This what we have learned after our 1st cruise. How we plan our cruise, and tips and tricks for a smooth vacation. www.makeithappenwithdon@gmail.com Makeithappenwithdon.com
Glad we found ya via "first time cruising." We were the same way on our first cruise years ago. It is truly amazing how these ships float. Rock on Don!!
Don, you are the Man! I watched your first cruise on Allure to get your take as a First time cruiser. We are Diamond on Royal and have sailed on Allure 5 times. But, I really enjoyed watching you and Queen Heather. I would like you to consider cruising on Odyssey of the Seas, which is smaller than Allure, but larger than Independence. We did the Mediterranean cruise on Odyssey out of Rome and it was awesome. One point you could have made about online check is that the earlier you check in, you are more likely to get your preferred check in time. Finally, you are a hell of a gambler. Dr. WO😮
Back to back cruises cuts the cost of airfare, hotels, cab fares, etc. Also we've been on several freedom class ships, but we love Oasis class ships and Central Park.
We will be in Las Vegas for my birthday 8/3 - 8/9 staying at The Cosmo then heading to Fontainebleau for the last 2 nights! I’m gonna show my husband this video when he gets off work today! #Ohioians
Awesome. If interested in a meet and greet, email.me. we have a few that are interested so we will probably plan something at FB. Just a casual meet up for a drink. Let me know and I will give you the info when we set it up.
@@MakeItHappenWithDon absolutely, I will let you know. We have a big group going with us so not sure the timing would work out but it would be cool even if we run into ya both!
I actually create spreadsheets as well when I travel as I am a planner and find them so helpful. Thank you for sharing your tips and look forward to your vlogs. Enjoy!
My brother and I went on a free cruise a few years back and it was great. It was from a casino perk He received He was a big gambler. What was funny was our free cruise cost over 10 grand at the end of the week. Our cost was from gambling, and I had to buy my wife a gift for letting me go. Also in the cost was tips and I think some taxes.
Excellent work on this one, Don!! We really appreciate you sharing how to book everything for a cruise since we’ve never done one & it seemed overwhelming. You eased my mind. ❤
Welcome to cruising guys! We love it, been on lots of cruise lines and they are all alittle different but always a great time, Enjoy your cruise this coming week, Have a great time and Make it Happen!🎉
Thank you for this excellent video! We had just booked our first cruise shortly before you posted your first cruise video so we were so excited to see what we had to look forward to. Our cruise isn't til January and we are going on the Utopia of the Seas. These tips and tricks you posted are so helpful! We are really looking forward to your upcoming cruise videos too. We are leaving for Vegas today and eating at Don's Prime while we are out there based on your review. Thanks for the hard work you put into your vlogs! Enjoy your trip on the 7th!- Barb and Ken
I have not sailed with Royal yet but looking forward to trying them. In my opinion less than 20 dollars in gratuities for a cruise seems kind of low for as hard as they work.
Nice work on this vid! You'll be the Captain before long if you're not careful. Amy and I are looking forward to the next video already. And another topic...leave a little money in Vegas for us...we'll be there later in the month. Take care, guys!
Weeeeellllll. It's hard to say. You need to get 2500 points. I don't know what that computes to dollars. Obviously, if your winning, it's easier to get to 2500. I can say that I had 4500 points and Heather had 2600 points. It's definitely doable. We had some good fortune that trip so it was easy. Now, that being said, the points for us a cruise certificate for the free cruise. However, every two weeks, we get free cruise offers on the mail. How that helps.
Don, this is what I found in the RC website: "Slot Machines - Earn 1 point for every $5 you play on a reel slot machine or $10 on a video poker machine. Table Games - Earning points is based on the type of table game you are playing, your average bet and how long you play. Certain games are not eligible for point earning such as Texas Hold'em Poker, Keymaster, Cash Crane and coin pushers."
P.S. ...Meghan Trainor with Her just-dropped Sixth studio album has everyone moving - and now her next move is On July 15! Meghan will bring all the vibes to Utopia of the Seas SM to get the party started right, officially welcoming our newest weekend getaway to Port Canaveral.
Hello Don, I can’t help thinking that my Tip to you to stay at the Radisson at the Port and not in Orlando when you cruise out of the Port Canaveral kind of spurred this video. You provided some nice tips for first time cruisers from planning to booking etc! Do you think you will be doing a weigh-in that I suggested, just for you, when you do the Utopia? Before and after the cruise. Enjoy your Vids! 👍
