Nervous

[niffer03878]

We leave in 17 days for our first cruise. We have our Passports, Formal Wear :D , Bathing Suits, lots of Suntan Lotion, nice clothes for dinners etc, our Documents, our completed Fun Pass among other items. I just feel like we are forgetting something. I keep a vacation spreadsheet for our all our vacations but as this is our first cruise I don't know all there is to know.

 

I am worried that our flight there will be delayed or the weather will be bad. I'm a constant worrier anyways, but this is a whole new thing for me.

 

Is there something important that I am or could forget??? I've already decided that I'm going with the attitude that I'm going to have a good time no matter what, but I am still so nervous!!!!

 

Please help calm my nerves and fears

[Payd]

Look at it this way...you have another 17 days to learn all you want about the ship you will be on an the ports you will visit.

 

Anticipation is half the fun!!

 

I hope that helps you relax.

 

If not think about my predicament ~ still over 100 days to sail away ~:eek:

 

Payd:)

[jleq]

Sounds like everything is set. If it rains at one of your ports, just step inside for a cup of coffee. Odds are, the storm will be gone by the time you finish. Most important thing to bring...a smile

[Cruise-Crazy]

We leave in 17 days for our first cruise. We have our Passports, Formal Wear :D , Bathing Suits, lots of Suntan Lotion, nice clothes for dinners etc, our Documents, our completed Fun Pass among other items. I just feel like we are forgetting something. I keep a vacation spreadsheet for our all our vacations but as this is our first cruise I don't know all there is to know.

 

I am worried that our flight there will be delayed or the weather will be bad. I'm a constant worrier anyways, but this is a whole new thing for me.

 

Is there something important that I am or could forget??? I've already decided that I'm going with the attitude that I'm going to have a good time no matter what, but I am still so nervous!!!!

 

Please help calm my nerves and fears

 

Sounds like you have a good handle on things.

 

If you are planning on taking some of the excursions from the ship it would be a good idea to book them now. Some of the more popular ones sell out.

 

Also, on Lobster night at dinner you can ask or as many as you like. :D Well that goes for any night, just order as much of whatever you feel likie.

 

And you HAVE to try the Warm Chocolate Melting Cake for Desert!! :D :D

[Pegs222]

Hey, your going to be just fine. Everyone on this board has to take their first cruise one time or another, and you are going on yours in just a few weeks, how exciting is that. You are going to have so much fun. You are going to go to some fabalous places, meet some wonderful people, eat the best food you have ever eaten and be waited on hand and foot by some really amazing people. They may have a different accent that you have, but you will understand them and they will take such good care of you.

 

So try and relax and just imagine how you are going to react when you first see your ship for the first time. Have a wonderful cruise and come back and tell us all about it. Take that camera because I insist that you bring back lots of pictures.

[*Mach*]

We leave in 17 days for our first cruise. We have our Passports, Formal Wear :D , Bathing Suits, lots of Suntan Lotion, nice clothes for dinners etc, our Documents, our completed Fun Pass among other items. I just feel like we are forgetting something. I keep a vacation spreadsheet for our all our vacations but as this is our first cruise I don't know all there is to know.

 

I am worried that our flight there will be delayed or the weather will be bad. I'm a constant worrier anyways, but this is a whole new thing for me.

 

Is there something important that I am or could forget??? I've already decided that I'm going with the attitude that I'm going to have a good time no matter what, but I am still so nervous!!!!

 

Please help calm my nerves and fears

 

A vacation SPREADSHEET?? I'm betting that's one that Microsoft never envisioned! You are WAY too organized for me!

 

If I make it to the dock with my Fun Pass, docs and ID I figure I'm doing well...

 

Bless your heart, you're more than ready!

 

Take the time you've got to peruse the deck plans for the ship and figure out the shortest way to the Lido deck!

