Seawoff

you guys are a hoot did you know the crew goes home at night?

upon learning this one passenger complained that the helicopter kept her awake at night

scales are important to some of us

Normally I wouldn't care as I like to let loose on vacation, however I just started a new diet (ketogenic) which I plan to stick to while cruising and I've had great success so far. I don't want to reverse all my hard work and re-lose the pounds I just lost after the cruise, so I was wondering if there was a scale on board so I can monitor my weight and make sure I'm not overdoing it! Is there one in the gym?

Thank Goodness some finally ask the question I have wanted to know.

I found a scale in the Gym on a Holland cruise

First off, I am not a light weight. I weigh about 260, mostly muscle, and back in college I had a good tolerance for alcohol.

Second, I am getting the package because my brother and I are sharing a room and he wants it.

Third, Adventure of the Seas.

Fourth, I like the flavor of alcohol but I am not much of a partier so I rarely get more then beer.

 

 

Basically, what cocktails or liquers should I try? I know this is something of a random question but I am curious if anyone has suggestions.

I am thinking I will get whiskey and bourbon and try them both side by side. Ditto with types of rum and tequila. Thinking about trying some of the classic like a long island iced tea, mudslide, whiskey sour, ect. I like most of the sweet tropical cocktails (mojitos, ect.) and I am very willing to experiment.

well I don't drink much either so the UBP is a waste for me. but my roommate is a fish.

1. calories are high in most drinks

2. don't much like to taste

My plan is try a few drinks but only a sip or two, I like soda which is not include or water. maybe ice tea

little bit off the diet thread but have you found scales on your cruises?

I found one in the GYM on Holland

Fully planning to enjoy our Panama trip, but don’t want to pay tooooo high a price in weight gain. Wondering about ideas for menu selecting. Will up the activity, but mainly want ideas on food. I remember awhile ago you could order a side dish of steamed veggies to the table to eat instead of the sauced ones often served. Can you still do this!? How about asking for no extra sauces, and can you get a big green salad even if it is not on the menu instead of the offered appies and soups etc. Don’t want to burden our waitstaff, it do ant to eat as carefully as I can. Know it would be better in Lido, but like the MDR ambiance for dinner. Thanks to any who help me out.

I am with you do not want to gain my weight back here are a few suggestion

80 mango and berries 120 shrimp cocktail 140 chicken no polenta 185 cherrios with milk 200 hamburger no bun no ff 250 bruchetti 250 mixed green salad 250 fish without bun or ff 265 buttred toast, peanut butter 265 1/2 bagel, butter and cream cheese 265 boiled egg, toast with butter 300 new york no ff 300 flounder 300 salads 300 sandwich, burgers and dogs 365 asparagus 10 spear s/prosciutto no bread or french fries

bring my own peanut butter from home

Dear Room

I started at 277 pounds. yoyoed at 218 pounds for years.

got serious in Sept of 2016, down to 160 pounds but it took a year an now going on cruise in two weeks.

Terrified about gain weight, will try to continue with diet pan on the ship

for those you wishing to lose your weight I highly recommend "Sparkspeople.com"

I am 74 yrs old and have tried every diet known to man. This one worked

lets try that again

80

mango and berries 120 shrimp cocktail 140 chicken no polenta 185 cherrios with milk 200 hamburger no bun no ff 250 bruchetti 250 mixed green salad 250 fish without bun or ff 265 buttred toast, peanut butter 265 1/2 bagel, butter and cream cheese 265 boiled egg, toast with butter 300 new york no ff 300 flounder 300 salads 300 sandwich, burgers and dogs 365 asparagus 10 spear s/prosciutto no bread or french fries

80

lets try that again

mango and berries

120 shrimp cocktail 140 chicken no polenta 185 cherrios with milk 200 hamburger no bun no ff 250 bruchetti 250 mixed green salad 250 fish without bun or ff 265 buttred toast, peanut butter 265 1/2 bagel, butter and cream cheese 265 boiled egg, toast with butter 300 new york no ff 300 flounder 300 salads 300 sandwich, burgers and dogs 365 asparagus 10 spear s/prosciutto no bread or french fries:')

I know I'm not the only person who needs to lose because I really enjoy eating. ;)

 

The only system that has ever worked for me is simply drastically cutting calories. (I even went to some visits to get ready for bariatric surgery, but the doctor insisted on clearance from the out-of-date nutritionist who required I basically live on plain steamed chicken and water. If I could live on that, I wouldn't need the surgery.) Diet food is too often BORING, and my attempts at dieting are make harder because I'm in stage 3 kidney failure, so can't just add flavor by throwing on salt.

