mdvlprof

Candy, chocolates, snacks are super-common to give. I always appreciate FE gifts, but something to munch on at weird hours :).

Schools around here let out mid-May.

'Orlando' cruises leave from Port Canaveral [but you knew that...]

I don't take super-short cruises, but here goes:

[and, yes, it fit into carry-on.]

Wear:

Travel pants

Tunic

Bra

Undies

Socks

Tennis shoes

Windbreaker

Casual watch

Big purse/tote

Cruise Tickets

Passports

Medical insurance cards

Contact Numbers

Wallet

Cash

Perscription Meds

Cell Phone/Charger

Computer/Accessories

Small flashlight

Swiss Army knife or something similar

Personal/Sundries

Febreze

Night light

Reading material

Sewing kit

Small first aid kit

Travel-sized laundry soap

Laundry bag

Clothes Pins

Toiletries

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Nail clippers and file

Deodorant

Moisturizer and freshener

Baby powder

Bug Spray

Comb/brush

Chapstick

Clothing

Bras 2

Camisole/slip 1

Cardigan/Hoodie 1

Jeans 1

Pants 1

Skirt 1

Dressy shirts 2

T Shirts 2

Swim suit & cover-up 1

PJs 1

Undies 4

Socks 4

Walking shoes 1

Dressy Shoes 1

Jewelry

Pack less crap and you won't need one. Cruised a dozen times with four people in a stateroom and have never needed one. People bring too much stuff they don't need.

yup. :) 12-days, carry-on suitcase, computer bag, purse.

DCL is a great line for adults. Adult-only restaurants, adult-only coffee bar, adult-only pool, adult-only beach on Castaway Cay....

And I notice kids less on DCL than on other lines, because DCL keeps them busy, so they're not running around bored.

My youngest is 22, and DCL is still my favorite.

I'd rather tell someone 'I don't need help. Thanks'. I have taken up that offer a few times - pushing DS and struggling with heavy shopping bags.

If someone bothers to offer help, I assume they mean it. Regardless of why they may be offering help.

Well said!! I leave on November 30th on Disney Fantasy, So excited!!!

Fantasy is a beautiful ship. We were on it in Dec.

Were on DCL Fantasy in Dec. We mustered in theater. CM spoke to us personally about lifeboat issues/needs and put notes in her notebook.

Sometimes we've mustered on deck, sometimes in public areas, sometimes with everyone else, sometimes with other HC people and their companions.

We always arrive a few minutes early, and they've always dismissed us a few minutes early so we could get elevator.

Haven't seen sideways cabin on Dawn, but have on other ships. Layout/floorplan is a little different. Many cruisers say they seem bigger, and only book sideways cabins.

No info on noise.:mad:

We sailed on the Dawn June 21-28 and just got home last week. We had a wonderful time. Here are a few tips:

 

1. Breakfast at The Blue Lagoon is quiet and civilized, no crowds, you get served, and there is no charge. So if you don't feel like fighting crowds in the buffet, have breakfast at the Blue Lagoon.

 

4. BBQ lunch at the pool on sea days was quite good-better than the buffet. One day they had Jambalaya, which we really enjoyed.

 

5. Lunch on embarkation day on the Venetian dining room was lovely and quite good. We arrived at the port at 11 am and were having lunch by 12:00 in the Venetian.

 

Happy to answer any questions :)

Great! Not buffet people, so good to know there are options.

This is the most important tip besides learning to drive your scooter!!! The elevator goes up and down. Back up onto an empty elevator even if it's going the opposite way you want to go. People will pack into the elevator around you as you stop at each deck. That's ok and kind of fun. Just tell them when you have to get off saying excuse me, this is my stop or something like that. Everyone will get out of your way or get off the elevator so you can leave.

Yup. I push both up & down buttons to get elevator. And get on the first one that has space for DS.

I'd love to do HI cruise. US crew - yay. But DS can't fly, and NCLA doesn't come to mainland. So I'll have to cruise another line when I do HI.

I like Disney. Rooms are bigger. Stated occupancy is higher, so we don't have to spring for mini-suite to fit family. The new ships have automatic door-opener. Very nice.

My complaint is that sometimes the HC rooms are not near the elevators, and navigating the hallways with WC can be interesting.

Haven't been on Allure or Oasis, but cruisedeckplans.com has pick of Oasis 14254 [mirror image of 14654].

Other things to consider would be taking the train. If you can reduce it down to one leg' date=' it should be rather competitive compared to flying. Young children are half-price. You might also get a discount code from the cruise line (I read somewhere that carnival had one, so I'd assume NCL might too).

 

Stick with and don't give up your cruise! :)[/quote']

 

I would try Amtrak. Been on it a few times. It's a long ride, but you can get up and move around. And it beats driving.

Try care vacations or special needs at sea. They do other cruiselines, so probably do DCL. I haven't used them myself, but have heard good reviews.

Hmm. We've found the crew on DCL to bend over backwards to make sure we were comfortable. The HC cabin was huge.

We booked inside guarantee for 1/6/12. We are in Cabin 1235 on Deck 10. It looks like it is right under the spa and fitness center, and it is the only inside cabin on that hallway. What is in front of us on that deck? Thanks.

 

Alan (and Leslie)

I think the front of Deck 10 is senior officers qtrs and the bridge.

My husband and I are going on a cruise to Cozumel, Roatan, Costa Maya and Belize city in January.

 

For Belize city, I've found "Experience Belize tour" that offer a wheelchair accessible tour for Altun Ha. Il is a group tour and for 50$ per person you get the entrance fee, a lunch, a tour guide. I think it is a good price. Has anyone went on a tour with them? Do you think we can take the chance to book the tour in Belize city even if it is a tender port? Has anyone experience that NCL did not accept to put them in the tender?

 

Thanks.

 

Mélissa

Accessible Altun Ha? It's been a few years [before DS got sick], but I seem to recall that the main ruins required a bit of climbing, steps, etc. The entrance and a few ruins were level, but others were not. I'd ask just how much of the ruins you can see.

Some profs are understanding...other are hard-nosed. That date might fall when she has a bunch of tests. I'd notice if someone wasn't there, if they usually came to class..

If you need the room for your mom, go for it.

Get upset about folks who just want a bigger room for their SCUBA gear, etc.,

Perhaps you should have included the bit about your mom n the original post. Sounded like you were just getting cabin because it was big, not because you needed it for your mom.