[poptart]

You do realize you'll come home sick don't you? :eek: It's a dreaded disease called PCD aka Post Cruise Depression. The only cure is to book another one :D

[LPast50]

Are you flying or traveling by car or are you lucky enough to live where the ship leaves? If you have to travel, I'd leave the day before and stay overnight in a hotel. Planes can be delayed, cars can have problems.....I always arrive the day before so I'm sure to be on time to board the ship:D

[trock]

http://www.shipsandcruises.com/cruise_tools.htm#what

 

 

http://cruises.about.com/cs/cruiseplanning/a/packinglist.htm

 

Check out these two sites, especially the 2nd one

[trock]

This is what i found on line

 

CRUISE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Travel Documents, Wallet Items, and Paperwork

• airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
  
• cruise documents
  
• passports and visas (if necessary) or proof of citizenship (check with your cruise line for requirements)
  
• vaccination certificate (if required)
  
• driver's license and auto insurance card - in case you decide to rent a car when ashore
  
• medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)
  
• copy of prescriptions and list of all medicines you are taking
  
• another picture ID - if you don't take driver's license
  
• credit cards - be sure to call credit card companies before traveling to alert them you are traveling outside your normal area
  
• ATM card
  
• pre-paid phone card
  
• cash or traveler's checks (be sure to keep traveler's checks receipt in separate location)
  
• 3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary - pack 1 copy in carry on, 1 copy in checked luggage, and leave one copy with someone at home. Alternatively, you can scan the documents and email an electronic copy to yourself so that you can access them from any computer terminal. (I usually do both - "just in case")
  
• contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler's checks
  
• emergency numbers at home
  
• currency conversion chart
  
• wallet and fanny pack
  
• watch - dual time zone watch is perfect!

Reading Material and Necessities

• glasses, contacs, contac cleaner
  
• extra reading glasses
  
• sunglasses
  
• reading sunglasses
  
• guidebooks and other port of call information
  
• foreign language phrase book or dictionary
  
• maps
  
• reading material - books to read while on the plane or lounging by the pool
  
• journal or notebook and pen/pencil - for making notes to tell your friends back home about your experiences
  
• business cards with email address to give out to new cruise friends
  
• home and email addresses of friends/relatives back home - for sending postcards, emails, or gifts
  
• photo album

Electronics and Camera Equipment

• plug adaptor and converter
  
• cell phone and charger
  
• PDA and charger
  
• laptop computer
  
• binoculars
  
• film camera and manual
  
• extra film (don't put undeveloped film in checked luggage)
  
• disposable underwater camera - for snorkeling or beach days
  
• digital camera and manual
  
• extra memory cards for digital camera
  
• batteries for digital camera
  
• battery charger
  
• extension cord/power strip with multiple plug-ins
  
• walkman and tapes (for walking on deck or on treadmill)
  
• small travel alarm clock - battery operated
  
• lighted dial clock for cruise ship cabin
  
• small flashlight
  
• night light

Medicine Kit

• prescription drugs and any other essential medications in carry on bag
  
• ear plugs or "ear planes"
  
• small first aid kit (band aids, Q-tips, vaseline, dramamine, antibiotic cream, bandages, anti-diarrheal medication, cortisone
  
• cream, aspirin/tylenol/advil)
  
• germicidal hand cleaner
  
• handi-wipes (for cleaning hands when ashore)
  
• hand lotion
  
• rubbing alcohol or foot lotion for soothing tired, hot feet
  
• bug spray (not for your cabin on the ship, but for those pesky mosquitoes and "nonos" ashore)
  
• sun screen/sun block and lip sunblock

Other "Necessities"

• duct tape or strapping tape
  
• extra plastic cable-lock ties for securing luggage for return trip (better than locks, but one-time use only)
  
• extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost on the outbound trip)
  
• zip loc bags of all sizes and garbage/laundry bags
  
• corkscrew (be sure to put in checked luggage)
  
• Swiss Army knife or something similar with screwdriver head, etc. (be sure to put in checked luggage)
  
• small umbrella
  
• collapsible travel pillow for those long airplane flights
  
• Crazy glue
  
• playing cards
  
• sports gear (e.g. snorkeling gear)
  
