Just got back from our Carnival Imagination cruise and we used several of your tips. It was very helpful information. We put fabric softener sheets in the luggage, brought lanyards, my mom put her shoes in shower caps, brought a highlighter to highlight best activities, she brought a shoe holder to hang on the door, she decorated our door, she brought a night light, brought a power strip for the plug, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, binoculars, my mom had the collapsible hamper, jackets, mug with lid etc.
Make sure your kids have done all their homework before you leave your house. It makes the holiday so much more enjoyable for the whole family and makes it so that when you get back you aren’t frantically trying to get your children to do it the night you get back when you’re all tired and sad.
We're leaving soon on Carnival Breeze. First family vacation ever! 2 Grandmas, 2 Grandsons and my adult daughter and her husband. So excited! Thanks for all your helpful tips!
Love you guys! We will be going on the Carnival Conquest in September 2022 and I am watching all of your videos! (Stalker 😂) Being a first time cruiser, I have no idea what to expect and I just love all of your tips and videos. From our Louisiana family to yours thank you!
I'm going on my first cruise in my life and I'm 51. We are going on a transatlantic cruise with Norwegian and I'm so excited, but so nervous at the same time. My biggest adventures have been so far have been hunting/fishing/camping in Northern Maine, sooooo pretty tame compared to this. You guys are so helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to do all this. You are so helpful... :)
Awesome tips as usual. I cannot wait to book a cruise. I love to be prepared too so this will really help. Cool you’re leaving to cruise on my birthday! Thanks again. - Angie
Thanks so much Angie!!! You will have to let me know once you have booked one!!! A first cruise is so exciting and as much as you enjoy the Caribbean, you will love it!
I really like you guys.Ya'll help me out a lot we went on our 1st cruise in August 2019 and thanks to y'all I knew a little about what to expect I keep looking at all the stuff about cruising. I believe I'm hooked. Well good job! I'm sure I'll see you later
I WAY over think/plan everything. Going on our first cruise this summer. I have watched a Ton of videos and read over a Ton of websites. You guys were the first to mention the fb groups dedicated to each specific cruise! Thank you ☺
I love you guys. I've watched a gazillion cruise videos this month (I'm going in October) but you're by far my favorite. Great energy and great tips! I love the tip to take a picture of the Fun Times to separate photos on your phone. Awesome and thank you for making these! Hope to see more!
I was just looking up tips for cruising about on, and found this awesome little channel!. Y'all have definitely found a new subscriber in me, and I can't wait to see more of your helpful (and hilarious) videos 💖
Your videos are so helpful. I've been on a couple of cruises as a teen but this will be my husband and our kids first cruise for Christmas on the Horizon this year. He has been nervous about what to expect, I showed him all your videos and now he is so very excited. 😊 Thank you!
My best friend and I are going on our very first cruise soon! I love your videos, I've seen so many different tip videos but I always come back to your page people it's the most informative for me and keep my interest! You guys are the best!
YAY! The Horizon looks amazing!!! I was just looking at the bookings for this ship over the weekend to see if we could fit in another cruise this year :) I hope these tips are helpful for you!
I just found your videos and love you guys! Got my Hubbs watching you guys and we're in process of binge watching your cruises on CZcams! Going on our first cruise in September and were nervous about it, but you've alleviated our fears by showing us what to expect! Thank you guys! Your family is so cute and fun to watch too - we're thoroughly entertained! Lol! Take Care!
Hey Terri! I am so glad you found our channel! A first cruise is so exciting... be prepared to become addicted, we were hooked after our first one! If you have any questions, just ask :)
Awesome information..I already did everything u said...except the over packing...I just can not not bring alot of clothes..LOL...and I always go to Miami the day before the cruise.u guys did awesome..and yes everyone has their fav color ribbon on their bags that I get from Michaels craft store
One thing I did learn from a recent trip to Australia is that you can use a power adapter for the other plug, I think most ships use a European plug. The one I bought has changeable interfaces for differing countries, once plugged in, it gives you two additional US outlets and two USB ports. Keep in mind this is still 220 volts so you can't plug just anything into it. It is fine for most electronic items like computer chargers which are designed now for a range of voltages. Make sure you check the specs, they are usually printed (in very small print) on the bottom of the computer or the charging block, it might say something like 110-220V. It will likely be a bad idea to plug something like a fan or hair dryer into it! I have also found on several ships there is an extra US outlet behind the TV. Keep up the great work. We are more fans of NCL so were glad to see your Bliss videos as we will be on it next April as it heads back to Seattle.
