Rick 67 #26 October 30, 2013 airtwardo ***I like the freestyle cruise we were able to find a table for 2 at every dinner the last cruise we went on I bought the allyoucandrinkalcohol deal..saved me a lot of $$$$$$ but I tend to drink a bit depends on your drinking habits they had hand sanitIzer stations EVERYWHERE on the boat A couple at our table a few years back did the 'booze included' option...said it seemed expensive until they did the math. What they DIDN'T do was the 'all included' thing for their kids soft drinks.....1200.00 at the end of the two week cruise for SODA! Like I said, we've done quite a few & look at the boat as a nice way to get to cool places...some people look at the boat AS the vacation...YMMV. Just remember Lucky Mc - the whole idea is just like Vegas, they are there to separate you from as much money as they possibly can! I think I paid $1400 for Me ,my Wife, my Son and his Wife for a 7 night cruise. All 4 of us are drinkers especially when on vacation. hell we each had 5 of the welcome aboard drinks before we left port . I wish they would have given me a breakdown of all of our drinks so i could determine how much we WOULD have spent but we definitely would have been well over 2k gotta love Mimosa's with breakfast (drink passes also included premium liquors not just well brands) Stella with lunch and Crown with dinner You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #27 October 30, 2013 Rick I like the freestyle cruise we were able to find a table for 2 at every dinner the last cruise we went on I bought the allyoucandrinkalcohol deal..saved me a lot of $$$$$$ but I tend to drink a bit depends on your drinking habits they had hand sanitIzer stations EVERYWHERE on the boat That's reassuring about the tables for 2. I know people who had their final bar bill cost more than they paid for 2 people for the cruise. That's scares me. Haha!! I didn't know they had the hand sanitizer stations. But that skeeves me out thinking the handles of them are gross as hell... LOL. My imagination gets the best of me with that kind of stuff. But still good to know they're available!! Thanks!!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrubin 0 #28 October 30, 2013 ***I didn't know they had the hand sanitizer stations. But that skeeves me out thinking the handles of them are gross as hell... LOL. My imagination gets the best of me with that kind of stuff. But still good to know they're available!! Thanks!! On the one cruise I was on they had the hand sanitizer stations all over the place and they were all motion activated so you never had to actually touch anything. I'd still bring your own just to be safe."I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linebckr83 3 #29 October 30, 2013 If you're interested in taking your own alcohol on board, google Rum Runners. They are catheter-like bags with a plastic cap and cheap. Pour in alcohol, squeeze out air and put on cap. They can be rolled and folded and twisted into whatever shape you want. I rolled mine and put them in my toiletry bag...they look identical to toothpaste or shampoo bottles going thru the x-ray. Work great for other things like concerts too!"Are you coming to the party? Oh I'm coming, but I won't be there!" Flying Hellfish #828 Dudist #52 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #30 October 30, 2013 Quote A couple at our table a few years back did the 'booze included' option...said it seemed expensive until they did the math. What they DIDN'T do was the 'all included' thing for their kids soft drinks.....1200.00 at the end of the two week cruise for SODA! Holt sheet. If soda and juices aren't included I very well may end up opting in for the 'everything' included option. I go through liquids during the day like a camel in the desert! Quote Like I said, we've done quite a few & look at the boat as a nice way to get to cool places...some people look at the boat AS the vacation...YMMV. I've always shied away from cruising before because I like to plant myself in one place for a week or so and explore. Time to spread my wings a little and give it a shot. I'm still seeing the ship as jail with the same inmates for a week with the ports as day passes for good behavior. Or something like that... Quote Just remember Lucky Mc - the whole idea is just like Vegas, they are there to separate you from as much money as they possibly can! It sure is looking that way!! I can't even find the Spa Menu online to check prices for massages and such. I then figured it was a "if you have to ask you can't afford it" kind of spa. I'm sure I'll need a massage that week so I'm probably going to have to suck it up and just pay their prices. Oh well. And there's a casino on board. I can't imagine it's any good but I know I'm going to have to give it a whirl!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #31 October 30, 2013 mrubin ***I didn't know they had the hand sanitizer stations. But that skeeves me out thinking the handles of them are gross as hell... LOL. My imagination gets the best of me with that kind of stuff. But still good to know they're available!! Thanks!! On the one cruise I was on they had the hand sanitizer stations all over the place and they were all motion activated so you never had to actually touch anything. I'd still bring your own just to be safe. Ahhh!! never thought of that!! Cool!! Good to know!! Thanks!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #32 October 30, 2013 grimmie As far as being on the boat, never again. Too many people, the food was horrendous, the pools were packed and the constant blaring on the big screen from "Todd the cruise director" was annoying as hell. And I got food poisoning the last day. I think it was the sushi Probably my biggest cruise fear. Uh oh!