I know that this isn't a very practical answer, but spend many months, as I did, sleeping on an aircraft carrier. After having to fall asleep while jets kept landing just (literally) over my head I learned to be able to sleep through anything.
We have little kids and they need some sort of night light. Leaving the bathroom ajar with the light on is a little too bright. We buy a pack or 2 of glow sticks from the $1 store. Each of the kids get a glow stick every night. This allows the kids to have the light they need without being to bright. They like that they can wear them in bed and use them to see on the way to the bathroom. It is a cheap and fun way to light the way without having too much light keeping you awake.
the most exciting and amazing part of a cruise is to disconnect and put phone on airplane mode. that is wonderful, being out in middle of ocean, with nothing around you but water and no phone or a care in the world! It makes me sad when I see people on there phones a lot because I'm like there's so much to do, enjoy your soundings, the cruise will be over in no time and life will go back to busy and chaotic in not time, so relax and unplug is my mato!
Good sleep is important. I think the Elation was the only uncomfortable mattress I've had, I couldn't sleep after 2 nights. I asked, and they put a duvet on it, which helped. I saw a lot of mattresses being switched around through the hallways, so I'm not sure what's going on. Our Carnival Victory cruise was comfy. Maybe because the Elation is the least updated fantasy ship, now in Jacksonville, it's less lucrative to spend money on...
+thejokerspeaks I'm glad they were able to help you, at least a bit. What ever happened to cruise lines having those egg crate pad things? Are they replacing all of carnivals mattresses? Did I read that somewhere?
Dramamine not only helps with seasickness but it also makes you drowsy. On my first cruise on the Carnival Inspiration in October 2013, I took some Dramamine after I began feeling nauseous and I fell asleep really fast the night of sail away from Long Beach when I went to bed that night. When we were on the bus tour at Catalina Island the next day, I was falling asleep since I had taken some Dramamine before going ashore. But luckily I drank a Coca Cola ashore to jumpstart my system.
A highlight even my teenagers still talk about- the restful night sleep and the naps! I love your shirt in this video. Any chance you have a link to it somewhere? ;) The anchor cap & popsocket from your Amazon market arrive at my house tomorrow! ;)
I request an egg crate from my stateroom attendant since the beds are usually too hard for me. I actually sleep better on a cruise ship than I do in a hotel.
I have a habit of reading and then falling asleep with the light on, which can be extremely annoying for my cruise companions. Your life partner might not mind leaning over and turning the light off, but one friend said she felt very awkward about looming over me in the middle of the night. Some cabins have small individual bedside reading lights, so it's not such a problem; otherwise, sleeping masks could be a solution if the reader really can't kick the habit for the duration of the cruise. But do try your best to be courteous, and turn the lights out if you're the last to bed.
Not for the whole cruise but get above deck 6 or so to hopefully get away from the last night luggage moving and stuff down below. Then hope for nice neighbors who don't pack at 1am slamming there doors and dressers and anything else they can think of.
Do you have any tips for people who work the graveyard shift? Its hard for me to fall asleep at home on my nights off with little sleep let alone in a new unfamiliar place.
I prefer the graveyard shift. It is a calmer atmosphere. Less people and no bosses around. I'm hoping to be able to take off work a few days early to change my sleeping schedule.
tannjewl, my husband works odd hours, a lot! I use aluminum foil on the windows and a fan to keep the noise down. Sheri, You can even get a fan app that uses no internet for a cruise!
+Great Grace I forgot to mention, your capsule wardrobe episode is coming soon. it's being edited and will take a few weeks as my hubby has a lot in the queue these days! Let me know what you think. We're new to the concept.
I know that this isn't a very practical answer, but spend many months, as I did, sleeping on an aircraft carrier. After having to fall asleep while jets kept landing just (literally) over my head I learned to be able to sleep through anything.
Great video... especially the creative use of "granny thoughts"!
+Jim Zimmerlin Hey Jim!! Thank u. We had fun with this one, and our can of $3 silver hairspray!
loved granny that was too cute... you should bring her back in a upcoming episode
We have little kids and they need some sort of night light. Leaving the bathroom ajar with the light on is a little too bright. We buy a pack or 2 of glow sticks from the $1 store. Each of the kids get a glow stick every night. This allows the kids to have the light they need without being to bright. They like that they can wear them in bed and use them to see on the way to the bathroom. It is a cheap and fun way to light the way without having too much light keeping you awake.
+Rebecca Parido I absolutely love this tip! Thank you for sharing it with all of us :-)
The mother charater is the funniest thing ever....lol, i really enjoy watching you guys!!!
the most exciting and amazing part of a cruise is to disconnect and put phone on airplane mode. that is wonderful, being out in middle of ocean, with nothing around you but water and no phone or a care in the world! It makes me sad when I see people on there phones a lot because I'm like there's so much to do, enjoy your soundings, the cruise will be over in no time and life will go back to busy and chaotic in not time, so relax and unplug is my mato!
Ok. This one is HILARIOUS Sheri!! I love your video endings too! LOL!! Thanks!!
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😂🤣😂 Sheri!
LMBO! Definitely sounds like Sarah Palin in your Sheri Granny voice!
Good sleep is important. I think the Elation was the only uncomfortable mattress I've had, I couldn't sleep after 2 nights. I asked, and they put a duvet on it, which helped. I saw a lot of mattresses being switched around through the hallways, so I'm not sure what's going on. Our Carnival Victory cruise was comfy. Maybe because the Elation is the least updated fantasy ship, now in Jacksonville, it's less lucrative to spend money on...
+thejokerspeaks I'm glad they were able to help you, at least a bit. What ever happened to cruise lines having those egg crate pad things? Are they replacing all of carnivals mattresses? Did I read that somewhere?
