I can understand the difference in social commitment, i.e. when dining you are with strangers up to 2 hours, vs 10-15 minutes in HT. It’s not about physical distancing, but the possibility of being “stuck” with people you don’t jive with.
Hmm, on the Sky Princess, as well as her sister ships, after 9pm, towards the front area outside the Sanctuary, are 2 hot tubs, and both are not too hot. So you have the entire area to yourself from 9pm, and I have gone out there at 1am, amazing space all to myself. I have been on this ship 4 times, and each time is the same experience, even with ship full. Thank you Princess for not really closing the hot tubs at 8pm like other lines. Also, love going to the main pool at 7 am and pretty much having the pool to myself to do laps until 10am, while everyone else is having breakfast. As for photos, if you have the Premier package, you get all photos you want. We have fun with it, include friends, staff, props. We have so many fun photos and all our friends always have a good laugh looking at them
I agree 1000% on the casino part. The photo trap got us one time on our very first cruise...NEVER AGAIN!!! Never do any shopping. You're paying double...if not triple the price...RIP OFF!!!
About the casino part, I have seen that some cruisers have some kind of system to get free cruises. Does anyone know anything about this? To me, it sounds intimidating since I'm not a gambler, but maybe there's a system that works well for some cruisers?
I agreed with most of these except the sea days. When you take a cruise vacation from work, a true day to relax is appreciated. Sea days work for this.
Completely disagree on the hot tubs. Yes at times they can be too full but most of the time I’d say it is fine. I like chatting it up with random people when chilling in the hot tub. When else can we do this in normal life?
When you book the itinerary you like with the correct proportion of sea and port days, you're having to much fun enjoying your cruise to complain about experiences you don't like.
@Eatsleepcruise1 More sea days than ports. I like no more than 3 port days on an 8 to 12 night cruise. Longer cruises during spring or fall usually have fewer children. Allergies help me avoid shopping areas. Reading and playing cards with travel companions, take up time without spending money. Just looking out at the ocean is fun for me.
I just couldn't finish the video. It's well made, but it's just a bummer always hearing about saving money, or getting the most for your buck. When I'm cruising, I want what I want, don't much care what it costs, I'll splurge on my cruise. Not knocking how others cruise, I just wish digital creators would make videos for people willing to spend to get the vaca they want.
@@Eatsleepcruise1 I'd watch it. Not for nothing, but do you see Gary Bembridge making video after video about saving money? He seems to be doing just fine.
We agree on the cruise line private destination/island. We went to CocoCay once. We are all set. We skip trips that have CocoCay and other private destinations. If the ship does stop there we stay onboard 💗🙏🏽🇵🇷 nice video!
@@Eatsleepcruise1 Yes, we have. It’s just too artificial. Its architecturally designed beautifully, but not the real Caribbean. We are happy for folks that have a great time and feel safe and pampered. It’s just not for us. Thanks for the follow up. I have always admired your channel. I also love that your are fellow Bostonians. We really should meet one day. 💗🙏🏽🇵🇷
Sea Day + Casino = Fun day of blackjack! Never go to the casino to win free cruises. You don't win them, you "lose free cruises". On the other hand, if you like table games - these are comparable to Vegas with rules that are slightly more favorable. It's not why I cruise but it is why I don't go to Vegas anymore. I get my gambling fix on a vacation that has a lot more to offer than just the gambling. (And my wife gets her show fix in the evenings)
Actually on Carnival with Faster to the Fun, you can go to your room and drop off your carryon. You just can't stay in your room. You can go back at 1:30.
@@Eatsleepcruise1 been on three cruises. 2 with msc and once with royal Caribbean. It was open in my most recent cruise (MSC seascape), this past summer.
Love the casinos. Have saved $1000s by playing, free balconies, on board credit, etc. They have no smoking sections and nobody has pulled on a handle in this century 😊
A lot of the priority boarding passes include you being able to drop off your carry on. So although you may only board 15 min earlier than the rest, you avoided the long lines by having your own dedicated line. The priority boarding passes always include other perks which can make these passes a valuable upstart of your cruise experience.
