Hi, my 14 year old son is going on a 14 day Royal Caribbean independence of the sea Mediterranean cruise with his friend and there family. I was just wondering some questions?
1. Are the power sockets u.k
2. How much money will he need a day?
3. What sort of dress code is it?
4. are there cash Machine/atm on the boat.
5. What sort of things would you pack?
P.S he is going on the 1st of August
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This is from the RC web site: " What electrical voltage is offered on board?
A: North American standard, 110 volts AC is used on all of our ships. Outlet adapter is required for European standard. European standard (220 volts AC, round prongs). "
Once you board the ship everything on board is cashless. When you first board the ship each passenger is issued a cruise card that serves as your room key, pass to get on and off the ship, and charge card for everything you buy on board the ship. The charges of all family members can be put on one account and subsequently paid by a charge card, or you can request separate accounts for each person or for specific family members. So you and your son can be on the same account and other members can be separate if you want it that way.
So you'll need sufficient funds in cash for purchasing small souvenirs in port stops and also maybe taxis and food items you may decide to buy off ship, like a soft drink, water, or snack. You didn't say which countries but you'll most likely need Euros and should get some before you leave from your bank for the best exchange rate and to minimize other charges for the currency. I generally plan on about $50 a day for the small stuff and use a credit card for large purchases.
YES, the ship has an ATM near the purser's desk and also in the casino. However, be careful using the casino ATM because they sometimes charge a hefty fee for transactions. A better thing to do is just go to the casino cage/change window and request cash on your account. Just give them your cruise card and whatever cash you get goes on your on-board tab. They will charge $3 per $100 for this. But then you don't have an ATM fee from your bank.
The dress on ship is casual all day until 6:00PM with most everyone in shorts and/or swim wear, or exercise clothes. People going on tours from the ship wear jeans, slacks, casual shirts and sweaters, maybe a light jacket and comfortable walking shoes. The only places where you have to worry about special clothes are some churches and mosques where arms and legs must be covered. So take:
-swim wear (at least 2),
-shorts, tank tops and "T's"
-sandals,
-sun glasses and sun screen, lotions,
-a cap or big hat for the sun,
-a book if you are a reader,
-your music player,
-sneakers and clothes to workout in if you like to use the gym,
-good walking shoes,
-your camera, its charger or extra batteries and
-other personal toiletries including tooth paste, mouth wash or lotions.
Your cabin will have towels and soap provided, including pool and beach towels, and a hair dryer. It will also have a generic hair shampoo so you do not need to bring that unless you like a specific brand.
After 6:00 PM they request that you wear "sports or resort casual" attire. That's attire that you would expect a person to wear in a business office, (like a bank employee), shirt with a collar, slacks, skirt, blouse, etc. You can still wear shorts and swim wear in the pools and spas but not in public areas like dining rooms and restaurants, show rooms, bars, casino, etc. Shorts, jeans, flip flops, "T" shirts, and swim wear are ALWAYS off limits in the main dining room. BUT, you can always wear those in the casual dining areas like the buffet.
Don't over pack , take clothes that you can mix and match tops and bottoms and plan to wear each piece TWICE. RC ships DO NOT have a self service laundry if you need to wash so you can pay to use the laundry service and they will wash, press, fold and return it the next day.
Your cruise will have a formal night or two when you can wear your best stuff and get pictures taken, and maybe meet the ship’s Captain. The formal nights are REQUESTED attire but NOT required attire. You will not be denied entry to the main dining room or any other venue if you decide not to dress up, as long as you are at least sports casual. But most people do dress up. A gown or party dress for women and a suit or tux for men. Some people dress up both formal nights, some don't. We always take the formal stuff off after dinner and a photo or two and go back to casual stuff. So maybe take one suit or dress for the formal dinners and after you eat and have a photo taken go change back to casual. Now you could plan to not have dinner in the main dining room on formal nights but then you'll miss some of the best meals of your cruise. Besides, there will be other who just dress sports casual on formal nights so you will not appear out of place.
- Its best to pack using soft-sided luggage because with space limited in your cabin it fits under the beds better if its not hard sided luggage.
- Pack using the vacuum clothing bags (about $20 for 3 at Target) so that you can get more in your bag AND so that if the TSA at the airport opens your bag they can see what's inside without rummaging through your things.