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #33 October 30, 2013 linebckr83 If you're interested in taking your own alcohol on board, google Rum Runners. They are catheter-like bags with a plastic cap and cheap. Pour in alcohol, squeeze out air and put on cap. They can be rolled and folded and twisted into whatever shape you want. I rolled mine and put them in my toiletry bag...they look identical to toothpaste or shampoo bottles going thru the x-ray. Work great for other things like concerts too! Good to know! Here's the link for anyone who is interested: http://www.rumrunnerflasks.com/Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #34 October 30, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy ***As far as being on the boat, never again. Too many people, the food was horrendous, the pools were packed and the constant blaring on the big screen from "Todd the cruise director" was annoying as hell. And I got food poisoning the last day. I think it was the sushi Probably my biggest cruise fear. Uh oh!! Depends on the line and the destination$... When ya get a 'free' room...ya get what you pay for. Capt. Mom is a health nut, one of 'our' suitcases is dedicated to healthy food and supplements...she hits the gym on board daily. So...we'd eat a decent breakfast in the cattle cafeteria with the unwashed masses, do our own thing for a lunch & then dinner at the 'assigned time & table' Remember when I said don't drink anything YOU haven't opened? There is usually ice water, Ice tea, Kool-Aid type punch available in huge grab a cup & 'serve yourself' dispensers...wouldn't advise it. I always drag a 2liter coke and a couple bottles of water back on at every port, along with some snackerdoodles...sometimes you ummm...don't wanna leave the room for nourishment. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #35 October 30, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy ***As far as being on the boat, never again. Too many people, the food was horrendous, the pools were packed and the constant blaring on the big screen from "Todd the cruise director" was annoying as hell. And I got food poisoning the last day. I think it was the sushi Probably my biggest cruise fear. Uh oh!! Some day you'll need to try these ships. http://starclippers.com/us-dom/explore-star-clippers/photo-galleries/star-clipper-photo-gallery.htmlPlease don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #36 October 30, 2013 airtwardo ******As far as being on the boat, never again. Too many people, the food was horrendous, the pools were packed and the constant blaring on the big screen from "Todd the cruise director" was annoying as hell. And I got food poisoning the last day. I think it was the sushi Probably my biggest cruise fear. Uh oh!! Depends on the line and the destination$... When ya get a 'free' room...ya get what you pay for. Capt. Mom is a health nut, one of 'our' suitcases is dedicated to healthy food and supplements...she hits the gym on board daily. So...we'd eat a decent breakfast in the cattle cafeteria with the unwashed masses, do our own thing for a lunch & then dinner at the 'assigned time & table' Remember when I said don't drink anything YOU haven't opened? There is usually ice water, Ice tea, Kool-Aid type punch available in huge grab a cup & 'serve yourself' dispensers...wouldn't advise it. I always drag a 2liter coke and a couple bottles of water back on at every port, along with some snackerdoodles...sometimes you ummm...don't wanna leave the room for nourishment. First the good news: I was able to get a balcony upgrade, which was nice. Found out I get VIP check in and VIP boarding. Also found out I get free drinks while in the casino with my club card, which I would've expected anyway. Found out there's a Soda Card for $6.25 per day, which I'm definitely going to sign up for. There is an Ultimate Beverage card for $50 a day but I honestly doubt it would be worth it for me since I can get drinks in the casino. Now the bad news: I lost my dive buddy due to his work schedule. Soooo.... it's gonna just be me. Alone. On a cruise ship. For 7 days. UGHHHHHHHHHHH. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #37 October 31, 2013 First the good news: I was able to get a balcony upgrade, which was nice. Found out I get VIP check in and VIP boarding. Also found out I get free drinks while in the casino with my club card, which I would've expected anyway. Found out there's a Soda Card for $6.25 per day, which I'm definitely going to sign up for. There is an Ultimate Beverage card for $50 a day but I honestly doubt it would be worth it for me since I can get drinks in the casino. Now the bad news: I lost my dive buddy due to his work schedule. Soooo.... it's gonna just be me. Alone. On a cruise ship. For 7 days. UGHHHHHHHHHHH. ~ French Maids outfit is ON! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #38 October 31, 2013 airtwardo First the good news: I was able to get a balcony upgrade, which was nice. Found out I get VIP check in and VIP boarding. Also found out I get free drinks while in the casino with my club card, which I would've expected anyway. Found out there's a Soda Card for $6.25 per day, which I'm definitely going to sign up for. There is an Ultimate Beverage card for $50 a day but I honestly doubt it would be worth it for me since I can get drinks in the casino. Now the bad news: I lost my dive buddy due to his work schedule. Soooo.... it's gonna just be me. Alone. On a cruise ship. For 7 days. UGHHHHHHHHHHH. Quote ~ French Maids outfit is ON! HA! Apparently having that outfit on board wasn't going to matter as tonight I was told he'd be getting me drunk and trying to have sex with me the whole time anyway. At first I thought he was joking but he said he wasn't. I'm now glad he's not going. I'm actually kinda pissed.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #39 October 31, 2013 Does that mean you have to share a room with a random stranger, now? Wait, that didn't come out right. What I meant was; now that he is no longer going, is he still paying for his half of the room? Because of the "double occupancy" thing? I thought that room rate was based on that, or is your situation different because of the original free room? