Treven

Glad to see you're "back on line".

And I always get inside cabins. I really like that it's dark as a cave inside when I'm taking a nap or going to sleep at night. Plus the difference in price usually pays for a big chunk of my excursions.

I sailed to Fanning in Nov 2006. During that time frame there was a kisok right near the tender pier that would stamp your passport. It only cost a dollar donation to get it stamped. I did buy the beautiful stamps at Johnny's store at Fanning. I am so sad that NCL no longer does the Fanning Island cruise. I wanted to do that cruise at least one more time.

I certainly enjoyed the stop there. Two beautiful sea days down and two beautiful days back.

A few years ago, I was on a Hawaiian cruise that stopped at Fanning Isl. In the post office at Fanning, there were people who would stamp the passports for $5. I had intended to take my passport when I was going ashore, but had forgotten it. I felt it wasn't imiportant enough to warrant my going back to the ship just to get my passport, go back to the island, etc., etc.

My passport still doesn't have any stamps in it, and it expires next April. Oh Well!!

I've recently downloaded additional Patricia Cornwell (Kay Scarpetta series) books to my Sony reader, plus Tom Clancy has finally agreed to allow his books to be offered electronically, so I downloaded several of his.

I, too, am a huge fan of Cornwell and Patterson. Unfortunately, I've read the entire Kay Scarpetta series about 8 times and just can't do it anymore! Well, maybe if I lay off for awhile.:o

I've read my collection of Mitchner as well as the collection of Azimov, several times; but I have to wait a few years in between readings which does dull the storyline - you don't quite remember what's going to happen next. I've probably read Azimov's Foundation Trilogy 5 or 6 times over the last 10-15 years.

I'm really!! hooked on Patricia Cornwell's novels; the Kay Scarpetta line. I think I'm on #6.

Fortunately I have them saved on my Sony digital reader, so I don't have to worry about the weight of books in my luggage.

I'll be in P340 (Southern Caribbean, next April) which is right behind the Piazza and just below one of the entrances to the casino. Fortunately I'm a heavy sleeper so I don't anticipate being kept awake.

Same thing on my last cruise - this past March out of FLL; it appears industry wide. No big deal really.

As I responded to a similar post, on my recent Serenade of the Seas sailing, upon boarding in San Diego, our carry-on bags were not checked. However, at each port when we got back on the ship, everything had to go through the ship's x-ray machine, including my digital camera carried by it's strap around my neck (no camea bag). Those bags which had something suspicious looking were opened by the ship's crewmember(s) looking for alcohol, and that was confiscated for the duration of the cruise.

I'm 61 & single. I've gone on several Atlantis land-based vacations as well as their cruises. FOR THE MOST PART, attitudes have been left at home. On the Atlantis cruise to the Mexican Riviera, the ages ranged from early 20s to 83. I use a walker to get around and everyone was most accomodating about moving out of the way or holding elevators for me, or opening doors for me.

I think you'll have a good time on any gay cruise or vacation you choose.

Power strip

Large plastic tumbler for iced tea/lemonade

Extra battery for your digital camera

Less clothes than you think you'll need

More money than you think you'll need

A bottle of Baileys

I know that's 6 and you said 5, but I went to school on the Left Coast, so I don't know how to count.

Oh, you are looking for pictures. The site in question only has deck plans showing where the accessible cabins are. I do know of a TA site that has some photos but since it's a TA site I can't post it here -- it will be removed and then the mod will get mad at me. What RCI ship?

 

Candy

Serenade of the Seas.

Treven:

 

I think the moderator removed the link because it was a TA. But I also have to say that it's a database backed program/service that a lot of travel agencies use. So maybe you could just surf a bit and find an agency (any agency) that allows you to search for cruises by date, location and ship. once you get to the ship you can pull up the deck plans with the accessible rooms noted -- except for carnival which does not note them on deck plans. Alternatively, some cruise lines post their deck plans on-line. Or maybe somebody who has the link will e-mail it to you:)

 

Candy

I've looked through the Royal Carribean web site in an attempt to look for a picture of the inside handicapped cabin I've reserved for a late October cruise. Unfortunately all it shows is a general inside cabin pix - which of course doesn't do me any good.

Hi everyone,

 

Found this webisite that lists handicapped cabin numbers for all ships. I know it's a cruise agency, but the listing of category and cabin numbers is great to know. It's the best site I've found so far.

 

http://www.7xxx.asp

 

Just click on cruise line name> name of ship(top of page right side)> cabins(scroll to the bottom of the page)

 

You can then look at the deck plans and determine where the cabin is located. All this on one site!

 

I am not pushing this agency. I have never looked at the site before today. I found it by searching for handicapped cabin numbers. I just wanted to tell everyone about it.:)

 

If anyone has other sites that they use, please post them as this is an important piece of knowledge to have before choosing a cruise.

I clicked on the url but all it did was bring up another CC forum.

I have always been under the impression that Canada was under Canada Rules; has that changed recently?

I'm from up the road a ways; going to the Mexican Riviera this Oct late, with Atlantis.

Ed/Jeff,

 

We've done the cruise up and Amtrak home thing and as I recall, the train leaves Vancouver around 6 at night and gets into Seattle around 10, but the Coast Starlight leaves the next morning, so you'll have to arrange overnight accomodations in Seattle. It's a nice way to come home, though I'd advise springing for a higher class sleeper cabin, as the lowest class has bunk beds and that upper berth is kind of tight.

Hmmm, I'm not sure if I'd prefer a tight upper..., or a tight... bottom Well never mind :-)

Believe me, it has shown up on the Carnival boards consistently for months .... ;)

I'm really suprised it hadn't been pulled by now.