Who All Is Going On The Cruise ?? Post Here;)

**SeaCruisin** · January 14th, 2002, 08:53 AM

Just wondering who for SURE is going on the cruise and called in their deposits

I am sooooooooooooooooo excited !!!!!!!

**nal** · January 14th, 2002, 09:56 AM

I called Betty this morning, and made deposit for me and hubby. We just went for an inside room, since everyone has told us that the windows are teensy, and you're never in your room anyway. Hope it will work out okay.

The only problem with this cruise is that it's so far off! Waiting is hard.

Nitra's out there cruising again this week, you know. Warm water, sunshine, sting rays (I hope!)warm breezes........sounds heavenly, doesn't it.

See you there!!

**SeaCruisin** · January 14th, 2002, 10:39 AM

Hey Nal ! Great ! Its going to be SO FUN ! the flying part I am NOT going to like but its going to be soooo fun ! Cassie and I are trying to figure out what room to get

We are waiting for Silverstar......Oh Silverstar are you out there ????????

**TonyMontanaOnE** · January 14th, 2002, 10:59 AM

You know ill be there, just waiting on Betty to call me back she wasnt in her office!

**Clara** · January 14th, 2002, 01:50 PM

I got Betty on Friday and booked our room.(My hubby David and I) I'm so excited and thinking it's going to be a long time until October. That lucky Nitra is out there already. I've never been on a Cruise so this is a first. (hope I don't get sea sick )LOL Paula

[ January 14, 2002: Message edited by: Clara ]

**silverstar** · January 14th, 2002, 05:49 PM

Sea my friend and me are going!!!!We are gonna room with with you and cassie.I'm calling in our deposits in the morning,The day got away from me as i was at hospital with my friend,But it is a sure thing.I agree with Nal,it is soo hard to wait !I am looking foward to meeting everyone

**nal** · January 14th, 2002, 06:42 PM

WE ARE NOT GETTING SEASICK - THAT'S THE RULE!! UNDERSTAND?

**SeaCruisin** · January 14th, 2002, 06:49 PM

Nope ! Been on 2.. first time I learned.. I was DEATHLY ill the first night.. Then I learned to take Ginger caps and I was fine

**nal** · January 14th, 2002, 07:17 PM

Okay, spill -- what are ginger caps?? where do I get some?

**Clara** · January 15th, 2002, 12:11 PM

Yea what are ginger caps, I know my husband won't be sea sick (Navy) I don't know about myself....I'm getting ginger caps just in case. LOL Paula

**nal** · January 15th, 2002, 12:46 PM

I've also heard people have success with something called "Sea Bands". They go around your wrist, and supposedly use accupressure to prevent motion sickness.

I'm sure they're very fetching, and will look lovely with our dress-up clothes!!

Maybe we could glue some sequins on them, or something. Rhinestones, perhaps?

Me -- I'm trying them all. Sea Bands, ginger caps, and anything else anyone comes up with.

**silverstar** · January 15th, 2002, 04:42 PM

Just wondering,will we need a passport?

**Clara** · January 15th, 2002, 04:45 PM

I was wondering the same thing. I asked a couple people at work and they seemed to think with the hightened security that we will or that it would be a good idea. Does anyone know for sure and where do we get them. Paula

**nal** · January 15th, 2002, 04:56 PM

I don't believe you do need a passport for Mexico. I know you don't for Canada. Can't hurt to have one, though, and it's not hard.

Check in your phone book - usually one of the local courthouses has a passport office.

Lots of places take passport photos - again, look in your phone book.

