Hi, I am a first time cruiser. We depart from Galveston, TX in May 2009, and are going on the Carnival Ecstasy. There are 9 of us going total, in 3 rooms. I am looking for any tips, information, or anything that could be helpful to us to have the best cruise possible. There are [...]
I recently took a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Lines. They are different in that they indicate you don’t have to "worry" about tipping because they take care of it for you automatically. Yes, they definitely put $10 per person per day onto your bill. And yes, you do tip servers in bars and restaurants as [...]
Please give me the ins and outs of tipping while on a cruise. Thanks There are three ways to pay tips. You can prepay, but I would not recommend that. You can have the tips charged to your room and/or your credit card, or you can pay in cash. I like to have the tips [...]
in the beginning of april my husband and I are going on the ship "Grandeur Of The Sea". we are stopping at costa maya and spending the day and also 1 day in Belize. I have never been to mexico or on a cruise.Can someone give me some tips/advice for this trip? thank you! Belize [...]
going on first cruise (10 days royal caribbean) tomorrow to caribbean…any tips for being scared of being seasick and any tips on giving tips on bored and how much to give and when? and any other tips would be helpful!!! thanks!!! I doubt you’ll have any motion sickness problems, but if in doubt, get your [...]
About to leave in a few days for 10 nights on P&O Princess Dawn. We are new to the cruise based holiday and wanted some top tips (beside Kwells!). Do we do the organised shore tours or do our own thing? Beach towels or are they provided. Laundry powder… Any advise would be welcome. Thanks [...]
I don’t want one that’s linked to a cruise line or travel agency but some real life tips from travelers who actually know how to get the most of their time and money. cruisecritic is very good. They have message boards that are very helpfull. You can also read reviews for every ship. Im a [...]
Has anyone taken this ship? It’s 4 nights out of Tampa to Cozumel. We’ve never cruised so any tips would be great. We did pre-paid gratuities and I know I need to bring a hair dryer. Any tips on good Shore Excursions and where it’s cheapest or best to buy? Helpful things to bring or [...]
I am planning on taking a cruise in November for 7 nights. What suggestions does everyone have for the best cruise? Location? Ship? What tips do you have for taking a cruise in general? I do not have kids. I was leaning towards the Eastern Caribbean or Southern Caribbean. I would be flying from Cincinnati [...]
I am going on my first cruise next month for 7 days (Carnival, Western Caribbean). Could you please give me an estimate of how much I should expect to lay out in tips? I am sharing my cabin with my cousin so I would be splitting the tips with her. Thanks! The average is 10.00 [...]