Today's Newbie questions .....

Bob Thomas wrote:

1) Do they provide coathangers for your clothes in the cheap cabins,
and if so - are they the removable type or the ones that are fixed in.
The reason I ask is that I have always washed out shirts and hung them
on hangers to dry (in hotels), but you can't do that if they're stuck
inside a wardrobe!

Even when we've cruised on ships with fixed hangers -- and I think
that's more a reflection of ship style rather than cabin price -- we've
been able to get extra hangers from our cabin steward. These hangers
aren't the fixed type. Do the same and you'll be able to accomplish your
mission.


2) Secondly, how many bags do people take on these trips? We always
take one each, because lugging them around from airports to hotels and
on trains etc is a pain.

The rules about luggage size and weight have changed so dramatically
that I suspect people are changing their packing habits. I know our
habits have changed. My husband and I used to take more and larger
suitcases than we do now. Now, we each take a 24" suitcase plus a
carry-on duffel. We do, in fact, weigh our luggage, but we've never
exceeded the 50 lb. domestic limit that many airlines now impose. Of
course, it helps our cause that we sail on a cruise line that schedules
no formal nights and we're willing to pay shipboard dry-cleaning and
laundry costs!

Karen Selwyn

Bob
Never been on the Marco Polo so can't help with hanger question. As far as
taking food for a snack that is no problem, but be aware that some food
especialy fresh fruit can not be brought off the ship do to customs rules.
this will depend on the port/country you are in.
Mike Quint

Hi,

Once again I turn to the experienced, knowledgable newsgroup members
(suck, suck) to find out the answers to today's questions which a-

1) Do they provide coathangers for your clothes in the cheap cabins,
and if so - are they the removable type or the ones that are fixed in.
The reason I ask is that I have always washed out shirts and hung them
on hangers to dry (in hotels), but you can't do that if they're stuck
inside a wardrobe! (Btw .. I'm travelling on the Marco Polo in the
cheapest cabin (I understand it has the main propellor shaft spinning
through the middle of the cabin, and is sometimes used as a bilge tank
- hopefully we won't be lashed to an oar.)

2) Secondly, how many bags do people take on these trips? We always
take one each, because lugging them around from airports to hotels and
on trains etc is a pain. However, I get the impression that cruising
people take an entourage of native porters carrying their entire
wardrobes wherever they go. What's the norm ??? (Not that I've ever
been normal).

3) Being a cheapskate, does anyone mind if you nick a roll or two from
the breakfast table to have as your lunch when wandering away from the
ship? I don't want to have to walk the plank for a minor misdemeanor.

All advice appreciated ....

Bob T.

Bob
Never been on the Marco Polo so can't help with hanger question. As far as
taking food for a snack that is no problem, but be aware that some food
especialy fresh fruit can not be brought off the ship do to customs rules.
this will depend on the port/country you are in.
Mike Quint

Hi,

Once again I turn to the experienced, knowledgable newsgroup members
(suck, suck) to find out the answers to today's questions which a-

1) Do they provide coathangers for your clothes in the cheap cabins,
and if so - are they the removable type or the ones that are fixed in.
The reason I ask is that I have always washed out shirts and hung them
on hangers to dry (in hotels), but you can't do that if they're stuck
inside a wardrobe! (Btw .. I'm travelling on the Marco Polo in the
cheapest cabin (I understand it has the main propellor shaft spinning
through the middle of the cabin, and is sometimes used as a bilge tank
- hopefully we won't be lashed to an oar.)

2) Secondly, how many bags do people take on these trips? We always
take one each, because lugging them around from airports to hotels and
on trains etc is a pain. However, I get the impression that cruising
people take an entourage of native porters carrying their entire
wardrobes wherever they go. What's the norm ??? (Not that I've ever
been normal).

3) Being a cheapskate, does anyone mind if you nick a roll or two from
the breakfast table to have as your lunch when wandering away from the
ship? I don't want to have to walk the plank for a minor misdemeanor.

All advice appreciated ....

Bob T.

"Bob Thomas" wrote in message
...

Hi,


3) Being a cheapskate, does anyone mind if you nick a roll or two from
the breakfast table to have as your lunch when wandering away from the
ship? I don't want to have to walk the plank for a minor misdemeanor.


Many ships will prepare a "bag lunch" for you to take to port if you ask
them ahead of time.

What we do is take a few rolls and packets of peanut butter and jelly from
the breakfast buffet. Peanut butter and jelly don't spoil if you're out in
the heat. Just remember to bring a small plastic knife with you (and don't
throw it away). Donuts and pastries also work well packed in baggies.

You might also consider bringing fruit, but a lot of places won't let you
bring fruit off the ship. But we've never had problems with bread and PB&J.

--Tom

"Bob Thomas" wrote in message
...

Hi,


3) Being a cheapskate, does anyone mind if you nick a roll or two from
the breakfast table to have as your lunch when wandering away from the
ship? I don't want to have to walk the plank for a minor misdemeanor.


Many ships will prepare a "bag lunch" for you to take to port if you ask
them ahead of time.

What we do is take a few rolls and packets of peanut butter and jelly from
the breakfast buffet. Peanut butter and jelly don't spoil if you're out in
the heat. Just remember to bring a small plastic knife with you (and don't
throw it away). Donuts and pastries also work well packed in baggies.

You might also consider bringing fruit, but a lot of places won't let you
bring fruit off the ship. But we've never had problems with bread and PB&J.

--Tom

We always pack with wire hangers in most items -just quickly unpack

FAIR WINDS

I never go on a cruise without zip lock bags. You can always find something
to make nice sandwich out of at the morning buffet & it'll be better than
what there selling at any beach you go to.

3) Being a cheapskate, does anyone mind if you nick a roll or two from
the breakfast table to have as your lunch when wandering away from the
ship? I don't want to have to walk the plank for a minor misdemeanor.

All advice appreciated ....

Bob T.

I never go on a cruise without zip lock bags. You can always find something
to make nice sandwich out of at the morning buffet & it'll be better than
what there selling at any beach you go to.

3) Being a cheapskate, does anyone mind if you nick a roll or two from
the breakfast table to have as your lunch when wandering away from the
ship? I don't want to have to walk the plank for a minor misdemeanor.

All advice appreciated ....

Bob T.

Thanks people! As usual, my questions answered and another piece of
the jigsaw falls into place.

Only two weeks to go, so there won't be any more questions after that
.... only reports of what happened! 8*)

Bob T.

Thanks people! As usual, my questions answered and another piece of
the jigsaw falls into place.

Only two weeks to go, so there won't be any more questions after that
.... only reports of what happened! 8*)

Bob T.