TeamH

Really enjoying this review and looking forward to some more about the islands.

We have never cruised before but it has taken me years to finally talk my husband into a cruise. His main reason is that he thinks he'll be bored. I'm absolutely certain he won't be, but just in case I've booked us an itinerary that is heavier on stops than sea days. Hopefully he'll come around because I would like cruising holidays to continue in our future.

 

On a side note, how do you send private message. Just want to send you one with a message that I can't post here.[/quote]

 

Without any spaces: gaechann @ gmail.com

 

Thanks :) Just sent an email. It was just a website that wouldn't show here.

PM's are disabled on cc.

 

Hope you get your husband to enjoy your cruise :D

At least I'm not going crazy then. Thought there must have been something wrong with my eyes not being able to find "New Message". Thanks for letting me know.

He better! :)

I recently had lunch with an old workmate who had been on a Mediterrean cruise. She said "never again - it was so boring".

 

BORING - on a cruise? :eek: You have to be kidding me! Still I guess, cruising isn't for everyone.

We have never cruised before but it has taken me years to finally talk my husband into a cruise. His main reason is that he thinks he'll be bored. I'm absolutely certain he won't be, but just in case I've booked us an itinerary that is heavier on stops than sea days. Hopefully he'll come around because I would like cruising holidays to continue in our future.

On a side note, how do you send private message. Just want to send you one with a message that I can't post here.

Ok, I'll admit that I "may" be a bit over sensitive on this issue. I initiated our cruise, I booked it, I paid using the credit card with my name on it and I'm doing all the preparation, research and and and EVERYTHING!!! yet DH is listed as the primary traveller. In this case I booked through a TA so she probably entered our names with his first, but even in my email to her I put my name first! The only reasoning I could think of is that she did it in order of birthdate.

Phew - got that off my chest. I'll just drink extra cocktails once onboard. Happy for him to pay that bill at the end. :p

Upper Middle Class Bogans have the beer tastes on a champagne budget.

So true!

thanks so much for all the replies! Sounds like checked luggage is the way to go. These forums are so helpful for a newbie :)

I think you've misunderstood. All the other posters suggested carry on NOT checked baggage :)

We're going to have the same issue. My son will turn 6 a few weeks after the cruise and he's the climber out of my two boys. He's already annoyed enough that his brother's birthday will be while we're on the cruise (not intentional). I may have to placate him with extra game arcade credit! :eek:

Thank you both :D - that's exactly what I was looking for.

Hi,

When searching, posts I find seem to be very specific points or C&A questions.

What I'd like to know, or be directed to, is how many points to reach each level if you base it on being in a regular stateroom. I'll be in a balcony stateroom, so presumably I get 1 point/day. I understand you get more if in a suite too. I can't sign up on the RCI website for a C&A membership because I haven't completed my first cruise yet and can't find an information page that spells it out for me.

Thanks :)

This is so funny. Now I want to sail on Carnival too so I can win one! Oh well, guess I'll just have to book us another cruise :D

Apparently weather conditions have improved. Not sure this link will work because it's from F'book, but it's the Australian Maritime Safety Authority page if anyone wants to take a look.

https://www.facebook.com/AustralianMaritimeSafetyAuthority

I reckon I am totes Upper Middle Class Bogan :p ...and will be travelling with RCI very soon. For MicCanberra - this is proven by the fact that I live in Queanbeyan Heights (aka Jerrabomberra)!

A definite upgrade from being raised with champagne tastes on a beer budget. I used to love hearing my mum use that phrase.

It's interesting to note that the focus in this thread is on the staff we do see. The waitstaff, room attendants etc. I wonder what the pay and conditions are like for the crew who keep the ship moving day in and day out.

No one pushes around the big guys.

You're right. I'd posted that before she fully turned. I assumed she was being pushed by a tug. As a newbie I've got a lot to learn, although given I work for a maritime organisation you'd think I'd know better! ;)

Just watching the Allure get pushed around now. :D

First timer excitement!

I think it's great you were trying to lose a bit of weight but in hindsight maybe next time start earlier so you don't have to stress so much and it can be done in a safer way. I'm sure many other people have been in the same boat lol.

 

I think you'd be able to lose 2kg with what you're doing and I don't think you need a psychiatrist!

 

Let us know how you went!

Whoa - I have to respectfully disagree. You need to read the other 6 threads started from the OP on this issue alone. It's clear she needs to speak to someone about this and in my opinion to suggest otherwise is really irresponsible.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1942779

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1947366

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1947365

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1942781

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1942236

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=40917201

I agree your point though about people with super. My wife does cruise bookings for seniors and there's lots of them out there blowing the kids inheritances on cruises. I hope to be doing the same one day.

My mother and aunt are in the process of doing this, taking cruises together, and we all encourage them. We often have a laugh about our "inheritance". Good on them, they worked for it. :)

Both ships still there - http://www.portofmelbourne.com/Community-and-recreation/View-the-port/Webcams

Norwegian Breakaway in port now - www.portcanaveralwebcam.com

My wife and I are sailing on Oasis in Feb. during the winter Olympics. I was wondering if they show any of the Olympics during the sailing? Thanks for you help.

I sure hope so. It starts while we're sailing and I love the Winter Olympics.

And while we're on the subject, why are men allowed to be topless in the pool and women are not?? :D

Thanks for the giggle! :p

If your review is anything like your opening post then I think we'll be in for a great read! Loving your humour already :D

21 days until my first ever cruise and I have never spent this much time on one website in my life. My kids tell me I know too much about cruising already. Not sure what I am going to do once my cruise is over. Looking forward to posting a review (hopefully it will be a good one) and helping others with info. Love this site.

I'm the same and still have 67 days to go. I've started keeping a list of things to remember that seem important to know. I think it'll be a big folder by the time it's our date of departure!

Enjoy your cruise.