In case my documentation (receipts, drivers license, passport, etc.) might get lost, seized, or destroyed, I scan my important documents and email them to myself. I can retrieve the images anywhere I can get to my email.
Leaving out of Galveston on Sept 1 on the Freedom can't wait thanks for all the helpful videos. I have been binge watching you for a week lol. No internet or TV because of line problems, but I can watch the videos on my phone
I wanted to let you know I just found your CZcams channel 2 days ago and I'm planning my trip with my fiance for our honeymoon when we get married in 2 years and we're going on Carnival we will be sailing out of Galveston in August and I got to tell you I love your videos you guys have given me some insights because I'm planning the whole thing and you guys have given me inside I have Pages upon Pages just from your videos of what to take how to pack what to do before the crude what to do when you're on the cruise I mean I just want to thank you because I would have been lost I have been on cruises before but that was when I was a kid and I never planned any of it and I don't remember half of what we did or even with the cruise that wasn't entailed so thank you thank you thank you and I'm hoping since I live in Oklahoma if you guys cruise out of Galveston that you gave live close to me I'm hoping one day maybe we can all be in a cruise and we can all meet cuz you seem like a terrific couple and would love to meet you both.
Awesome and VERY informative video. A few more tips: 1. Book your shore excursions ahead of time. They are usually cheaper and they're less likely to be sold out. If you book through the cruise line you have the security of knowing it's the cruise lines problem not yours if anything happens and you're late getting back to the ship. The ship either has to wait for you or fly the passengers to the next port. (Another reason to HAVE A PASSPORT for EVERYONE in your party even if it's not required to board). 2. Make sure your boarding documents are in your carry on not your checked luggage. 3. Wear a watch and keep it set according to ship time NOT port time. They are not always the same and people have been left in port because of this. You don't want to be one. Your cellphone may not have the right time in a foreign country either especially if you don't have data.
The last one I believe is very important. I spend a lot of time on the cruise line's web site getting familiar with the ship so I know where dining and bar options are and figure out where I might want to spend time with.
Hi! I just booked my 1st cruise 😊 carnival dream from Galveston to cozumel & Yucatan Oct 5,2019 it's a Bday Cruise for my boyfriend (oct 4)and I (oct 6) I can't wait 😆 thank for the great videos
The Sunshine is probably the best of all the Carnival cruise's we've been on .We are booking another for early spring. The cruise director was the best we've ever had. Enjoy!
Enjoy your video's, I have been on Carnival and enjoyed, but your video told me some things I didn't know about. Thanks. PS, your luggage won't be at your cabin right away, so we usually go to lunch on deck before leaving port. By the time we are done, luggage is outside our cabin door. The first time this happened, (no bags) I was in a panic. Don't be, they will get there. Bags not arriving I think is rare. At least I haven't talked to anyone who didn't get their bags. Cruises are wonderful!
So glad you are enjoying the videos! We have started carrying on our luggage and have been lucky enough all but once to be able to drop in straight in the room. I agree, cruises are wonderful!
I pack 3 times..seems to be the charm for me .. I usually dont forget anything but this yr 2018 i did forget one thing..it was a peticoat that i had mended..didnt realize it wasnt in the case until i got on the ship and went to wear a dress that needed one lol..as for suitcases being able to be spotted.. ive done well there.. Had a bright pink one yr and put my own jewellery around the handle ..No other case was like it.. Next yr a floral number ..again no others like it and this time was the same..A mint green number with indented pattern and again none like it.. So this girl got that spot on :)
Regarding the fb groups: I made a friend in one, physically met her on the ship, and we still talk almost daily, and it’s been about a year since our cruise!
That is so great! We have been back for a few days and everyone is posting their pictures and videos in the group. It is so great to see everyone still interacting!
Awesome timing, since we leave in less than two weeks! I think I've got everything checked off, but it's nice to get tips in case something was forgotten or overlooked. Thank you!! The only mistake I might have made at this point is only getting the travel insurance through Carnival when I booked. Surely that won't cover an issue with flight cancellation. Too late to get additional insurance for flights? Also, thanks for the 101 Cruise Tips! I've got it printed out!
