schaf921 Posted April 1, 2013 #1326 Share Posted April 1, 2013 A few weeks back I was reading a thread that was about first time cruisers, I wish I knew. I think there was many comments about referring back to this thread but there was one reply that was really great - it was rather long but in dark bold blue and had GREAT responses. Been searching to find it again and just cant find it - anyone remember or can find it - can PM me if better than reposting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoUSA Posted April 1, 2013 #1327 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Just returned from a recent cruise and wanted to thank everyone who recommended taking an outlet strip. On the ship it was helpful (the HAL Oosterdam had 3 outlets in my cabin), but in a Sydney hotel my USA outlet strip was very useful. It expanded my single converter to power numerous devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemominla Posted April 9, 2013 #1328 Share Posted April 9, 2013 does anyone know what the equivalent of Wal-mart or Walgreens is in Vancouver? We are flying in the day before and I was hoping to buy some of the little things, like water and sodas, etc., after the flight and pack them before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sistersfirstcruise Posted April 10, 2013 #1329 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Yup.... Walmart! Lol, sorry. We Canadians have Walmart too! Our drug stores, the most common would be Shoppers Drug Mart, or Rexall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemominla Posted April 10, 2013 #1330 Share Posted April 10, 2013 lol......Louisiana is along way from Canada.......thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sistersfirstcruise Posted April 10, 2013 #1331 Share Posted April 10, 2013 That's ok!! I went to the states about 10 years ago and was asking for a drugstore, nobody knew what I meant!!! Finally somebody told me where to find a Rite Aid. I have travelled across the border many times, but that time made me realize you Yankees call things by different names. Lesson learned ;) Have a great trip!!!! Darla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baadbee Posted April 11, 2013 #1332 Share Posted April 11, 2013 My wife loves London Drugs and wants to visit one every time we visit Vancouver (seriously). They carry an astounding variety of cheap crap, I mean useful stuff. I'm sure there must be some drugs in there somewhere behind the snacks, widgets and gizmos. They are all over with one on Robson at Bute in the stretch with the high end shopping and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseymermaid Posted April 11, 2013 #1333 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I am going on my first cruise in August 2013 to Alaska, since I didn't want to travel alone I'm taking my brother with me, I just wanted to thank everyone for all the wonderful tips that are being posted. We first timers greatly appreciate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted April 11, 2013 #1334 Share Posted April 11, 2013 That's ok!! I went to the states about 10 years ago and was asking for a drugstore, nobody knew what I meant!!! Finally somebody told me where to find a Rite Aid. I have travelled across the border many times, but that time made me realize you Yankees call things by different names. Lesson learned ;) Have a great trip!!!! Darla I'm from Chicago and when I was growing up, the word "drugstore" was quite common. You no doubt, encountered some younger people who weren't familiar with the terminology. Nowadays, people seem to just ask for the nearest pharmacy or health/beauty store. Sometimes they inquire by the actual store names: Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, etc. At any rate, glad it worked out for you...great lesson for all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bthereagain Posted April 11, 2013 #1335 Share Posted April 11, 2013 A few weeks back I was reading a thread that was about first time cruisers, I wish I knew. I think there was many comments about referring back to this thread but there was one reply that was really great - it was rather long but in dark bold blue and had GREAT responses. Been searching to find it again and just cant find it - anyone remember or can find it - can PM me if better than reposting This is a shot in the dark, but there is a great poster on CC whose screen name is Sailthe7Seas or something like that. The posts are always in dark, bold blue and very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leekel619 Posted April 15, 2013 #1336 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I wonder if you mean sailbadthesinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted April 15, 2013 #1337 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I wonder if you mean sailbadthesinner? Not SBtS. This is a shot in the dark, but there is a great poster on CC whose screen name is Sailthe7Seas or something like that. The posts are always in dark, bold blue and very helpful. Most likely sail7seas. Look them up under the member list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IttaBit Posted April 15, 2013 #1338 Share Posted April 15, 2013 1. Check with cell provider and get international plan for while you're traveling. 