What Did I Forget?

[Xstant]

Sailing on the Allure on 6/29!! We are now 60 days away. What have I forgotten to do?

 

We have flights to FLL booked. Also have pre and post cruise hotels booked. Will take cabs to and from the port.

 

I've completed on line check in and printed the set sail passes. Also filled out the waivers. Passports are all valid.

 

Booked all our shows (Chicago, Ocean Aria, Ice Games, comedy show, headliner, and Blue Planet). Booked all excursions. We'll book the specialty restaurant on board. We get one free specialty restaurant meal but it has to be booked on board and for a port day. Same with the spa credit. I still need to figure out if I want to do a beverage package.

 

It's still too early to start packing.

 

Have I forgotten anything?

[Clarea]

Travel insurance?

[cruisinghawg]

If you have not signed up for mix and mingle please do so!!!!! We will be on this sailing also and would love to meet y'all.

Edited April 29, 2014 by cruisinghawg

[Xstant]

Travel insurance?

 

Thanks. Did that when we booked the cruise in December.

[Xstant]

If you have not signed up for mix and mingle please do so!!!!! We will be on this sailing also. What about your shows?

 

Forgot to mention the Mix and Mingle. Signed up for that last weekend. Thanks for the reminder..

[ram42953]

Stop your mail and newspaper delivery. Let your bank and credit cards know where you are going.

[Grandma Dazzles]

Did you print your luggage tags?

[jc24cruiser]

This is how I feel...but I'm setting off in 4 days!!!!

 

The scary thing is that there are suggestions on here from people that I've not done yet :eek:

 

Will be following this thread with my to do list and a pen in my hand ;)

[hollon]

Board your animals if you don't have a pet sitter.

[Xstant]

Great suggestions everyone. Thanks.

[cb at sea]

Call your credit card companies (a few day prior to leaving) and let them know where you'll be....saves hassle if you have fraud alerts on your cards!)

 

A few days before...stop paper and mail.

 

Turn off water to your washer.

[TechMaven]

Check with your cell phone carrier about your plan and your phone. For smart phones, just putting your phone on "airplane mode" won't stop it from generating charges. You need to know how to go into the settings and turn off roaming.

 

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[Clarea]

Check with your cell phone carrier about your plan and your phone. For smart phones, just putting your phone on "airplane mode" won't stop it from generating charges. You need to know how to go into the settings and turn off roaming.

Airplane mode turns off all communications. You can override and turn on WiFi, but the cellular part (the part that generates charges with the cell carrier) will always be off in airplane mode.

[cruizers]

Turn down your heat/air conditioning. Water the plants. Most importantly, have fun on the cruise! Oh, extra memory cards for your camera.

[AAA75]

Set a reminder to kelp telling your friends where you are headed.

[TechMaven]

Airplane mode turns off all communications. You can override and turn on WiFi, but the cellular part (the part that generates charges with the cell carrier) will always be off in airplane mode.

 

That's what I thought too - but decided to call just to verify. When I spoke to Sprint, they told me that the newer smart phones could still roam data in Airplane mode (maybe it varies by carrier?) and to ensure that there won't be charges do the following: Under Roaming Uncheck Domestic data and Uncheck International data; Slide Mobile Data to OFF. (This varies by phone where the settings are located, but that's the gist.)

[aloha43]

Don't forget to shut off the coffee pot before you leave.

 

We were halfway to the airport (4 hour drive) when we worried that it wasn't shut off. :eek:

 

Take some tums with you. Heartburn from all of the pigging out is misery in the middle of the night when you wake up and don't have any. ;)

[Wildcatfish]

You haven't started packing yet!:eek:

 

Yes, I admit to being obsessive, but it is fun to plan... way ahead!

[grab007]

Okay so I'm a little compulsive but I actually set up an excel spreadsheet with a To Do task list and a What To Bring list. This list is kept handy to add to/delete, etc. Its VERY helpful when you do start to pack. At sixty days out, start it now! Have fun!