 

One tip that has helped me is butter (NOT margarine, I've avoided trans fats for 30+ years). I'll eat something fairly small for a meal, like a sandwich or a fried egg on a mini naan, but I'm usually still hungry. A handful of vegetables sauteed in a tablespoon of butter is pretty much 100 calories (90 mg sodium) and keeps me full for hours. (150 calories if I include corn as part of the veggies.) I've used frozen mixed veggies as well as fresh mushrooms or cauliflower; the butter adds enough flavor that I don't feel I'm eating cardboard. (Of course it would be better if I could eat the veggies plain. But my choices are eat plain veggies and still crave something with flavor, or add the 100 calories of butter and not cheat later.)

 

Down 4 lb so far!

I admire that you want to lose weight, I am over one year to diet with my latest attempt to lose weight. Facing a cruise and terrified I will gain massive weight on my two week cruise. This is my plan and I will be walking and climbing stairs. also note that most wines and cocktails are in the 500 cal range. and dessert are out of sight and therefore avoided

I have lost from 277 down to 160 over the last 20 yrs. I am never going back. this plan is through "Sparkspeople.com" they can help you plan your meals to lose the weight and keep it off. below planning is based on room service, Cagney and Sheenan on Norwegian.

I wish you great lose and good luck

101 salmon 2.5 oz 370 one 120 shrimp cocktal 120 shrimp cocktail 245 mixted greens honey dijon mustard 250 bruchetti 65 cal, 180 cal 365 two 365 asparagus 10 spear s/prosciutto/cheese/mushrooms 365 asparagus 10 spear s/prosciutto 30 cal, 250 cal, 70 cal, 15 cal /cheese/mushrooms 300 three 250 bruschetta/pepers/mozzarella arugula salad 300 new york no ff 120 cal 10 cal 72 cal 20 cal dressng ? 420 fish burger 250 wth out bun 280 four 450 beef burger bun stuff 1 oz of ff 200 hamburger no bun no ff 200 cal 120 cal 100 cal 160 cal 80 mango and berries 700 cal french dip 365 five 365 asparagus 10 spear s/prosciutto 140 to 300 breast of chicken polenta 1/4 cup /cheese/mushrooms 140 cal 130 cal 390 six 250 scallops and shrimp 67 and 45 pasta 133 cal 140 chicken no polenta 200 to 300 flounder salad dressing 250 mixed green salad 150 cal 50 cal 100 cal 300 seven 300 to 450 new york steak 225 4oz truffle fries 160 cal 250 fish without bun or ff 350 to500 fettuiccini/mushrooms 80 mango and berries 300 eight 80 berries and mangos 300 flounder 30 cal 50 cal 365 nine 100 chocolate brownie 365 asparagus 10 spear s/prosciutto 120 sherbet ten 135 ice cream 300 300 salads 390 banana cream pie eleven 435 carrot cake 300 300 sandwich, burgers and dogs no bread or french fries 80 eggs one 114 crab cake benedict 360 265 buttred toast, peanut butter 142 omelet 60 prunes 216 frittata 35 coffee mate 250 steak and eggs two 304 belgian waffles 280 185 cherrios with milk 373 brioche 60 prunes 570 hot cakes 35 coffee mate 914 eggs benedct three 939 french toast 360 265 1/2 bagel, butter and cream cheese 60 prunes 100 cheese 35 coffee mate 60 cream cheese four 90 peanut butter 290 195 cream of wheat, butter, and brown sugar 120 bagel 1/2 60 prunes 100 toast 35 coffee mate 100 cheerios five 95 cream of wheat 360 265 boiled egg, toast with butter 35 coffee creamer 60 prunes 60 stewe prunes 35 coffee mate 75 butter

Saturday February 3, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

La Cucina Italian Restaurant

hope to see you there

to get to the roll call

Find Your Roll Call on the search board

Enter cruise line, ship and date hope we see you there

JUDY AND WENDY FROM CALIF

thanks for the information, as much as I have cruised I never had to wonder about a refund.

booked the cruise 16 months in advance, divided the cost by 12 months ( sailing in Feb 2018, final payment was Oct2017) sent monthly payment until zero balance in oct 2017.

can't wait two more weeks

Question???

I have bought OBC with Norwegian Credit card points. also thinking of buying OBC with cash from other cards.

