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timberly K asked:


I am going on a 15 day Hawaiian Cruise for my honeymoon and its the first time i will be on a cruise. What can i expect on board and on Hawaii and what should i pack? And do the cruise Lines supply shampoos and soaps and towels? I really need your help! Serious answers please.

4 Responses to “What can i expect on a Cruise?”

1. Tivogal Says:
   February 13th, 2009 at 12:18 pm

   cruise lines supply small sizes of shampoo, soap, and they have towels you can use in your stateroom and towels for the pool.
   Onboard, they have broadway like entertainment, good meals,shopping,gambling,comedians,swimming. (among other things)
   As far as packing there is a website; cruisediva.com
   that has great packing lists.

   have a great time.
   cruisecritic.com

2. TheOne Says:
   February 16th, 2009 at 9:46 am

   Cruise ship provided hair dryer so you don’t have to bring it. No iron allow so bring clothes that not wrinkles.
   1. 2 outfit per day (short, tank top, capri, light material dresses, something light, not wrinkles)
   2. 1 or 2 formal outfits for formal dinners (don’t have to be so dressy)
   casual clothing for dinner
   3. 2 swim suits and swimsuit cover: something easy to put on and take off but dressy enough to walk around in it.
   4. sunblock (maybe 1 tube of aloe vera, just in case you got sun burn, aloe vera sooth it fast for you)
   5. casual shoe/sandal, 1 pair of high heel/dressy sandal to go with your formal outfits, 1 pair of flip flop to walk around the pool
   6. Bring your own shampoo or at least conditioner because it would help your hair a lot after lot of swimming in the pool.
   7. camera/camcorder (take lots of pictures and video clips)
   8. bring some cash (smaller bill to give tip for room service)
   9. credit card to register for on board account (everything you spend on board will be charge to this account even for the tip that the ship will ask for on the day before last, normally around $10 per guest/per day)
   Congratulation and enjoy your honneymoon.

3. Justme71 Says:
   February 17th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

   My first cruise I packed like a crazy person. I was so worried about the different activities and formal dinners. I learned my lesson. This is typically what I bring now:

   1 dress
   2 pair cargo shorts
   1 pair jeans or capris
   7 tshirts
   1 sweatshirt/sweater
   swimsuit w/coverup
   sleepwear

   pair of nice sandals that will work both casual and w/dress for dinner
   pair of hiking boots for adventure excursions

   toothbrush/paste
   sunscreen
   bugspray
   sunglasses
   hat
   book
   camera

   This is all that I bring. I wear the same dress for dinner and nobody cares. I wear the shorts more than once. Days at sea are often spent primarily in my swimsuit. At times it gets cool enough for something a little warmer (nights, mornings, cold front) so it’s good to have the sweatshirt/jeans available – I always use mine at some point during a cruise.

   Do yourself a favor and keep your packing list as short as possible. If you forget something of importance, chances are you can buy it on the ship (and they aren’t tourist prices, everything is very reasonable). I’ll never take more than one bag again. Keep it simple, keep it happy

4. seagypsy Says:
   February 18th, 2009 at 7:25 pm

   Expect to have a great time, with everything done for you. Cruises are fantastic for visiting the maximum number of places with the least hassle. Once you’re on board and unpacked, the ship will be your home, where everything will be done for you. Your steward and all the staff will look after your every need and most things are inclusive, such as your food and your entertainment, of which there is a huge amount for you to take part in, depending on which line you are cruising with and which ship you are on.
   There will be deck games, classes of all kinds, films and talks, glitzy evening entertainment – in fact too much to do. You will have to choose ‘cos it will be literally impossible to do it all.
   If you really want to make the most of your cruise, I recommend taking tours (they cost additional money as they are NOT inclusive), but they will really open the world and colour and culture of Hawaii to you. It’s easy to just walk ashore at every port, but you often end up seeing and doing the same everywhere – just another quayside, shopping mall, beach etc. and after a while they all look and feel the same. There will be a range of tours on offer covering things like a panoramic tour (bus based if you don’t like much walking), a beach transfer to one of the best beaches around, an activity tour, maybe a cultural tour to visit a local group of people, or try out local or traditional food – maybe visit a dance group, or a museum, or the chance to visit the wildlife, swim with marine animals etc. etc.
   An organised shore excursion will ensure you get to see the particular things you want to see in the easiest way. A knowledgeable local guide will accompany you, look after you every step of the way, ensure you see and learn everything and get the maximum enjoyment of what’s on offer and make sure you get back safely to the ship again afterwards. You’ll also travel with lots of your shipboard companions, which helps you to make friends quickly. Best of all, there’s safety in a group, so less chance of getting lost, getting mugged or even getting left behind! If a tour group is late back to the ship, the ship will wait for you. If you are alone and get back to the quayside late, you’ll probably find the ship has sailed without you and it will be up to you, at your own cost, to find a way of rejoining the ship at its next port of call.
   For clothes, it depends what ship you’re sailing on. Some ships have a dress code – formal evenings, etc. when you will need formal evening wear. Others have a totally informal approach, when all you will need is a supply of shorts, T shirts and lots of sunscreen. If you can’t get the answers from your Excursions Brochure or other cruise information, the best idea is to phone or email or otherwise contact the cruise line company direct and ask. You really need to know this – too many clothes (especially the wrong kind) is as bad as taking too few and suddenly finding you need what you left at home.
   Yes, your ship will supply you with plenty of soap, towels etc., but always take your own towels just in case you need extra to take to a beach with you and you can always pop in your favourite shampoo if your hair likes a particular product. However, there are well stocked shops on every ship, so you need never be stuck if you left your toothbrush or comb at home by mistake.
   These are the basics. Help it all helps.
   Have a wonderful honeymoon and a fabulous cruise.