2. Bring lots of $1 and $5 bills for tipping. 3. I prefer to use cash when I'm in port, unless I make a big purchase. Get the cash you need for port days before you leave home and lock in your safe once you board. ATM charges are terribly high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinGirl722 Posted April 16, 2013 #1339 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thanks for all of the tips! I just returned from my first cruise on the Carnival Dream. My biggest disappointment was that I could not find a map of our ports anywhere on the ship! I asked at guest services and at the shore excursions desk and could not find what I was looking for. I wanted a map.....not a shopping guide. So, my lesson....bring your own port information. I didn't want to pay for the internet service so I had no way to get information about where we wanted to go once on shore until I got off of the ship. If I missed a source of information, please post so that I know next time:) Best tip for first timers: Go to the ship and try to board early, no matter what the email says! I received an email stating that no one would be able to board before 1PM. I was on deck with a cocktail by noon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 17, 2013 #1340 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Welcome to Cruise Critic. Unfortunately, cruise lines tend to look at many ports as an opportunity to direct passengers to stores that will kick back some of the money spent by passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawarren Posted April 17, 2013 #1341 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Wow! I just finished all 67 pages. So many great tips! I'm so excited and feel I'll be pretty ready when it comes time to go. Thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatranman Posted April 18, 2013 #1342 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Wow been at this for 6 hour and only on page 50. First cruise next may 22nd to alaska for our honeymoon. Will finish this thread Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RweTHEREyet? Posted April 18, 2013 #1343 Share Posted April 18, 2013 One tip I've learned from travelling and pushy, aggressive vendors is when they shove something in my face and its not anything I am interested in, I usually say this is pretty, is it free? They yank it back so fast saying no..no..no.. I say thats too bad. Great comeback. I know I will be using this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RweTHEREyet? Posted April 18, 2013 #1344 Share Posted April 18, 2013 That's ok!! I went to the states about 10 years ago and was asking for a drugstore, nobody knew what I meant!!! Finally somebody told me where to find a Rite Aid. I have travelled across the border many times, but that time made me realize you Yankees call things by different names. Lesson learned ;) Have a great trip!!!! Darla Not sure where you were, but I certainly call it a drugstore. What did they call it where you were? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobCruise Posted April 19, 2013 #1345 Share Posted April 19, 2013 That's ok!! I went to the states about 10 years ago and was asking for a drugstore, nobody knew what I meant!!! Finally somebody told me where to find a Rite Aid. I have travelled across the border many times, but that time made me realize you Yankees call things by different names. Lesson learned ;) Have a great trip!!!! Darla Californian born and raised and we've always called it a drugstore. I don't know anyone who doesn't know what a drugstore is lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Paroo Posted April 19, 2013 #1346 Share Posted April 19, 2013 A drugstore is a kind of cosmetic and gift boutique in Europe, but haven't heard that term in a dog's age, even there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BACRUISER Posted April 19, 2013 #1347 Share Posted April 19, 2013 A drugstore is a kind of cosmetic and gift boutique in Europe, but haven't heard that term in a dog's age, even there! In the UK a drugstore is called a 'chemist' eg Superdrug, Boots, Lloyds In mainland europe its generally 'pharmacy' often spelt with an 'F' HTH :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Smokeyham Posted April 19, 2013 #1348 Share Posted April 19, 2013 One tip I've learned from travelling and pushy, aggressive vendors is when they shove something in my face and its not anything I am interested in, I usually say this is pretty, is it free? They yank it back so fast saying no..no..no.. I say thats too bad. Great approach! Thanks for sharing it. I will definitely use that! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leekel619 Posted April 20, 2013 #1349 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Weird. I've said drug store my whole life. It's interesting to read this thread and see it seems to be an oddity to many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leekel619 Posted April 20, 2013 #1350 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Great comeback. I know I will be using this one. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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