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Eureka · 03-26-2018, 01:35 AM

Been on a few Carnival cruises and heading on a Royal Caribbean cruise for the first time this summer(Allure of the seas). Anybody have any advice/experiences with RC? Purchased the drink package for first time ever. Will probably book another cruise with a different cruise line afterwards because I want to try as many cruise lines as I can. Any fun experiences with other cruise lines ya want to share? Stories etc.

I always enjoyed going on cruises as a single guy as there was always way more single women (like lots more). I will be bringing my sweety on this cruise though and I plan on popping the question the day before we fly out. Fun times.

Randallflagg · 03-27-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Swanman

I went on that trip several years ago on that boat and it's great. There were some great excursions. We did a dogsled thing in Juneau, a trip on one of the old Deadliest Catch ships in Skagway I believe and an animal preserve thing near Ketchikan. I might have those last two locations mixed up. The animal preserve was amazing. It's run by this one crazy guy that is the only documented human to ever raise wolverines from birth. His house dog was a wolf.

If you go through Glacier Bay, have your camera ready. It's gorgeous through there.

Oh, indeed, I will be taking my Nikon. We will probably only do this once - so there WILL be pics... Lenses will be an 18-70 and a 70-300. Those two should do the job nicely. Additionally, plenty of memory cards..

**Dartgod** · 03-27-2018, 02:17 PM

All my really good pics of Glacier Bay were taken with my DSLR, so I don't have access at work, but this one I took with my phone and is one of my favorites. It's not a glacier, but I love the color contrast in this shot.

sedated · 03-27-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

we snuck booze on Carnival by corking out own bottles of "wine". I think they eliminated allowing you to bring your own wine now though.

I've heard that the best way is to sneak it in using shampoo and conditioner bottles. But that was just in theory, the person who said this didn't try it.

JD10367 · 03-27-2018, 03:01 PM

Getting back to the OP and ignoring the usual douchebags who feel the need to come into a thread they hate only to say “I hate it”... you’ll love the Oasis Class. Always something to do, and they’re so big that once everyone disperses you won’t feel crowded. My favorite spots are the Solarium, the Park Cafe for bagels, the jazz and comedy clubs, and the free donuts on the Boardwalk. And the ship’s so big it barely rocks.

**loochy** · 03-27-2018, 03:33 PM

I snuck a ton of liquor onboard - more than we could drink. I used these little things called Rum Runner Flasks.

http://www.rumrunnerflasks.com/

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Monty · 03-27-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

Cruises aren't on my agenda because brideowanian got bad food poisoning on a cruise in college. I'd like to do the Alaska cruise I think and could be talked into an island hopper someday.

Who was the member here whose wife was stuck on the cruise that was stuck at sea and had everyone sick with the brown noise running down the cabin walls a couple of years ago?

That was my wife. The experience didn't phase her as she's been on 3 cruises since then and we're finally taking a cruise to Alaska this summer.

Monty · 03-27-2018, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Randallflagg

If you are a degenerate gambler - you will most likely lose your home on a cruise ship. They don't follow any laws or regulations once they hit International waters....

My advice? Stay FAR away from the Casino on a Cruise Ship.....

I wouldn't go that far. Yes, you have to watch them a bit closer, but the table games can be quite fun, and profitable. Just need to find the right dealer.

Monty · 03-27-2018, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Randallflagg

We are on Princess - the Ruby Princess out of Seattle - 7 days and return to Seattle. Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria BC. August 4th through the 11th.

That's wild, our cruises are identical, the only difference is that we are going the week before you go.

Monty · 03-27-2018, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

l took a pro Russian player for $1,200 in an hour or two. There were guys betting $10K a hand. I just flew under the radar. Only player to beat him. Made me semi-famous in the dining area with the men who lost their asses to him.

+1

Well done!

**Rain Man** · 03-27-2018, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty

That's wild, our cruises are identical, the only difference is that we are going the week before you go.

Hide a note for him in a pre-agreed spot. It'll be like a spy movie.

Monty · 03-27-2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

we snuck booze on Carnival by corking out own bottles of "wine". I think they eliminated allowing you to bring your own wine now though.

We used to sneak ours in using mouthwash bottles and/or shampoo bottles. Smuggled a crapload of liquor onto the ships over the years and never had an issue.

Randallflagg · 03-27-2018, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanman

I went on that trip several years ago on that boat and it's great. There were some great excursions. We did a dogsled thing in Juneau, a trip on one of the old Deadliest Catch ships in Skagway I believe and an animal preserve thing near Ketchikan. I might have those last two locations mixed up. The animal preserve was amazing. It's run by this one crazy guy that is the only documented human to ever raise wolverines from birth. His house dog was a wolf.

If you go through Glacier Bay, have your camera ready. It's gorgeous through there.

My Wife and I have visited my Sister in Anchorage twice - but both times we did;t have time to do a lot of "sightseeing".

She has always told me that (a) she would like to do a cruise to Alaska and (b) that she would LOVE to see a glacier and maybe do some dog sledding.

This Christmas I surprised her with this cruise. To say I got lucky Christmas night might just be the understatement of the decade....

Randallflagg · 03-27-2018, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty

That's wild, our cruises are identical, the only difference is that we are going the week before you go.

Cool!!! Here's hoping you have a great time!!

Randallflagg · 03-27-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

All my really good pics of Glacier Bay were taken with my DSLR, so I don't have access at work, but this one I took with my phone and is one of my favorites. It's not a glacier, but I love the color contrast in this shot.

Really Nice!! Thanks!!

Monty · 03-27-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Hide a note for him in a pre-agreed spot. It'll be like a spy movie.

I need his cabin number. As we are both in a balcony room, the chances are good that something can be arranged!

03-26-2018, 01:35 AM
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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	Getting back to the OP and ignoring the usual douchebags who feel the need to come into a thread they hate only to say “I hate it”... you’ll love the Oasis Class. Always something to do, and they’re so big that once everyone disperses you won’t feel crowded. My favorite spots are the Solarium, the Park Cafe for bagels, the jazz and comedy clubs, and the free donuts on the Boardwalk. And the ship’s so big it barely rocks.
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loochy Hey Loochy, I'm hooome! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PooPooKaKaPeePeeShire Casino cash: $2160752	I snuck a ton of liquor onboard - more than we could drink. I used these little things called Rum Runner Flasks. http://www.rumrunnerflasks.com/ Posted via Mobile Device
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