custompcsys Posted March 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'll be on the Grand for a 14-day Med cruise out of Southampton departing June 27. To date, my longest cruise has been 10 days, so this is new territory! I have a couple of questions: 1) I'm assuming there will be 3 formal nights rather than 2. 2) Do the longer itineraries tend to me more dressy on formal nights (more guys in tuxes, etc)? 3) Do they add another production show or just bring on other types of entertainers? Any other tips on things I haven't thought of would be most welcome. Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjpj Posted March 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'll be on the Grand for a 14-day Med cruise out of Southampton departing June 27. To date, my longest cruise has been 10 days, so this is new territory! I have a couple of questions: 1) I'm assuming there will be 3 formal nights rather than 2. right - 3 2) Do the longer itineraries tend to me more dressy on formal nights (more guys in tuxes, etc)? - no - same as shorter cruises 3) Do they add another production show or just bring on other types of entertainers? will often repeat all of the shows so you have more of a chance to see them - don't remember how many; but they always tell you the last time a show is playing or if it's a one only. Any other tips on things I haven't thought of would be most welcome. Usually the longer the cruise the older the crowd... but that varies too - depending on the time of year. Remember, there are washers and dryers on the ship -- so you don't necessarily have to pack more. Thanks! :) Answers above... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevintheIrishDJ Posted March 15, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Bring more wine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCCALIF Posted March 16, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2009 We did the 15 day cruise from L.A. to Hawaii last year and we had 2 formal nights. Not sure if that's the norm or not but wanted to share the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted March 16, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2009 We had 3 formal nights on our 15 day Hawaiian cruise on the Diamond last January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted March 16, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2009 We had three formal nights on our 15-day Hawaiian cruise too. According to the Princess website, cruises between 14 and 20 days in length have three formal dinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycruz Posted March 16, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Experienced my first 14 day cruise last summer, the time went really quick! I agree, don't overpack and use the self serve laundry or ships laundry/dry cleaning service. We only dressed for two of the three formal nights, helped save on luggage weight and space. Used the space bags and were able to pack more in less space, they were great! They doubled as laundry bags since they give you very small paper bags in the cabins, that is if you are using the self serve laundry. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky3 Posted March 16, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2009 We've done the 15-day Hawaii cruise three times and there were always three formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginagirl Posted March 16, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2009 We just did a 14 day Caribbean sailing on the Grand, and there were 3 formal nights. What a great ship, fabulous cuisine, and excellent service. You will have the time of your life!!!!! Happy Sailing!!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted March 16, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Here's a suggestion: If you are planning to try to pack light and do laundry while onboard, you might want to pack one of those mesh folding clothes hampers. They don't take up take up packing space because they fold (actually twist) flat. I always take one, even for shorter cruises. Because it willl fit in a corner of the closet and gives me a place to put used clothes where they will get air circulation,they do not get stale smelling as they would if put in plastic bags or a closed suitcase. If you do want to do laundry, the hamper has handles, making it easier to tote it to the laundromat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoosh21 Posted March 25, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Just got of the Coral after 14 nights, it was wonderful. I would love to do more longer cruises, 7 days is now going to seem too short. I did laundry twice so that I didn't have to bring extra clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted March 25, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 25, 2009 We just either bring a king size pillow case or ask our steward for an extra pillow case and use it as a laundry bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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