So glad to help! Your cruise is so close, that’s so exciting!!! I am not sure if it’s too late or not to buy insurance for the flight. Don’t feel bad, we have insurance through Carnival this time too because my PVP added it when we booked and I forgot to remove it before final payment... but we both have it!
Your videos are so informative. We're doing our first cruise in October. Boarding the Carnival dream out of New Orleans. Do u prepay your port excursions or wait til u board. Also what excursions have u done? We're in our mid 50s. Thanks
Hi Laurence! The Dream was a fantastic ship, we had a wonderful time! We normally prebook the excursions so we can take our time at home to research them and not spend time on our cruise waiting in line to book them. What ports are you going to? I can try to give you some ideas!
EECC Travels thinking to go to Alaska so those cruises Gull Lake from June through August so yeah I think I might go with a friend so we're still alive figuring out stuff but this were good ideas so any more vices
I have been binge watching your channel - really enjoy your videos. My 11 year old daughter gets a kick out of your kiddos. Just as a FYI - Royal Caribbean and Celebrity do not have laundry rooms for the public. :-)
Thanks so much Annie! And I'm glad your daughter is enjoying them too! I did heat that RCCL didn't have laundry, but didn't know about Celebrity. Too bad, it is a nice feature for those who want or need to use it.
my cruise is July 1st from San Juan and we are flying in the morning( we leave Fort Lauderdale around 10/10:30am so we should reach about 12/1pm) of because the cruise departs at around 10 at night. I'm so excited because it's my first cruise and its also my cousin and I's graduation present #classof2018
If you want a copy of our 101 Cruise tips, follow this link: eepurl.com/dlWJSX Happy cruising!!! UPDATE: PLEASE LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT AND NOT A REPLY TO THIS COMMENT, FOR SOME REASON MANY OF THEM ARE GOING TO SPAM AND I DO NOT SEE THEM RIGHT AWAY.
Regarding required documentation each passenger must provide when checking in to travel, your passport has higher security/authority than your drivers license does, so in the event your drivers license is expired (or you forgot to bring it, or you lost it the day before), no worries at all, your valid passport’s an acceptable form of documentation to show proof of who you are (given it’s not expired, too)! Just know though, if you’re traveling to another country and plan on renting a vehicle, you’re out of luck without a valid drivers license (but if your spouses license is valid and available, the rental company will almost always accept it, even if you took a picture of it and it’s accessible from your mobile device).
Do you guys have a cruise planned??? You are so close to Seattle, an Alaskan cruise would be amazing... That is on our to-do list in the next couple of years.
Not yet, but we've been looking into a western caribbean. An Alaskan cruise would be really cool, but we live in a mostly cold and rainy place, so somewhere tropical is just more appealing to us. :)
I can tell you ...I am going to break rule 7! As long as my luggage is not over 50lbs I'm overpacking :) I like fashion and I like to have options! #OverpackClub
You guys are so on point with your videos I even got my husband watching them!!! ... we love you guys!! Could you please tell me the vacation insurance company you guys go through? I didn’t catch the name. Thank you so much I can’t wait for more videos😎
Thanks Brandy, you are so sweet! Allianz is the company I mentioned. They were half of what Carnival charges and you can add coverages for flights too.
Is Carnival's vacation protection the same as insurance? I'm thinking about purchasing Allianz, and want to know if I need to opt out of that coverage and have it removed from my cruise charges.
Yes, it is their own insurance. Read the benefits of both but I can tell you Allianz can cover pre and post cruise hotel stays and flights. If you want to remove it must be done before your final payment date. Hope this helps!
EECC Travels Yes, this info really helps. I've been reading good reviews concerning Allianz, and will probably switch over. 1st cruise will be in July, and I wanna be armed with as much helpful info/tips as possible. I'm so glad I came across your vids. Thank you so much!!!😊
Hey Deidre! So glad you are back! Yes, we will probably cruise on the Valor once it moves to NOLA. It's nice that Carnival rotates it's ships so we have options. I know, his hair is crazy long now!!! :)
Just got back from our Carnival Imagination cruise and we used several of your tips. It was very helpful information. We put fabric softener sheets in the luggage, brought lanyards, my mom put her shoes in shower caps, brought a highlighter to highlight best activities, she brought a shoe holder to hang on the door, she decorated our door, she brought a night light, brought a power strip for the plug, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, binoculars, my mom had the collapsible hamper, jackets, mug with lid etc.
