New tips for this experienced cruiser.

[CRUISERMOMX3]

We learned from friends to bring Fun Size candy bars.

We handed them out to crew members, from those who wipe down railings to Guest Services, all over the ship. It was amazing how little pieces of chocolate elicited such big smiles. We even gave candy to the senior officers after the VIP party. The captain was so excited to have chocolate. (Crew has to buy treats, like candy, chips, popcorn, etc. On port days, They return to the ship with bags full of snack foods purchased at local stores.)

We also learned from the same friends to bring a battery operated tea light for the bathroom.

We turned it on at night and off in the morning. It provided just enough light to find the commode but not enough to wake us or blind us. Packages of two or three are just $1.00 at Dollar Tree.

I love the fun sized candy idea. I’m planning to stay on the ship for one of the port days so I might just go around and hand out chocolate and smiles. Maybe leave a box of full size bars for the room steward.

[beshears]

Wonderful ideas I am picking up.:)

 

 

Thanks for letting me know if I bring the zip lock bags that we can take food off the ship, which to me, will help when eating, and not have to put out so much money for food.:o I have been to Cozumel many times, but this time we are not doing that itinerary, so I'm planning on taking some food off the ship in my zip lock bags!:)

 

 

Another good suggestion I just saw. Take some miniature candy bars to those that work on the ship, and had them out. I'm sure I could get some bags from $1 Tree real cheap. I like bringing SMILES to peoples faces.

[lmgnpb]

When I was mentioning ice when dealing with a baggie I just went to the drink machine. Not a full cooler of ice. There is not a problem with that.

 

Yes, cabin stewards are great with ice buckets, but I would never ask for such a task.

 

This is not an everytime thing. ONLY certain excursion exceptions. Some people seem extremely put off by this, but it really depends on where you are and what you are doing. Sometimes you simply have no food.

 

But I do love taking my room service chocolate cake with me [emoji7]

 

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[lmgnpb]

When I was mentioning ice when dealing with a baggie I just went to the drink machine. Not a full cooler of ice. There is not a problem with that.

 

Yes, cabin stewards are great with ice buckets, but I would never ask for such a task.

 

This is not an everytime thing. ONLY certain excursion exceptions. Some people seem extremely put off by this, but it really depends on where you are and what you are doing. Sometimes you simply have no food.

 

But I do love taking my room service chocolate cake with me [emoji7]

 

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Actual container for cake, not baggie. Speaking of containers, you want them for chips that come with any room service. You can't get simple potato chips unless room service.

 

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[lmgnpb]

For those that will question containers; pack simple ones with depth (for cake height, I can fit 4 slices in one) put socks, etc. inside, not a space problem.

 

Order a few slices at the end of cruise, tip well. Just tell them to put all on one plate.

 

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[KrisMPas]

Love this post! I keep coming back to it looking for more

 

 

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[CRUISERMOMX3]

I recently read a great tip for extra storage space. This would come in especially handy if you have multiple people in a cabin because floor space is a premium. You can get extra “drawer” space by sliding an open suitcase under the bed. You don’t have to pull it all the way out to open it.

[auburn77]

If you play in the casino, I have a come up with a great way to practice. About a week before the cruise, while driving down the highway, every now and then I will roll the window down and throw a twenty out. It then hurts less when I lose in the casino.

[spiritkat090909]

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I pack a pop up hamper from the dollar store. My teen likes to have all his dirty clothes "captured" in a different closet from his clean ones.

 

We take this a step further and line the hamper with a (clear) plastic trash bag liner and then when it is time to pack...just gather it up, squeeze the air, tie, and pop it into the suitcase.

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[DANCING GRANDMOMMY]

TrinaLC is right. I just meant bring up the rear. I would never hold anyone up. I know it’s a manditory maritime law, but I’ve been on ships where you get to stay in the comfy AC. If I have to be outside with 2500 other sweaty, semi drunk people, I would rather be in the front row with a little fresh air.

I am claustrophobic I hate being squeezed in I just keep stepping forward as they add each line of people

[DANCING GRANDMOMMY]

Yep. Last in, FIRST OUT.

