Taking my first cruise.....

RWS · « **on:** April 20, 2009, 01:14:26 AM »

I'm getting married this Friday, then the week after we will be leaving out of New Orleans for our honeymoon trip on the Carnival ship Fantasy for a 5 day cruise. We're going to Cozumel and Progresso, and we are going to tour the Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins. Has anybody here ever been on the Fantasy, and do you have any tips that they don't really tell you or anything like that? She has been on the Holiday out of Mobile numerous times, but this will be my first time going period and her first time on the Fantasy.

Jumbo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:22:57 AM »

Quote from: runswithscissors on April 20, 2009, 01:14:26 AM

I'm getting married this Friday, then the week after we will be leaving out of New Orleans for our honeymoon trip on the Carnival ship Fantasy for a 5 day cruise. We're going to Cozumel and Progresso, and we are going to tour the Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins. Has anybody here ever been on the Fantasy, and do you have any tips that they don't really tell you or anything like that? She has been on the Holiday out of Mobile numerous times, but this will be my first time going period and her first time on the Fantasy.

Congrats man, I went to Chichen Itza on my honeymoon its a very cool place. The merchants are very aggressive salesman and I thought they were annoying as hell, but the ruins are a must see. My advice would be to relax as much as possible!

Ogre · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:36:10 AM »

Quote from: runswithscissors on April 20, 2009, 01:14:26 AM

I'm getting married this Friday, then the week after we will be leaving out of New Orleans for our honeymoon trip on the Carnival ship Fantasy for a 5 day cruise. We're going to Cozumel and Progresso, and we are going to tour the Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins. Has anybody here ever been on the Fantasy, and do you have any tips that they don't really tell you or anything like that? She has been on the Holiday out of Mobile numerous times, but this will be my first time going period and her first time on the Fantasy.

Alright, let me be the first to say congratulations to you man. You have one vagina for the rest of your life. Real smart rws. Way to think it through.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:50:08 AM »

Quote from: Ogre on April 20, 2009, 09:36:10 AM

Alright, let me be the first to say congratulations to you man. You have one vagina for the rest of your life. Real smart rws. Way to think it through.

Look at her. Always watching, judging, "look at the baby! look at the baby!"

Tiger Wench · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:49:17 AM »

Quote from: runswithscissors on April 20, 2009, 01:14:26 AM

We're going to Cozumel and Progresso...

I hear their vegetable soup is better than Campbells.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:06:10 AM »

Don't forget to have some sweet Glamour Shots made. The bow of the boat (a la Titanic) is very scenic. If you forget to do it while you're cruising, I'm sure Sears will have an appropriate backdrop.

Saniflush · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:10:06 AM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on April 20, 2009, 11:06:10 AM

Don't forget to have some sweet Glamour Shots made. The bow of the boat (a la Titanic) is very scenic. If you forget to do it while you're cruising, I'm sure Sears will have an appropriate backdrop.

+3

CCTAU · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:21:30 AM »

I hope you have as much fun as these couples:

http://www.atlantisevents.com/resorts_2009_vallarta.aspx

Jumbo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2009, 02:48:39 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on April 20, 2009, 11:21:30 AM

I hope you have as much fun as these couples:

http://www.atlantisevents.com/resorts_2009_vallarta.aspx

Now thats a juicy double.

Pell City Tiger · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:56:54 PM »

Quote from: runswithscissors on April 20, 2009, 01:14:26 AM

I'm getting married this Friday, then the week after we will be leaving out of New Orleans for our honeymoon trip on the Carnival ship Fantasy for a 5 day cruise. We're going to Cozumel and Progresso, and we are going to tour the Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins. Has anybody here ever been on the Fantasy, and do you have any tips that they don't really tell you or anything like that? She has been on the Holiday out of Mobile numerous times, but this will be my first time going period and her first time on the Fantasy.

I pictured the Carnival cruise lines as a bit more luxurious than this.

RWS · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:41:04 PM »

Quote from: Ogre on April 20, 2009, 09:36:10 AM

Alright, let me be the first to say congratulations to you man. You have one vagina for the rest of your life. Real smart rws. Way to think it through.

To her credit, its some mighty fine vagina.

AWK · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:02:38 PM »

What is this mythical vagina you guys are speaking of?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:07:51 PM »

Quote from: runswithscissors on April 20, 2009, 09:41:04 PM

To her credit, its some mighty fine vagina.

Listen up guys. He's telling the truth here.

She really does.

Jumbo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:37:44 AM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on April 20, 2009, 11:07:51 PM

Listen up guys. He's telling the truth here.

She really does.

