NWR- Anyone who's been on a cruise... or to the Carribean...

February05 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 06:44 PM

NWR- Anyone who's been on a cruise... or to the Carribean...

WHAT do i pack?!?!?!

i keep feeling like im forgetting something
i've got
-all my toiletries
- dramamine (in case i find out i get sea sick.. jsut to be safe)
-bathing suit (havent bought yet )

flip flops
clothes

im totally forgetting stuff! ( oh yeah, none of this is actually IN the suitcase yet,,, just written on a piece of paper )

ladybug78 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 06:45 PM

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Sunglasses and suntan lotion!!!!!

trnity44 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 06:45 PM

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make sure you bring something nice to wear. They always have a dress up night

What cruise line are you going on?

February05 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 06:47 PM

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Norweigan.

Im packing my dress from the RD.. i LOVE it.

is it bad that i have like 8 pairs of shoes/ flip flops that im bringing? i cant decide

trnity44 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 06:49 PM

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Posted by neeniebean86

Norweigan.

Im packing my dress from the RD.. i LOVE it.

is it bad that i have like 8 pairs of shoes/ flip flops that im bringing? i cant decide

Norweigan is the best! FH and I went on a Carribean cruise with them a year ago. I love them. You are going to have a blast?

I brought like so much crap with me, it was ridiculous. I had like 4 pairs of flip flops, then some sneakers, and some nice shoes too. Plus, waaaay to many clothes. lol.

Where are you cruising to?

February05 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 06:53 PM

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im pretty good so far,,, only 2 pairs of flip flops (one flat, one platform) lol my other wedge type of sandle shoes (yeah, i have no idea how to describe things), sneakers, black pumps and black open toed shoes (so i may drop the pumps, not sure yet) lol

oh yeah,,, i havent even started on the clothes yet. Ill have like 4 full size suitcases filled, and leave FH with just a duffle bag

its going to Nassau (the bahamas and great stirrup cay).. oh and stops in Miami and port canaveral too

trnity44 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 06:55 PM

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Posted by neeniebean86

im pretty good so far,,, only 2 pairs of flip flops (one flat, one platform) lol my other wedge type of sandle shoes (yeah, i have no idea how to describe things), sneakers, black pumps and black open toed shoes (so i may drop the pumps, not sure yet) lol

oh yeah,,, i havent even started on the clothes yet. Ill have like 4 full size suitcases filled, and leave FH with just a duffle bag

its going to Nassau (the bahamas and great stirrup cay).. oh and stops in Miami and port canaveral too

lol. you should have seen my suitcase- it weighed so much that jet blue charged me extra because it was over their limit!!!!!!! It weighed like 81 lbs or something like that. lol

Sounds like a nice trip. Like I said, you are going to have a blast!

February05 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 07:04 PM

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i dont feel so bad now about my packing techniques

Thank you!! we heard great thing about them, and we upgraded to a suite with butler service, so im all excited about that too!!

trnity44 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 07:10 PM

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Posted by neeniebean86

i dont feel so bad now about my packing techniques

Thank you!! we heard great thing about them, and we upgraded to a suite with butler service, so im all excited about that too!!

They supposedly have the best service of all cruise lines. Everyone was very nice and very accomadating. We loved it and are considering taking the Norweigan cruise to the Mexican Riviera for our honeymoon.

OMG, your wedding is sooo soon! You must be so excited! :)

angelbear217 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 07:18 PM

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Sorry to interrupt...lol. But I have been to NAssau. It is nice if you can get over to Paradise Island and check out Atlantis. BEWARE of the straw market. The deals are great but the people are evil They try to get you to buy anything and will pull you to their stand.

Don't forget your toiletries. We bought an over the door shoe rack to put them in because there is not a lot of counter space and things could fall off easily. Also your birth certificate or passport because they do a customs check in the Bahamas

Have fun!!!

JBKempf Posted: Feb 11, 2005 07:23 PM

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You don't need that much clothing. I thought I packed sparingly and most of the time you walk around in your bathsuit and cover up. Thats my advice for next time around on a cruise.

angelbear217 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 07:27 PM

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Here check this out..so you won't forget anything

cruise packing guide

sunflowers74 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:15 PM

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Don't forget to pack different meds, like tylenol, advil, all types of stomach medicine etc.

Also, if you get sea sick don't take the dramine. I get every type of motion sickness possible. My first cruise (it was even a Norwegian) I was miserable b/c I had the patch from my Dr. and it didn't work, it was actually making it worse. So I went to the front desk, and the guy there told me to take the patch off and to use the pills he gave me. They have the same pills on all the cruise lines and work better (for sea sickness) than anything I've tried. I wish I had went to him sooner b/c I spent the first day and a 1/2 miserable. After I started taking those pills I felt like a new person!

Have fun! Nassau is a blast, and I loved the Straw market! I went with just girl friends and felt totally safe. There is this little place upstairs in the one market that actually has an upstairs that makes the BEST frozen drinks.

ckgmwedding Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:22 PM

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No clothing advice- I think everyone covered that but I just wanted to say----ITS SO CLOSE!!!!! I am excited for you

lrs2005 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:25 PM

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My DF proposed to me on 'formal night' on the Norwegian Dawn. (in May '04)

I would bring a light jacket - it gets slightly windy on board

In no order of priority I would bring the following
2 bathing suits
underwear
bras
sexy lingerie
pjs
shorts (3)
blue jeans (1)
slacks (1)
chinos (1)
casual dresses (2-3)
cardigan for over the dresses - cool at night
enough t-shirts for every day
a sweater
an umbrella or rain gear
sneakers
gym clothing (yoga pants - double as a pool cover)
flip flops
sandals
dress shoes
formal dress

accessories
pocketbook
wristlet (for when you don't want to bring a bag)
a beach bag to put stuff in when shopping or for a day on the beach

As for the straw market - I almost had my e-ring stolen by one of the vendors as I was giving her my cash to pay she attempted to slip my ring off of my finger. Thankfully it was slightly tight and I realized what was happening. Honestly, I would leave valuable jewlery at home and just wear a simple wedding band.

Have a fantastic time!!!!
Lisa

February05 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:31 PM

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Thank you sooo much, Ladies!! i knew i could depend on you

ughhhhhh now to actually Pack this stuff....

july06bride Posted: Mar 14, 2005 08:22 AM

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HEY

I wouldn't take Dramamine because that makes you tired, INSTEAD Take Bonine...does the same thing but doesn't make you sleepy or groggy

I dont know if someone said it, but I found it necessary to have water shoes..kind of dorky yes, but when you are in areas with coral and/or sting rays...it does help... Or if you have to climb...like dunn's river falls or that waterfall in dominica.