Any must do/don'ts Triumph Eastern Carib 8/11

[PreciousJewel]

Hello boards!

 

I'm new to the boards and this will be my first cruise. I've perused the board and went through the "tips and secrets" threads, read reviews and all...so I just wanted get some more specific advice.

 

As I said, this will be my first cruise and I'm going with a group of 27 (mixture of my bf, family, family friends- some I don't know) so I'm extremely excited. My bf has been on several cruises and he is under the impression that shore excursions through Carnival are a waste of money. I want to have the best cruise experience and not regret NOT doing anything, so I am sure I can talk him into 1 for each port, lol. Anything you guys recommended on the current itinerary?

 

I think I would most be interested in tours or some type of water sports. I'm 27, he's 35, we both enjoying music and drinking (:D) and good food. Oh, and he has a seafood allergy, so if there are any tips on that that would be great.

 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice you have on the total experience!

[PattiPB]

Hi PeeJay!

 

Come over to the roll call boards---there are several CC people on that cruise. We are also a group of 27 people, and there is a group of 40+ doing a wedding on our cruise!

 

Must do: Have a great attitude and enjoy yourself.

Must don't: Sweat the small stuff!

 

FWIW---we don't do ship excursions since finding CC. Scan the roll call thread and the ports of call boards for great reviews/recommendations of private tour operators, particularly in St. Thomas.

[MamaParrotHead]

I have pics and a review below in my signature. Just click on the links!

 

I agree...read through the ports of call boards and take a private excursion. The ship excursions are crowded and over priced. Although I wouldn't not plan ANYTHING...lots of people don't have a very good time because they never get past the tourist trap area near the port and see the real island/port.

[PreciousJewel]

Good Advice, thank you both!!! I'm new and I haven't made it past the review boards and this one. I'll go find the ports board now!

 

 

Thanks a bunch ladies!!! :)

[PreciousJewel]

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I got my stateroom number!!!! I am SOOOO excited! :)