-Take a small carry-on bag for the last night of the cruise. On the last evening you will be required to put your luggage outside your cabin by about 2:00 AM so that they can start taking it down to the lower deck for offloading the next morning. So you will need a small bag for your toiletries and your clothes that you sleep in.
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Days onboard are casual and you'll be most comfortable in sport clothes and resort wear. Shoes should be low-heeled for deck activities. Bring a few swimsuits so you'll always have a dry one. You don't have to bring towels, as they are provided. And don't forget your camera and binoculars, so you don't miss a thing.
When you're onshore, shorts, polo shirts, light sweaters, khakis and jeans are perfectly acceptable. Of course, you'll want to pack some comfortable walking shoes as well as a hat and sunscreen for protection from the sun. A rain slicker and compact umbrella may come in handy for the occasional downpour. You should also bring some formal wear for formal occasions. Cocktail dresses for women, suit and ties or tuxedos for men. You can arrange to rent a tuxedo onboard, if you prefer.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Does anyone have any information on the desktop publisher position on cruise ships?
I've had 3 months working on RCCL Independence of the Seas and I would like to be back on cruise ships. My background is in Graphic Design and I am looking for a desktop publishing position. Any information would be great! Thanks.
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I think it might be helpful for you to apply to work in the department that publishes the menu, daily news, and daily program stuff -- something in passenger services or purser's office? I can't imagine it would be a full time job, though, and suspect it is combined with other duties on the ship.
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I think it might be helpful for you to apply to work in the department that publishes the menu, daily news, and daily program stuff -- something in passenger services or purser's office? I can't imagine it would be a full time job, though, and suspect it is combined with other duties on the ship.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Conservatives..Care to share a Tim the Tool Man moment : New US Navy Ship!?
Is this bad to the bone or what? Click on the picture!
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/…
By DAVID SHARP
BATH, Maine (AP) -- The Navy's need for speed is being answered by a pair of warships that have reached freeway speeds during testing at sea.
Independence, a 418-foot warship built in Alabama, boasts a top speed in excess of 45 knots, or about 52 mph, and sustained 44 knots for four hours during builder trials that wrapped up this month off the Gulf Coast. The 378-foot Freedom, a ship built in Wisconsin by a competing defense contractor, has put up similar numbers.
Both versions of the Littoral Combat Ship use powerful diesel engines, as well as gas turbines for extra speed. They use steerable waterjets instead of propellers and rudders and have shallower drafts than conventional warships, letting them zoom close to shore.
The ships, better able to chase down pirates, have been fast-tracked because the Navy wants vessels that can operate in coastal, or littoral, waters. Freedom is due to be deployed next year, two years ahead of schedule.
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I was on a speed boat on a NH lake that went about 40mph. I nearly crapped my pants. 40mph on water feels like 100mph does in a car. A boat as big as the Freedom going 52 mph is almost unbelievable. As a previous answerer said, that ship is bad a**.
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That is pretty badazz, and for a ship that is fawking fast. Do they also have stealth capabilities? How much do they cost? How much can they carry?
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I'm very familiar with the combat capabilities of the LCS-series vessels, thanks in a large part to novels of Dale "The Patriot" Brown (as opposed to Dan "The Apostate" Brown)
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Australia would like a dozen of them to run down those illegals trying to get into Australia. Although I say just blow them out of the water and they will stop coming.
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Cool ships! I wonder what the new world order will do with them after Obama kills off America?
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As Tim the Toolman would say "Uhhhh Uhhh Uhhh"! Wow- it's hard to believe something that big can travel at that speed! Something we can be proud of for sure!
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Wonder what Al Gore is thinking about the new ships using so much gas and destroying warming global. I am proud of the men that had the know how to build these ships and to even come up with the idea of them. Some Americans are smarter than the rest of the world thinks we are. Now if men can build ships that go this fast why can't we control our borders
and keep the illegal aliens out of our country. Are ship builders smarter than the people we elect to run our country? Maybe we should start electing more ship builders than lawyers to take care of us.
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2009/…
By DAVID SHARP
BATH, Maine (AP) -- The Navy's need for speed is being answered by a pair of warships that have reached freeway speeds during testing at sea.