I love Norwegian's private Island Harvest Caye. Its beautiful. They have an amazing pool area no extra charge. My friend and I rented a paddle boat for $30? Dont quote me on price. However I've seen Royals Coco Cay and that looks like a complete ripoff to me $200 for Perfect Day waterpark I think not. I always go to the art auctions not to buy anything but to win stuff. On Carnival I won a bottle of champagne and a bottle of wine. On the Norwegian Epic I won 2 beautiful prints that are currently hanging up in my apt. They shipped them to my house for $30. I always meet the funniest people there too.
So Carnivals FTTF not only can get you on the ship sooner (if you book an early time) but also are able to use the elite line at guest services, your room is ready when you board and I think more that I’ve forgotten.
Seems like these RUclipsrs need to take a break from cruising. Seems like everything is overrated. They are not seeing the first time cruisers’ viewpoint. Very narrow minded. Nothing is worth it seems to be the theme here, I wouldn’t do anything on the cruise if I watched this video.
Find it humorous that some people never want to share a table with strangers but will jump in a hot tub (people soup) with them 🤣
Bingo! 😂
lol. Us too. Hot tubs aren’t our thing either! Anything else you would add to the list?
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I can understand the difference in social commitment, i.e. when dining you are with strangers up to 2 hours, vs 10-15 minutes in HT. It’s not about physical distancing, but the possibility of being “stuck” with people you don’t jive with.
“People soup” will haunt me until the day I die.
Cruise #41 coming up in December. Have never gone to a "sail away." Enjoy all departures on my quiet balcony with an adult beverage!!
Hmm, on the Sky Princess, as well as her sister ships, after 9pm, towards the front area outside the Sanctuary, are 2 hot tubs, and both are not too hot. So you have the entire area to yourself from 9pm, and I have gone out there at 1am, amazing space all to myself. I have been on this ship 4 times, and each time is the same experience, even with ship full. Thank you Princess for not really closing the hot tubs at 8pm like other lines. Also, love going to the main pool at 7 am and pretty much having the pool to myself to do laps until 10am, while everyone else is having breakfast.
As for photos, if you have the Premier package, you get all photos you want. We have fun with it, include friends, staff, props. We have so many fun photos and all our friends always have a good laugh looking at them
Nice tips for Princess cruisers. Have you sailed with other cruise lines?
We really appreciate you taking the time to educate novice cruisers and help us make better decisions with our money. ❤ thank you
Glad you found it helpful. When is your next cruise?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 October, right around the strike 😫
I agree 1000% on the casino part. The photo trap got us one time on our very first cruise...NEVER AGAIN!!! Never do any shopping. You're paying double...if not triple the price...RIP OFF!!!
Anything else you would add to the list?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 yes....THE ART SHOWS!!
About the casino part, I have seen that some cruisers have some kind of system to get free cruises. Does anyone know anything about this? To me, it sounds intimidating since I'm not a gambler, but maybe there's a system that works well for some cruisers?
@@4daloveofcruising They usually give out free wine/champagne if you attend or at least that's what I recall
LOVE sea days, especially on Oasis class ships.
LOVE Sea Days!
We do too. What cruise line do you typically sail with?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 MSC, Celebrity, RCL, NCL (& a couple Carnival & HAL on their newest ships)
I agreed with most of these except the sea days. When you take a cruise vacation from work, a true day to relax is appreciated. Sea days work for this.
One thing I have always been doing once onboard is going to my cabin only to drop off my backpack or carry on , without any issue at all .😊
Some lines let you do that, like Celebrity Cruises.
Completely disagree on the hot tubs. Yes at times they can be too full but most of the time I’d say it is fine. I like chatting it up with random people when chilling in the hot tub. When else can we do this in normal life?
What I've learned is that this list of things is completely subjective and to do what fits your own tastes.
When you book the itinerary you like with the correct proportion of sea and port days, you're having to much fun enjoying your cruise to complain about experiences you don't like.
So what is your perfect mix?
@Eatsleepcruise1 More sea days than ports. I like no more than 3 port days on an 8 to 12 night cruise. Longer cruises during spring or fall usually have fewer children. Allergies help me avoid shopping areas. Reading and playing cards with travel companions, take up time without spending money. Just looking out at the ocean is fun for me.
