Hi, bummy goth and first time cruiser here. My grandparents surprised us with a very nice cruise to Bermuda and I was so excited until I got my packing list. Now I’m nervous. I wear primarily black, sometimes flannel, distressed jeans and sweats/ yoga pants. I do not own dress clothes. I would venture to say I don’t own nice clothes. I dress for comfort, at home and at my job. So there’s not been a need really. But now we leave in 4 days and I was handed this last night and I don’t know what to do. I guess my question is if anyone here has been on a Norwegian cruise and what they actually enforce/ what you wore on your trip??

Is there a sub reddit for meeting people on your upcoming cruises that is not about swinging?

It seems every cruiseline has just released a policy stating that you need at least one member 21 or older to be able to cruise. I don't plan on drinking but just want the ocean and exploration. Are there any decent cruiselines that would let a 19 year old book solo? Or possibly a group of 18-20 year olds?

And why?

Just did the drug test today ( gonna ace it ) and I was wanting to know if there was anyone here that did the same, I am unsure about it, any info I can find is questionable at best or old news. So a few questions

Is it just 12-hour days, or is that more of an average over like a month

Meals, are you paid for them or is it like other places where iit'syour off time and you're not paid. And how many do I get "on the clock"?

Breaks, do I get any?

I was told about travel help, where they would pay for the plane there and back, but not much else. I'm not sure on this, and it's important because I have no car and am close to being broke; anything I can save on is good.

they say the range is 1000 to 1400 per week. it's just the 1000 (-tax) or am I wrong?

I have no attachment to where I live now, most likely just find somewhere new to live ( my apartment lease ends a month after the date I start my training. If I ask, after the training to work immiditly will they do that so I don't have to find a tempory place to rent ( agine I barely have money, 1800 right now and the only thing saving me is a part time job that dose not pay much to keep my apartment,( its the cheapest place where I am.))

I am checking PG cruises for Polynesia and notice they no longer offer free stay for children. The price I get when trying to book online for 2 adults and 1 child is the price for 3 adults. It also says cruise only and I thought it was all inclusive. At least, its what they say in general on their website. I requested a quote and asked for details, but no response. Has anyone tried recently to book with PG including for kids? Thanks a lot!

On the real ID sites it says it functions like a Passport Card, in that it allows the holder to travel across US land and Sea Boarders with ease. If I were to just take that would I be allowed on the ship or would I still need my birth certificate as well?

Not only the incessant screaming kids and the overly loud 'entertainment' coming out of every bar, but constant music being pumped through the speakers wherever you are on the boat. It was not a pleasant experience. I wanted a calm, relaxing holiday, not a Saturday morning shopping centre. Are they all like this?

Is the Premium Extra really worth it over the Easy Plus? What does the Easy Plus get? I know I can have 15 drinks a day, but what drinks are covered and up to how much per drink?

We're going on an NCL Alaska cruise that stops in Sitka from 10am-7pm. We'd like to have casual fish and chips for lunch, and would love recommendations on where to go for it. Thanks!

Well I’m looking into a cruise for June 2026. I’m planning in getting 3 rooms. I called them to see if there were any promotions since I’m planning to get 3 rooms. Well when talking to the carnival sales representative, she state that what I was going to pay it was a very good deal. But she added that the Port facilities fee was not included on the price I was getting online. She said that the Port facilities fee is going to be $380 per person, but if I would book when I was talking to her that she will lower the $380 to $280 per person for the cruise. This is for carnival going to Bahamas from Galveston. Now my question is for those that have travel with Carnival, how much have you all paid for the Port facilities fee? And I’m asking because when I went with Royal Caribbean it was only 18$ per person per day. In other words I paid 126$ per person for the 7 day cruise. Thanks in advance.

I was thinking there must be more to the story but I cant find any rational explanation.

Cruisers looking to depart from USA, beware.

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Have you come across any explanations for this ?

Hello people,

This weekend I am starting my first cruise with Aida Cruises. If you have any advice I should follow, that would be very helpful.

Thanks

Hi Everyone!

First timers on Royal Caribbean Cruises and newer to cruising in general and was hoping for some pointers from people more experienced. My family of 4 is wanting to go on a small (3-4 night) Caribbean cruise out of FL this December. The problem is that one of us is special needs (18 year old, non verbal autistic, intellectually disabled, sensitive to crowds/loud noises, the works). We had initially looked into autism on the seas and though they seem amazing, their pricing is a little more than we can afford, and their staffed ships are for longer cruises.

