Suggestions for new cruisers???

[teknoge3k]

I'll add that taking a small amount of meds with you just in case you get sick is something I have done since I paid $14 for 6 dayquil on a ship...lol

 

I get the small pill ziplocks (found by the daily pill sorters) from wal-mart and just put a small supply of benadryl, stomach meds, cold/flu meds, headache meds, etc plus about 10 bandaids. My husband cut this finger in mexico on an excursion and we got the worst bandaids that just fell off for $6. again lol. Learned our lesson a few times and this all fits into a small zippered purse pack i just toss into my tote.

 

Oh and earplugs, the ship and it's passengers can make some strange sounds throughout the night.

 

If we don't have a suite with a larger bathroom area, taking a small mesh shower caddy keeps all your shower stuff from the floor. The showers are really, really small in inside and oceanview rooms with no shelving from what I've experienced.

 

Have a ton of fun!!

 

I am taking this one step further.

We bought a pill box, and filled it up with different meds. Carried it on with us in case we needed anything. We still use it every day and replenish it as needed.

 

Comes in handy at home also just to grab it out of the cabinet and get what you need.

 

[crusinpsychRN]

Conditioner is a must as the sun and salt really messes up your hair. Don't forget your one bottle per adult of wine or champagne and don't forget the corkscrew.

 

If going to a place like Cozumel and doing an excursion on the mainland, book with Carnival as accidents can happen and you'd miss the ship if booked privately.

[sunshower9]

I just did my first cruise in November of last year with the same itinerary. In Key West we just walked around and took pictures of the different sights. I wanted to go to the butterfly museum but my husband wouldn't let me (I'm still mad at him about that. ;) ).

 

In Cozumel we went to Nachi Cocom, like another poster mentioned. We LOVED it. There weren't many people there that day, so it was almost like having a private beach. It's only $55 per person with unlimited food and drinks. We ate and drank ourselves silly and just relaxed on the beach. It was awesome. :D

[riviera]

Noticed a previous post about hair dryers. We were on the sensation in December and very few rooms had hair dryers. Take yours! :)

 

 

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[hayfieldfarm]

Nachi Cocum, for sure!

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[AKMedicgirl]

Bring a multiplug extension chord, as only one electric outlet in room.

Be nice to your cabin steward and wait staff. It's like the reverse of shore restaurants. They can tip you perks if the like you.

Pay for the gratuity prepay ahead, so no worries.

 

 

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[auscgguysgirl]

My apologies on the mention of shampoo and *conditioner* ... I meant shampoo & body wash. Habit ... they go together. That's my story anyway :D

 

As for excursions ... we did the dolphin swim in Cozumel and booked it independently through the park, which was 15 minutes from the port. We took a cab to the park for $10 each way and the excursion through the park offered the EXACT same thing the boat did, but $80 per person cheaper. The only difference was the boat included transportation (which cost us $20) and the group we were w/ was 6 people in the water w/ the dolphins as opposed to 12 people w/ the carnival groups. I think as long as you are mindful of the travel time and area you are visiting, you should be fine ... do your research though.

[tandemcruzr]

Power strips with surge protectors are NOT allowed.

 

Enjoy your first cruise and be prepared -- they can be habit forming. :D

[Sweet Dutch Girl]

A cruise ship is not a fashion runway...nobody will notice what you wear. I can get everything I need in carry-on. One suitcase and one tote.

 

Medications are important, both prescription and over the counter. Create a small first-aid kit and bring only enough meds to last the cruise and a couple of extras. Use a pill box not the original containers and make an ICE card listing your medications and their dosage, and your emergency contacts. A laminated index card kept with your passport is sufficient.

 

Get a passport...it is easily replaced if lost.

 

Use a credit card (not a debit card) and one is sufficient.

 

Bring along $1 bills for room service tipping.

 

Don't forget a board game if traveling with your family (you will need some quiet time, occasionally) or a couple of books to read.

 

Leave the fru-fru clothes and 5" heels at home. Your feet will take a beating so bring along your most comfortable shoes. A shirt and slacks and loafers work great for men at elegant night, a sunday dress or pants with a co-ordinating top are great for women with low heeled strappy sandals.

 

Limit your jewelry, electronics, fancy camera equipment. A snap and shoot works great. Bring a sunhat and a good SPF 60. Let your swim cover-up do double duty as a robe. Bring travel size lotions and potions...buy a bunch of 3oz containers, you won't need any full size bottles.

 

Don't waste your money at the shops on board, the casino is always "tight" so don't think you'll come out ahead.

 

If you aren't enamored with the entrees at dinner order a couple of appetizers, soup and some sides. Stay relatively sober...you can spend a wad on drinks when you get hammered. Drink plenty of fluids...the ship's water is just fine...and a tervis tumbler is a must.

 

I could go on and on.

[Aria924]

I see on the Nachi Cocom website that there's also water sports? I'm guessing it's additional money. Does anyone know if they are reasonably priced??? I'm still researching myself lol

 

 

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[beshears]

Good suggestion of checking with the Glory, to make sure there is a hair dryer on there. Up to this point, all the Carnival ships I have been on have hair dryers.