In three weeks I am going on my first cruise with a pal

I KNOW there has to be ways to cut costs on the shore excursions or things I should bring with me.

I heard alcohol is expensive on the ship, is this true?

Any advice, just in general about the experience would be helpful...thanks orgers!

[Edited 12/5/11 7:46am]

anyone?

I'm pretty sure johnart knows the price of alcohol anywhere in the world. He should be along shortly.

I went on a cruise a lil over a year ago...it was awesome.

I don't recall the alcohol being any more expensive as most clubs/bars. BUT I really only drank beers. Everything else is included in the price you pay for the room so paying for drinks alone isn't so bad...BUT it can creep up on ya.

cut costs on shore excursions....don't go on any. just go to the beaches.

watch the weather. have fun.

Plenty of Diarrheoa medication in ur handbag............Dont people always end up with E-coli and Gastroenteritis on these xpensive cruises?Enjoy ur 1st cruise....

Dont eat or drink and u will have a great time!!!!

getting the shits is half the experience dave!!

tinaz said:

getting the shits is half the experience dave!!

Its true! If a person wants 2 lose weight go on a cruise...Cuz ur comming back a stone lighter!

[Edited 9/27/11 14:07pm]

On one cruiseline, they have restrictions on alcohol that you can bring with you. They also charge a $15.00/US fee per bottle on what you bring, which, I think, was limited to champagne.

Ships have restaurants and clubs onboard that are not included in the "all inclusive" deal, so watch out for those. They are pushed as being "nicer" than the other restaurants/clubs on board and "great for a special evening" etc, but they are pricey and the food in the included places is just as good.

If you don't want the price of the excursions, research the places you'll be stopping and see what there is to see. Do your own thing, just be back in plenty of time to board the ship or do like Shorty said, just go to the beaches.

Hope you have a great time and that you don't get the atomic runs.

davetherave6767 said:

tinaz said:

getting the shits is half the experience dave!!

Its true! If a person wants 2 lose weight go on a cruise...Cuz ur comming back a syone lighter!

alcohol is expensive. the excursions overpriced. look up the ports of call yourself and book something private.

get drunk and have fun!

maybe going on a cruise should be my new diet plan

pasquerto said:

maybe going on a cruise should be my new diet plan

U have a great time ok....O yeh steer clear of Somalia....

Don't jump over the railing without a large flotation device. The chances of a cruise ship knowing you're missing, stopping and turning around in time to rescure you before you freeze to death or drown are pretty slim.

We went last Dec on our first one...

1. The only drinks included were juices, lemonade, coffee and tea. Soda can be expensive also. We bought a weekly all you can drink pass for soda for about $50 at the beginning.

2. Excursions are PRICEY....pick one that you really want to do. There is always shopping and site seeing at the ports. Also, look for off-line excursions. Just be back on time.

3. Check out the late night comedy acts...hit the club and dance, stay up late.

4. Check off dinner for 6....in case you don't like one couple, you can talk to the other couple.

5. If you have extra cash, get a massage....we had a couples massage and, let's just say, we missed dinner that night...

Thanks y'all are angels!

pasquerto said:

Thanks y'all are angels!

An angel...................even me:confuse:

I like your tits just fine

BlackAdder7 said:

I like your tits just fine

I think she said tips.

Cerebus said:

BlackAdder7 said:

I like your tits just fine

I think she said tips.

oh.

that means I have to re think my answer, donnit

BlackAdder7 said:

Cerebus said:

I think she said tips.

oh.

that means I have to re think my answer, donnit

I don't know. If you really like her tits its probably fine how it is.

Cerebus said:

BlackAdder7 said:

oh.

that means I have to re think my answer, donnit

I don't know. If you really like her tits its probably fine how it is.

now that I think about it, she will need her tits on a cruise. how else will she get free drinks?

BlackAdder7 said:

Cerebus said:

I don't know. If you really like her tits its probably fine how it is.

now that I think about it, she will need her tits on a cruise. how else will she get free drinks?

Well then those must be some great tits! Because according to the people on this thread, drinks are expensive on cruise ships.

Cerebus said:

BlackAdder7 said:

now that I think about it, she will need her tits on a cruise. how else will she get free drinks?

Well then those must be some great tits! Because according to the people on this thread, drinks are expensive on cruise ships.

her tits are in the blue dress. as is the rest of her.

haha check the link to see my solution for smuggling booze and improving my cup size

http://www.product-reviews.net/2008/02/06/the-wine-rack-aka-booze-bra-fill-with-drink-of-choice/

a friend just got back from her cruise... she gained 12lbs.... damn you all-you-can-eat-lobster!!

have fun!!!

[Edited 9/28/11 6:38am]

I've been on two cruises, and I had a blast both times! I don't know how people lost weight, because I think I gained 10 lbs! Make sure U take advantage of the dining room meals. The food is 1st class! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Room service is also great as well as the all day buffets. Also know that gratuity is automatically added to your bill. If U like, before U check out U can dispute that at the front desk and tip your attendants in cash instead. But, the service really is top notch, so U just might let it be. U will never have to want for anything. The alcohol isn't really that much more expensive than if U were to go clubbing. But I do suggest that U purchase things duty free. I had paid $40 for 4 bottles of various flavored rum. Which was a great deal! Have a great time and take lots of pictures!!! I expect to see them!

JerseyKRS said:

alcohol is expensive. the excursions overpriced. look up the ports of call yourself and book something private.

get drunk and have fun!

Just be sure that you get back to the ship in PLENTY of time. Or the ship will leave you.

It happened to someone I know through a forum. The tourist bus broke down on the wrong side of the island. They got left behind... they had to charter a plan to fly to the next port of call to rejoin the ship.

If you are on a ship sponsored excursion they WILL wait for you if you are delayed... but not on a private excursion