Dramamine not only helps with seasickness but it also makes you drowsy. On my first cruise on the Carnival Inspiration in October 2013, I took some Dramamine after I began feeling nauseous and I fell asleep really fast the night of sail away from Long Beach when I went to bed that night. When we were on the bus tour at Catalina Island the next day, I was falling asleep since I had taken some Dramamine before going ashore. But luckily I drank a Coca Cola ashore to jumpstart my system.
Love all your great tips for this first time cruiser Thank you ! 😘
LUV the grandma in this video!!
I sleep with a simple sound machine. The white noise drowns out everything else. I will be taking it on my Liberty of The Seas July 3 cruise.
+Anthony Forte I love this tip! Does it take up a lot of space?
Just watching this video for the first time....Insta Grammy is hilarious!! Loved it:)
A highlight even my teenagers still talk about- the restful night sleep and the naps! I love your shirt in this video. Any chance you have a link to it somewhere? ;) The anchor cap & popsocket from your Amazon market arrive at my house tomorrow! ;)
I work on the Carnival Legend as a photographer I sleep like a baby in my pitch black dark room.
Short tip: Ear plugs
This was too cute! ❤️
Another awesome vid. Have you ever considered making a don't do or avoid video? Thanks!
+Vashone Hudgins Awesome idea, stay tuned! Thanks for the inspiration - we love it.
Bring a small fan to drown out any noise
I request an egg crate from my stateroom attendant since the beds are usually too hard for me. I actually sleep better on a cruise ship than I do in a hotel.
awesome tip!
A few drops of lavender oil on my pillow puts me into a restful sleep.
Im going on Liberty of the Seas with my future wife in July. Cant wait!!!
+Dee Davinci awesome! You'll have a wonderful trip. Be flexible, July is hurricane season :-)
July 23 I hope it goes well. No hurricanes
"you got your instaGRAM right here" hahahahahaha! that was great!!
+Diablomom 71 My hubby gets all the credit for that one! Lol!!
Can you do video on cruise line vs cruise line:)
+Wayne Sheng Great idea. We've been trying to dream up a way to do this... We will keep it on the wish list.
Thanks for the suggestion :-)
Hi Sheri '
On my first Cruise I was pretty nervous
also fwd cabins are great at rocking makes me sleep like a baby
+I was Here haha, so true!
CruiseTipsTV need to pack for a 4 month trip around the world. what do i take
Do You think you'll do a liberty of seas, new renovated tour?
+Ava Balltrip not in the immediate future Ava, but it's on the dream list!!
It's a little ridiculous but I carry my knitted blanket. It's my own sleeping pill
A good strong drink helps me sleep
I have a habit of reading and then falling asleep with the light on, which can be extremely annoying for my cruise companions. Your life partner might not mind leaning over and turning the light off, but one friend said she felt very awkward about looming over me in the middle of the night. Some cabins have small individual bedside reading lights, so it's not such a problem; otherwise, sleeping masks could be a solution if the reader really can't kick the habit for the duration of the cruise. But do try your best to be courteous, and turn the lights out if you're the last to bed.
Here's an extra tip
Awesome tip!
Subscribed! Thanks Cruise Tips T.V.!
+TGT The Gaming Techs Hey, welcome!! Thanks for hanging out with us.
I'm the opposite if i eat i get sleepy like a baby,if i'm still hungry i can't sleep.
+l harrison haha, that's true!
Haha great tips!
+planedudea380 thank u!
i like to bring a pair of earplugs because when i share a cabin their is always someone that snores
I sleep with a fan every night. Can I bring my fan with me. I need the noise the fan makes.
Not for the whole cruise but get above deck 6 or so to hopefully get away from the last night luggage moving and stuff down below. Then hope for nice neighbors who don't pack at 1am slamming there doors and dressers and anything else they can think of.
Excellent tips!
Do you have any tips for people who work the graveyard shift? Its hard for me to fall asleep at home on my nights off with little sleep let alone in a new unfamiliar place.
I'm sorry, I'm not an expert on this, but I hope you are able to find some experts that can make it easier for you. Graveyard must be tough!
I prefer the graveyard shift. It is a calmer atmosphere. Less people and no bosses around. I'm hoping to be able to take off work a few days early to change my sleeping schedule.
tannjewl, my husband works odd hours, a lot! I use aluminum foil on the windows and a fan to keep the noise down. Sheri, You can even get a fan app that uses no internet for a cruise!
Ambien. Love it!
LOVE GRAMDMA SHERI
Does Granny have any advice on how I can get a girl on a cruise 😀
My grandmother is the total opposite!
Ambien and 1/2 of a light beer, baby! Seriously. I can sleep sitting up in coach from LAX to LHR with an Ambien and a 1/2 serving of beer.
i sleep like a baby in rooms where you can feel the rocking
Good video and funny.... Oh dear...
Not gonna lie granny is really cute lol
Hah! Thanks! I'll bring her back someday.
I always seem to sleep great on a cruise........
+Jay King So do I! It's the rocking of the ship, I sleep longer and better than at home, for sure :-)
Hi Sheri,
You are really funny, hahahaahauhauahahahhahahjhhahahahshshhahaahhaha
hahaha, Insta Grammy is funny. Look at how many views you have! WTG :)
Haha, this is an oldie!
Funny granme
+Great Grace :-)
+Great Grace I forgot to mention, your capsule wardrobe episode is coming soon. it's being edited and will take a few weeks as my hubby has a lot in the queue these days! Let me know what you think. We're new to the concept.
+CruiseTipsTV Thanks. You know I will.
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