I have paid for my excursion and spa pass pre trip. I doubt I will spend all my OBC during the trip.

is OBC bought with points refundable or non refundable?

if you buy OBC with a cash from a credit card, is this refundable or non refundable?

to make a long story short

my first cruise 1982 I am excite to meet people from different countries, fixed seating for eight people for the entire cruise.

I am from mid calif, four others are teachers from northern calif.

and two very snobby old money ladies from 30 miles away from where I live but from the town that I commute to every day to work.

very boring dinners

I am sorry you are in this position, your heart was in the right place to invite them along.

but now it is sink or swim time. they are adults and you can only hope they will have a good time.

1 check early that they have the proper dos. which include pass ports and boarding passes. Name on the pass port, boarding docs and air line must agree with your ID It takes a while to get a passport so start early.

2. Help them understand the rule about suit case size and weight as well as prohibited items. you don't want any surprises at the airport.

3. advise them the difference in packing checked luggage verses carry on and personal items an 3-1-1 rules.

4. Advise them to Always keep their meds, valuables and money as well as docs and passport with them in carry on -plus a change of cloths.

5 once you have managed to get them safely there and on board hopefully they will start fending for them selves.

6. advise them that sail away time and "be back on board" are two different concepts. when they say be back on board at xx time they mean it. they will not hold the ship if you are late returning to the ship.

7. I am the worst mother hen and I want everyone to have a good time however you need to draw the line somewhere and let the chips fall where they may, hope your trip is a joy and your time together is Blessed

We are here for 1 1/2 days, so we rented a car for the first day, and will be walking around near where we tender in at Nawiliwili the next day. Any suggestions as to what we should drive to visit on the first day? Also, anything interesting nearby within walking distance the second day?

We tubbed the ditch, it was a hoot

We are here for 1 1/2 days, so we rented a car for the first day, and will be walking around near where we tender in at Nawiliwili the next day. Any suggestions as to what we should drive to visit on the first day? Also, anything interesting nearby within walking distance the second day?

We tubbed the ditch, it was a hoot

Can anyone tell me what this cruise might be like in Feb? We have cruise twice before - but only in October and November. Both were gorgeous. But I cannot for the life of me, remember the actual temperatures of these days?

I am coming from an Australian summer - which at that time of year, would be insanely hot! But I am looking for the warm humid tropical climate that October and November offered me. Could I still expect that?

Thanks :)

I cruised with Holland in Jan of 2012, weather was gorgious :D

This from a Norwegian Cruise Line website:

 

Guests who Are Deaf or Have Low Hearing -

At Norwegian Cruise Line, we will attempt to provide our Deaf or Low Hearing guests with an enjoyable cruise, which means making every attempt to make the technology available to assist Deaf and Low Hearing guests during your Freestyle cruise experience. We strongly encourage Deaf or Low Hearing guests to contact the Access Desk prior to cruising so that your specific needs can be discussed prior to your cruise. Many different options are available prior to the cruise and needs vary from guest to guest.

 

For additional information, call (866) 584-9756 (voice), fax (305) 468-2171, or send an e-mail to accessdesk@ncl.com, or have your travel agent contact us.

 

Amenities and Services include:

 

Embarkation day meeting with staff member who will see to your accessibility needs during the cruise

The Sky, Sun and Pride of America have staterooms that are hard wired for Deaf and Low Hearing guests which includes a visual-tactile alert system to alert you if there is knocking at the door, telephone ringing, alarm ringing or smoke detection

On those vessels where rooms have not been hardwired, a portable kit is available upon request in your stateroom that includes a visual-tactile alert system to alert you if there is knocking at the door, telephone ringing, alarm ringing or smoke detection.

Individual and/or group emergency drills for all Deaf or Low Hearing guests upon request

Pagers are available upon request on all Norwegian Cruise Line vessels to alert Deaf or Low Hearing Guests to vessel announcements and a manual for same can be provided in advance.

Assistive listening devices are available on many vessels in the main theatre through the Guest Service Desk.

Closed-captioned televisions are available for your state room.

Closed-captioned DVD movies are available upon request prior to sailing.

Sign language interpreting services may be provided for Deaf guests if that is their primary means of communication. A request for sign language interpreting should be made with the Access Desk at the time of booking through the Special requirements Information Form that can be obtained from the Access desk, but no later than 90 days prior to sailing. Requests are subject to a number of considerations, including but not limited to, the availability of interpreters and cabin space. Sign language interpreting services may be provided on cruises that depart from and/or return to the U.S. Please make every effort to contact our Access Desk well in advance of your cruise - at least 90 days for interpreters and 60 days for all other requirements – if possible. A request for an interpreter with less than 90 days’ notice may still be granted but cannot be guaranteed.

