dinki wrote:nice idea. maybe you can do a list of advices from the vets for the FirstTimers in your first post? maybe just complete it after each advices?
I had also the idea to start such a thread but not so far away from the cruise just 3-4 weeks before just to make sure that everything is clear for me as a firsttimer
Malaka wrote:Thanks Mal!
Oh yeah, and pre-broading at the port can be hectic if you're carrying luggage with you through security. Tip the porter curbside, and get your bag from the hallway outside your cabin roughly an hour after broading the ship.
mooyagi wrote:
Also, if you see Andy running around on the ship looking rushed be sure to stop him and take up lots of his time.
Mal2000 wrote:Malaka - you did a great job with your list. I agree with all you wrote.
5. When leaving the boat take your own luggage with you. It will speed up the time going on shore and you will have your stuff with you all the time instead of placing your bag outside of the cabin midnight before departure.
dinki wrote:Mal2000 wrote:Malaka - you did a great job with your list. I agree with all you wrote.
5. When leaving the boat take your own luggage with you. It will speed up the time going on shore and you will have your stuff with you all the time instead of placing your bag outside of the cabin midnight before departure.
whats about this point? can you explain it a bit? maybe my english is too bad. thx
dinki wrote:thx for explaing
krys. Go for listing the Advices. I would love to print a list it before take-off in germany and go through the list at the flight.
Maybe its possible for someone to write a list which includes "MUST-HAVE-THINGS" for the Cruise for example: suncream ?!
pablov8 wrote:After my first experience I think the most accurate advice I could give is, relax, you don't need too plan that much, I did lot of plans and then, when I was at Miami, didn't do even half of the things I "planned", just met people, drink and "went with the flow". You'll have lots of metal tourist guides
I only made plans for the running order, If you want to see all the bands you like, a minimum plan must be made.
pablov8 wrote:After my first experience I think the most accurate advice I could give is, relax, you don't need too plan that much, I did lot of plans and then, when I was at Miami, didn't do even half of the things I "planned", just met people, drink and "went with the flow". You'll have lots of metal tourist guides
I only made plans for the running order, If you want to see all the bands you like, a minimum plan must be made.
X-Thor wrote:2013 was my first cruise, and I had an amazing time and met lots of very cool people.
Bring something from your country/state (alcohol, candies...) to the beach party. I made a lot of friends just giving away shots of mezcal to random people there. I also got offered A LOT of foreign alcohol and beers (belgium beer, some weird candy finnish alcohol, puerto rican rum, brazilian cachasa, a delicious german beverage that tasted like nutella, spanish sangría... And some others that I can't remember).
In general, I'd say the best thing to do is to not be shy. Everyone in the cruise is incredibly friendly and very cool, so you'll make friends immediately. On that note, make sure to be at the forum meet-up at the basketball court (will it be there again?) after the muster drill. Great opportunity to finally put a face and a voice to everyone here.
Also, go to karaoke.
187 days, people!!
Pyramus wrote:pablov8 wrote:After my first experience I think the most accurate advice I could give is, relax, you don't need too plan that much, I did lot of plans and then, when I was at Miami, didn't do even half of the things I "planned", just met people, drink and "went with the flow". You'll have lots of metal tourist guides
I only made plans for the running order, If you want to see all the bands you like, a minimum plan must be made.
This is probably really good advice, but I liked reading the 52 tips since there are no announcements and work was boring today. At least it's something to talk about :)
carlynjason wrote:Hi all, Just a question, I'm sure I'm not the only 1 but I'm disabled (have MS) and cant stand for too long (talking about the boarding) is there seats there or a special entrance for us disabled? Thanks in advance
cowboy71 wrote:carlynjason wrote:Hi all, Just a question, I'm sure I'm not the only 1 but I'm disabled (have MS) and cant stand for too long (talking about the boarding) is there seats there or a special entrance for us disabled? Thanks in advance
Not sure to be honest. I would assume (but you know what they say about assume) there would be facilities to accommodate you - best to just send someone at UMC an email. They will have a definitive answer for you :)
carlynjason wrote:Hi all, Just a question, I'm sure I'm not the only 1 but I'm disabled (have MS) and cant stand for too long (talking about the boarding) is there seats there or a special entrance for us disabled? Thanks in advance
carlynjason wrote:Hi all, Just a question, I'm sure I'm not the only 1 but I'm disabled (have MS) and cant stand for too long (talking about the boarding) is there seats there or a special entrance for us disabled? Thanks in advance
D.T. Metal wrote:- for the gals - same applies - go shirtless with a bra or bikini top
Feanorgandalf wrote:My big tip is to consider carrying your own luggage on BROAD. However when I BROADED I wasn't sober and wrote the wrong room on my luggage tag. the room didn't exist and my stuff was found the next day with the band equipment
Stained Class wrote:Feanorgandalf wrote:My big tip is to consider carrying your own luggage on BROAD. However when I BROADED I wasn't sober and wrote the wrong room on my luggage tag. the room didn't exist and my stuff was found the next day with the band equipment
What time did you broad at?
Feanorgandalf wrote:Stained Class wrote:Feanorgandalf wrote:My big tip is to consider carrying your own luggage on BROAD. However when I BROADED I wasn't sober and wrote the wrong room on my luggage tag. the room didn't exist and my stuff was found the next day with the band equipment
What time did you broad at?
Nice "fix". I broaded at noon i think. we had a ton of leftover alcohol at the condo we rented and needed to polish it off
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