SePa Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 I'm going Aug 24....woo hoo to the Greek Isles on Voyager of the Seas. I have never been on a cruise before and it seems there is a lot I didn't know. I know about drinks package and dining times but that is it. SPAM me with all your tips advice must do and don't on cruises. Bonus if you've done the route I'm doing before.... I'm going with 2 adults and 2 kids aged 3 and 6... When do I book things, do I need to book things? How do you get on and off the ship when we are at port, can we get on and off anytime? Kids club... I'm confused as I. Heard you have to register???? Where and how??? What happens on the first day and the last?? Sorry, I have so many questions.... thanks in advance xx WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 What you need to know , is that you’re going to have a blast and become a cruise addict. Cactus527, stevendom57, SePa and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Couple of blog posts to get you started: 20 things you should know before a Royal Caribbean cruise What to expect on your first cruise 12 things I'd tell anyone new to cruise ship travel Top 20 things to do before going on a cruise jbrinkm, teddy, SePa and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Welcome aboard. Be prepared for a lot of advice . When Matt wakes up he'll probably link some videos SePa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AandD Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 I am not sure how tips work in the Greek Isles, but we always bring a stack of $1s and $5s when we sail the Caribbean. Its nice being able to step out of the Uber or cab and hand the porter a $5 and not worry about carrying the luggage. And we like to give our Cabin steward a little extra up front. SePa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Umbrella strollers may be key to avoid whiny children when they are too tired to walk while on an excursion. They can also serve as a break to hold your bags, assuming you have at least one with sunblock, bottled water, snacks, umbrella, etc battery pack for phone is nice, especially if you use it for pictures. SePa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptod Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Do not try and do EVERYTHING - build in plenty of downtime. SePa and Cactus527 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Adventure Ocean requires registration to use but it's free to use during certain hours (late night = fee). If your kids are anything like mine, they won't want to leave AO! Just feed them before you drop them off. Enjoy your Greek cruise! SePa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevendom57 Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 9 hours ago, GatorCruiser said: What you need to know , is that you’re going to have a blast and become a cruise addict. That happened to me. It took my wife 20 years to convince me to go on a cruise. There was no way that I could see myself having fun in the middle of the ocean. I now have 5 cruises since the end of 2018 (remember, covid took a big chunk out of my cruisability) under my belt and have 3 more scheduled. Woohoo. FloatyBoaty, teddy, Cactus527 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Hoosier Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 10:15 AM, GatorCruiser said: What you need to know , is that you’re going to have a blast and become a cruise addict. How can you know that? Plenty of people don't like it. SePa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, BMW Hoosier said: How can you know that? Plenty of people don't like it. I’m clairvoyant, duh. But seriously, I’m an optimist. SePa, sleepy425 and teddy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SePa Posted January 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Thank you so much! This is perfect! I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Assume it is going to be scorching hot and have a plan for keeping everyone hydrated. Pack refillable water bottles and load up before you step off the ship. (Note: you can't refill them directly from the Windjammer water dispensers, but you can use a plastic cup to add the ice and water in, or ask at the main dining room if you see a busser with a water jug). Pack a travel umbrella or two to protect against sun, and sun hats. I'm serious about the heat! FloatyBoaty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Riley said: Assume it is going to be scorching hot and have a plan for keeping everyone hydrated. Pack refillable water bottles and load up before you step off the ship. And that's one often ignored perk of the drink package - bottled waters. They'll usually throw one to you for free, if you ask, when you order an alcoholic beverage using the package. It's a good way to load up on bottled waters for port days rather than having to worry about procuring them later, and is something people don't factor in enough when running the budget on the drink package. skittermagoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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