Oh fantastic! I am so glad you had a great cruise and that our tips helped you have a good experience!
Make sure your kids have done all their homework before you leave your house. It makes the holiday so much more enjoyable for the whole family and makes it so that when you get back you aren’t frantically trying to get your children to do it the night you get back when you’re all tired and sad.
My wife and I treat this channel like our favorite TV series lol. 133 days until we set sail on the Carnival Dream!
You guys are awesome! Best comment of the day :) I am so glad we are helping you get excited for your cruise!!!
We're leaving soon on Carnival Breeze. First family vacation ever! 2 Grandmas, 2 Grandsons and my adult daughter and her husband. So excited! Thanks for all your helpful tips!
Thank you so much for all the tips! I'm a huge planner, so these are wonerful and so helpful....especially the tip about the Ship Mate app! Love it!
You both have infectious smiles...!😁
You both are so adorable ❤️. Thanks for the great tips!
Thanks for your tips...first time cruiser here June 2019 Carnival Valor!!!
great and lots of good info....wish i had some of those tips and advice before my first one.....Thanks, RA
Your freedom ship tour helped me so much! My anxiety was driving me crazy. But I watched your video and I felt so much better
Awe, I am so glad we helped you!!!! We really enjoy making these videos, but it means a lot to know we helped someone!
Love you guys! We will be going on the Carnival Conquest in September 2022 and I am watching all of your videos! (Stalker 😂) Being a first time cruiser, I have no idea what to expect and I just love all of your tips and videos. From our Louisiana family to yours thank you!
This helped me so much!! Not first cruise but first cruise without my parents!! The facebook group is something I would have never thought about!!
I enjoy your videos. You two are such a pleasant couple.
What a great couple....thanks for sharing your knowledge...have a good cruise.
Thanks so much Anne!!
I'm going on my first cruise in my life and I'm 51. We are going on a transatlantic cruise with Norwegian and I'm so excited, but so nervous at the same time. My biggest adventures have been so far have been hunting/fishing/camping in Northern Maine, sooooo pretty tame compared to this. You guys are so helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to do all this. You are so helpful... :)
Awesome tips as usual. I cannot wait to book a cruise. I love to be prepared too so this will really help. Cool you’re leaving to cruise on my birthday! Thanks again. - Angie
Thanks so much Angie!!! You will have to let me know once you have booked one!!! A first cruise is so exciting and as much as you enjoy the Caribbean, you will love it!
I really like you guys.Ya'll help me out a lot we went on our 1st cruise in August 2019 and thanks to y'all I knew a little about what to expect
I keep looking at all the stuff about cruising. I believe I'm hooked. Well good job!
I'm sure I'll see you later
Yall are so fun and awesome!
I WAY over think/plan everything. Going on our first cruise this summer. I have watched a Ton of videos and read over a Ton of websites. You guys were the first to mention the fb groups dedicated to each specific cruise! Thank you ☺
It is so easy to get overwhelmed with planning a first cruise... I know I did!!! I am glad our videos are helping :)
I will be on the Carnival Vista in Feb 2022. I watched your ship tour on the tv. I felt like I was walking next to you. Great ship tour.
I love you guys. I've watched a gazillion cruise videos this month (I'm going in October) but you're by far my favorite. Great energy and great tips! I love the tip to take a picture of the Fun Times to separate photos on your phone. Awesome and thank you for making these! Hope to see more!
Thanks so much Rose! So glad to hear our videos are helping you get prepared for your cruise!
1st time cruiser(next year) and i really appreciate these tips! i really enjoy your videos!
I was just looking up tips for cruising about on, and found this awesome little channel!. Y'all have definitely found a new subscriber in me, and I can't wait to see more of your helpful (and hilarious) videos 💖
So glad you found our channel and welcome to the family :)
Thank y’all so much for all the great videos! I have learned so much. We take our first cruise this July on the Carnival Freedom!!
Going on a 7 day cruise on the carnival dream in June..gonna be my 1st carnival cruise. Went on a Disney Cruise last year. AMAZINGGGGG!!!!
How exciting! I have heard the Disney cruises are fantastic. Hope you have a wonderful time in June :)
I was going to call the bank for all of that and you just reminded me bc I forgot it. Thank you! Lol!
Thank to help :)
Your videos are so helpful. I've been on a couple of cruises as a teen but this will be my husband and our kids first cruise for Christmas on the Horizon this year. He has been nervous about what to expect, I showed him all your videos and now he is so very excited. 😊 Thank you!
