Tiger Cruise - 2013

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Permalink Reply by Jim Beck on March 11, 2013 at 5:57pm

I am booked as one way flights are hard to find. Found a decent hotel @ $152 and able to be cancelled.

Best Western The Plaza Hotel
Property Address:	3253 N Nimitz Highway,   Honolulu, Oahu,   HI,   US,   96819
Property Phone:	(808) 836-3636

 

Permalink Reply by Steve Sandell on March 17, 2013 at 12:43pm

My son has told me when to be there for the cruise, but has not sent me any paperwork to fill out. I downloaded the forms from here and emailed them, but how do I know if I will be able to board the ship when it's time? Any ideas would be appreciated.

Permalink Reply by Ray Jones on March 17, 2013 at 8:20pm

I am looking for another tiger to split a hotel room while waiting for the Stennis to arrive. Any interest out there and also what hotels are Good for under $100 a night if possible?

Permalink Reply by Jim Beck on March 19, 2013 at 3:33pm

I cannot figure out where Phil Jones post is located but feel strongly a response is required.

 

Phil tell your friend the following.

The Tiger Cruise participants pay their own way, that is we pay for our meals and whatever goodies the ship puts together. When we go aboard the ship has already been relieved and is in transit to its home port, for repairs and in port training and LEAVE!!!. So if a world wide emergency should occur I suspect another carrier would be called upon to respond.

The Tiger Cruise is a great morale booster for the parents and families to see their sons and daughters at work.

If you want to see large old men tear up, watch your kid man the rails in 30 degree weather doing 10 Knotts.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Michael Kropp on March 19, 2013 at 6:19pm

Well said Jeff.

 

Jim Beck said:

I cannot figure out where Phil Jones post is located but feel strongly a response is required.

 

Phil tell your friend the following.

The Tiger Cruise participants pay their own way, that is we pay for our meals and whatever goodies the ship puts together. When we go aboard the ship has already been relieved and is in transit to its home port, for repairs and in port training and LEAVE!!!. So if a world wide emergency should occur I suspect another carrier would be called upon to respond.

The Tiger Cruise is a great morale booster for the parents and families to see their sons and daughters at work.

If you want to see large old men tear up, watch your kid man the rails in 30 degree weather doing 10 Knotts.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Jared Hyde on March 19, 2013 at 7:34pm

If I may add some pennies to the discussion.

Phil's friend,

Tiger Cruise is an outstanding time for our Sailors to showcase the jobs that they do at sea. The tax monies spent in getting the ship home have already been spent. It is up to the tigers to meet the ship and pay for their passage to the home port or port of debarking. I have taken two of my sons on Tiger Cruises. One of whom, is presently onboard Stennis. The tigers may see the Navy as a potential career as has happened in the case of my son.

Perhaps you've been thinking of Sep 11, 2001. The USS Constellation was enroute from Pearl Harbor to San Diego with Tigers onboard. Connie and her battle group were brought home. My ship at the time, USS McClusky, worked with another carrier battle group while this happened.

Perchance, there will be a family day cruise, and you might be able to accompany Phil and his daughter. Then you will see the marvelous jobs performed by Ship's Company and Airwing. In the mean time, I'll wait for the word to passed, "Now onboard Stennis! Over all lines!"

Very respectfully,

Jared Hyde

Old Salt

Michael Kropp said:

Well said Jeff.

 

Jim Beck said:

I cannot figure out where Phil Jones post is located but feel strongly a response is required.

 

Phil tell your friend the following.

The Tiger Cruise participants pay their own way, that is we pay for our meals and whatever goodies the ship puts together. When we go aboard the ship has already been relieved and is in transit to its home port, for repairs and in port training and LEAVE!!!. So if a world wide emergency should occur I suspect another carrier would be called upon to respond.

The Tiger Cruise is a great morale booster for the parents and families to see their sons and daughters at work.

If you want to see large old men tear up, watch your kid man the rails in 30 degree weather doing 10 Knotts.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Barry Engstrum on March 22, 2013 at 9:34am

Hi, The least expensive place to stay in Oahu is the Waikiki beach Hostel.  I'm going to take the bus to where ever I want to go.  The hostel is only about $40/ night and It's in a great location. I'm going to be staying there for about 2 weeks.  I hope that there is transportation, when we arrive in San Diego - North Island.  If not there is a bus that goes from the main gate into town.

BarryE

Jared Hyde said:

If I may add some pennies to the discussion.

Phil's friend,

Tiger Cruise is an outstanding time for our Sailors to showcase the jobs that they do at sea. The tax monies spent in getting the ship home have already been spent. It is up to the tigers to meet the ship and pay for their passage to the home port or port of debarking. I have taken two of my sons on Tiger Cruises. One of whom, is presently onboard Stennis. The tigers may see the Navy as a potential career as has happened in the case of my son.

Perhaps you've been thinking of Sep 11, 2001. The USS Constellation was enroute from Pearl Harbor to San Diego with Tigers onboard. Connie and her battle group were brought home. My ship at the time, USS McClusky, worked with another carrier battle group while this happened.

Perchance, there will be a family day cruise, and you might be able to accompany Phil and his daughter. Then you will see the marvelous jobs performed by Ship's Company and Airwing. In the mean time, I'll wait for the word to passed, "Now onboard Stennis! Over all lines!"

Very respectfully,

Jared Hyde

Old Salt

Michael Kropp said:

Well said Jeff.

 

Jim Beck said:

I cannot figure out where Phil Jones post is located but feel strongly a response is required.

 

Phil tell your friend the following.

The Tiger Cruise participants pay their own way, that is we pay for our meals and whatever goodies the ship puts together. When we go aboard the ship has already been relieved and is in transit to its home port, for repairs and in port training and LEAVE!!!. So if a world wide emergency should occur I suspect another carrier would be called upon to respond.

The Tiger Cruise is a great morale booster for the parents and families to see their sons and daughters at work.

If you want to see large old men tear up, watch your kid man the rails in 30 degree weather doing 10 Knotts.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Jim Beck on April 12, 2013 at 11:38am

Might anyone have an idea what time we dock in the continental US? AM, PM, late PM?

Getting ready to book a homeward bound flight.

Permalink Reply by Bob W on April 12, 2013 at 12:09pm

Seems I saw something somewhere about not booking any flights before 1800 PDT. 

Permalink Reply by Jim Beck on April 12, 2013 at 12:36pm

Wow. I may just book a flight on my sons phone when we pull into port.

Thanks,

BigJim

Permalink Reply by Jim Beck on April 16, 2013 at 7:22pm

Car rental question.

I am in Hawaii on Sunday AM and am hoping to meet up with my son to tour the AZ memorial and have some dinner. My hotel is about three miles from the main gate. I have not booked a car due to perceived time waste. Planned on getting a cab for our travels. Will they allow me and my ID in a cab onto base to the pier?

Cost is not an issue.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Beck on April 17, 2013 at 9:45am

Bump for the AM folks.

Jim Beck said:

Car rental question.

I am in Hawaii on Sunday AM and am hoping to meet up with my son to tour the AZ memorial and have some dinner. My hotel is about three miles from the main gate. I have not booked a car due to perceived time waste. Planned on getting a cab for our travels. Will they allow me and my ID in a cab onto base to the pier?

Cost is not an issue.

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