★12★ Hints and Tips For First Time Cruisers - Part 1

[rgoehner]

I can't access the packing list.

[SinisterSista]

@rgoehner You actually have to create a login

[BitLIttle0117]

If you are leaving from a US Port and returning to a US Port and your a natural born US citizen then you don't need a Passport. All you need to bring is an original or a certified copy of your birth certificate and a government issued photo ID such as a Drivers License or a State ID. If you plan on spending more then 24 hours in Mexico then you will need a Mexican Tourists Card.

[Torchwood001]

Don't you need a passport or something in the US?!!

[SinisterSista]

@Torchwood001 Yes, you will need a passport because this particular cruise went o places around Mexico and you're in foreign waters.

[dgreenbluet]

@SinisterSista WRONG! you can sail with just an ID and original birth cert

[SinisterSista]

@dgreenbluet ummm..did you even view/listen to my video?!? Apparently not. The particular person asking the question is from the UK so I very much answered them correctly... now if they were US citizens I would have mentioned that they could use their birth certificates, but advise against it because there was a HUGE line in customs on the way back... at least on my particular cruise. (this was also mentioned in the video...)

[smplyblessed]

Awesome video(s)...I'm taking my 1st cruise with my Mom this fall (mother-daughter bonding) and I'm trying to gather all of the info I can.

[SinisterSista]

@smplyblessed Thanks! I hope you have a blast!

[jonny1241976]

i want to thank you for the info you have been a big help ill let you know if i make it thru lol

[SinisterSista]

@jonny1241976 You're welcome!



[jonny1241976]

hello sinistersista can you tell me if i can pepsi cans in my suite case? and is there place on the ship that my husband can bye real jewerly stuff like that ? thank you for time .

[SinisterSista]

@jonny1241976 Pepsi cans need to go in your carry on.. sodas/juices and other non alcoholic beverages will need to be carried on. I don't know about the jewelry as I didn't purchase any so I'm not sure of the quality, but yes they do sell it on the ship. :)

[lovelyaley]

this video was so helpful! Thank you so much for posting and sharing that bit of info about the hotels taking you to the port. Port parking is crazy! My husband and I leave out of New Orleans May 13th! So excited!

[daddy32701]

I saw your video on packing before your cruise on the Ecstasy. I wanted to know where you got the special cup that is a bottle with the screw off top. It was in your packing video. I have been looking everywhere for that cup/bottle combo. You can email me at daddy32701@aol.com with the info thanks! I love the video and printed out the cruise packing list.

[SinisterSista]

@daddy32701 Target

[legendcruise]

Could you please do a review of the Kodak zx5? I just recently bought it and plan on using it for a cruise this March.

Thanks

[SinisterSista]

@legendcruise I will try to make one.. as to when I'm not sure.. got a big project going on at work. I did find some good reviews of it on here. I will try to make one before the end of the year. :)

[Mizzjwright]

How much of Ur own drinks can u bring?

[SinisterSista]

@Mizzjwright Ok'd drinks- 1 bottle of wine.

Stuff that you smuggle on board.. I'm assuming as much as you can without getting caught. haha. I had 3 32oz rum runner thingies and an 8oz

[TheLeesaben]

@SinisterSista ..where did you put the rum runner when you filled it..and store it? Did they search your bags??

[SinisterSista]

@TheLeesaben the liner of my checked suitcase. I'm not sure if they searched it or not.. it got onboard. :)

[TheLeesaben]

@SinisterSista Thank you so much for responding. You do such a great job in what you do. Keep up the good work! Love ya!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[SinisterSista]

@TheLeesaben You're very welcome and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

[wannaberacin]

My family (My wife, 10yr old daughter, and I) will be taking our first cruise this year. Going on a 7 day western Carribean cruise from Dec. 11th - the 18th on Carnival Legend. Thank you for posting your videos. The tips will be very helpful. 

[SinisterSista]

@wannaberacin ooohh that sounds like a fun first cruise. I would have taken a 7 day for my first, but it was a family one and my Dad wanted a 5 instead of 7 *sigh*. My next one I plan on taking will be a 7 day. Glad I could help. :) Hope you guys have as much fun as I had on my first!

[randomsquirlz]

I've been on 6 cruises and you gave me some helpful tips!

[SinisterSista]

@randomsquirlz Whoa! That's awesome and great to hear!! I'm glad I could help :) I hope to hit that number of cruises one of these years.

[zonetwin]

my fiance and i will be cruising october 16th for our honeymoon. is it ok if we attach the cruise tags before we check in our bags at the airport?

[SinisterSista]

@zonetwin I think that will be ok. I have never had to deal with flying in for a cruise just yet.

[bkwwilkes1]

@zonetwin. yes you can if the airport is tacking your bags to the ship. dont thank so. I say no put them on your

self at the ship dock. if the tag gets pulled off you have no bags.

[zonetwin]

my fiance and i are going on our first cruise october 15th for our honeymoon and we are so excited. thanks for the tips

[taylortad1]

I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE YOUR CRUISE VIDS thanks soooooo much for doing them your absolutley amazing!!! :D

[SinisterSista]

@taylortad1 Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed them. :)

[atenzahuerta]

@SinisterSista thanks for letting me know. i can't believe my cruise is in less than a month. but any experiences (good or bad) would be great. i saw on walmart.com they had that camera as a bundle for $109 and i think that is a good price for everything. thanks again for any info you can share!

[atenzahuerta]

can you please do a review on the kodak playsport? i have been looking for youtube reviews on that camera but have yet to find a really goon in-depth one. my family and i will be going on our 10th cruise but i have never really taken a waterproof camera so this will be my 1st time! thanks for any help.

[SinisterSista]

@atenzahuerta @atenzahuerta I certainly can. I've found some that are pretty decent

[SinisterSista]

@atenzahuerta You tubers- cbot8714 and fzrsmkr have pretty decent reviews. There's another guy who did a review on the Zx5 a while back, but I can't remember his user name. BUT I can certainly share my personal experiences with this camera. I have a general question about one of the slots that I would love to hear back from some of the other users of this video camera.