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Originally Posted by katspixiedust

She's going with her boyfriend, but my friend Lauren and I are going on one to Grand Caymen and Jamaica in October. We'd be happy to stow you away!!!
Hmmmmm...how big is your suitcase?
 

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When I take trips of more than a week pack clothes that I can wash and hang up in the bathroom to dry. You know like fast drying shirts and underwear but lots of men (ok DH wears tidy whiteys which don't dry well) But of course you could hmmmmmmmm skip the underwear!!! (The ships do have washer and dryers though.)
 

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i went on a cruise 2 years ago and we werent told about gala nights so i was stuck in my cabin!

BRING atleast two formal Dresses! YOU DEFINETELY NEED THEM! or atleast one.

2. stuff your self as much as you can

3. take every free opportunity you get.

4. splurge your self at the hairdressers on the ship i did! and massages sauna pools, EVERYTHING.

thats my advice i didnt read the rest becuase im soo tired but i might now.
 

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Originally Posted by yasmine

When are u leaving on your cruise? We're departing from New Orleans on August 13th....i ordered the tickets through carnival and we already registered with the Fun-Pass..its supposed to speed up the check in process-- i assume thats what you are referring to!!!? Anyways...i have heard from numerous people that they win money playing the slots!! SO i'm gonna at least put away 20.00 doing that...this lady at work played 5.00 and won 300.00!!!!! I'm kinda if-y about what to pack...i always over-pack but i'm not sure what kind of clothes to pack. (besides a dress, tanks, shorts, bathing suits...)
We are leaving August 27...we're going for our 3rd yr. anniversary
Our anniversary is actually Aug. 10th though, but we decided to wait to the end of the month since it was cheaper. Yes, I need to register with Fun-Pass still...we just booked the cruise on Tuesday...so I have up until 2 weeks beforehand to do this...just waiting for a spare moment...oops that's now, huh?
I definitely want to spend about $25-50 gambling...I was lucky in Vegas last year, so hopefully I'll get lucky this time around too. Zack thinks so because almost every Texas Lottery scratch off I get, I win atleast my money back!
Let me know how yours goes, so I know what to expect!
 

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Originally Posted by Kellyyfaber

Hmmmmm...how big is your suitcase?
My current one isn't big enough, but I could borrow what's been called "The BodyBag" from my friend Sarah especially for you! It's large enough to fit you comfortably!
 
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Originally Posted by caprice

We are leaving August 27...we're going for our 3rd yr. anniversary
Our anniversary is actually Aug. 10th though, but we decided to wait to the end of the month since it was cheaper. Yes, I need to register with Fun-Pass still...we just booked the cruise on Tuesday...so I have up until 2 weeks beforehand to do this...just waiting for a spare moment...oops that's now, huh?
I definitely want to spend about $25-50 gambling...I was lucky in Vegas last year, so hopefully I'll get lucky this time around too. Zack thinks so because almost every Texas Lottery scratch off I get, I win atleast my money back!
Let me know how yours goes, so I know what to expect!
Initially, we had the cruise booked for that date simply b/c it was cheaper, but with it being at the end of the month we decided it wasnt a good time...my boyfriend works with accounting stuff so the end of the month is real hectic for him...but i couldnt believe the price difference in just 2 weeks...but we got it anyways. Are you going on a 5,6 or 7 day cruise? We are taking the the 5 day cruise then going to spend two nights in New Orleans then drive back home. I'll be off from work for 11 consecutive days, i'm not gonna know how to act!!! Also, we got a room without a port hole simply because we dont plan on being in the room very much so why pay 400.00 or more for a window....i read that your supposed to tip the luggage people 2.00 a bag, but was to be done at your own descretion....and parking in the deck is like 10.00 a day is plan on driving!!! Have you booked any excurions yet? Happy early anniversary and i'll definatly let ya know when i get back....
 

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Originally Posted by yasmine

Initially, we had the cruise booked for that date simply b/c it was cheaper, but with it being at the end of the month we decided it wasnt a good time...my boyfriend works with accounting stuff so the end of the month is real hectic for him...but i couldnt believe the price difference in just 2 weeks...but we got it anyways. Are you going on a 5,6 or 7 day cruise? We are taking the the 5 day cruise then going to spend two nights in New Orleans then drive back home. I'll be off from work for 11 consecutive days, i'm not gonna know how to act!!! Also, we got a room without a port hole simply because we dont plan on being in the room very much so why pay 400.00 or more for a window....i read that your supposed to tip the luggage people 2.00 a bag, but was to be done at your own descretion....and parking in the deck is like 10.00 a day is plan on driving!!! Have you booked any excurions yet? Happy early anniversary and i'll definatly let ya know when i get back....
We are also taking the 5 day. August 27-Sept. 1. I'll be off for 10 days straight because Labor day is the following Monday! We got an ocean view room since it was so cheap, it was an OV guaranteed room; just as much as the smallest room. We are planning on driving because Galveston is only 45 minutes from our house. I'll be planning on storing away another $50, I guess!
 
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Originally Posted by caprice

We are also taking the 5 day. August 27-Sept. 1. I'll be off for 10 days straight because Labor day is the following Monday! We got an ocean view room since it was so cheap, it was an OV guaranteed room; just as much as the smallest room. We are planning on driving because Galveston is only 45 minutes from our house. I'll be planning on storing away another $50, I guess!
I found this info on carnival.com

Galveston - Directions and Parking

ADDRESS: Port of Galveston
Pier #25
2502 Harborside Drive
Galveston, Texas 77550

Parking: Rates subject to change by the Port Authority

I-45 South
Take Exit 1C - Harborside Drive (Highway 275)
Turn left (east) onto Harborside Drive
Continue approximately 4.7 miles to Kempner/22nd Street
Turn left onto Kempner/22nd Street
Procced to Cruise Terminal - Pier #25

Day Cruise: Uncovered - $45, Covered - $55;
5-Day Cruise: Uncovered - $50, Covered - $60
7-Day Cruise: Uncovered - $70, Covered - $80
10-Day Cruise: Uncovered - $80, Covered - $95
11-Day Cruise: Uncovered - $85, Covered - $100
12-Day Cruise: Uncovered - $90, Covered - $105
1) Port of Galveston Parking Lots A & B and Dolphin Lots 1 & 2

Full payment due upon entering the parking area
Accepted forms of payment: U.S. Dollars; VISA and MasterCard
No advance reservations required. Visit www.portofgalveston.com for possible reservations
Visit www.portofgalveston.com for group discounts
Vehicles occupying two or more spaces will be charged double the rate
Uncovered parking at Lots A & B; uncovered and covered parking at Dolphin Lots
Lots A & B – Luggage must be unloaded at the cruise terminal curbside prior to parking; shuttles cannot accommodate luggage
Dolphin Lots – Luggage may be loaded onto shuttles for transfer with guests to cruise terminal
Guarded and lighted; 24-hr surveillance and police patrol
 
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We arrive back at the port at 8:00 am - does anyone if you are automatically booted off the ship at that time or do you get to leave a lil later?? just curious...thanks
 
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