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Topic: FIRST CRUISE!!!!!!

Samantha
Just Boarded
Member # 2803

posted 02-18-2002 12:35 PM

Ok---I am going on my first cruise Nov.18, 2002 on Carnival-Celebration. I am going with my b/f and his parents. I am very excited!!! Ok for my questions....(I've got MANY)
Well here is the itinerary:
leaving from Galveston, TX
Fun day ----what is that??
Cozumel
Calica
Another fun day??
and back to Galveston
I dont know much about these places and what there is to do?? Any Suggestions??
Also we are not the type of people who dress up so how do we dress for the formal nights??
Well if anyone can help and give me some tips or anything PLEASE DO!!!!!!! Thanks SAMANTHA

Posts: 3 | From: Hot Springs, AR | Registered: Feb 2002 | IP: Logged

Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 02-18-2002 01:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Samantha:
Ok---I am going on my first cruise Nov.18, 2002 on Carnival-Celebration. I am going with my b/f and his parents. I am very excited!!! Ok for my questions....(I've got MANY)
Well here is the itinerary:
leaving from Galveston, TX
Fun day ----what is that??........whatever you make it!
Cozumel....the beach, sightseeing
Calica......dont know - do a search
Another fun day??...........whatever turns you on!
and back to Galveston
I dont know much about these places and what there is to do?? Any Suggestions??......Have you checked Reader Reviews?
Also we are not the type of people who dress up so how do we dress for the formal nights?? .....Just don't wear old blue jeans and/or cutoffs!
Well if anyone can help and give me some tips or anything PLEASE DO!!!!!!! Thanks SAMANTHA

Never cruised Carnival but I'm sure you will see lots of answers.

Happy Cruisin'

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-18-2002 03:55 PM

Welcome Samantha

. A Carnival 'Fun' day is a day at sea, cruising to the next port. A sea day might sound boring - but they really can be fun!

There are lots of Carnival Reviews from real passengers, in our 'Readers Review' section (menu left). This will give you lots of tips about the ports and the ship.

Come on CruiseTalkers, this lady needs help!

(After your cruise, please return and let us know how it went).

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Katie O'Girl
First Class Passenger
Member # 2704

posted 02-18-2002 06:28 PM

Hi,
I'm new, too, but the Readers Reviews ARE excellent. Just go there and look up your ship and see what people had to say about it.
It's over there on the list on the left.
I think that I saw something somewhere else on the Celebration. I'll go look and if it's relevant I'll get back to you.

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 02-19-2002 04:15 PM

Samantha - We learn something new every day - it looks absolutely gorgeous -

Calica, the newest gateway to the Yucatan Peninsula, is located just three miles south of Playa del Carmen and right next door to the incredible Xcaret nature park, one of the most popular attractions on the entire peninsula. If you're a diver or a snorkeling enthusiast, you'll be fascinated by the brilliant colors of Calica's underwater world. Or you can just enjoy basking in the sun on one the many beautiful beaches.

Comes up on Carnival 'Destinations'. I found it through GOOGLE

Hope this helps.

Happy cruisin'

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Samantha
Just Boarded
Member # 2803

posted 02-22-2002 11:26 AM

Thank you guys soo much!!! Thank you to green for doing some research for me

I will get back to everyone when I return!!
I do have another question.....any tips on how to pack? Also is it good to have an inside cabin on your first cruise??

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geno-r
First Class Passenger
Member # 931

posted 02-22-2002 01:24 PM

Calica is in a remote area, but very close is a great ecological park, swim with the dolphins, swim in caves, things like that, we had a blast there. They say there are tours to Cancun but it is VERY far away, around an hour and expensive. Playa is not to far, our kids went there to Senor Frogs( some kind of place like Planet hollywood I think) and they had fun there.

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TaraLee
Just Boarded
Member # 2917

posted 03-23-2002 03:42 PM

Hi samantha Me and My husband are cruising on the Celebration on April 27. I will let you know how it goes and should be able to give you some good advice. If ya like email me.

