Originally posted by carolann603
What size cabin? Family of 4, 2 kids 5 & 8
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7 day cruise: I'd suggest no less than 6 because of the verandah ( you will love it)
3 or 4 day cruise: try to get a cat 10 Secret Porthole Room (a cat 5 with no verandah but a porthole as in the description), if the SPH rooms are unavalible for a 3 or 4 day cruise try a cat 8 (no need for a verandah on this cruise however you will still want to see outside, you will still be on decks 5-7 plus, you get a split bathroom which is worth it however, you don't want to be on deck 1-2 were the cat 9's are!)
Originally posted by carolann603
Ports-Do you have to leave the ship? Do all ports have easily accessible beaches?
If you don't want to you do not have to leave the ship at all or for that matter your room all week but once you get on there you will find yourself leaving the room at 8 every morning and not coming back until 12 sometimes lol
Originally posted by carolann603
Mexico-had some bad experiences there worried about kids.
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3 or 4 day cruise or a 7 day eastern cruise:You will not visit mexico.
7 day western cruise: You will not go to the mainland. I feel you should be fine what is there to worry about. (Try not to worry about anything on trhe trip remember this is your vacation, enjoy it!)
Originally posted by carolann603
Money-how much do you bring?
Not much because while on the ship you will use your Key to the World card. The only need for money is at ports where you should exchange it for local currency so you don't get ripped off by some really bad exchange rates at stores (like we learned at a wendys that they charge 32% for american exchanges)
Originally posted by carolann603
Clothing-dresses in the evening for women? Do Men need a jacket?
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7 day cruise: Normal clothes (t-shirts and jeans) are fine except for two nights. The first day is Sunday on an eastern or Monday on a western which is formal day. A dress is fine for a women and a suit is fine for a man. Kid should not get suits but instead wear 3 button golf shirts with dockers. The second is on thursday and is semi-formal night for this wear the same as the previous formal night. Of course if you want you could avoid this all by eating in your cabin if you choose.
3 or 4 day cruise: Normal clothes (t-shirts and jeans) are fine except for one night that is decided by you dining rotation. The night that you are in Tritons for this occation a dress is fine for a women and a suit is fine for a man. Kid should not get suits but instead wear 3 button golf shirts with dockers. Of course if you want you could avoid this all by eating in your cabin if you choose.
Originally posted by carolann603
I hate big crowds which is why Disney World scares the bejesus out of me. Cruise sounded better.
I Love the theatre,movies, quiet time. Will I get any privacy on board?
If you chose to you will have quiet private time. The whole cruise is up to you. It runs the way you want it.