Oh fantastic! I am so glad our videos are helping you get ready for your cruise! The Horizon looks like an amazing ship too!
You guys are awesome, thank you!
My best friend and I are going on our very first cruise soon! I love your videos, I've seen so many different tip videos but I always come back to your page people it's the most informative for me and keep my interest! You guys are the best!
Awe thanks so much!
Y’all are adorable ! Good tips thanks for doing what you do :)
Awe thanks Alex! We are happy to help :)
Awesome tips, you guys! Looking forward to more videos like these!
Thanks so much Bethany! So glad you liked it :)
Love this series. You both are the best! Thank you!
Thanks Linda! I am glad you are enjoying these videos!
We’re so excited for our first cruise on the horizon in December thank you for the great tips excited for your upcoming cruise videos
YAY! The Horizon looks amazing!!! I was just looking at the bookings for this ship over the weekend to see if we could fit in another cruise this year :) I hope these tips are helpful for you!
Haha ... my blue luggage has a bright pink velcro handle saying "Fly Girl" on it. Very easy to spot! LOL
I would like your 101 cruise tips please. I'm really enjoying your videos! Great job.
There is a link in the video's description to download the list.
Another great informative video
Just got the tips! Thank you so much
Going on a cruise in October finding Yr tips useful love 😍 Yr vlogs
I just found your videos and love you guys! Got my Hubbs watching you guys and we're in process of binge watching your cruises on CZcams! Going on our first cruise in September and were nervous about it, but you've alleviated our fears by showing us what to expect! Thank you guys! Your family is so cute and fun to watch too - we're thoroughly entertained! Lol! Take Care!
Hey Terri! I am so glad you found our channel! A first cruise is so exciting... be prepared to become addicted, we were hooked after our first one! If you have any questions, just ask :)
Awesome information..I already did everything u said...except the over packing...I just can not not bring alot of clothes..LOL...and I always go to Miami the day before the cruise.u guys did awesome..and yes everyone has their fav color ribbon on their bags that I get from Michaels craft store
Not overpacking is tough! It took a lot for me to make the leap to pack less for the first time! So glad you enjoyed the video :)
Y'all have the best ship tours I've seen!
Thank you so much!!! This really means a lot to us!!!
Awesome video. Thanks for the 101 cruise tips!
Thanks Michelle! I hope you find these tips helpful!
Thanks for the tip sheet.
Going on my first cruise without my parents in October these helped alot and showed me thing I never would have thought of
Oh fantastic! Have a wonderful first cruise!
One thing I did learn from a recent trip to Australia is that you can use a power adapter for the other plug, I think most ships use a European plug. The one I bought has changeable interfaces for differing countries, once plugged in, it gives you two additional US outlets and two USB ports. Keep in mind this is still 220 volts so you can't plug just anything into it. It is fine for most electronic items like computer chargers which are designed now for a range of voltages. Make sure you check the specs, they are usually printed (in very small print) on the bottom of the computer or the charging block, it might say something like 110-220V. It will likely be a bad idea to plug something like a fan or hair dryer into it! I have also found on several ships there is an extra US outlet behind the TV. Keep up the great work. We are more fans of NCL so were glad to see your Bliss videos as we will be on it next April as it heads back to Seattle.
Great information!
Thank you!
Glad you found it helpful!!
Excellent!! VERY helpful!!
Perfect timing for this video. I leave 2 weeks from today on the Dream!
Yay! Just two weeks!!! Glad to help, we will have another one next Sunday too.
New to your channel and I love your videos. Thank you
I am so glad you found us and that you're enjoying the videos!!!
In case my documentation (receipts, drivers license, passport, etc.) might get lost, seized, or destroyed, I scan my important documents and email them to myself. I can retrieve the images anywhere I can get to my email.
Great idea! I was just told there is an app that will do this too.
Scan or take pictures how do you scan on a cruise ship?
@@gloriakoch4242 before you go!