**SeaCruisin** · January 15th, 2002, 05:30 PM

Ok here is the deal.. I have been on 2 cruises. The first one I went armed with those little patches you put behind your ears, but I didnt use them. I should have because the first night I started throwing up like a MAD DOG ! I took draminine after that and was ok, but tired.. I also used sea bands and those worked as well.. And I thought it was all in my HEAD. Well those DO really work. My son gets car SICK all the time. Since I started using those about 3 months ago on him , not ONE time ! Even on the winding roads from CA to Idaho !
Passport. - Before I know you didnt, you need your ORIGINAL birth certificate and ID such as drivers license etc to bring to the dock with you. Now with heightened security, I might imagine they would want a passport. I will ask betty when I talk to her tomorrow. I for one am getting a passport anyhow because I think eventually we will all need one. I believe you can get the applications at your local post office. It takes like 6-8 weeks for it to come and the cost is somewhere around 60.00 if I remember right. ( I was going to get one last time we went to Mexico )....
Ok Ginger caplets.. this was the 2nd cruise.. I took those and that was IT and never got sick. I learned lots from a board that I visited all about cruising ! Its a great board and you learn lots of stuff

Soooooo..... that is the deal with that. I got the ginger caps at walmart, something like 6.50 for 100 of them or something.
Hope all this helps

**Clara** · January 15th, 2002, 05:41 PM

Nal & Sea thanks for your quick responses. I think I'll go ahead and get our passports just in case it needed. Sea thanks for the info on seasick meds atleast we have some idea on things to take. I'm going to find a cruise forum and see what I can find out. Paula

**silverstar** · January 15th, 2002, 05:47 PM

OH SHOOT!I don't know if i can find my original birth certificate!

**SeaCruisin** · January 15th, 2002, 06:35 PM

Silver....you can order one from the county you were born in ... Its like 13.00 I think and takes a few weeks. You must have an ORIGINAL..not a copy.... with you at the dock.. oh and a hint for the cruise board is cruisecritic

**Chunsa007** · January 15th, 2002, 06:53 PM

can't you also get a certified copy?? when i went to canada, i ordered a certified copy of my birth certificate because i had lost my original one...

you can also have your copy mailed NEXT DAY if you in a rush

*shake wut your mama gave ya*

**SeaCruisin** · January 16th, 2002, 05:15 AM

Yes, certified is the one they send you from the courthouse. Its not your original original because well you know

But it has the raised seal on it and you must take that one. What I am saying is you cant get your BC and make a copy of it , they wont accept it without the raised seal

So yes, certified

Thanks

**silverstar** · January 16th, 2002, 09:47 AM

• Temporary Alert - Heightened Security at the Cruise Terminal. Until further notice, passengers should allow additional time for passenger check in procedures. Check with your local travel agent or cruise carrier for specific instructions
I-45 South to Exit 1C - Harborside Dr. (Hwy 275).
First Exit After Causeway Turn Left (East) Onto Harborside Dr.
Continue Approximately 4.7 Miles to Kempner/22nd Street.
Turn Left on Kempner/22nd Street to Cruise Terminal.
Arriving at the Cruise Terminal:
• Area Adjacent to Cruise Terminal Is for Loading/Unloading Only.

• Luggage/Baggage is Unloaded Curbside at Terminal Prior to Parking.

• After Luggage/Baggage is Unloaded a Pass will be Given to Driver to Allow Access to the Long-Term Parking Lot.

• Transportation from Parking Lot to Terminal Provided by Free Shuttle Buses. Buses do not have Provisions to Handle Luggage and Baggage.

Long-Term Parking Rates (cash payable in advance)
• 4-Day Cruise: $40
• 5-Day Cruise: $45
• 7-Day Cruise: $60

Note: The above charges for parking apply apply to vehicles occupying a single standard car parking space. Vehicles, such as buses or large campers, occupying two or more parking spaces will be charged double the above rates.

DRESS CODES

Shipboard dress is casual during the day. Shorts and tasteful T-shirts are acceptable even in the dining room. At dinner, dress codes will vary daily, among the following:

Casual: Slacks and sport shirt for men (no jeans); slacks and blouse, sundress or pantsuit for women.

Informal: Jacket with or without tie for men; dress or pantsuit for women.

Formal: Dark suit or tuxedo for men; evening gown or cocktail dress for women.

Most 3- and 4-day cruises have one formal night; most 7-day cruises have 2 formal nights; most 10-day cruises have 3 formal nights, and so on. In general, the longer and more expensive (per day) cruises will be the most formal on formal night, but a dark suit and tie is acceptable attire on even the most exclusive ships. (In other words, don't buy a tuxedo for a single cruise).

