Enjoying the LIVE replay this Sunday morning! It's Mardi Gras here in the Big Easy so I missed you yesterday but so happy to be catching up this morning! Another great job!!! Calendar marked for 2 weeks! ;0) Keep up the great work and happy cruising everybody!!! Thanks for all your hard work!
Great Live Stream!! Very informative, especially for first-time cruisers like my husband and I. We will be celebrating our 23rd anniversary and going to Alaska inside passage. My question is, do the cruise lines help you celebrate when there are things like birthday or anniversaries?
+Sandra Ericson happy anniversary to you. I'm sure you'll enjoy your cruise to Alaska. Yes most cruise lines can help you to celebrate your birthday or anniversary. For example Princess will put some wall decorations on your front door. What line are you sailing with?
Thank You for the tips. Can't believe how much things have changed. Since my first cruise 20 years ago. My husband and I are taking our first cruise since are honeymoon 20 years ago. Now are kids are now older and on their own we are starting are cruising adventures.
I know what you mean Crystal! I went on my first cruise around 1991 or so, and my goodness, things are different. I hope you enjoy your next set of cruise adventures.
So happy to see the repeat of the live stream. There was some info you mentioned that I missed. Wish your answers were "in writing" like our questions, so I could check back and see what you said. And for some reason, no closed captions with the live stream!! BTW - the cruise ship books I've read were by Dr Paul Davis (who had been a cruise doctor a while ago). Some are mysteries - but with interesting behind the scenes facts about being a cruise doctor. The books are fiction, but based on his actual experiences. A little long and verbose (and for some reason, many things were repeated), but still interesting! When I was on FB, i became "friends" with Dr Paul Davis! His experiences are from the "glory days" of cruising - way before all the new high tech stuff, but full of unusual and interesting stories.
Didn't ask during live stream, but have you seen the info on the new Princess Majestic. It looks fabulous. Wonder if the Hollywood pool has a swim up bar? On one of my shore excursions that was a catamaran to a small private beach, the bar staff served us our beverages while we were floating in the beautiful Caribbean Ocean. We all stayed near the catamaran - did some snorkeling, and had our drinks brought to us! Also had a nice snack/lunch on the beach!
Just ordered 3 things from your Amazon marketplace!! BTW - if you're doing the fish pedicure, maybe you should get your hair braided too (even with short hair, I get bombarded by people asking to braid my hair). And I'll stick to a regular pedicure - so relaxing!!
I missed the live stream but was so happy to watch it after. Well done! I was wondering what is the latest we can disembark our ship ( RCCL Freedom)? We have booked a hotel in Barcelona in May but we are unable to check in until about 3pm post cruise. We don't really want to haul our luggage everywhere until we can get into our room.
Hey Helen! I don't know exactly, but it's definitely okay to ask guest services for the latest possible check out. I'm sure they will be happy to oblige.
I love Mr Sanchos. After I paid my deposit I contacted Mr Sanchos and they opened my booking so that I could pay the remaining balance. When I leave for my cruise I like to know I don't owe any money. I also always prepay my gratuities.
I'm a pilates person, too, and I have taken classes on Royal Caribbean before! I have also taught classes when the teacher got sick and there were people there to take the class. I just offered to do it, and RC said, "PLEASE!" and gave us some nice little presents. It was super fun.
How much are the things on shore. Like all day at the hotel in Cozamel. We're on a budget. Another thing is when you rented the boat. I appreciate your time. Pastor L. Terry Allen
Help! Two questions: Going in first cruise for 25th wed anniversary. (NCL GEM Dec 2-10 San Juan, St. Marteen, St Thomas and Tortolla) Gift from my MIL. So so excited 1: I have heard horrible stories of food especially buffets and dining room. We do have 4 specialty restaurant nights, should we purchase more nights for specialty? Have some dietary restrictions. 2: Going to be in Tortolla for only 7am-1pm,. We were debating on ziplinning or Virgin Baths....which I would absolutely love to do but heard it is super crowded on port days, is there enough time to go and enjoy? any excellent shore excursions places to Virgin Baths you would suggest?
