TexanTwoStep

Just bought our last bits of luggage last night! And it's a short Memorial day week!

21 Days!  Anyone packing yet? I'm in NEED of this vacation!

Iguana is tasty too.
 
Just saying 😄

Iguana is tasty too.
 
Just saying 😄

Ocean frisbees!  
 
 
 
j/k 🙂

This is a positive change. Makes it easier to easily calculate how much a cruise costs. The easier it is to determine the "out the door price", the better.

It seems sensible to me. The advertised price is the total of what you pay.  Not a sub-total.

Most people don't realize that smoking on the balcony is a huge safety hazard.  It may not seem like it, but with the wind blowing just right, a wind tunnel can be created on the balcony.
Couple that with a few items left outside to dry (also against the rules for safety) and a cigar or cigarette butt that's not extinguished, it can catch fire.  Fire on ship is really bad.
 
I personally don't want my cruise to end or someone to be injured or die because someone can't follow the rules:
 
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11975460

It's looking like there won't be many options because a Carnival ship will also be in port with us 😞
 
EDIT:  Decided to check one more time and this excursion was available!  Booked!

It's looking like there won't be many options because a Carnival ship will also be in port with us 😞
 
EDIT:  Decided to check one more time and this excursion was available!  Booked!

Now it’s 33 days!!!!
 
33 y’all!

34 days y'all! CAN NOT WAIT!!!! ⚓

I must have done something goofy because I’m 10:30 and my husband is 11. 
 
we are going to be there at 1015
 
42 days!!!!

Turks and Caicos here we come!

I got 1030 last night!  Only 1.5 months away!

I got 1030 last night!  Only 1.5 months away!

I got 1030 last night!  Only 1.5 months away!

Not for the People of the Pineapple Clan bwhaha

Check-in is less than 48 hours away! 
🥰
 

Hopefully you have 2-3 rooms, because the rooms are very small!  The main answer you'll get from this is to just be a parent to your kids.  If they're being rowdy/disruptive, do something, especially if you're at a large event like dinner or a show.
We will be cruising with our 15 year old and my rules to him are:
1. Don't be an ass to anyone for any reason.  Full stop.  He's a good kid and already does this anyway.
2. Don't go into anyone's stateroom or any deck that are staterooms only for any reason. 
3. No running/horseplaying on deck or in public areas.
4. No drinking/drugs
5. Don't fall off the ship. 
6. Be in the room 15 minutes prior to curfew (early is on time, on time is late).
He's of the age now to where I feel comfortable with him "doing his own thing", but we have multiple check ins a day (usually 6) and also do a lot of activities together.  

That’s right you go to that Key party lunch the first day. 

Our Alaska Cruise in 2025 has a few excursions and all the "usual" stuff (drink packages, dining etc.).  Waiting until they go on sale to book for sure 

Yes, I should probably clarify that since he's a snarky 15 year old who would eloquently argue that point.

Good rules. Most apply to adults too. Notice I said most. Lol
check in is now 32 hours away….or 1920 minutes. 

Hi all first cruise ever! My wife and and with our 4 kids are super excited. Any advice for large families other than to be courteous of others? Lol