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Topic: First Cruise - HELP!! (on NCL's Sea)

snowman
First Class Passenger
Member # 786

posted 01-15-1999 01:54 PM

We will be going on out first cruise in a couple of weeks. Any suggestions?? Do's or Don'ts??? We are sailing on the NCL Norwegian Sea (7-day Texaribbean). Thanks

Posts: 13 | From: Fredericton, NB, Canada | Registered: Jan 99

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 01-16-1999 04:45 PM

I'm sure that you will really love your first cruise.

Firstly, remember all the food is free but EVERYTHING else costs money. Cruise lines have numerous ways of trying to part you from your hard earned cash, i.e. Beauty Treatments, Casinos, Excursions, Photographs,Shopping and liquor.
If you are on a budget, it is wise to count your pennies!

Secondly, many of the modern ships are awesome. However, they do not have the 'class' of the Titanic, so if you are a history buff, you might just be dissapointed.

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago!

snowman
First Class Passenger
Member # 786

posted 01-19-1999 01:12 PM

Thanks for the advice Malcolm. Much appreciated.

Posts: 13 | From: Fredericton, NB, Canada | Registered: Jan 99

snowman
First Class Passenger
Member # 786

posted 02-03-1999 12:34 PM

We made it. Had a blast! Anybody need info on the Texarribean just let me know! Seeya

Posts: 13 | From: Fredericton, NB, Canada | Registered: Jan 99

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-03-1999 03:27 PM

Hi, was it good? Did you like the ship? Did you break the bank?

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago!

Jefs
Just Boarded
Member # 208

posted 03-01-1999 10:44 PM

Hey snowman we are taking that cruise in april. what are some of the better excursions, how was the food, any women on the beaches, can you bring your own liquor on the boat, any info would be a big help

Posts: 2 | From: Denver, Co. USA | Registered: Jan 99

nsouza
Just Boarded
Member # 729

posted 03-30-1999 05:07 PM

I am looking for the same information as Jefs.
I will be leaving in 2 weeks on Texarribean cruise.

Posts: 1 | From: Massachusetts | Registered: Mar 99

florence nightingale
Just Boarded
Member # 575

posted 05-17-1999 06:03 PM

we're looking for info on the Norwegian Sea/Texaribbean cruise. Heard some unpleasant things about sanitation and electrical problems. Also wondering about the size of the room and the facilities. Can anyone help?

Posts: 1 | Registered: May 99

DF
Just Boarded
Member # 108

posted 06-29-1999 01:32 AM

We have been offered a great deal on a Texabbean cruise on NCL's Sea in 11/99. We would like feedback on the ship, excursions,weather etc. Thanks

Posts: 1 | From: Dixon, CA, USA | Registered: Jun 99

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