Its all about team.

chinook · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:25:41 PM »

cruises teh sux.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:54:53 PM »

Quote from: chinook on April 21, 2009, 01:25:41 PM

cruises teh sux.

Not really sure about that syntax are ya?

The Prowler · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2009, 01:18:12 AM »

So, rws, how was your Cruise? Did yall end up getting re-routed?

RWS · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2009, 03:22:51 PM »

Quote from: The Prowler on May 13, 2009, 01:18:12 AM

So, rws, how was your Cruise? Did yall end up getting re-routed?

Yeah, we ended up getting a 7 day cruise to Key West, Freeport, and Nassau for the price of a 5-day cruise to Mexico. The only extra we had to pay was the extra two days of parking at the cruise terminal. Key West was pretty cool. There is alot of history there and I think alot of crazy people that used to live there back in the day. I don't know if any of you have ever been to Prichard, but I swear to God, when I woke up the morning we were in Freeport, I thought we had sailed to Prichard. That place is a total shithole. There is nothing within like 10 miles of the port, and you have to take an old ass taxi van into town. They drop you off at the Isle of Capri Casino and across the street from that there is like a ½ square mile maybe of places to shop. That is about it. Nassau was pretty cool. Not alot of history really, but a pretty cool little downtown area that is very close to the boat. We ate lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe and then went shopping for some gift and souvenir type stuff for everybody back home.

The experience on the boat was pretty cool. Christine had always gone on cruises on the Holiday out of Mobile, but its pretty much a floating turd compared to the Fantasy. There is always something to do on the boat, and I swear I gained about 10 pounds. She had a few cold delicious adult beverages while on board, but I didn't, so we came away with little extra expense. I might drink once every two months or so, but when I do, I will drink like a fifth of Crown or something. I figured I didn't want to get on a roll at $6.50 a pop on the boat. Alcohol was way cheaper on the boat and in Nassau if you are buying from the on board liquor store or a shop on land. A 3 liter of Crown on the boat was like $62.33, or you could buy two fifths for $32.95. A fifth of Crown Royal Reserve was like $35 on the boat as well. I saw a fifth in Nassau for $17.95. I would have bought some, but I have so fucking much Crown at the house from people giving gifts to me, its not even funny.

All in all, it was a pretty good time. I was away from home for a week, ate alot, fucked alot, saw some cool shit. Can't complain too much.

RWS · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2009, 03:24:10 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on April 20, 2009, 11:21:30 AM

I hope you have as much fun as these couples:

http://www.atlantisevents.com/resorts_2009_vallarta.aspx

They had an "Atlantis Resort" in Nassau....wonder if it is the same type thing?

The Prowler · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2009, 03:49:42 PM »

Quote from: runswithscissors on May 13, 2009, 03:22:51 PM

Yeah, we ended up getting a 7 day cruise to Key West, Freeport, and Nassau for the price of a 5-day cruise to Mexico. The only extra we had to pay was the extra two days of parking at the cruise terminal. Key West was pretty cool. There is alot of history there and I think alot of crazy people that used to live there back in the day. I don't know if any of you have ever been to Prichard, but I swear to God, when I woke up the morning we were in Freeport, I thought we had sailed to Prichard. That place is a total shithole. There is nothing within like 10 miles of the port, and you have to take an old ass taxi van into town. They drop you off at the Isle of Capri Casino and across the street from that there is like a ½ square mile maybe of places to shop. That is about it. Nassau was pretty cool. Not alot of history really, but a pretty cool little downtown area that is very close to the boat. We ate lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe and then went shopping for some gift and souvenir type stuff for everybody back home.

The experience on the boat was pretty cool. Christine had always gone on cruises on the Holiday out of Mobile, but its pretty much a floating turd compared to the Fantasy. There is always something to do on the boat, and I swear I gained about 10 pounds. She had a few cold delicious adult beverages while on board, but I didn't, so we came away with little extra expense. I might drink once every two months or so, but when I do, I will drink like a fifth of Crown or something. I figured I didn't want to get on a roll at $6.50 a pop on the boat. Alcohol was way cheaper on the boat and in Nassau if you are buying from the on board liquor store or a shop on land. A 3 liter of Crown on the boat was like $62.33, or you could buy two fifths for $32.95. A fifth of Crown Royal Reserve was like $35 on the boat as well. I saw a fifth in Nassau for $17.95. I would have bought some, but I have so fucking much Crown at the house from people giving gifts to me, its not even funny.

All in all, it was a pretty good time. I was away from home for a week, ate alot, fucked alot, saw some cool shit. Can't complain too much.

lol, yeah those 24 hour food bars will get you every time.