Leaving out of Galveston on Sept 1 on the Freedom can't wait thanks for all the helpful videos. I have been binge watching you for a week lol. No internet or TV because of line problems, but I can watch the videos on my phone
That is what's so great about CZcams! You can watch it anywhere, anytime :)
I wanted to let you know I just found your CZcams channel 2 days ago and I'm planning my trip with my fiance for our honeymoon when we get married in 2 years and we're going on Carnival we will be sailing out of Galveston in August and I got to tell you I love your videos you guys have given me some insights because I'm planning the whole thing and you guys have given me inside I have Pages upon Pages just from your videos of what to take how to pack what to do before the crude what to do when you're on the cruise I mean I just want to thank you because I would have been lost I have been on cruises before but that was when I was a kid and I never planned any of it and I don't remember half of what we did or even with the cruise that wasn't entailed so thank you thank you thank you and I'm hoping since I live in Oklahoma if you guys cruise out of Galveston that you gave live close to me I'm hoping one day maybe we can all be in a cruise and we can all meet cuz you seem like a terrific couple and would love to meet you both.
cruise season is coming around again huh? great! lots of good tips, thanks!
Oh yeah! We sail on April 1st 😀😀😀
Your videos are the best. Thank you.
Thanks Gail!
Thanks guys! very helpful!
So glad to help Donna!
Awesome and VERY informative video. A few more tips:
1. Book your shore excursions ahead of time. They are usually cheaper and they're less likely to be sold out. If you book through the cruise line you have the security of knowing it's the cruise lines problem not yours if anything happens and you're late getting back to the ship. The ship either has to wait for you or fly the passengers to the next port. (Another reason to HAVE A PASSPORT for EVERYONE in your party even if it's not required to board).
2. Make sure your boarding documents are in your carry on not your checked luggage.
3. Wear a watch and keep it set according to ship time NOT port time. They are not always the same and people have been left in port because of this. You don't want to be one. Your cellphone may not have the right time in a foreign country either especially if you don't have data.
Very usefull!! Much love hope your all fine
So glad to help! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
Great tips for cruisers!
Thank you! We were so nervous when we started cruising so we hope this helps someone!!
This guy has a song for everything 😂🤣🤣 He's hilarious!
Good job you two! Thanks!
Thanks so much Vonnie!!!
I was going to ask you on IG if you were going to do any pre-cruise videos. So glad you are!
Hey Ginger! Yes, I have several pre-cruise videos planned :)
EECCtravels. Did you ever go on the Harmony of the Sea? Youle love it!! Hope you do it some day.
The last one I believe is very important. I spend a lot of time on the cruise line's web site getting familiar with the ship so I know where dining and bar options are and figure out where I might want to spend time with.
I swear I memorize the deck plans before ever leaving the house :)
❤️ y’all videos
Thanks so much Brittney 😍
Omg life saver thank you
Glad to help :)
Hi! I just booked my 1st cruise 😊 carnival dream from Galveston to cozumel & Yucatan Oct 5,2019 it's a Bday Cruise for my boyfriend (oct 4)and I (oct 6) I can't wait 😆 thank for the great videos
How exciting!!! You will love cruising!
We're leaving in 6 days from New Orleans. Same ports though. I'm so anxious!
Great ideas guys! Never thought about the fb group! Going on the sunshine may 26th!
Thanks! Yes I love being in the Facebook group and seeing everyone get excited for the upcoming cruise!
The Sunshine is probably the best of all the Carnival cruise's we've been on .We are booking another for early spring. The cruise director was the best we've ever had. Enjoy!
Jason, love your new look with the long hair!!
Enjoy your video's, I have been on Carnival and enjoyed, but your video told me some things I didn't know about. Thanks. PS, your luggage won't be at your cabin right away, so we usually go to lunch on deck before leaving port. By the time we are done, luggage is outside our cabin door. The first time this happened, (no bags) I was in a panic. Don't be, they will get there. Bags not arriving I think is rare. At least I haven't talked to anyone who didn't get their bags. Cruises are wonderful!
So glad you are enjoying the videos! We have started carrying on our luggage and have been lucky enough all but once to be able to drop in straight in the room. I agree, cruises are wonderful!
Live your videos. Tell that camera lad of yours we all enjoyed him with you at Dollar Tree. He looks like a wonderful son.
Thank you sooo much! Colby is such a sweetheart!!
New subbie! Loving your videos. Going on my first cruise in 6 years on the Vista in September!! I can’t wait!!!
So glad you found our channel!!! Are you sailing out of Miami or Galveston? We are so excited the Vista is moving to Galveston!!
I’ll be sailing out of Miami, I’ve only heard amazing things about the Vista-hoping everything is true!