• shoe horn for getting those shoes back on your swollen feet
  
• sewing kit and scissors (pack in checked luggage)
  
• travel-sized Woolite
  
• clothes pins
  
• empty folding tote bag - for souvenirs or the beach
  
• hats/caps/visors
  
• insulated large coffee mugs 2q

Women's Cruise Clothing Packing List

• bras (include strapless if needed for evening wear)
  
• panties
  
• lingerie/night gown/pajamas/robe
  
• compression stockings (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles)
  
• exercise/walking socks
  
• trouser socks or pantyhose
  
• camisole/slip
  
• purses (day and evening)
  
• belts
  
• scarves
  
• gloves and stocking cap(if expect cold weather)
  
• walking shoes
  
• walking sandals
  
• rubber sandals for reef walking and beach
  
• evening shoes
  
• costume jewelry and extra watch
  
• swim suit
  
• swim suit cover-up/pareo/sarong
  
• thongs/flip flop shoes
  
• work out clothes and jog bra
  
• dress/outfit for informal nights on ship
  
• dress/outfit for formal nights on ship
  
• dress/outfit for casual nights on ship
  
• shorts
  
• tops of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved)
  
• capri pants
  
• slacks
  
• windbreaker jacket
  
• sweatshirt
  
• evening sweater
  
• raincoat with hood

Women's Sundries and Miscellaneous

• blow dryer
  
• curling iron or curlers
  
• comb/brush
  
• hair gel
  
• hair spray (non-aerosol)
  
• shampoo
  
• conditioner
  
• shower cap
  
• bar soap in plastic container
  
• deodorant
  
• toothbrush
  
• toothpaste
  
• dental floss
  
• mouthwash
  
• tweezers
  
• make-up mirror
  
• make-up and make-up bag(list can be endless!)
  
• make-up remover
  
• cleanser
  
• moisturizer and freshener
  
• nail polish and remover
  
• nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage)
  
• razor and shaving cream

Men's Cruise Clothing Packing List

• underwear (briefs or boxer shorts)
  
• undershirts
  
• pajamas and robe
  
• compression socks (for airplane flight to prevent swollen ankles)
  
• exercise/walking socks
  
• black dress socks
  
• belts
  
• gloves and stocking cap(if expect cold weather)
  
• walking shoes
  
• walking sandals
  
• rubber sandals/shoes for reef walking and beach
  
• evening or dress shoes
  
• "docksider" casual shoes
  
• tuxedo jacket and pants (or dark suit)
  
• tuxedo tie, suspenders, and cummerbund
  
• tuxedo cufflinks/studs
  
• sport jacket
  
• regular ties
  
• tuxedo shirt
  
• dress shirts
  
• swim suit
  
• swim suit cover-up
  
• work out clothes/T shirts
  
• shorts
  
• casual shirts
  
• slacks (casual and dress)
  
• windbreaker jacket
  
• sweatshirt
  
• raincoat with hood

Men's Sundries and Miscellaneous

• comb/brush
  
• shampoo and hair products
  
• bar soap in plastic container
  
• deodorant
  
• toothbrush
  
• toothpaste
  
• dental floss
  
• mouthwash
  
• tweezers
  
• nail clippers and file (be sure to pack in checked luggage)
  
• razor and shaving cream (or electric razor and supplies

[Peto]

you people scare me .... :eek:

[trock]

you people scare me .... :eek:

 

 

LOL we are harmless, i swear

[Pegs222]

LOL we are harmless, i swear

 

And very prepared :cool:

[bakechef]

You will be fine, just make sure that you have any prescriptions along with all of the other things you mentioned and you will be fine, if you forget something minor you will most likely be able to get it on the ship or first port.

 

I always over pack for a cruise, and my nerves are shot just before the cruise, but the second I step on that ship, all of that goes away.

 

MAC

[trock]

And very prepared :cool:

 

 

;) Thats right Pegs.

we all know what its like to run around the night before screaming did you pack this? did you pack that?!!

