2009 CruiseCrazies ® Group Cruise

sailingrose · June 8, 2009

Actually, it is possible to get through a long cruise without doing laundry. I've done it a few times with no problems! On my most recent cruise with HAL, it was a 15 day cruise and I had to pack for a 50 degree temperature swing. I'm pleased to say I was able to do with it 2 suitcases, stayed within weight limits, and no onboard laundry!
I will be wearing 3 different formal dresses for this cruise.

As a side note, a woman I met on my most recent cruise, was able to get by with only one medium-sized suitcase! I was really impressed!

Your right that's impressive Paula! Not sure I'd want to have so few choices to wear however.

2 suitcases........15 days is pretty good too.

I think we'll have 3 suitcases for our 2 weeks away but will use laundry at least once.

deb1220 · June 8, 2009

I just got a "Schedule Change Advisory" from NW Airlines. Alls it boils down to is leaving 35 minutes later...less layover in Memphis....and arriving in Miami 5 minutes earlier. I'm glad they inform me of such things but it makes me wonder how many more of these 'advisories' I'm going to get.

JoeyandDavid · June 8, 2009

I just got my second round from American.. at least they are thinking of you ...lol

cruisetarp · June 8, 2009

At least the airlines are keeping you posted about changes. You sure don't want any last minute suprises.

deb1220 · June 8, 2009

YES - I'm very :biggrin: glad that they keep you posted. That's why I signed up for the e-mail alerts. Why wouldn't you want that? I never booked online before - always had our TA do it. I'm learning!

JoeyandDavid · June 8, 2009

YES - I'm very glad that they keep you posted. That's why I signed up for the e-mail alerts. Why wouldn't you want that? I never booked online before - always had our TA do it. I'm learning!

yes you are... :wink2:

sailingrose · June 8, 2009

I'm with Marylou at least they let you know.

JoeyandDavid · June 8, 2009

I'm with Marylou at least they let you know.

not like a couple of years ago.. when the hotel we had booked for FLL went out of business and neglected to call us..

JohnG · June 8, 2009

Karen will have 3 formal outfits, and I have a tux and a white dinner jacket. We have used shipboard laundry in the past on a 12 day cruise, and I have 2 tux shirts but will need one of them redone on this cruise. I don't have much trouble getting everything into 2 suitcases and a carryon, and Karen does the same, despite having at least two different pairs of shoes per day! Heck, she has more bathing suits than I have shoes! She doesn't like to wear shorts or t-shirts. She has been a banker for about 35 years and just isn't comfortable in casual. Even pants are a very rare occurance for her, like when she had to wear jeans to go horseback riding last cruise.

lashl · June 9, 2009

We have had minor time changes on our flights with Delta. Leave 15 minutes earlier but get into Miami at the same time. I am ready to go now!! :biggrin: