cruzkitty Posted October 4, 2011 #26 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Congratulations!! Prepare to fall in love.:D We just got off the Oasis on 9/10/11 and absolutely loved it!! So much to do-everything was Top Notch! Can't wait to sail her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spcopps Posted October 4, 2011 #27 Share Posted October 4, 2011 As others have mentioned you are gonna love cruising...Just booked our first with RCCL for next October and we don't set sale for our current one until Monday :eek:. Yep I am becoming one of those that has to have at least 1 booked at all time LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancunense Posted October 4, 2011 #28 Share Posted October 4, 2011 congratulations and yes, prepare to become addicted !!!! Cruising is our #1 priority that will never be put on the sidelines...travel is life intensified and even I need it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilda Posted October 4, 2011 #29 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Congratulations! You may want to join your roll call-lots of info and ideas from people on your sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted October 4, 2011 #30 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thank you everyone! I have been bit by the bug, and I haven't even left home yet!! Now that I have my reservation number, when is the best time to book my entertainment/dining options? My TA booked us for My Time Dining, as all of the early and late seatings were full. Could I book those now? Good for you- realizing a long held dream! 6 years reading about other people's cruises you are due!!!:D Here is my planning method(caveat: some people don't like to plan, in which case don't sweat it, you can have fun without planning a lick; but if you do here is what as worked for me for many cruises! Though the entertainment pre booking with Oasis class is new- I've been doing this for years with a Cruise Compass) Step 1 On these boards find 2 recent documents; cruise compass for your itinerary and showtimes at a glance. Step 2 Review these and decide what shows and activities ( quest, bingo, belly flop contests etc) interest you and your party Step 3 make a day by day schedule ( I use a spreadsheet) with boxes for meals, am, pm activities and late night activities. Step 4 begin penciling in activities that interest you ( I book in time for night hot tubbing, or drinks on the balcony etc if I want to do those even though they are not public activities) Step 5 book MTD or specialty dining reservations around the shows and activities you think you don't want to miss. MTD & $ restaurants was avail about 6 months prior to sailing. ( caveat: the compass may change a bit- but you can always adjust on board- note that the show schedule has been pretty constant for many months now) Step 6 book shore excursions, spa appointments if you want. Step 7 When shows start being available ( anywhere from 90-60 days prior) start checking your reservation daily; when available to book, book those according to your plan. If you need to change dining to accommodate your shows you can do it now. Step 8 print out your schedule and bring it with you on your cruise, as the poster above mentioned, leave it where you can check frequently Step 9 above all ENJOY! There are times when you'll want to bail, so bail, other times you'll be happy you are not missing out on the stuff that really matters to you and you can relax onboard and not be obsessively checking the Compass ( it's like 6 pages long!:eek:) Have Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy cruisers Posted October 11, 2011 #31 Share Posted October 11, 2011 It's called cruise-a -holics. enjoy. We started to cruise six years ago and we'll keep on doing untill...............:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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