TTY Phones are available onboard all ships except Norwegian Spirit that use handy phones and text messaging.

The guest can request that the phone in their room be replaced with a TTY phone and this will enable them to communicate with the Guest Services Desk staff by teletype.

Thank you so much, this information is very helpful:D

What did you love about the ship itself? In what ways do you think she is better than other ships you have sailed on?

My DH and DD and I are all hearing impaired. We noticed that room 10520 is marked as hearing impaired.

What does that mean? Any one had that room recently and would like to share what it is like. Thanks

Wow, T&Dcruisers, did you ever dream your original post would still be going strong and so popular after almost 6 years!? As a first-timers, I feel so much more prepared...mentally and physically...for our September cruise after reading all previous 2006 postings. Thank you everyone for your input! I'll be back in October with my favorite used and un-used tips.

 

Wendy

This is the best and most helpful posting on the whole site

Keep it going. Cause I am still learning

Hello - We are looking into this cruise for the fall and I have only been on one cruise (10 yrs ago) and my husband has never been on a cruise. Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated!!

 

- The flight I am looking at arrives in Honolulu at 2:35pm on Saturday. Is this enough time to get to the ship and get on board before the 7pm departure??

I am really nervous about this but the flights arriving on Friday are twice as much!! We can't afford to do the friday flight so I am not sure what to do here.

 

Love the tips on which cabins to book - thats a HUGE help!!

 

THANKS!!

I strongly. Strongly advise you not to fly in on Sat that is just too stressful.

Check on the Thurs. flights.

Take two days to get on Alaho time. There are hotels for around $150 a night. Unless you want to be right on the beach.

Have a nice trip, Hawaii is very expensive so pack a suitcase with money ;)

Hello, everyone! Happy New Year!

 

So, we'll be on the POA at the end of May and I'm researching flights for my parents. There's a flight that LEAVES HNL at 8:30am. Which means you've got to get to the airport at 7:30 am, etc. There's only one flight to their hometown (nonstop) that day.

 

Since the POA doesn't have to deal with customs clearing the ship, what's the EARLIEST you can leave?

 

Is there any way?

 

Thanks for your help!

We also had this problem in Fort Lauderdale, our plane home left at 7:30 am.

There was just no was to do it on disembarkment day.

We stayed over tell the next day and left bright and early one day post cruise.

It cost us a night in a hotel but heck you could think of worse places than to spend one more day in paradise.

:D:D

Hi can anybody recommend a decent hotel just one nite within walking distance perhaps of a store to buy some wine, sodas and maybe some rum? prior to boarding. Would be nice to have transportation for Airport (Frt L.) and terminal as well...thanks so much

We booked Hamptom Inn at the Airport for about $145 a night includes breakfast and airport shuttle. How every I think there is a small fee for cruise port transport.

It is a across the street from Southland Shopping center.

McDonalds, Wendy's, Subway plus Dixie Winn and Dollar Tree , and Big Lots and a liquior store.

Good luck on your trip, not sure if any nice eaterys are close by but we can make it wthough Red lobster, or Ruth Crisp or any other fine dining spots.

Judy

I use my usual purse that holds everything I need when going to the ship. I then put that away for the duration of the cruise.

 

While on board during the day I only need my cabin key, so I tuck that away where I can reach it easily. ;)

If I'm going ashore yes, I carry a fanny pack. Usually it will hold everything I will need, and it frees up a much-needed hand. If I am going to need more than that, I use one of the old sturdy HAL totes. It's harder to carry, but it's the best I can come up with.

 

In the evening I always carry a purse, but that's more to complete the outfit than out of a real need. It holds only my cabin key, drink card, and a lipstick I always forget to refresh. :rolleyes:

Always the voice of wisdoms and knowledge. Ruth C some day I hope to meet you. I follow you and find your advice to be priceless. I am a great fan of yours

In the past I have used, pockets, langlers, amd fanny packs, and totes or back packs on beach days and excursions. Last trip I did pack an evening bag.

This trip I am trying new a travel vest with multiple pockets and I plan to utilize

My husband as a pack mule if the vest does not work out, he has lots of pockets.

I am leaving the purses and evening bags at home, on the ship all you need is your room key, you can hang that around your neck On a langalar

At pool side you can use a tote for lotions and potions and reading material.

Don't need a purse.

What ever you deside I hope you have fun and that Ruth C is on your ship cause she is fun to be around:p