Big ships have stabilizers, but teh boat does still rock (in all ways on this trip- bahahha) be prepared for that. My actual problem with cruising is land legs AFTER it's over. I feel like the Earth is still moving (which it is) but more actively. This trip stops for 22hrs midway so hopefully it'll be gentle on those unsure of sea-sickness.
As to other tips-
If you drink- adult bevvies are never cheap on vacation. I have the party upgrade thing, which ought to pay for itself for most. Be prepared for drink costs.
Excursions usually start at roughly $80 and go as high as $200ish. There are links on the TPC web site to view excursions. Think about it ahead of time- many of them are really worth it depending on your interests.
Beware of panhandlers- especially children. I'm not sure of the Bahamas but in other ports it's bad. In Belize I went nowhere alone- and also avoided alleyways etc. I've not heard
anything bad about Nassau (part of the choice process) but safety in a foreign domain ought to be paramount always.
Be prepared to sleep very little. A metal cruise runs late, starts early. My last metal cruise we had our door open WHEN we were in our cabin probably 60% of the time to visit with our metal cruisin neighbors. For us it was just that much more fun.
EAT! OMG. You will eat so much on a cruise ship it's INSANE. Food is included... there are buffets all day and night and room service.
Essentially- these ships are floating hotels. YOu're going to make new buddies and find familiar haunts with new folks/faces. I am still in touch with many from a cruise 5 years ago. We just all got on that well. It's a cool thing.
If/when I think of more I'll share- and I hope experienced cruisers do the same.
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