[ January 16, 2002: Message edited by: silverstar ]

**silverstar** · January 16th, 2002, 08:46 PM

Bumpity Bump!!Come on people lets cruise!!!!

**Clara** · January 17th, 2002, 02:33 PM

Bump, so it doesnt go on page two

**silverstar** · January 18th, 2002, 11:58 PM

BUMP!

**SeaCruisin** · January 19th, 2002, 06:20 AM

BUMP

**Nitra** · January 19th, 2002, 02:10 PM

Ok guys No you dont need a passport but you will need the certified copy of your birth certificate or you will be denied boarding. I just went thru the security stuff and it is not that big of a deal. As for parking at the pier for those of you driving. You take your luggage to the terminal and they take it and check it then you drive to the lot and a shuttle will take you back to the terminal. Kind of a hassle but hey its vacation so who cares. Now I have done 4 cruises and have yet to get sea sick. Like the Captain says every day If you cant handle the motion of the ocean then take a pill and be merry. That man is a crack up! The crew is all trained to help if someone gets sick. Usually you are having too much fun to notice! Oct is a long way off but just think how fast it will get here and how much time you have to get ready! Save up for those new clothes!

**Lane** · January 23rd, 2002, 11:43 AM

Everyhing is set! We're booked!!

I'm so excited. What month do you guys think we should start hitchinking? We're coming from NC! So maybe, August?! I'm not looking forward to flying....but it will be worth it!

Now...if I could just figure out how to get "everything" lifted before then!

**Nitra** · January 23rd, 2002, 12:06 PM

Im just so excited! October is so far off! Oh well we all have time to look good and save up for some new clothes!

**SeaCruisin** · January 23rd, 2002, 12:15 PM

WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! Its never to far off, it gets here before you KNOW IT !!!!! Trust me !!! And Nitra you should know that ! I already started searching belize to see where I want to go snorkeling

I cant WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nitra...where else does it go ?? Key west and Cozumel ?? Sun and fun, here I come baby !!

**Nitra** · January 23rd, 2002, 12:19 PM

Sea I bumped up the original post with the itin. Key West is PARTY town!! Cozumel is too but good shopping.

**silverstar** · January 23rd, 2002, 01:56 PM

Lane you can drive to mississippi and carpool the rest of the way with us !

I never have been snorkling,do i bring my own?

**Lane** · January 23rd, 2002, 03:37 PM

Thanks Silver! You never know - I may end up doing that!

Daydreaming about this trip is what's gonna get me through this winter!

**nal** · January 23rd, 2002, 03:40 PM

Nitra - I keep forgetting to ask. Do we get a chance to swim with rays? If not, hubby is going to wring my neck. Rays are our favorite beasties!

Also, I assume passport will suffice if we've already got one?

**Nitra** · January 23rd, 2002, 04:04 PM

Uhhh nal we arent going to Grand Caymen on this one BUT we do go to Cozumel and I think there is a dolphin encounter there. Also they dont have the Belize tours listed yet so might be something totally cool there. Just dont tell him yet cause things are always subject to change. I didnt even think about the stingray thing when we were looking for a week to go..that would have been totally cool but Grand Caymen as pretty as it is, is wayyyy expensive. You even have to pay to go to the beach there. We will just get him drunk and tell him he snorkled with the stingrays..hehe.

As for your own equipment.. no. If they offer a snorkling shore excursion they will provide the equipment. If you choose to go off on an independent one there are usually tons of shops to rent the equipment.

**Clara** · January 23rd, 2002, 04:42 PM

Nitra your a hoot, Nal does your hubby drink. (LOL) I wouldn't even try to get my hubby drunk. He doesn't drink but once a year maybe and than he never shuts up. Bla,Bla,Bla..ON and ON.. I love him to death but he can preach a sermon better than most Pastors. The funniest thing about it all is he's really the quite type and doesn't talk a lot....Can't wait to go cruisen...Paula

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