Ngilly

I enjoy the "library" on board. It's never in the same place but on all the cruises I've taken there is a shelf or two of good "beach" books. It also saves space on my carry-on. Books on the airplane are heavy and bulky.

The other tight wad tip is to pack light. I find I only need 1/2 the clothes I take. DH and I pack in one bag, then add my daughter's hairdryer and other bulky things-- usually shoes. The Cruise liner doesn't charge for your suitcases on board but the airline we fly does.

I mention these two ideas because, my cruise starts when I leave my house. :)

Yes, you can order Mickey ice cream bars at dinner. My college son orders these instead of fancy desserts. It's so cute to see the face of the waiter when the college boy orders a Mickey bar.