Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get seasick

No one can answer that question so be prepared and some have suggested this routine. I would suggest obtaining a seasick patch. Put it on when you get on board. After a day try removing it and see how you feel. If you start to feel funny put another one on. You can also get sea sick pills. Some of the brand names are dramamine, dimenhydrinate and avail . People have told me they like the patch best.  Even though these are over the counter medications, always check with your doctor before using medications, especially if you are already taking other medications.

Can I reserve a cabin for 2 people and add a 3rd later

Usually yes, but check first. However the cabin you have reserved must be able to accommodate 3 people. If it does there will be an additional fee around for the 3rd person. If your room is not designed for more than 2 you will have to reserve another room.

How much luggage can I bring and how is it handled

Well I have not found a set rule on the amount of luggage, but to be safe be reasonable. Remember you will have to keep those bags in your room somewhere or have them checked after you unpack. Bag handling works just like the airlines. You can carry on small bags and you check the rest. At the curb there are people that will take your bags and then deliver them to your room. You will probably be sent luggage tags in your document kit. Be sure to put your name and room number on them.

Reserve & Walt List - You want to go on the cruise but prefer a different cabin then those available.  You book the available cabin and you are put on the wait list for the cabin you prefer. In this case, you are responsible for deposits and cancellation fees as per the conditions on the reservation form for the cabin you booked.  When the cabin you prefer opens up you are contacted to accept or decline.  If you accept any additional amounts are due at that time. The wait list system DOES WORK.

Probably everyone has heard of the new carry-on liquid restrictions but I had a little surprise because I did not read between the lines. Since the TSA restriction of liquids, checked bags have surged 20% to 383,00, complaints in one year are up 90% and 14 thousand bags are lost per day double number from 2005 Here is the TSA's official line. With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula and breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint

1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
2. Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:

• Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling, all prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and
• Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.

You are not limited in the amount or volume of these above items you may bring in your carry-on baggage. However, if these items are in containers larger than three ounces, please perform the following:

1. Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag. Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
2. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.

We have also taken steps to ensure the security of the boarding areas after you pass through our security checkpoints. Therefore, any liquid, gel or aerosol, such as coffee or soda, purchased in the secure area beyond the security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane. Please note that if you have a layover and are re-screened at your connecting airport the current rules (see above) for carry-on's apply.So I read this and got some small plastic bottles and measures in 3 or less ounces of shampoo, mouth wash, etc into each bottle.  I was so proud all my bottles fit into the quart size bag. Then when I was going the security the office said "The 3 ounce bottles have to be in the original manufactures bottles"  So where above did it say that?