Rach Kev

15 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

 

As often as possible

Just watch the buy one get one half price. I tried getting that 1 and it come up the same price as if you buy 2.... Its in the wording its really only 25% of both. So Im waiting for a better deal

21 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Which ship and itinerary?

Voyager south pacific 10 days

9 hours ago, JohninDC said:

Arrive at least one day prior to sailing; flying in the day of the cruise is too risky with delayed or cancelled flights, etc.  

 

What ship?  What home port?  What airport?

Voyager Sydney Sydney cruising South Pacific

13 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Which ship and itinerary?

Voyager 10 days South pacific

33 minutes ago, lazydayz said:

Don't try to everything the ship has to offer on your first cruise.  Each evening, study the daily activities for the next day and pick out the things you want to do on the ship.  Don't worry if you don't make it to all of them. 

 

If a tour of the ship is offered on boarding day, take it.  Attend the first time cruiser session if offered on your ship.  

 

Skip the port talks and shopping talks, as they are mostly just sales pitches.  

 

Give the main dining room a try for dinner.   If you don't like your table or dinner mates, you can ask to change tables.

 

Lunch is the main dining room on port days is wonderful.  Love the salad offering and I am not much of a salad person.  And at lunch, you can request a private table. 

 

For most ports, there is little need to book a ship excursion.  Do research on your ports, then research private vendors.  The port of call forum is helpful for this.  You will usually save money and have a more intimate experience on privately booked tours.  On the same token, if your ship is in port for 10 hours, don't book a private excursion lasting nine hours.  It takes time to get on and off the ship.  

 

Always give yourself plenty of time to get back to the ship.  I like to be back at port at least one hour before "all abroad."  

 

Don't rely on your cell phone for the time.  Some ships stay on ship time, which might be an hour different from the port time. 

 

Don't forget to take some time to relax and enjoy the experience.  One of my favorite parts of cruising is just watching the water.  

 

 

 

 

wow that's very helpful. Thank you. we are celebrating my fiftieth so are keen to try out the fine dining that night 🤩

1 hour ago, JohninDC said:

Arrive at least one day prior to sailing; flying in the day of the cruise is too risky with delayed or cancelled flights, etc.  

 

What ship?  What home port?  What airport?

Voyager of the seas. Sydney.

Hi there we are new at this and our first cruise is on the 18/03. Happy to except any tips

thanks 

1 minute ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Yes.

cheeper?

21 minutes ago, MandyMooToo said:

Pay what you are willing to spend and watch the pricing after that. You can always cancel and rebuy if the price drops. 

so do the beverage packagers get cheeper closer to the cruise or more expensive