My first cruise...

icantbejon · 01-15-2009, 10:08 PM

So I'm going on my first cruise in two days with my wife. I'm really excited. There seems like a ton to do. I'm bringing a lot of great cigars with me, and I plan on picking up a few "good" cigars while I'm out on the waters. We're headed into the carribean. Any suggestions on what to do while I'm on the boat?

cheshire2 · 01-15-2009, 11:12 PM

Getting ready to go on our second cruise to the Riviera in one week. They are great fun, you will love it. If you have not already, go to www.cruisemates.com for lots of cruise specific advise. I am looking forward to some very relaxing moments on the balcony with a stogie and adult beverage. Have a great time!

GoodFella · 01-16-2009, 12:36 AM

i just got back a little over 3 weeks ago. it was a blast. i hop u have more fun then i did man. take some pics and take care

floydpink · 01-16-2009, 10:10 AM

Do nothing, or do everything, whatever strikes you at the moment.

I hate schedules, although on cruises, you have to kinda follow some unless you have flex dining.

Definitely catch some of the comedy shows.

JohnnyKay5 · 01-16-2009, 10:16 AM

Enjoy not being in that chithole overseas!

icantbejon · 01-17-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshire2

Getting ready to go on our second cruise to the Riviera in one week. They are great fun, you will love it. If you have not already, go to www.cruisemates.com for lots of cruise specific advise. I am looking forward to some very relaxing moments on the balcony with a stogie and adult beverage. Have a great time!

That has been my number one goal as well. Just sitting back and relaxing with a cigar and drink on my balcony.

Volt · 01-16-2009, 11:10 AM

Let see when I went on cruises i repaired tv's, telephones, vcr's, rtv station equipment, ***** boxes, soun powered telephones, etc. Not to much fun they paid the bills.

01-16-2009, 11:42 AM

Sounds like fun! Which boat and what ports?

icantbejon · 01-17-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Sounds like fun! Which boat and what ports?

We're heading out of Ft. Lauderdale and stopping in Ocho Rios and Cayman Islands. The boat is the Navigator of the Seas (or something like that). Headed out on Royal Carribean.

01-17-2009, 08:01 AM

try not to laugh, but most cruises have one thing in common.....

Starboard. Remember starboard.

That's the deck levels you are allowed to smoke on!!!

(Other than the cigar lounge or your stateroom balcony!!)

Parshooter · 01-17-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

try not to laugh, but most cruises have one thing in common.....

Starboard. Remember starboard.

That's the deck levels you are allowed to smoke on!!!

(Other than the cigar lounge or your stateroom balcony!!)

Uh, starboard is a side, right side I believe, not a level.

Don Fernando · 01-21-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

try not to laugh, but most cruises have one thing in common.....

Starboard. Remember starboard.

That's the deck levels you are allowed to smoke on!!!

now I know why you are in the army and not in the navy

Smokin Gator · 01-16-2009, 03:16 PM

My first few cruises I did it all. Shore excursions, all the shows, the pool games, spa, etc etc. Now I am much more selective (lazy).

If it is port I have been to I may not even get off of the ship. I like sitting by the pool, reading a book, having a cigar, having an adult beverage, and just relaxing in general.

Have fun and just do what you feel like doing.

01-16-2009, 03:25 PM

There is so much to do on there and you can be as busy as you want to be or as lazy. Check the little newspaper they give you everyday so you can see the activities. I loved the jazz bands in the smoking areas and would spend a few hours in the evening after dinner. What ports are you going to be in as I have been to all of them and some islands are better than others. Remember, in each port you can "negotiate" tours and such. The islanders think that all people who take cruises are made of money,,,so don't let them think that you have money to burn. You get a much better rate for tours if you bring along another couple ( or 2 ) and you can bargain a much better fare. The tours off the cruise line aren't all that great as they only take you to established tours. You came all that way to see the real thing so have one of the local guides take you to places that aren't so touristy. The guides with the better vehicles are the ones to bargain with,,,not the vehicles that look like they are on their last wheel. PM me for more ideas if you'd like.

JohnnyKay5 · 01-16-2009, 03:30 PM

Meeting people was a great part of the crusie and always drinking/smoking or doing excursions with them was awesome..

