have no problem at all as i have done this on each of my first 3 cruises on carnival. it probably wont get you past 2-3 days but it will keep your bar bill down a bit.

i think cc should pay you ken, lol. they could actually pay someone to do the work and research that you do and that person would never be half as good as you !! keep up the great work it is much appreciated.