[Katz A Prowl]

Last year was my first and I was nervous also!!! What I learned was as long as you have your docs, your passport, some clothes and a good attitude...........the rest is really not that important!!!:D

[*Mach*]

you people scare me .... :eek:

 

Amen, bro...

 

I don't have enough room in ALL my luggage for all that stuff!! What I don't have with me I can buy...

 

I figure if they don't like Carnival logo Ts and shorts at formal night I can always do the buffet!!

 

;)

[dndcruise]

My favorite saying while cruising is::

 

Don't worry, be happy.

 

The rule is simple, as long as you get on the ship, it does not matter if you forgot something. Just sit back and enjoy.

[Peto]

I remember I was in my room unpacking my one backpack when WeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeJimmmmmmmmmmmy announced weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee had a winner in the most luggage contest. 14 friggen bags :eek::eek::eek::eek:

[In2why]

We leave in 17 days for our first cruise. We have our Passports, Formal Wear :D , Bathing Suits, lots of Suntan Lotion, nice clothes for dinners etc, our Documents, our completed Fun Pass among other items. I just feel like we are forgetting something. I keep a vacation spreadsheet for our all our vacations but as this is our first cruise I don't know all there is to know.

 

I am worried that our flight there will be delayed or the weather will be bad. I'm a constant worrier anyways, but this is a whole new thing for me.

 

Is there something important that I am or could forget??? I've already decided that I'm going with the attitude that I'm going to have a good time no matter what, but I am still so nervous!!!!

 

Please help calm my nerves and fears

 

You and I sound a lot alike.....I don't do spread sheets but I do have a notebook beside my computer to make notes. :D If you can't tell this will be my first cruise as well. I think the only thing I didn't see mentioned (and it is a biggie for me....cause I am a bit of a hypochondirac) is something in case you or someone in your party gets Sea Sick. My biggest fear is that I will spend my entire time at sea hugging the toilet. This is a strange fear for me since I live on the water and spend tons of time in boats, but this is the first ship for me.

[trock]

Amen, bro...

 

I don't have enough room in ALL my luggage for all that stuff!! What I don't have with me I can buy...

 

I figure if they don't like Carnival logo Ts and shorts at formal night I can always do the buffet!!

 

;)

 

lol i just found the list on about . com

i dont think they mean that we should take everything i list, god knows i overpack to begin with!!

[Peto]

You'll be fine , Stacy. Lose the fear and you lose a big part of the possibility the even will occur ;)

[lizardhowson]

 

Please help calm my nerves and fears

 

How could anything we say change your bad habits? :eek:

 

Worry away. In fact, worry on the cruise if you choose.

 

Seek help.

[Katz A Prowl]

How could anything we say change your bad habits? :eek:

 

Worry away. In fact, worry on the cruise if you choose.

 

Seek help.

 

Way to go!! :confused: Nice to make a new cruiser feel good. :cool:

[niffer03878]

Are you flying or traveling by car or are you lucky enough to live where the ship leaves? If you have to travel, I'd leave the day before and stay overnight in a hotel. Planes can be delayed, cars can have problems.....I always arrive the day before so I'm sure to be on time to board the ship:D

 

Unfortunately being a newbie (and booking before we discovered this wonderful board) we had Carnival book our flight :( . We leave Boston at 8am and are supposed to land in Orlando at 11:10. Knock on wood the last 2 trips to Orlando we were always early. That is one of the big worries I have. We were going to change our flight to the day before but the expense was way more then we could afford.

 

The major bummer is that Delta changed our flight home 3 times. We were supposed to leave at 3:15, now we aren't leaving until 7:15pm which means we won't be home in NH until after 1am. We are hoping we can get off the ship early enough to get to the airport to change our flight to the 11:45am flight. I know wishful thinking but we are hoping.

 

To everyone else, thank you for your words. You guys are all the best! I need this vacation more then anything right now and can't wait to leave. I think right now most everything is out of our control.