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Tiger Cruise or Family Day Cruise

Navy Tiger Cruise: For those lucky enough to have the opportunity to sail on a Family Day or Tiger Cruise --- Some tips and helps... and a little bit of bragging too!

Website: http://www.navydads.ning.com/group/tigerorfamilydaycruise
Location: The High Seas
Members: 250
Latest Activity: May 25, 2023

Tiger or Family Day Cruises

Some of us have been lucky enough to experience either a Tiger or Family Day Cruise. Whether you are in the planning stages for one or hoping to sail with your Sailor when they return from deployment. Share your hints and experiences here---
but always remember, posting port dates or too many details about upcoming events can pose a security risk....so use good judgment about what you post here!

Tiger Cruise Safety Video

USS Anchorage (LPD 23) Tiger Cruise - March 2013
from Oxnard to San Diego, California

General Advice for a Successful Tiger Cruise by Thomas Dozier

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Tiger Cruise - (April 2009) Blogs and   Videos...

Tiger Cruise Aboard a Submarine - by Chris Summers

 


Discussion Forum

Packing for a Tiger Cruise

Started by NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza. Last reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) May 4, 2019. 6 Replies

Potential Theodore Roosevelt tiger cruise

Started by paul murphy. Last reply by Frank Aquilonio Apr 23, 2018. 13 Replies

USS Nevada (SSBN-733) Tiger Cruise, March 2011

Started by Scott Henry. Last reply by Grant Miller Apr 10, 2017. 1 Reply

Tiger Cruise Aboard a Submarine

Started by Chris Summers. Last reply by Scott Henry Apr 10, 2017. 2 Replies

testing post

Started by NavyDads Admin (Paul). Last reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) Aug 19, 2016. 2 Replies

Stennis '07 Tiger Cruise Video

Started by NavyDads Admin (Paul). Last reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) Aug 9, 2016. 4 Replies

General Advice for a Successful Tiger Cruise

Started by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin. Last reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) Jul 22, 2016. 6 Replies

Tiger Cruise Info

Started by Todd S. Last reply by Todd S Jun 13, 2016. 22 Replies

A Sample Medical Screening Form for a Tiger Cruise

Started by NavyDads Admin (Paul). Last reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) Sep 9, 2015. 6 Replies

USS Theodore Roosevelt Tiger Cruise, April 2009 (Blogs and Video)

Started by NavyDads Admin (Paul). Last reply by Mark Johnson Aug 20, 2015. 4 Replies

Makin Island

Started by jay stoddard Jan 16, 2015. 0 Replies

Place to stay near Pearl

Started by Jeffrey W Coon. Last reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) Oct 30, 2014. 17 Replies

Tiger Cruise

Started by James Rhodes. Last reply by Paula C McNichol Sep 2, 2014. 4 Replies

hotelinMayport

Started by Robert Ford Oct 24, 2011. 0 Replies

tiger cruise

Started by scott alan lonadier sr. Last reply by Wil Stoflet Nov 23, 2010. 3 Replies

Final On-Board Check-off (from TR's April 2009 Cruise)

Started by NavyDads Admin (Paul) Aug 7, 2009. 0 Replies

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Comment by Mike Bennett on June 24, 2014 at 8:58pm

Hi Chuck,  I want to go on the USS Bush Tiger Cruise too.  So if you hear anything or find ouot any info, please share it.  It seems everything is keep a big secret until its to late to make plans.  My son never told me about any of the other events either.  I would have loved to go to them but he said it wasn't a big deal.  I told him it was a big deal to me.  I hope he will tell me when the Tiger Cruise is because I live in California and would need to fly there in time to do it.  The Navy never gives us any information about anything....  It's very frustrating for parents and loved one.  All we can do is hope someone will let us know.

Comment by Chuck Fitzgerald on June 24, 2014 at 6:13pm

My wife and I are planning to do the TC for USS H.W. Bush this fall. Since it is still a few months away we have not had any contact about it yet. I assume we will meet the ship at Mayport, and would appreciate any info on food, lodging, transportation, near by attractions and any other that may be helpful. We are going to try to get there a day or two early. Thank you in advance, Chuck

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 30, 2014 at 10:04am

I also took motion sickness meds with me, but didn't need them- granted I was on a carrier, but we had some serious weather the first night and would think some people might have gotten ill.  When we got back to land 2 1/2 days later though it was impossible to walk a straight line on land!  I swore the streets were moving!  That took a couple of days to settle down!!!

Comment by Paige on May 30, 2014 at 9:52am

Paul and Rick, thank you for your comments.

Rick, my son will be renting a car from a rental facility on the base.  With his military discounts it is going to costs about $110-$120 for the 2 1/2 days we will be needing it.  I will be taking a shuttle from the Airport to our hotel which is only $15.  Down side is that our hotel charges $35 a day additional fees for valet parking which we have to use.  So we gain some and lose some, but it will be nice having our own transportation available for our leisure.

We've made reservations to attend a catamaran cruise and a luau.  And, also plan to tour the Arizona Memorial and the Missouri. My son will be having his going away party with his shipmates while we're in Hawaii as well because he departs from this Command upon their return to home port in San Diego.  It's going to be a whirlwind trip for sure, but most certainly a lot of fun!!

Oh, I have sickness meds already on my list of things to take just in case there is a period I will need it, lol.  Don't think I will, but going prepared just in case!!

Comment by Rick Perkins on May 30, 2014 at 9:20am

Paige I had a fantastic time with my son and his fellow shipmates in Hawaii before the TC, The only downside was the cost of taxis..I spent  about $150.00 in a day and a half..ouch! The TC was a great expierence, one that I will never forget. Have fun, take some Ibuprofen and pepto bismol and you will be set!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 27, 2014 at 2:03pm

that is super Paige....it is an experience unlike any other you have ever done! 

Comment by Paige on May 27, 2014 at 10:17am

I've patiently been waiting for my opportunity to attend a Tiger Cruise on my son's ship the USS Howard.  I was not able to attend the last one, but am thrilled I will be able to attend this one coming up very soon.  The ship will have a little more time in port than usual, so my son and I have plans to make the best of our time in Hawaii. 

Comment by Rick Perkins on May 5, 2014 at 12:11pm

USS Boxer Tiger Cruise was a fantastic expierence. So proud of all the men and women that I met while on the cruise.

Comment by Rick Liske - Proud Navy Dad on April 28, 2014 at 1:41pm

Just got back from the USS Boxer Tiger Cruise! Hats off to the entire crew of the USS Boxer. Job well done! Bravo Zulu!

Comment by Rick Liske - Proud Navy Dad on March 21, 2014 at 8:36am

Same here anyone signed up for the USS Boxer Tiger cruise?

 

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