Tiger Cruise or Family Day Cruise

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Comment by NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza on July 15, 2016 at 6:12am

Scott, now that pretty cool that you get to sail on the Mercy. We normally only hear about the cruises on carriers and DDGs. We expect pictures! 

Comment by SCOTT MEARS on July 14, 2016 at 9:25pm

I've got no stories yet, just gathering information and tips from all of you as my wife and I prepare for Tiger Cruise 2016 aboard the USNS Mercy.  Thanks for your posts and knowledge!

Comment by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on March 27, 2016 at 11:49am

Members have requested Requirement Information.....Here you go!

Q.   What is a Tiger Cruise?

 

A.   Tiger cruise is the chance for family and friends to see up close what the US Navy does on a day to day basis. In our case, guests will observe at sea operations and an air power demonstration.

 

Q.   What is a Tiger?

 

A.   "Tiger" is any relative or friend(but not girlfriend/boyfriend, fiancée or spouse) of a crew member or embarked personnel joining us for the transit.  It was established for family and friends to experience all facets of the shipboard life of their sponsor.

Q.   Who can participate in Tiger Cruise?

 

A.   Relatives and friends of crew members or embarked personal are eligible.  By Navy regulations, spouses, significant others, fiancés, fiancées, girlfriends and/or boyfriends are not eligible. 

Q.   Are there any age restrictions?

 

A.  Tigers must be a minimum of 12 years old on the day of embarkation and no older than 75. 

 

Q.   What medical restrictions apply to Tigers?

 

A.   Family members and friends with the following medical conditions are excluded from Tiger Cruise participation.

 

      • Major surgery within the past 6 months.

      • Recent myocardial infraction or other severe cardiovascular disease.

      • Bone Fracture or other disability requiring cast, cane or crutches during embarkation.

      • Embarkation of pregnant females is prohibited.

      • History of severe motion sickness or claustrophobia.

      • Severe emphysema, COPD, asthma, or reactive airway disease.

      • Active communicable disease (tuberculosis/hepatitis).

      • Severe visual impairment.

      • Dependent on anti-coagulant medications.

      • Epilepsy.

      • Hemophilia.

***ALL tigers must bring their own medications - the ship cannot provide subscription medications***

 

Note: Individuals with the following conditions - angina pectoris, insulin-dependent diabetes, HIV-positive, chronic lung disease, or any prosthetic surgery must have a written clearance from their doctor AND must be approved by the ship's Senior Medical Officer for participation. Please update any changes you have already submitted.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 5, 2016 at 10:26am

going to copy what Tom said in another group: Come on, folks! tell us your stories!!!!

Comment by David Benson on November 10, 2015 at 6:59pm

Anyone know anything about staying at Navy Lodge in Pearl ?

Comment by David Porter Calhoun on November 3, 2015 at 7:12pm

I am excited to be on this Tiger Cruise! This will be the trip of a lifetime. As far as the Mai Tai, I'd rather have a Rusty Nail, but I will not turn a good rum concoction away.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 12, 2015 at 2:49pm

If I were going on this cruise I would buy you all a Mai Tai as a way of saying thank you for supporting NavyDads.com and being great Navy dads!

Comment by Jim Bair on October 12, 2015 at 10:21am

Mai Tai in Hawaii??  I'm in. That's an easy decision.

Comment by Phil Shannon on October 9, 2015 at 8:03pm

I'm jealous of you guys! I think there may be a Hawaii trip in my future, but not soon enough

Comment by Mehnaz Irshana Ali-Singh on October 9, 2015 at 8:01pm

I am also going to be on the TC and I can't wait to sip on that Mai Tai :)!

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