stacieps Posted June 20, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I've booked a short cruise (Fantasy 4 day) for me and my children (5, 7) - first time I'll take them by myself (DH is in Iraq). I have never done the self-assist luggage option, but this trip we should have only 1 suitcase, on the other hand, it with be me with 2 kids. How much of a zoo is it when they call self-assist? Are we able to hang-out and leave later if we have our luggage or are we supposed to leave when called? Thanks for any help. Stacie Stacie CCL Tropicale 9/90 CCL Ecstasy 12/92 CCL Imagination 5/00 NCL Sea 1/01 CCL Sensation 8/02 CCL Glory 10/03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted June 20, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Will you be in a hurry to get off? a plane to catch? If not-- put your luggage out the night beofre and hang around the ship looking at all the cabins you may want to book someday. (keeps the kids interest too) Get off the ship at the last possible moment. This way you wont have to look for your luggage. Less stress when you have two little ones with you. With two little kids I be afraid we would get seperated. Lots of people are getting off for self asst. Lots more people wait in areas they arent supposed to be. Elevators are clogged. Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. Going NOWHERE Miracle, February 13, 2005 Legend, October 22,2004 Voyager August 31,2003 Victory September 22,2002 Regal Empress,June 2001 Sensation,August 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted June 20, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I agree with Serene. Unless you have an early plane to catch, I wouldn't do the self-assist ... not by myself with two kiddies in tow. BTW, when you next write to your DH, send our thanks and hopes that he remain safe over there. "Laissez les bon temps rouler!" Festivale 1987 Carnivale 1988 Mardi Gras 1989 Pacific Princess 1990 Norway 1994 Holiday 2001 Holiday 2002 Holiday 2003 Sensation 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camreesmom Posted June 20, 2004 #4 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I wouldn't do the self assist with the kids either....probably not even if DH was with you. Not unless you are a big hurry to catch a plane. Otherwise, do as the others suggest and put your luggage out the night before and take your time getting off the ship. You will be so stressed out trying to hold on to both kids because SOME people are in a hurry and tend to lose their manners and won't even think about getting in between you and your little ones. Sad but true. My DH and I have 8 kids between us, ages 18 months to 22 years, so I tend to want to have every detail planned when we travel with the kids. Julie mjcrober@yahoo.com Fantasy 12/03 Splendour of the Seas 3/04 Rhapsody of the Seas 9/04 Grand Princess 4/05 Ecstasy 7/05 family cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted June 20, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 20, 2004 The self-assist option is only available when called. It is only a very brief window, perhaps 30-45 minutes from the first announcement. Dance like it hurts, love like you need money, and work when somebody's watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapcruiser Posted June 20, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 20, 2004 What time does your luggage have to be put out the night before? Inspiration - August 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOSKI Posted June 20, 2004 #7 Share Posted June 20, 2004 We have done the self assist with our young daughter and never again. Wow, I can not believe you will manage to pack for three in one suitcase unless it is very large and heavy, if so that will make self assist all the more hassle. Fascination 1997 Destiny 2000 Victory 2000 Sensation 2001 Norway 2002 Legend 2002 NCL Dawn 2003 Inspiration 2003 Victory 2004 Holiday 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyJean Posted June 21, 2004 #8 Share Posted June 21, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kapcruiser: What time does your luggage have to be put out the night before?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> May vary by ship and cruise line. They will let you know that last day. My experience has been by midnight or by 2 AM. Kelly My Cruise Pics: http://community.webshots.com/user/kfrancis5 Cruise Critic Partae Pirates Cruise Mariner of the Seas Reali-Tini Cruise 10/16/05 Sovereign of the Seas, Cabin #4057 - 9/21/03 Brilliance of the Seas, Cabin #8670 - 11/09/2002 Paradise, Cabin E194 - 09/01/2001 Atlantic, 12/1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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