Jon left today he may not be back for a bit

bugmenot · 01-21-2009, 04:07 PM

You will have lots of fun! Went with my family about 3 years ago to Mexico, and going again with the whole family this summer to Alaska. Don't feel like you HAVE to do any of the excursions, or anything like that. Like someone else said, dinner can be a pain with the schedule, but even then, don't be afraid to miss dinner, as there is always food somewhere.

01-15-2009, 10:08 PM	#1
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	My first cruise... So I'm going on my first cruise in two days with my wife. I'm really excited. There seems like a ton to do. I'm bringing a lot of great cigars with me, and I plan on picking up a few "good" cigars while I'm out on the waters. We're headed into the carribean. Any suggestions on what to do while I'm on the boat? __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

01-15-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
cheshire2 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Rich Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: My first cruise... Getting ready to go on our second cruise to the Riviera in one week. They are great fun, you will love it. If you have not already, go to www.cruisemates.com for lots of cruise specific advise. I am looking forward to some very relaxing moments on the balcony with a stogie and adult beverage. Have a great time!

01-16-2009, 12:36 AM	#3
GoodFella out to sea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SC2FL Posts: 588 Trading: (7)	Re: My first cruise... i just got back a little over 3 weeks ago. it was a blast. i hop u have more fun then i did man. take some pics and take care __________________

01-16-2009, 10:10 AM	#4
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: My first cruise... Do nothing, or do everything, whatever strikes you at the moment. I hate schedules, although on cruises, you have to kinda follow some unless you have flex dining. Definitely catch some of the comedy shows. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

01-16-2009, 10:16 AM	#5
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: My first cruise... Enjoy not being in that chithole overseas! __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

01-16-2009, 11:10 AM	#7
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: My first cruise... Let see when I went on cruises i repaired tv's, telephones, vcr's, rtv station equipment, *** boxes, soun powered telephones, etc. Not to much fun they paid the bills. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.**

01-16-2009, 11:42 AM	#8
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first cruise... Sounds like fun! Which boat and what ports?

01-17-2009, 08:01 AM	#10
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first cruise... try not to laugh, but most cruises have one thing in common..... Starboard. Remember starboard. That's the deck levels you are allowed to smoke on!!! (Other than the cigar lounge or your stateroom balcony!!)

01-16-2009, 03:16 PM	#13
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: My first cruise... My first few cruises I did it all. Shore excursions, all the shows, the pool games, spa, etc etc. Now I am much more selective (lazy). If it is port I have been to I may not even get off of the ship. I like sitting by the pool, reading a book, having a cigar, having an adult beverage, and just relaxing in general. Have fun and just do what you feel like doing. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

01-16-2009, 03:25 PM	#14
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first cruise... There is so much to do on there and you can be as busy as you want to be or as lazy. Check the little newspaper they give you everyday so you can see the activities. I loved the jazz bands in the smoking areas and would spend a few hours in the evening after dinner. What ports are you going to be in as I have been to all of them and some islands are better than others. Remember, in each port you can "negotiate" tours and such. The islanders think that all people who take cruises are made of money,,,so don't let them think that you have money to burn. You get a much better rate for tours if you bring along another couple ( or 2 ) and you can bargain a much better fare. The tours off the cruise line aren't all that great as they only take you to established tours. You came all that way to see the real thing so have one of the local guides take you to places that aren't so touristy. The guides with the better vehicles are the ones to bargain with,,,not the vehicles that look like they are on their last wheel. PM me for more ideas if you'd like.

01-16-2009, 03:30 PM	#15
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: My first cruise... Meeting people was a great part of the crusie and always drinking/smoking or doing excursions with them was awesome.. Jon left today he may not be back for a bit __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

01-21-2009, 04:07 PM	#16
bugmenot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Bay Area Posts: 97 Trading: (4)	Re: My first cruise... You will have lots of fun! Went with my family about 3 years ago to Mexico, and going again with the whole family this summer to Alaska. Don't feel like you HAVE to do any of the excursions, or anything like that. Like someone else said, dinner can be a pain with the schedule, but even then, don't be afraid to miss dinner, as there is always food somewhere.