Tipping the masseuse is like tipping your server in a restaurant. Should you do it? Of course, depending on how you feel your level of service was. I'll tell you, I had my very first massage in my entire life on my last cruise and it was AMAZING! These people are wonderful and certainly know what they're doing! They will also try to ...

Take your digital. As long as you keep and eye on your possessions I see no reason why you should worry about anything being stolen. I had my camera, iPod and a book with me almost at all times on the ship. No worries! Besides, disposable cameras are a pain: you'd have to get a bunch, carry at least one with you at all times (not that you ...

I bought these for my last cruise last year. I was charged for the price of the drink over the price of the coupon every time. Even at dinner when all I ordered was a glass of wine I received a bill at the end of service for like $.79. Unless someone is buying them for you as a gift they're not worth it.

My friends and I did this same cruise (same week) last year. It was a great time! Have fun!

Getting closer... almost double digits! Seriously planning shore excursions now! Huzzah!

Has anyone done these excursions? My friends and I are interested in doing one of these and are wondering if one would be better than the other. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[quote user="luvtocruise"]The plastic bags that the newspaper comes in work great. Just rubberband at the top of arm and it works great. Have a great cruise![/quote] I used these when I broke my arm years ago! Worked like a charm for the shower. I would not, however, recommend going swimming with the dolphins (for example) with the ...

Check with your cell phone carrier to see their area of service. Chances are you'll probably be roaming. On the ship your cell phone should work but it will cost you.

Drink coupons are not worth the purchase. I bought these last time I cruised with the impression (as most people said on here) the staff usually take the coupon and write off the rest of the amount of the drink depending on the price. This only happened to me once the whole cruise and it was only a 4 night. Even in the dining room when I ...

Everyone else has answered your timing questions so I'm going for things to do: A group of friends and I went to Freeport and Nassau last December. Nassau was fun if a bit sketchy at night. We did the Black Beard's Treasure Snorkel and Beach something or other through Carnival. It was a lot of fun and the food was good. After that we ...