tanning

[Chetley]

Hi,
I am going on my first cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on the Navigator of the Sea on Saturday, Sept 11. I have been trying to get a base tan going before heading to sea, but have not had much opportunity. I have been contemplating a tanning package at the local tanning salon. Should I do that or save the money towards cocktails or something to do while on the ship?

[Chetley]

Hi,
I am going on my first cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on the Navigator of the Sea on Saturday, Sept 11. I have been trying to get a base tan going before heading to sea, but have not had much opportunity. I have been contemplating a tanning package at the local tanning salon. Should I do that or save the money towards cocktails or something to do while on the ship?

[Oggy Boy]

If you plan on spendig lots of time by the pool (on days at sea) and on the beaches, having a base tan will enable you to enjoy yourself quite a bit more than if you are subject to burning. Be surte to take plenty of spf 45 and lip block as well.

Have a great cruise!

Tom

[NancyN]

I love my time at the pool and like to log as many hours as possible catching rays. Since I live in Cleveland, where the sun shines only occassionally, I always get my base at local tanning salon. Purchase a limited package - just enough to give you a start and as Tom suggested, make sure to use a sunscreen with a high SPF Factor (Of course that is my advice - anyone who knows me is aware that anything above 15 is not in my possession - but I tan at my own risk).
Nancy

[sie625]

Most places will sell you either, X amount of minutes, a set number of tans, or if you have to just join for 1 month. I always tan before i go on a trip, and i have been to salons that have various combinations of packages. I like 2-3 times a week for the 2-3 weeks before i leave. That gives me a great base, i say go for it.