Same, everything I heard about the Vista is great! PS - I love your profile pic :)
LOL thank you! Golden Girls is one of my favorite TV shows of all time!!
Great video!! This really helped! I'm going to watch all of these in this series for help :) my husband and I cruise in April!! Thank you !
Thank you! We are so glad to help!!! When in April are you cruising? We leave on April 1st 😀
EECC Travels we are going April 8 on Carnival Liberty! So exciting!! I love all your videos especially the food lol
I hope you have a great time!! And I mist agree... the food is my favorite too 😀
Great tips!!!
Thanks Shannon :)
Great information 😍 First cruise in 2 weeks.
Have a wonderful first cruise!!
I pack 3 times..seems to be the charm for me .. I usually dont forget anything but this yr 2018 i did forget one thing..it was a peticoat that i had mended..didnt realize it wasnt in the case until i got on the ship and went to wear a dress that needed one lol..as for suitcases being able to be spotted.. ive done well there.. Had a bright pink one yr and put my own jewellery around the handle ..No other case was like it.. Next yr a floral number ..again no others like it and this time was the same..A mint green number with indented pattern and again none like it.. So this girl got that spot on :)
Sounds to me like you are a pro packer!!! Great job :)
I just love y’all! When’s the next cruise?
Awe thank you!!! April 1st on the Carnival Breeze... full trip announcement video coming soon :)
Shipmate is also great for price change alerts. Just saved us $30 pp on our next cruise. Thanks for the tips
Yes, I do this as well. Thanks for adding the tip!
Is shipmate only available on iphones? I can't find it in my android apps...
Regarding the fb groups: I made a friend in one, physically met her on the ship, and we still talk almost daily, and it’s been about a year since our cruise!
That is so great! We have been back for a few days and everyone is posting their pictures and videos in the group. It is so great to see everyone still interacting!
Awesome timing, since we leave in less than two weeks! I think I've got everything checked off, but it's nice to get tips in case something was forgotten or overlooked. Thank you!! The only mistake I might have made at this point is only getting the travel insurance through Carnival when I booked. Surely that won't cover an issue with flight cancellation. Too late to get additional insurance for flights? Also, thanks for the 101 Cruise Tips! I've got it printed out!
So glad to help! Your cruise is so close, that’s so exciting!!! I am not sure if it’s too late or not to buy insurance for the flight. Don’t feel bad, we have insurance through Carnival this time too because my PVP added it when we booked and I forgot to remove it before final payment... but we both have it!
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I so much enjoyed your helpful tips video. I would love for you to send me a copy of the 101 tips. Gonna need it!
So glad you enjoyed the video! There is a link in the description and in the pinned comment to get the tips.
Your videos are so informative. We're doing our first cruise in October. Boarding the Carnival dream out of New Orleans. Do u prepay your port excursions or wait til u board. Also what excursions have u done? We're in our mid 50s. Thanks
Hi Laurence! The Dream was a fantastic ship, we had a wonderful time! We normally prebook the excursions so we can take our time at home to research them and not spend time on our cruise waiting in line to book them. What ports are you going to? I can try to give you some ideas!
You seem such a lovely couple, and yoyr kids 2. So wellmannered/Anna
Thanks Nina!
Thank you I need those tips because I'm going to go to cruise for my first time so yeah those are good tips for for me
So glad to help! When is your cruise?
EECC Travels thinking to go to Alaska so those cruises Gull Lake from June through August so yeah I think I might go with a friend so we're still alive figuring out stuff but this were good ideas so any more vices
EECC Travels if we don't go to that one we're going to go to a Disney cruise yeah but I tell you when it will be cool meeting you guys
Either of those will be amazing! Have fun planning!!!
EECC Travels thank you I'll tell you whan
I have been binge watching your channel - really enjoy your videos. My 11 year old daughter gets a kick out of your kiddos. Just as a FYI - Royal Caribbean and Celebrity do not have laundry rooms for the public. :-)
Thanks so much Annie! And I'm glad your daughter is enjoying them too! I did heat that RCCL didn't have laundry, but didn't know about Celebrity. Too bad, it is a nice feature for those who want or need to use it.
my cruise is July 1st from San Juan and we are flying in the morning( we leave Fort Lauderdale around 10/10:30am so we should reach about 12/1pm) of because the cruise departs at around 10 at night. I'm so excited because it's my first cruise and its also my cousin and I's graduation present #classof2018
Oh fantastic! A first cruise is very exciting!!! And congratulations on your graduation!!