Independence, a 418-foot warship built in Alabama, boasts a top speed in excess of 45 knots, or about 52 mph, and sustained 44 knots for four hours during builder trials that wrapped up this month off the Gulf Coast. The 378-foot Freedom, a ship built in Wisconsin by a competing defense contractor, has put up similar numbers.
Both versions of the Littoral Combat Ship use powerful diesel engines, as well as gas turbines for extra speed. They use steerable waterjets instead of propellers and rudders and have shallower drafts than conventional warships, letting them zoom close to shore.
The ships, better able to chase down pirates, have been fast-tracked because the Navy wants vessels that can operate in coastal, or littoral, waters. Freedom is due to be deployed next year, two years ahead of schedule.
Answer :
I was on a speed boat on a NH lake that went about 40mph. I nearly crapped my pants. 40mph on water feels like 100mph does in a car. A boat as big as the Freedom going 52 mph is almost unbelievable. As a previous answerer said, that ship is bad a**.
Answer :
That is pretty badazz, and for a ship that is fawking fast. Do they also have stealth capabilities? How much do they cost? How much can they carry?
Answer :
I'm very familiar with the combat capabilities of the LCS-series vessels, thanks in a large part to novels of Dale "The Patriot" Brown (as opposed to Dan "The Apostate" Brown)
Answer :
Australia would like a dozen of them to run down those illegals trying to get into Australia. Although I say just blow them out of the water and they will stop coming.
Answer :
Cool ships! I wonder what the new world order will do with them after Obama kills off America?
Answer :
As Tim the Toolman would say "Uhhhh Uhhh Uhhh"! Wow- it's hard to believe something that big can travel at that speed! Something we can be proud of for sure!
Answer :
Wonder what Al Gore is thinking about the new ships using so much gas and destroying warming global. I am proud of the men that had the know how to build these ships and to even come up with the idea of them. Some Americans are smarter than the rest of the world thinks we are. Now if men can build ships that go this fast why can't we control our borders
and keep the illegal aliens out of our country. Are ship builders smarter than the people we elect to run our country? Maybe we should start electing more ship builders than lawyers to take care of us.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Which Cruise Lines should we take?
I have been doing some research on which cruise lines and it's ships stop in Lisbon, Portugal. Here are the cruise ships that stop in Lisbon. Which Cruise Lines should we take? Which cruise lines should we avoid?
Royal Caribbean- Regent of the Seas/Independence of the Seas
Holland America- Noordam/Prinsendam
P&O Cruises- Ventura/Oriana
Princess Cruises- Ruby Princess
Celebrity Cruises- Celebrity Constellation
Norwegian Cruise Line- Norwegian Jewel/Norwegian Gem
Carnival Cruise Lines- Carnival Splendor
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Who is going with you? How old are you? Look over the rest of the itinerary and see which one has other stops that interest you the most.
Royal and Carnival are great and the least expensive. B/c of that, you will have more young people and more children on your cruise. I have no idea if you consider that a pro or a con but I am a huge fan of these two cruiselines. Good value for the money.
Princess- a great cruise line. More expensive though.
Celebrity- the most expensive line. a lot of luxuries provided that aren't going to be on the cheaper lines. Better food as well.
Norweigan- I hate. Avoid at all cost. Worst cruise imaginable and if it had not been my first cruise but lots of other people telling me that RC and Carnival were 100 times better, I may have never taken another cruise.
Holland- I'm just about to go on Holland in a couple weeks. Holland is for old people and most of the clientele will be 60+. As it's a family reunion cruise, most of my family is 60+ as well so I was outvoted. It doesn't do the 2 shows after dinner like other lines. The shore excursions will not be as athletic either as they seem to all be wheelchair accessible.
Read the reviews on each ship on cruise critic.com. They will have reviews from people who just got off the ship and some great reviews on the shore excursions offered.
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The cruises that I know myself are good to go on are Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Princess Cruises. I either know people that have been on one, have gone on one myself, or have heard good things about these.
The cruises that I recommend you don't go on because I have heard bad things about or just have never heard anything about are Holland America, P&O Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises.
Hope this helps you!!
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Every cruise line produces a different expierence for its guests. Some - like Holland America are the more traditional style that tends to attract people who want a slower paced vacation. OTOH they have limited facilities for children.