Hey Christine! I think you're fine with 4 nights of specialty! The buffets are excellent, in my experience, and there will be lots of choice. With regard to Tortola, I strongly suggest you book through NCL in this case. It may be crowded on Virgin Gorda, but a hike is required to reach the baths, so that may be a small deterrent. Please join our livestream in two weeks, as we'll be featuring Caribbean ports and shore-ex with our sponsor, cruiseline.com.
Thanks so much! I was nervous about food when some peoples reaction. But I much rather spend money on shore excursions! I will wait to see what NCL offers for Tortolla then. nothing like ending the short by getting left at port!! I will try to catch the livestream.....live...usually I miss it and watch it after you post...but so glad you post it I LOVE all your videos! Better then Netflix!
Hi Sherry! Love the content on your channel. I find myself browsing for cruises. I'm a avid cruiser with my family and travel with our 1 1/2 year old son often, which is always an adventure. I was thinking it might be kind of cool for you guys to do outfits of the evening or daytime. Maybe weekly what you guys wore during the duration of your cruise and/or a video on traveling with babies! Our first cruise with the little one was a learning curve. We ran out of diapers! Luckily my sister in law had a little one and we used a few of their diapers. Anyway! Love the information you guys provide, keep the videos coming!
Hey Joanna! YES, we plan to do a "what to wear" episode on our next Cruise, with photos. Not sure yet if it will JUST be me, or if I can get hubby onboard to show his outfits. The diaper experience you shared is a common one! Have you seen our recent cruising with kids episode?
Marcy Loucks - Definitely there are cruises from Canada (Montreal/Ontario) especially on Holland America. Either leaving from Canada to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, St. John and New England (Maine - Acadia National Park, Boston, Newport, RI and then disembarking in NY (Brooklyn), or vice versa - or they have round trip cruises. And on the west coast, many cruises from Vancouver to Alaska or down the west coast to Oregon, San Fran., Los Angeles and San Diego!! I've done the Vancouver to Alaska cruise, and the New England from Brooklyn, but I haven't gone to Montreal yet (just Nova Scotia and Maine, MA. And RI)! Hope this helps you!!
Great advice on tips. Years ago, we used to smuggle some liquor on board :( so ice was a necessity. As you like ice, add to your not that you know he is busy so when he gets a chance, can you bring some ice. You will be well supplied. I always find one or two bartenders and regularly give them tips. They make you great drinks and give you good service. On our recent trip on the Epic, we only had to sit on our stools and the drinks appeared! Great video.
We did. It is one of our favorite things about the cruise line. If you drink more than 2 or 3 drinks it pays for itself as you have to pay the gratuity on the normal cost. We just booked a Lattitudes insider offer for April on the Gem out of NY since we had so much fun! The new program is great as you reported, the insider offer provides double points.
Was on the Epic for 14 days got home last Saturday. We went to Mr. Sanchos and loved it. The staff is awesome, I didn't find it overly wild at all. We were also in Tortola, a fellow passenger went on an island tour and found it very interesting. The "foot" fish are pretty wild at the beginning it is a bit startling but you get used to it.
Hi Sheri, I have only cruised once and it was with Princess. I have 2 upcoming cruises, one with my sister and one with my fiance. Does Carnival or Norwegian offer formal night photo opportunities the way Princess did? It seemed there were a lot of great photo opportunities and packages. My parents might like a snap of my sister and I for their Christmas card and I'd love some nice photos of my fiance and I...let me know! Thank you!
Hey! I'll answer on today's livestream at noon, Pacific. If you can't catch it, the replay will save and you can watch it later. Short answer though, YES! They will offer photo opps!
Oooh, if I recall, it was about $20 or so?? I can't remember exactly, but stop by the livestream this Saturday and ask! It's an all Caribbean ports and shore-ex vlog with www.cruiseline.com
+Elizabeth Breen we do too! We're having difficulty finding a way to get to microphones to sync into the live stream. Easier said than done. We will keep you posted
A lazy river would be AMAZING!!!
+CHRISTINA CASTILLO I know! Let's make this happen!
bummed I had to end up missing the livestream but super happy I can watch a replay. :)
+Bethany Meyer exactly!
