SKAOLboy

i can see what ya mean, but i like to explore around...one of those people who like to walk around aimlessly and find cool little places. if i can't get into my room until 1pm, i rather waste that extra hour walking around and look around.... and give me a chance to buy anything i couldn't fit in my suit case or something i totally forgot at home. MAN im such a noob at this lol!!!!

thanks for the low down on the whole customs thing, i prolly would only bring 2-3 bottles home (hopefully i can find some good local rum) i don't think i'll find the stuff im looking for.... and if i do i'll consume it on the island and buy only a small amount. and thanks for the welcome, and this forum has been VERY! helpful and will be recommended to everyone i talk to who is thinking of a cruise.

yeah, thanks for the info about port canveral. Atleast now i know when i show up at the docks ( @12 and the boat dosen't depart until 5pm) there is some place to catch a bite to eat, i'll have to check rustys out when i go down there this july. Im also planning on doing the Ageless air boat ride after the trip, it looks SWEET!

Not only is all my travel info in a folder, by subject and intrest, it's also in a rather large fire proof safe, along with my (shhh) Engagment ring info and other important things.... like my USP 40. Cal. Im in the middle of sorting out everything.

Trust me i share the same feeling. Im also a soon to be cruiser and i can't wait to go... im sure everything will go well for you. I also agree on my fear of missing out on something... i don't wanna fit into the " could-woulda-shoulda" crowd either. But im sure everything will go perfect on your cruise, and im sure the other experianced cruisers can give you some valuable info on what to expect, And the cruisers on this fourm helped curb my fears thus far, they are very kind and polite bunch.... im sure they'll be able to help you as much as they have helped me!! talk to you soon! SKOALboy!

AH! Thanks John, i was thinking the same thing.... im a beer lover, i was just concerned for my partner. Whats the limit on bringing liquor back? i live close to canada, if no one knows, i'll be sure to ask a customs agent next time i go (once a mth) How long did it take for ya's to get your passport, im in the middle of getting all that ready to go.... because if it's like trying to get other state/federal papers.... it takes longer then it generally says it took me almost a year to get my pistol permit! (NY) to go threw all the federal and state rigamaroll.

-Thanks for the help on brining back home liquor, im not sure if im gonna even find the stuff im looking for.... it's mostly found in europe. The "upgrade" moved me 4 decks up, which at the time i though was impressive.....the travel agent asked where we wanted to stay.... i said in the middle, because i read if your too far forword or back, it's noisey... plus im told it's the best place to be if you hit rough seas. I belive we are going to CoCo Cay, which leaves me with a delemma when picking shore excursions. I want to do some snorkling or do those personal sub rides, the girlfriend wants to do the city tour and squeeze in some shopping . I've read that most of the time when there is ruff seas they skip coco cay - which means i shoulding bet on water activitys in one location. But typically you can fit about two excursions in during the day (the boat departs from the dock at 3am, and arrives at 11am) i would guess the travel agent said i should give an hr between excursions. have any of you bought drinks ( like fancy margaritias) beacause i know it's not safe to drink the water, would ice in a alcoholic be just as dangerous as drinking the water? thanks again for making me feel welcome! and of course your information is very helpful, as always.

Thanks for having me! Im staying on deck 8 smack in the middle of the ship, with ocean view... the travel agent got me the upgrade for free... but a little research shows my new "ocean view" room might not be viewing the ocean, insted... life boats. But hey it's free and i plan on exploring the ship, not my room! Thanks for the heads up, i feel better about the boat, and how lively it is.... it's what a mid twentys guy and girl needs, specially working long long hrs all year! Once again, thanks for making me feel welcome!

Hello all, i am new to this fourm and cruises in general. I purchased this cruise for my current girl friend for her College graduation gift ( and for me lol ) im taking a short cruise, 3 night Bahama Cruise, with ports of call in Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island & sailing on Sovereign of the Seas. I did alot of research before i booked this trip and it generally seems like a good beginer cruise. I just have some questions about returning to the states with liquor i might purchase in the bahamas, more specifically absinthe. I know it is illegal to sell it in the US, but not illegal for personal use. Have any of you bought liquor on a cruise (from the islands) and brought it back to the states? and was it a pain to get it through customs? Innoculations: i know there not required for a passport to the bahamas, is it worth getting them anyways as a precaution? And last but not least, has anyone traveled on this specific ship, how do you rate it? any complaints? just wondering because i heard they did a huge upgrade on it in the spring. Plus it scored high on a CDC inspection. thats all i can think of for now, but im sure i'll have a few more questions as i think more about the cruise (which isn't until july) thanks for your time and look forword to reading your posts and suggestions.