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Katie O'Girl
First Class Passenger
Member # 2704

posted 03-23-2002 04:48 PM

Carnival had so many choices of fun things to do on the days labeled "Fun Day at Sea" that it was really difficult to decide on one thing. One afternoon they were racing the dolphins they'd bid on, they had a class on napkin folding, they had a trivia contest, they had a bingo game and an art auction all going on within the same 2 hours or so. They keep you SO busy!!!! A lot of people just spent the day out by the pool. There was no way we could have been bored on Carnival. I barely got a page read in any of the reading material I brought to get caught up on.
Have a wonderful time!!! I know you will.

[ 03-23-2002: Message edited by: Katie O'Girl ]

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fourkids
Just Boarded
Member # 2930

posted 03-28-2002 12:13 PM

My family and I sailed on the Celebration in January of 2001. My kids range in age from 12-21 and we had a great time. There was lots for everyone to do. We went snorkeling in Cozumel and it was great and to the beach in Calica (we traveled to the beach at Play del Carment) and it was fun. The days at sea were fun for all and there were activities for all ages. Enjoy yourself!!!

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FlRick
First Class Passenger
Member # 3026

posted 05-07-2002 08:45 PM

Formal night is a special night for all the ladies to get glittery and gusied up when they otherwise have few opportunities to do so. It is a valid part of the total "cruise experience." For the ladies, it can be everything from beaded two-piece outfits(both Pants and Long skirts) to a nice pants suit. For the men Tuxes to dark suits to nice sport coats and slacks. It is primarily in the main dining room and if you don't want to dress up you can go to the Lido Buffet or possibly to some other alternative dining venue.In our casual society it's nice sometimes to just step out of the norm and get dressed up.

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 05-08-2002 08:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Samantha:
Thank you guys soo much!!! Thank you to green for doing some research for me I will get back to everyone when I return!!
I do have another question.....any tips on how to pack? Also is it good to have an inside cabin on your first cruise??

About packing - take at least half as much as you think you will need -
1. There's a good chance that you'll spend the daylight hours in one outfit - 2 pairs of shorts and maybe 4 tops - do nicely

2. At least 3 bathing suits with cover-ups (for lunchtime and walking through the ship)

3. Go for broke for your one or two 'formal nights'

4. Informal nights - sharp slacks, floaty skirt (NO JEANS unless they are the real 'dress up' kind) - matching tops.

5. Casual nights - comfortable slacks, skirt - matching tops.

6. Shoes weigh a ton - maximum 3 pairs.

7. Save all your dry cleaning bags - they really are 'wrinkle helpers'. Zip lock bags for T-shirts and blouses - a few spares for wet swim suits.

8. Top of the line moisturizing shampoo, conditioner and hair spray - I recommend Phytologie

The bottom line -Colour Co-ordinated Mix and Match - never take anything that you will only wear once (exception, maybe for Formals).

Cabin - inside/outside? - chances are you'll only sleep there so it makes little difference. If you're truly claustrophobic, I suggest an outside.

Happy cruisin'

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James
First Class Passenger
Member # 1351

posted 05-09-2002 12:25 PM

Inside vs outside cabin? I'd be happy with inside and spend the saving on something more permanent, but my wife MUST see the sun in the morning so we have always taken outside when available. The inside ones are attractively furnished and usually have a curtain where a window or porthole might be to give a nice illusion.

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 05-09-2002 01:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by James:
my wife MUST see the sun in the morning so we have always taken outside when available.

My Husband must see the sun...until we had an inside on a last minute mini cruise in Dec. He was happy with the view from the bridge on the TV monitor, and the cabin was bigger than the outsides. He would do it again...but not in preference, whereas before he was dead against it.
Pam

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Samantha
Just Boarded
Member # 2803

posted 05-12-2002 02:42 PM

I am so happy by all the responses that I have recieved. The closer it gets the more excited I get!! I would really like to thank everyone!!!
I will let you all know how it went when we return!!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-13-2002 04:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Samantha:
I will let you all know how it went when we return

You can write a 'Readers Review' for us when you return, if you wish! It's great to have first-timers opinions.

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