FYI: We sailed twice this year on MSC Magnifica and they allowed cruisers to drop off luggage when you board.
I just couldn't finish the video. It's well made, but it's just a bummer always hearing about saving money, or getting the most for your buck. When I'm cruising, I want what I want, don't much care what it costs, I'll splurge on my cruise. Not knocking how others cruise, I just wish digital creators would make videos for people willing to spend to get the vaca they want.
I agree.
Unfortunately, no one would watch that video.
@@Eatsleepcruise1 I'd watch it. Not for nothing, but do you see Gary Bembridge making video after video about saving money? He seems to be doing just fine.
We agree on the cruise line private destination/island. We went to CocoCay once. We are all set. We skip trips that have CocoCay and other private destinations. If the ship does stop there we stay onboard 💗🙏🏽🇵🇷 nice video!
Thanks for sharing!! Have you been to Perfect Day at Coco Cay since the cruise line updated the island?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 Yes, we have. It’s just too artificial. Its architecturally designed beautifully, but not the real Caribbean. We are happy for folks that have a great time and feel safe and pampered. It’s just not for us. Thanks for the follow up. I have always admired your channel. I also love that your are fellow Bostonians. We really should meet one day. 💗🙏🏽🇵🇷
Totally agree about the hot tubs ...cuz, it's too HOT in the hot tub (eddie murphy)
Sea Day + Casino = Fun day of blackjack! Never go to the casino to win free cruises. You don't win them, you "lose free cruises". On the other hand, if you like table games - these are comparable to Vegas with rules that are slightly more favorable. It's not why I cruise but it is why I don't go to Vegas anymore. I get my gambling fix on a vacation that has a lot more to offer than just the gambling. (And my wife gets her show fix in the evenings)
Actually on Carnival with Faster to the Fun, you can go to your room and drop off your carryon. You just can't stay in your room. You can go back at 1:30.
I love the sail away party because, it usually means the buffet is less crowded. 😂😂😂
If it’s open. lol. Who do you typically cruise with?
@@Eatsleepcruise1 been on three cruises. 2 with msc and once with royal Caribbean. It was open in my most recent cruise (MSC seascape), this past summer.
Love the casinos. Have saved $1000s by playing, free balconies, on board credit, etc. They have no smoking sections and nobody has pulled on a handle in this century 😊
A lot of the priority boarding passes include you being able to drop off your carry on. So although you may only board 15 min earlier than the rest, you avoided the long lines by having your own dedicated line. The priority boarding passes always include other perks which can make these passes a valuable upstart of your cruise experience.
I love formal night
I love Norwegian's private Island Harvest Caye. Its beautiful. They have an amazing pool area no extra charge. My friend and I rented a paddle boat for $30? Dont quote me on price. However I've seen Royals Coco Cay and that looks like a complete ripoff to me $200 for Perfect Day waterpark I think not. I always go to the art auctions not to buy anything but to win stuff. On Carnival I won a bottle of champagne and a bottle of wine. On the Norwegian Epic I won 2 beautiful prints that are currently hanging up in my apt. They shipped them to my house for $30. I always meet the funniest people there too.
So Carnivals FTTF not only can get you on the ship sooner (if you book an early time) but also are able to use the elite line at guest services, your room is ready when you board and I think more that I’ve forgotten.
I am always bewidered that anyone brings anything formal on any cruise ship.
Sea days are the best! Formal nights need to stay and I think people need to lean into them too.
I love sea days that why I like cruising
I would never use the spas or pools after hearing what happens in them.
I've never found a hot tub hot on a cruise. Should be called luke warm tubs...
Gross and gross. 🤣😂
Seems like these RUclipsrs need to take a break from cruising. Seems like everything is overrated. They are not seeing the first time cruisers’ viewpoint. Very narrow minded. Nothing is worth it seems to be the theme here, I wouldn’t do anything on the cruise if I watched this video.
My seizures are triggered when I’m in a hot tub so I avoid them sorry 😂
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never attended one sail away party and never intend to...hate giant crowds and loud noises