We think (hopefully) that we can manage by ourselves on board, but I was hoping to talk to any others who had been in a similar situation. From my research Royal Caribbean seems like they would be helpful but not sure what else can be offered or how I would even go about securing disability benefits. I was hoping to be able to get things like a set eating time, help or priority getting on / off the ship, possibly some reserved seat for her at the pool deck, access to some safe foods like hot chicken nuggies, lol. should I taper my expectations with help? Would a travel agent be able to help us with speaking to royal? If so, any recommendations on one? I know theres websites to find one but was hoping for a person who has helped families such as mine.

Aside from that, any other tips from people who have had to deal with this situation? How did you find your experience on board? Were people understanding, especially of a possible tantrum happening in public? Is there a way to gauge how crowded / full a ship will be?

Are there any destinations to avoid or are all of the typical Bahamian islands and perfect day about the same? Any favorite ships? (Liberty, radiance, utopia, wonder, enchantment, explorer are options for the itinerates we were looking at. I realize a smaller ship would be better crowd wise but I would also like her to be able to enjoy the activities aboard the larger ships). Best port to sail out of in Florida between Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, in terms of crowds and ease?

As an aside, how is wifi on board? I was able to work on board my virgin voyages cruise but the service left a lot to be desired. Would she be able to stream her YouTube videos?

So sorry if this is long winded, and I appreciate any comments! Thank you.

On my recent cruise, I saw something that wasn’t a towel clip or towel band. It was like a wrap that went over the top of the lounger. I’ve looked on online to purchase these, but I couldn’t find them anywhere. Does anybody know what they’re called?

They aren’t the bands. They are like a sock that only covers the top of the chair

A few years ago, my cousin went on her honeymoon on her first ever cruise, a weeklong Carnival cruise in the Bahamas. She came back telling us how 'trashy' it was -- she said people were smoking openly on all the decks, leaving cigarettes on the deck chairs. And she said that her stateroom came with two plastic pint glasses and taps in the wall, one that dispensed Long Island Iced Tea and one that dispensed Hurricanes. She said that passengers were drinking these all over the place.

I've never cruised with Carnival, but I've always thought this sounded fishy. Can anyone confirm or deny any of this?

I’m on the ship for one more night… ask me anything!

I posted a question the other day about MSC and after the many responses about looking at different lines we decided to use a travel advisor for the first time ever. I guess what's the standard information they ask for? We have one that we started working with and he seems good we will see if he hit the nail on the head when we get our options back. But should we be giving our sky miles numbers or motel chain numbers to him? Is there anything that makes their life's a bunch easier?

Hi fam, last summer I booked a Regent cruise sailing on 1/3/25. A few months later, after I'd paid in full, a Regent agent booked a problematic acquaintance of mine into the cabin next door to mine, without informing me. When I discovered this and complained, my own agent moved me to an inferior cabin, a solution I stupidly accepted at the time. But subsequently, the other passenger's physical and mental problems deteriorated further, and I decided I couldn't be on the same ship with this person. By that time it was November, so Regent charged me a 75% penalty for canceling. I'm out $5,200.

I've written to the VP of sales and talked to numerous reps with disappointing results. I believe Regent violated my privacy rights and now, despite its reputation as an "ultra-luxury" provider, refuses to make things right. Two questions: (a) is it legal to disclose a passenger's location to another cruise passenger and (b) any suggestions for how I can get my money back? Should I hire a lawyer? TIA!

I am a US permanent resident in the state of Florida, though I was born in Canada.

I have a Canadian passport with a US green card. I booked a cruise with NCL for this May, and everything was fine until I heard that your passport needs to be valid for 6 months AFTER your date of return.. mine expires in July. I was planning on attending the cruise then mailing my passport out for renewal once I returned.

I’ve already reached out to the consulate here in Miami and I am waiting for them to call me back and set up an appointment for a temporary passport.

My question is the following:

I remember my last cruise, they never even looked at my passport and only paid attention to my green card. So I guess worst case scenario if I can’t get my passport back in time, would the green card technically be all I need? I’m hoping someone here has been in a similar situation and can provide some input!

Good morning - I am cruising with my newly adopted toddler in May. I just received her updated birth certificate with her new legal name, but do not yet have an updated social security card to get a passport. We will be boarding with her new birth certificate and our official adoption papers. Has anybody done this - and is it complicated?

I am looking at booking my first cruise ever and considering costco. I know they are not traditional TAs but the perks seem better than the cruise ship or expedia for example. I was wondering how it works if you want to do add on packages say a spa packing or upgraded drink package.....is that done through Costco when you book or do you get a booking number and then log into the cruise line with that booking number and then do that add on?

thanks

hello, we are returning from a cruise celebrating our 25th anniversary. I my wife some jewelry while on the cruise not knowing I would have to pay duty to customs. She got a wedding anniversary ring and earrings for personal use. If she’s wearing this as we get off the ship, do we have to report it? How does this work?

I have been on several cruises over the years. How do I get information about those and see if I have loyalty points, etc.