Yes, both okay!
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Enjoying the LIVE replay this Sunday morning! It's Mardi Gras here in the Big Easy so I missed you yesterday but so happy to be catching up this morning! Another great job!!! Calendar marked for 2 weeks! ;0) Keep up the great work and happy cruising everybody!!! Thanks for all your hard work!
Hey Cheryl! Enjoy Mardi Gras! Thanks for the kind words.
hi yes
Great Live Stream!! Very informative, especially for first-time cruisers like my husband and I. We will be celebrating our 23rd anniversary and going to Alaska inside passage. My question is, do the cruise lines help you celebrate when there are things like birthday or anniversaries?
+Sandra Ericson happy anniversary to you. I'm sure you'll enjoy your cruise to Alaska. Yes most cruise lines can help you to celebrate your birthday or anniversary. For example Princess will put some wall decorations on your front door. What line are you sailing with?
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Thank You for the tips. Can't believe how much things have changed. Since my first cruise 20 years ago. My husband and I are taking our first cruise since are honeymoon 20 years ago. Now are kids are now older and on their own we are starting are cruising adventures.
I know what you mean Crystal! I went on my first cruise around 1991 or so, and my goodness, things are different. I hope you enjoy your next set of cruise adventures.
So happy to see the repeat of the live stream. There was some info you mentioned that I missed. Wish your answers were "in writing" like our questions, so I could check back and see what you said. And for some reason, no closed captions with the live stream!!
BTW - the cruise ship books I've read were by Dr Paul Davis (who had been a cruise doctor a while ago). Some are mysteries - but with interesting behind the scenes facts about being a cruise doctor. The books are fiction, but based on his actual experiences. A little long and verbose (and for some reason, many things were repeated), but still interesting! When I was on FB, i became "friends" with Dr Paul Davis! His experiences are from the "glory days" of cruising - way before all the new high tech stuff, but full of unusual and interesting stories.
+bonnie bergstein thanks for the book tip Bonnie!
We wish the comments would save too. It's not an option unfortunately:-)
Didn't ask during live stream, but have you seen the info on the new Princess Majestic. It looks fabulous. Wonder if the Hollywood pool has a swim up bar?
On one of my shore excursions that was a catamaran to a small private beach, the bar staff served us our beverages while we were floating in the beautiful Caribbean Ocean. We all stayed near the catamaran - did some snorkeling, and had our drinks brought to us! Also had a nice snack/lunch on the beach!
+bonnie bergstein I have Bonnie! Majestic Princess is going to be a beauty!
Just ordered 3 things from your Amazon marketplace!! BTW - if you're doing the fish pedicure, maybe you should get your hair braided too (even with short hair, I get bombarded by people asking to braid my hair). And I'll stick to a regular pedicure - so relaxing!!
+bonnie bergstein aw, thanks Bonnie! I think I'd look ridiculous with my hair braided at my age, lol!
Regarding Costa Maya, I have heard very good reviews for Yaya Beach and for Tropicante, both in Mahahual.
+Rana Hutton awesome tips! I'd love to try them both.
I can see you
I couldn't make it!!!! Man! I'll try better next time😂💕💕
hi sherry
+Douglas Pachnik hi there!!
The private beach club you go to in Cozumel (Nachie Ca???) sounds a lot like the ship's private island. Truly not a lot to do in Cozumel and Cancun!!
+bonnie bergstein it sure is! But with 100 people instead of a few thousand :-)
I missed the live stream but was so happy to watch it after. Well done! I was wondering what is the latest we can disembark our ship ( RCCL Freedom)? We have booked a hotel in Barcelona in May but we are unable to check in until about 3pm post cruise. We don't really want to haul our luggage everywhere until we can get into our room.
Hey Helen! I don't know exactly, but it's definitely okay to ask guest services for the latest possible check out. I'm sure they will be happy to oblige.
Thank you. :)
What cruise ships has accessible cabins on Norwegian ocean side?
I love Mr Sanchos. After I paid my deposit I contacted Mr Sanchos and they opened my booking so that I could pay the remaining balance. When I leave for my cruise I like to know I don't owe any money. I also always prepay my gratuities.