I suggest that you find a travel agent and have them talk to you about what you want so they can recommend the cruise line that will best fit the way you want to vacation.
FYI - I am a Holland America fan. The older crowd does not bother me as I prefer good conversationalists to the 'drink until you puke' crowd.
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I would strongly reccomend Norwegian Cruise Line. They are my all-time favorite- they really do try to please you. (: But if not, I would secondly choose Royal Caribbean, and thirdly Carnival. They are all pretty good cruise lines, but these 3 are THE BEST. If you just aren't sure after all your answers talk to your local travel agent, they'll help you out alot.
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i have sailed with Royal Carribean twice and im going agian in june...they treat you very well and the service is great...there is so much to do you'll always be busy.
i recomend Royal Carribean
Enchantment of the Seas or Freedom of the Seas
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I have also sailed with Princess 9 times and once again I can't praise them enough. But unless you are over 50 years old, I would avoid Holland America. That is because this ship's customers are all most all over 50 years old.
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I've only cruised on Carnival and I love it. Check out the site I listed below and you'll find tons of information on all the cruise lines.
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/
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I've been on a Princess cruise, which was great. I've not been on any of the others though, sorry.
Royal Caribbean- Regent of the Seas/Independence of the Seas
Holland America- Noordam/Prinsendam
P&O Cruises- Ventura/Oriana
Princess Cruises- Ruby Princess
Celebrity Cruises- Celebrity Constellation
Norwegian Cruise Line- Norwegian Jewel/Norwegian Gem
Carnival Cruise Lines- Carnival Splendor
Answer :
Who is going with you? How old are you? Look over the rest of the itinerary and see which one has other stops that interest you the most.
Royal and Carnival are great and the least expensive. B/c of that, you will have more young people and more children on your cruise. I have no idea if you consider that a pro or a con but I am a huge fan of these two cruiselines. Good value for the money.
Princess- a great cruise line. More expensive though.
Celebrity- the most expensive line. a lot of luxuries provided that aren't going to be on the cheaper lines. Better food as well.
Norweigan- I hate. Avoid at all cost. Worst cruise imaginable and if it had not been my first cruise but lots of other people telling me that RC and Carnival were 100 times better, I may have never taken another cruise.
Holland- I'm just about to go on Holland in a couple weeks. Holland is for old people and most of the clientele will be 60+. As it's a family reunion cruise, most of my family is 60+ as well so I was outvoted. It doesn't do the 2 shows after dinner like other lines. The shore excursions will not be as athletic either as they seem to all be wheelchair accessible.
Read the reviews on each ship on cruise critic.com. They will have reviews from people who just got off the ship and some great reviews on the shore excursions offered.
Answer :
The cruises that I know myself are good to go on are Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Princess Cruises. I either know people that have been on one, have gone on one myself, or have heard good things about these.
The cruises that I recommend you don't go on because I have heard bad things about or just have never heard anything about are Holland America, P&O Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises.
Hope this helps you!!
Answer :
Every cruise line produces a different expierence for its guests. Some - like Holland America are the more traditional style that tends to attract people who want a slower paced vacation. OTOH they have limited facilities for children.
I suggest that you find a travel agent and have them talk to you about what you want so they can recommend the cruise line that will best fit the way you want to vacation.
FYI - I am a Holland America fan. The older crowd does not bother me as I prefer good conversationalists to the 'drink until you puke' crowd.
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I would strongly reccomend Norwegian Cruise Line. They are my all-time favorite- they really do try to please you. (: But if not, I would secondly choose Royal Caribbean, and thirdly Carnival. They are all pretty good cruise lines, but these 3 are THE BEST. If you just aren't sure after all your answers talk to your local travel agent, they'll help you out alot.
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i have sailed with Royal Carribean twice and im going agian in june...they treat you very well and the service is great...there is so much to do you'll always be busy.
i recomend Royal Carribean
Enchantment of the Seas or Freedom of the Seas
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I have also sailed with Princess 9 times and once again I can't praise them enough. But unless you are over 50 years old, I would avoid Holland America. That is because this ship's customers are all most all over 50 years old.
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I've only cruised on Carnival and I love it. Check out the site I listed below and you'll find tons of information on all the cruise lines.
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/
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I've been on a Princess cruise, which was great. I've not been on any of the others though, sorry.
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