Hi! Very excited! Booked my first cruise. Anybody else going or can tell me what to expect?

Hi there -- please reply to me privately and we could arrange to meet up on board. As for what to expect -- well keep reading the boards there's lots of stuff for first time cruisers. I'm a 20+timer myself so feel free to ask any specific questions. That's probably easier than me trying to tell you everything!

One helpful tip though that you will see on the boards is to bring a small carryon onboard with you when you check in. Your luggage will be whisked away from you and brought to your cabin but it could be several hours before you see it again.

So to start your cruise off as early as poss, bring or wear your swimsuit under your check-in outfit, pack your suntan lotion, etc., a book to read, change of shoes?? whatever you want to do to enjoy and relax before you get luggage. There will be lunch served so that will kill a little time -- and of course there's the usual ship exploration, check in at the dining room, etc., etc.

Just ask me or anyone whatever you want to know and we'll try to help.

Bye for now

luv2cruz