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #40 October 31, 2013 oldwomanc6 Does that mean you have to share a room with a random stranger, now? Wait, that didn't come out right. What I meant was; now that he is no longer going, is he still paying for his half of the room? Because of the "double occupancy" thing? I thought that room rate was based on that, or is your situation different because of the original free room? No, I'm alone. The free cruise was for 2 people. Just port charges, taxes and gratuities. I paid $300 for a balcony upgrade room. If my friend was still going the upgrade would've been $300 x 2, plus the same port charges, taxes and gratuities as I paid. I just paid the service charge/tips in advance $84. It's $12 per person/per day for the tips they charge your account. I guess it does stink if there's only 1 person in a room, only $84 officially, but that's apparently split among a bunch of people. I'll make sure to take care of them individually as the service warrants.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #41 October 31, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy HA! Apparently having that outfit on board wasn't going to matter as tonight I was told he'd be getting me drunk and trying to have sex with me the whole time anyway. At first I thought he was joking but he said he wasn't. I'm now glad he's not going. I'm actually kinda pissed. I must be missing the point here; Why go on a cruise if there won't be any sex?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #42 October 31, 2013 ryoder *** HA! Apparently having that outfit on board wasn't going to matter as tonight I was told he'd be getting me drunk and trying to have sex with me the whole time anyway. At first I thought he was joking but he said he wasn't. I'm now glad he's not going. I'm actually kinda pissed. I must be missing the point here; Why go on a cruise if there won't be any sex?B.O.B can always step in ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #43 October 31, 2013 Darling McSwervy, sorry about your dive buddy. But here is some advice that nobody gave you. Absorb the blueness of the sea from all around the ship. Spend as much time outside as you can. Do the bridge tour. Hit as many midnight buffets as you can. Leave all your valubles at home. If i had a passport,... we would get in trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #44 October 31, 2013 ryoder *** HA! Apparently having that outfit on board wasn't going to matter as tonight I was told he'd be getting me drunk and trying to have sex with me the whole time anyway. At first I thought he was joking but he said he wasn't. I'm now glad he's not going. I'm actually kinda pissed. I must be missing the point here; Why go on a cruise if there won't be any sex?Because the person is a guy friend. Friend zoned. Not attracted, not my type. Never even thought about that as an option. Never gave off any indication that it could be anything more than platonic. I just get along better with guys. My head is somewhere else. Has been for a while. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #45 October 31, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy Friend zoned. [Shudder]"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #46 October 31, 2013 airtwardo ****** HA! Apparently having that outfit on board wasn't going to matter as tonight I was told he'd be getting me drunk and trying to have sex with me the whole time anyway. At first I thought he was joking but he said he wasn't. I'm now glad he's not going. I'm actually kinda pissed. I must be missing the point here; Why go on a cruise if there won't be any sex?B.O.B can always step in HA! Don't they xray your luggage?? Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #47 October 31, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy ********* HA! Apparently having that outfit on board wasn't going to matter as tonight I was told he'd be getting me drunk and trying to have sex with me the whole time anyway. At first I thought he was joking but he said he wasn't. I'm now glad he's not going. I'm actually kinda pissed. I must be missing the point here; Why go on a cruise if there won't be any sex?B.O.B can always step in HA! Don't they xray your luggage?? It's a personal massager. http://www.massager-machines-and-more.com/img/productimages/l/hitachi-magic-wand-l.jpg Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #48 October 31, 2013 cocheese Darling McSwervy, sorry about your dive buddy. But here is some advice that nobody gave you. Absorb the blueness of the sea from all around the ship. Spend as much time outside as you can. Do the bridge tour. Hit as many midnight buffets as you can. Leave all your valubles at home. If i had a passport,... we would get in trouble. Ahhh... Cheesey, thanks. And I'll definitely take your great outdoors advice. The bridge tour sounds awesome! I love scuba diving through bridges and that would be my first above water tour of one on a cruise ship! I'm really looking forward to trying to sleep on the balcony at least one night but it looks really small and it doesn't appear to have chaise lounges, only chairs. We'll see!! I laugh at the midnight buffet hitting because by midnight I'll probably already have been in bed sleeping for a few hours!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #49 October 31, 2013 Remster ************ HA! Apparently having that outfit on board wasn't going to matter as tonight I was told he'd be getting me drunk and trying to have sex with me the whole time anyway. At first I thought he was joking but he said he wasn't. I'm now glad he's not going. I'm actually kinda pissed. I must be missing the point here; Why go on a cruise if there won't be any sex?B.O.B can always step in HA! Don't they xray your luggage?? It's a personal massager. http://www.massager-machines-and-more.com/img/productimages/l/hitachi-magic-wand-l.jpg No, that's a weapon!!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #50 October 31, 2013 [insert cheezy p0rn music] Yes... It's a weapon for pleasure! Have fun (massager there, or not!) Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
