1st cruise > a few more questions. Equinox Jan 20th.

[UmaDaughterOfUrsula]

Wonder after reading about the recent bus crash during an excursion: Does a ship crew/staff member come on the ship sponsored excursions or just get passengers to the transportation?

 

If an excursion says you can't book online but to check on board does that mean it's probably close to being sold out?

 

For the regular MDR what is the typical table size if we don't make any special requests?

 

Do they have the Yes/No game? Saw a lot of videos of it online from other cruise lines.

 

Do we have to sign a waiver at the beginning of the cruise in order to use the fitness center?

[gerelmx]

Wonder after reading about the recent bus crash during an excursion: Does a ship crew/staff member come on the ship sponsored excursions or just get passengers to the transportation?

 

Only one time have seen Staff member with passenger in a tour, it was one photographer of the ship during a excursion in the Norwegian Fjords, He was taking pictures to be sold on the ship.

[wrk2cruise]

We've had staff members help on excursions before. I think mainly in Europe. I suspect it could be something they are looking to do. They helped escort us to and from the excursion but I think they went off on their own while we were on the actual tour. Never seen this in Caribbean.

[39august]

Waivers for gym are only for under age sixteen. Table sizes are 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 typically. We always request a table for 2 after a few disasters at larger tables.

[Cruise Raider]

Wonder after reading about the recent bus crash during an excursion: Does a ship crew/staff member come on the ship sponsored excursions or just get passengers to the transportation?

Not usually in my experience but sometimes the crew / staff is invited (usually from the shore excursion staff or the activities staff) so you may have one or two on your tour with you.

 

If an excursion says you can't book online but to check on board does that mean it's probably close to being sold out?

Not necessarily. Some tours are not made available for pre-booking and all their bookings must be made onboard.

 

For the regular MDR what is the typical table size if we don't make any special requests?

Anywhere from 2-10.... 2, 4 and 6 seem to be the norm.

 

Do they have the Yes/No game? Saw a lot of videos of it online from other cruise lines.

I am not sure of what this is ... haven't seen it listed in the daily schedule but haven't really looked either.

 

Do we have to sign a waiver at the beginning of the cruise in order to use the fitness center?

I've never had to sign a waiver to use the fitness center.