Im on going on a cruise next year. Three days with islands, four days on boat.?

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TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only

Here's what you can expect on any cruise you take.

There is something to do all day every day. When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will receive a key card which will serve as your room key, charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir) and its also your pass to get on and off ship in each port. When you first board the ship the security personnel will have you insert your key card into a scanner and then will take a photo of you that is included in the magnetic strip on the card. Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID (passport or driver's license). This card allows them to keep an accurate track of all passengers entering and/or leaving the ship.

Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations. Some ships may offer a galley (kitchen) tour or a tour of the bridge. There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATMâ€™s and a purserâ€™s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to. There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails.

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games, and the cards and games are provided. If you want to just sit and read, thereâ€™s a library where you can bring your books or select one from the shelf. Ships have internet cafes and some offer WIFI if you bring your prefer to use your computer in your cabin (some ships offer notebooks for rent). There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music. Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave. On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .

So as you can see there will be plenty for you to choose from. You can stay busy or just relax in a lounge chair most of the day.

The swimming pools, the deck games, the shows, the bars...The casino is fun too if you don't gamble too much.

Johan from Sweden

Have fun, relax and do the boat! Dont forget to look through the "Newpaper" that is delivered to your cabin every night. In there you can see anything that happens on the boat that day. Johan

tech_fanatic

There is so much to do onboard a cruise, you will have a blast. I always try to get to each restaurant onboard, at least once, just to see what they have to offer. I never miss the main shows and try to go to the other shows that are offered. Be sure to look over the activities offered each day, there are usually some really interesting things to do, I always enjoy the ones where you get to ask your captain questions, it is pretty interesting.

Also, don't forget to take some time to relax and enjoy the pool and have fun.

Have a great time!

slayton59

don't miss out on relaxing cause your trying to do everything. its all about relaxation. pick a couple things to do every day but don't over do it or you will not enjoy the cruise. when the daily schedule comes to your cabin pick a few things with time in between this way you can sit by the pool, read a book, have a few cocktails. its much less stressful than running all over the ship from event to event

Ellyn M

I have been on several cruise lines, but I enjoy Carnival the most. There are more younger guests, and not all senior citizens for one thing. I enjoy being with a mixed group of all ages. And the Carnival Glory is a lovely ship. Have fun!

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