That's an awesome tip! About how much is Mr. Sanchos.
It was $55 and you pay $5 to reserve. It's not required but highly recommended.
Just found your channel! Excited by tips. Could you please do an episode on budgeting for a cruise and tips on saving money while cruising.
My Mom always carries $2 bills for tips. People usually love the novelty and they are convenient.
Fun!
How do I joint the chat when there is a live feed?
Love you vlogs, we are cruising for the first time! So excited and your tips are great!
I'm a pilates person, too, and I have taken classes on Royal Caribbean before! I have also taught classes when the teacher got sick and there were people there to take the class. I just offered to do it, and RC said, "PLEASE!" and gave us some nice little presents. It was super fun.
ahhhh, I missed you live, that stinks! Yours is one of the best live ones I have seen! 😊
Thank you! Please join the next live stream on March 14.
How much are the things on shore. Like all day at the hotel in Cozamel. We're on a budget. Another thing is when you rented the boat. I appreciate your time. Pastor L. Terry Allen
+quilter quilter1 thank you for your question Pastor Allen. The things that we mentioned are about $50-$60 per person per day. Pretty reasonable.
How do you find how much does it cost to park at the port?
Lazy River would be Awesome! I love those!
I love the idea of a lazy river. That would be awesome.
I tired to watch live and it was like no it's not working
Try this Bethany: ruclips.net/video/MY-7P1qf3yc/видео.html
when are you going on your next cruise
We haven't announced one yet, but hope to this Spring. Stay tuned!
cool i am going on my 3rd on at the end of the year on sun princess 3rd one in 2 years, been on diamond princess and pacific aria with p&o
Help! Two questions: Going in first cruise for 25th wed anniversary. (NCL GEM Dec 2-10 San Juan, St. Marteen, St Thomas and Tortolla) Gift from my MIL. So so excited
1: I have heard horrible stories of food especially buffets and dining room. We do have 4 specialty restaurant nights, should we purchase more nights for specialty? Have some dietary restrictions.
2: Going to be in Tortolla for only 7am-1pm,. We were debating on ziplinning or Virgin Baths....which I would absolutely love to do but heard it is super crowded on port days, is there enough time to go and enjoy? any excellent shore excursions places to Virgin Baths you would suggest?
Hey Christine! I think you're fine with 4 nights of specialty! The buffets are excellent, in my experience, and there will be lots of choice. With regard to Tortola, I strongly suggest you book through NCL in this case. It may be crowded on Virgin Gorda, but a hike is required to reach the baths, so that may be a small deterrent. Please join our livestream in two weeks, as we'll be featuring Caribbean ports and shore-ex with our sponsor, cruiseline.com.
Thanks so much! I was nervous about food when some peoples reaction. But I much rather spend money on shore excursions! I will wait to see what NCL offers for Tortolla then. nothing like ending the short by getting left at port!! I will try to catch the livestream.....live...usually I miss it and watch it after you post...but so glad you post it I LOVE all your videos! Better then Netflix!
Hi Sherry! Love the content on your channel. I find myself browsing for cruises. I'm a avid cruiser with my family and travel with our 1 1/2 year old son often, which is always an adventure. I was thinking it might be kind of cool for you guys to do outfits of the evening or daytime. Maybe weekly what you guys wore during the duration of your cruise and/or a video on traveling with babies! Our first cruise with the little one was a learning curve. We ran out of diapers! Luckily my sister in law had a little one and we used a few of their diapers. Anyway! Love the information you guys provide, keep the videos coming!
Hey Joanna! YES, we plan to do a "what to wear" episode on our next Cruise, with photos. Not sure yet if it will JUST be me, or if I can get hubby onboard to show his outfits.
The diaper experience you shared is a common one! Have you seen our recent cruising with kids episode?
What kind of ginger tabs do you use? If they're chewable, do they taste horrible?
I use ginger chews from Trader Joes. They taste like spicy ginger candy, amazing!
Thanks! I'll go grab some this week.
