A few tips for first time cruisers...

Well, I just sailed on Carnival so some of this info may not apply elsewhere.

Here goes:

~If one of your plans is to lay out by the pool or anywhere on deck, wake up around 8am and save some chairs. (I witnessed an all out verbal brawl over chairs;)

~Take a power strip for the room

~Pack light, don't forget your formal wear

~If one of your stops is Progresso, either schedule an excursion there or stay on the ship (unless you are looking to buy a lot of Mexican souvenirs) this port is pretty dumpy (picture tijuana) we had a meal I like to refer to as the Tacos del Gatos ;) as we don't know what the meat was LOL. It didn't feel dangerous to us though.

~There are ironing and laundry stations on the ship

~Bring your own blow dryer as you have to hold the button down on the small one they offer

~Book excursions and specialty dining on the cruiseline website early!

~The boarding process is crazy but well worth the wait when you get on

~Pose for a lot of photos so you will have good options to choose from should you decide to purchase a few. (on that note, don't wait to go get your photos til the last day like we did ;)

4 words Warm Chocolate Melting Cake!!!

Eat Eat Eat ;)

More to come y'all