chadci Posted December 2, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I've seen a lot of do lists, how about things you should not do while on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPCrawfish Posted December 2, 2009 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2009 DON'T MISS THE BOAT....:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 2, 2009 #3 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted December 2, 2009 #4 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't switch off of ship's time. I you are someplace on shore, make sure you have a watch or other time-keeping device. Also remember that you typically need to be onboard 30 minutes before posted sail dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysailor 1955 Posted December 2, 2009 #5 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't be late coming back to the ship.... Because the will leave without you.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted December 2, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't sweat the small stuff. Don't miss the lifeboat muster drill. Don't try to do everything; there's too much you can't. Don't limit yourself to what you always do -- try something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted December 2, 2009 #7 Share Posted December 2, 2009 DON'T forget that this is still vacation ... relax and enjoy. DON'T forget to tip the staff ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadci Posted December 2, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks guys, these are all great tips. Keep them coming. Speaking of tips, i'm going to prepay mine. Silent Bob. You look more like John Popper than Kevin Smith and assuming that's who you're refeering to, very cool! I love his films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysailor 1955 Posted December 2, 2009 #9 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't eat too much:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadci Posted December 2, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't eat too much:p That is a bit of a concern for me. I am proud to say that since mid March of this year I've lost 120 pounds... I've been doing a low carb diet but kinda made my own rules as I did not think it wise to cut out veggies as the plans suggest. That said, I should be close to my goal by next May but refuse to get back in the shape I was in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 2, 2009 #11 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't pick a cruise vacation that doesn't suit you----for example, picking a cruise with "formal" nights, if you don't want to wear anything but shorts on your vacation! Don't feel you have to load up on "excursions"....do some research, and you can save big bucks doing things on your own! You don't need to buy an entire new wardrobe just for cruising---clothes you have appropriate for the weather will work just fine! Don't stress--it's a vacation!!! There's no "right" or "wrong" way to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted December 2, 2009 #12 Share Posted December 2, 2009 DONT slam the doors. Close your balcony door if you are opening your cabin door. It creats a wind tunnel and slams the cabin door shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadci Posted December 2, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted December 2, 2009 DONT slam the doors. Close your balcony door if you are opening your cabin door. It creats a wind tunnel and slams the cabin door shut. Are the rooms pretty quiet? We stayed in a hotel eariler this year and could hear every toilet flush, every shower... etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolin Posted December 2, 2009 #14 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't over pack. People tend to pack two weeks of stuff for a 4 day cruise. Pack then take half of it out. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 2, 2009 #15 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Are the rooms pretty quiet? We stayed in a hotel eariler this year and could hear every toilet flush, every shower... etc. Yes, the cabins are quiet, so you don't hear every sound made next door. However, you will still hear loud noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted December 2, 2009 #16 Share Posted December 2, 2009 When you board the ship and see that first waiter walking by carrying a tray of the DOD, don't just let him pass by - make sure you stop him. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadci Posted December 2, 2009 Author #17 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't over pack. People tend to pack two weeks of stuff for a 4 day cruise. Pack then take half of it out. :D Well, it's a 7 nighter and I sweat like a hog and tend to get most of my meal on my clothes so I'll pack 1 pair of shorts for every 2 maybe 3 days, 1 day shirt per day and 1 evening outfit for every 2 - 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadci Posted December 2, 2009 Author #18 Share Posted December 2, 2009 When you board the ship and see that first waiter walking by carrying a tray of the DOD, don't just let him pass by - make sure you stop him. :D What's DOD and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolin Posted December 2, 2009 #19 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Just a heads up as well. Sea days are pretty much swimsuit days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted December 2, 2009 #20 Share Posted December 2, 2009 What's DOD and why? Drink of the Day.......and why?? Because you are now officially on vacation :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehitabel Posted December 2, 2009 #21 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't forget that while the cruise line employees may be there to serve you, that doesn't make them servants. Be kind and considerate of all the work they have to do, and how little most of them are paid to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted December 2, 2009 #22 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Drink of the Day.......and why?? Because you are now officially on vacation :D These are not free- the way its packaged and the waiter asks if you want one-- many first timers will take it and take a sip before the waiter asks for a sail and sign card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted December 2, 2009 #23 Share Posted December 2, 2009 That is a bit of a concern for me. I am proud to say that since mid March of this year I've lost 120 pounds... I've been doing a low carb diet but kinda made my own rules as I did not think it wise to cut out veggies as the plans suggest. That said, I should be close to my goal by next May but refuse to get back in the shape I was in.Several thoughts along these lines: Except when you're wearing heels, don't take the elevators -- the stairs are your friend. Don't let a day go by without exercise -- hit the gym, take a step aerobics class or a spinner class, or go ice skating; in port, choose active excursions. Don't drink your calories -- you can pack away half a day's worth of calories just with a few sodas and fru-fru drinks, and nothing packs on the pounds like a beer-drinking habit. Don't get the soda package -- if you have to sign for every soda you get, you'll think twice and likely drink water instead. Don't bother with the bread -- it's nothing special. Don't go to the buffet for lunch -- instead, order a salad from room service. Don't have both an appetizer AND a salad -- choose one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted December 2, 2009 #24 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Don't ignore the ship's rules of ettiquette. These rules make it possible for huge numbers of people to share the ship politely. So don't save chairs, don't line-jump in the buffet, don't allow your children to run wild. In short, just be polite. Don't skip reading the daily ship newspaper. It'll give you loads of information on port stops, availability of activities, etc. Don't feel that you have to eat in the dining room every single night. A casual dinner of pizza or room service is nice after a day off the ship. Don't run to the ship's doctors if you feel just a little "off". They may end up putting you into quarantine. Instead, stay in your cabin a while, take a nap, drink plenty of water . . . and THEN if you're worse, go to the ship's doctor. Chances are that you've just overdone the sun, the alcohol, or the activity. Don't travel on embarkation day, and don't wait 'til the last minute to board. Get the most out of your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredr Posted December 2, 2009 #25 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hello, Do not pass a crew member whether it is a senior officer or a seaman out on deck working, without smiling or a friendly nod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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