Matthew 20:16*

16*So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

[DANCING GRANDMOMMY]

I keep my iPhone by my bed it has the time and a light

We bring one of those color changing toilet lights and hook it to the shelf. It is wonderful no glare.

[jagsfan]

We bring one of those color changing toilet lights and hook it to the shelf. It is wonderful no glare.

 

 

 

A color changing toilet light?

Explain, please!

 

 

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[rolaur]

Glo-Bowl! Google it...lol!

[Irie]

After a lot of cruising I just recently discovered this.

There is usually an outer wooden door on room fridges. If

U can find a way to keep the wooden door some open the fridge works a lot better.

[Rosefloater]

I read somewhere that the carpet is actually different on port and starboard sides. Does anyone know if this is true? They said it was easier to know which side of the ship your cabin was on. :confused:

 

 

This is on Princess.

[Rosefloater]

After a lot of cruising I just recently discovered this.

There is usually an outer wooden door on room fridges. If

U can find a way to keep the wooden door some open the fridge works a lot better.

 

We keep the cabinet door ajar with a washcloth. It helps with the airflow and hopefully helps to cool down the fridge.

[CRUISERMOMX3]

Does everyone have luck with using baby powder to remove sand at the beach? I’ve never tried it.

[cruiselover**]

If you play in the casino, I have a come up with a great way to practice. About a week before the cruise, while driving down the highway, every now and then I will roll the window down and throw a twenty out. It then hurts less when I lose in the casino.

 

I want to thank you for this wonderful post! I had to share it with my husband too. This is one of the FUNNIEST things I have read on this website. You absolutely made my day. I'll be laughing every time I think of it.

[stjohnbeachlover]

Does everyone have luck with using baby powder to remove sand at the beach? I’ve never tried it.

 

I have used the baby powder to remove sand and it works like a charm! They sell small travel size baby powder so it doesn't take up much room.:)

[sammee]

I don’t think OP was advocating being late to the point of holding up the show, just to be among the later. We’ve learned that as well. It also means you are among the first to leave. [emoji56]

 

 

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It backfired on us on one cruise. We waited by the doorway. We thought we had it, apparently 25 other people came out of hiding.I have breathing problems and can't handle sardined in especially if somebody has on perfume. There were some people kind enough to let me onto the outside so catch some air, but now I do the indoor one. It's easy to move it something gets to you without seemingly being rude.

[reno3]

I thought you were going to say Carnival mailed you your shoes!!! Years ago, I took a small hardside lunch sized cooler onboard, and later I set it out with the luggage on the last night. When we were searching for our luggage at the terminal, I totally forgot about it. A couple weeks later I got a package in the mail from Carnival - it was that old, dirty, beat up cooler, packaged beautifully and mailed to my house!!! :')

That would have been funny!!!

[reno3]

If you play in the casino, I have a come up with a great way to practice. About a week before the cruise, while driving down the highway, every now and then I will roll the window down and throw a twenty out. It then hurts less when I lose in the casino.

 

Love this one...

 

We take this a step further and line the hamper with a (clear) plastic trash bag liner and then when it is time to pack...just gather it up, squeeze the air, tie, and pop it into the suitcase.

 

Great idea....I will do this next cruise!!!

[jagsfan]

Glo-Bowl! Google it...lol!

 

 

 

Thanks. It’s got to be interesting.

 

 

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[jsglow]

I always considered that a sure sign of chair hogging . Could be because all the ones I have seen like that there wasn't a body occupying the lounger ;p

 

We use 'em.

 

Funny story. Was on Windstar Star Pride last winter with our towels clipped very nearby while I was talking to a friend. On ships that size, you actually do become friends with folks and having conversations with them is a large part of the fun so I had gotten up to greet her but she must not have seen me initially. And half the loungers were unoccupied, as usual. Anyway, halfway through our 'chat' she mentions how annoyed she gets by that and turns bright red when she realized that the occupant (me) was 5-10 feet away from his seat and talking to her. :D

 

It's all good. We purposefully clipped our towels in Alaska and sent her a pic! Got an absolute immediate response. Fun times.