CHRISTINA C Gin Gins are delicious ginger chews, available on Amazon !
hi sherry I am marcy Loucks from Canada. I was just asking is there any cruises that we Canadians go on
hi sherry I am marcy Loucks from Canada and I want to know if there are cruises that we Canadians can go on?
Marcy Loucks - Definitely there are cruises from Canada (Montreal/Ontario) especially on Holland America. Either leaving from Canada to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, St. John and New England (Maine - Acadia National Park, Boston, Newport, RI and then disembarking in NY (Brooklyn), or vice versa - or they have round trip cruises. And on the west coast, many cruises from Vancouver to Alaska or down the west coast to Oregon, San Fran., Los Angeles and San Diego!!
I've done the Vancouver to Alaska cruise, and the New England from Brooklyn, but I haven't gone to Montreal yet (just Nova Scotia and Maine, MA. And RI)! Hope this helps you!!
+bonnie bergstein thanks Bonnie!
Great advice on tips. Years ago, we used to smuggle some liquor on board :( so ice was a necessity. As you like ice, add to your not that you know he is busy so when he gets a chance, can you bring some ice. You will be well supplied. I always find one or two bartenders and regularly give them tips. They make you great drinks and give you good service. On our recent trip on the Epic, we only had to sit on our stools and the drinks appeared! Great video.
+Boat Lover did you have the drink package on Epic?
We did. It is one of our favorite things about the cruise line. If you drink more than 2 or 3 drinks it pays for itself as you have to pay the gratuity on the normal cost. We just booked a Lattitudes insider offer for April on the Gem out of NY since we had so much fun! The new program is great as you reported, the insider offer provides double points.
thanks bonnie
missed your live feed - life happens - but good vid all the same! Thanks! Jodi=-)
Join us for the next on March 14 Jodi.
Was on the Epic for 14 days got home last Saturday. We went to Mr. Sanchos and loved it. The staff is awesome, I didn't find it overly wild at all. We were also in Tortola, a fellow passenger went on an island tour and found it very interesting. The "foot" fish are pretty wild at the beginning it is a bit startling but you get used to it.
+Boat Lover welcome home!! So glad to hear you enjoyed Mr Sanchos- I'll have to give it a try :-)
Hey have a question when u get ready to leave from a port how much time do u have before u need to be back on the ship before they leave?
Each day when you visit a port, the ship's staff and daily newsletter will give you specific times to be onboard. It varies greatly!
Okay thanks much appreciated
I'm here!!
Vacationstogo is so much better to find a deal than any other, brilliant homepage
I did not self debark and I regretted it!!! We had to wait SO long before getting off the ship. I would never do it again.
Hi Sheri, I have only cruised once and it was with Princess. I have 2 upcoming cruises, one with my sister and one with my fiance. Does Carnival or Norwegian offer formal night photo opportunities the way Princess did? It seemed there were a lot of great photo opportunities and packages. My parents might like a snap of my sister and I for their Christmas card and I'd love some nice photos of my fiance and I...let me know! Thank you!
Hey! I'll answer on today's livestream at noon, Pacific. If you can't catch it, the replay will save and you can watch it later. Short answer though, YES! They will offer photo opps!
How much is the cab fare from port to Nacho Cocom? Thank you! :)
Oooh, if I recall, it was about $20 or so?? I can't remember exactly, but stop by the livestream this Saturday and ask! It's an all Caribbean ports and shore-ex vlog with www.cruiseline.com
CruiseTipsTV thank you ❤️❤️ loving your videos discovered you this week and have been listening to your videos while I edit photos :)
Nachi Cocom and Mr. Sanchos are both $55pp.
+Boat Lover Thanks! Welcome home :-)
I don't see the comment about cruising with a child that has autism but a good resource is autismontheseas.com/.
Thanks ever so much Debra!
There is a Royal Caribbean ship that specializes in autistic children. Contact RCL or your travel agent for more information.
I think it would be great if we could hear your husbands voice more when he is telling you the question. Not sure if that is possible.
+Elizabeth Breen we do too! We're having difficulty finding a way to get to microphones to sync into the live stream. Easier said than done. We will keep you posted
CruiseTipsTV hi Sherri !!!! What time is your live clog on Alaska?????