Going on the Carnival Glory over Christmas 2018
How exciting! have a wonderful cruise!
If you want a copy of our 101 Cruise tips, follow this link: eepurl.com/dlWJSX Happy cruising!!! UPDATE: PLEASE LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT AND NOT A REPLY TO THIS COMMENT, FOR SOME REASON MANY OF THEM ARE GOING TO SPAM AND I DO NOT SEE THEM RIGHT AWAY.
Yes! Please send! heather.shepherd@att.net
Hey Heather! You should have the tips in your email. happy cruising!!
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Great advice love the tips emailed to us ! bworfel@yahoo.com
Another tip is to leave your jewelry and rings at home. One less thing to worry about on your trip.
Great tip! Thanks for adding!
What about a beach towel? Should I bring one, or use the boat towels? If I need a towel for an excursion should I have my own?
Thank y’all for the tips! They’re awesome! My First Cruise is in Feb 2019 on the Dream!
Oh and OMG! Y’all are in my home state!!! I’m in Morgan City!!
Hey Justin! The Dream is an awesome ship and great for a first cruise! Very careful cool that you are from LA too, we live in Alexandria.
Regarding required documentation each passenger must provide when checking in to travel, your passport has higher security/authority than your drivers license does, so in the event your drivers license is expired (or you forgot to bring it, or you lost it the day before), no worries at all, your valid passport’s an acceptable form of documentation to show proof of who you are (given it’s not expired, too)! Just know though, if you’re traveling to another country and plan on renting a vehicle, you’re out of luck without a valid drivers license (but if your spouses license is valid and available, the rental company will almost always accept it, even if you took a picture of it and it’s accessible from your mobile device).
Hi. I watched your video where you were driving then you were on a shuttle. Does the Carnival port have parking? Oh you sort of talked about it. Tfs✌💛
Hi Maria! All of the parking has a shuttle. We normally do not park at the port parking as there are privately owned lots that are much cheaper.
EECC. I was just look g at parking in Galveston. Thanks so much for your answer.
Carnival Elation= April 18th. :)
Haven't been on a cruise in many years, so this was really helpful. Thanks!
Do you guys have a cruise planned??? You are so close to Seattle, an Alaskan cruise would be amazing... That is on our to-do list in the next couple of years.
Not yet, but we've been looking into a western caribbean. An Alaskan cruise would be really cool, but we live in a mostly cold and rainy place, so somewhere tropical is just more appealing to us. :)
Oh I totally get that! I think that’s why Alaska seems so cool to us. Let us know what you decide 😀
I can tell you ...I am going to break rule 7! As long as my luggage is not over 50lbs I'm overpacking :) I like fashion and I like to have options! #OverpackClub
You do you! If you are comfortable bringing more luggage, do it!
You guys are so on point with your videos I even got my husband watching them!!! ... we love you guys!! Could you please tell me the vacation insurance company you guys go through? I didn’t catch the name. Thank you so much I can’t wait for more videos😎
Thanks Brandy, you are so sweet! Allianz is the company I mentioned. They were half of what Carnival charges and you can add coverages for flights too.
EECC Travels Thank you for giving me that information and always responding🙂
Is Carnival's vacation protection the same as insurance?
I'm thinking about purchasing Allianz, and want to know if I need to opt out of that coverage and have it removed from my cruise charges.
Yes, it is their own insurance. Read the benefits of both but I can tell you Allianz can cover pre and post cruise hotel stays and flights. If you want to remove it must be done before your final payment date. Hope this helps!
EECC Travels Yes, this info really helps. I've been reading good reviews concerning Allianz, and will probably switch over.
1st cruise will be in July, and I wanna be armed with as much helpful info/tips as possible. I'm so glad I came across your vids.
Thank you so much!!!😊
Ive been m.i.a. ive missed u guys... The valor is in nola...will u guys try it out or have u all been on it. Gosh Jason's hair has grown
Hey Deidre! So glad you are back! Yes, we will probably cruise on the Valor once it moves to NOLA. It's nice that Carnival rotates it's ships so we have options. I know, his hair is crazy long now!!! :)
Can y’all please send me the 101 tips sheet..thanks so much for all the helpful info.
There is a link the description to download the tips.
You are so cute together!!!! 😍😍