SoberJulie

7 minutes ago, 1025cruise said:

Packing something from the ship is a major no-no. While not a beach bum, I believe most beaches will have some form of shack for a quick lunch.

Good to know! 

Hubby is a type 1 diabetic and needs to carry some type of food/carb with him at all times....so I guess I’ll pack granola bars or something from home. 

First time cruisers, doing the southern Caribbean (Leaving from Fort Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao)

We are really just looking to hold down some beach chairs during our port times....

do all of the beaches around ports have restaurants for lunch? Do you pack something to take with you from the ship? 

First time cruisers, we are set to sail Southern Caribbean on Jan 2 

Grand Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. 

When we port, is there easy access to a beach where we can just hang out for the day? Is snorkeling directly off the beach ok? 

We are set to sail on Silhouette, Southern Caribbean for 9 nights on Jan 2. 

Where would I find a schedule of all the entertainment on board? 

If we purchase unlimited internet for 1 person/device, can that person use their package on their phone, log out and then log in on an iPad? Or would they need an unlimited package for 2 devices even though they owned both devices.

Could a couple technically share an unlimited package as long as only 1 person at a time is logged in.

My hubby and I are looking to vacation in late Jan or early Feb and initially thought of simply going to an all inclusive resort..........but we've been to resorts before (enjoyed them very much) but 7 days simply doesnt seem long enough.

This is when it occurred to me that many cruises offer a 10 day jaunt, which would be perfect!

So I began my research.....I am a planner, whereas hubby is a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants kinda guy.

I think we are looking at a Caribbean cruise because we desire warm weather. (we are escaping the cold of Ont, Canada's winter!)

The more I researched, the more overwhelmed I became......how to choose a cabin/cabin placement on the ship? I desire a balcony. but how will I know if it has a good view?

Things that aren't included.....I knew alcohol wasnt included (no big deal, we don't drink) but is water included? Coffee? Are gratuities added to these extra drinks on top of the standard gratuities that the cruise line adds to your bill?

Are there quiet, relaxing places on the ship......all the pictures I see seem to include dozens of people everywhere! Hey, I dont mind people...but this is afterall, a vacation!

Seasickness? I dont anticipate it....but Ive heard of some type of bracelet or ear patch that will prevent it? What are these?

I havent even begun to research info on excursions at ports......Im not sure Ill make it past the ship info.

What I really want is for someone to take my hand and say "Julie, we book room #6543 and it had a fantastic view, a lovely lil'balcony and no noise. Book that one!"

Oh, and it wont cost you your first born.....;)