I see you have to emabrk the night before cruise....any issues with the change?

Aloha Sandra,
Sorry I didn't respond earlier but I've been at a managers conference and didn't have access to my computer.

The USO will probably handle all the shuttling for you, they will pick you up at the airport the day of the Tiger Cruise and transport you through the gate and on to the ship. If your lucky enough you'll get to see the ship come in. If they tell you to be at the airport at a praticular time be there at least hour or more earlier, you won't regret it. After your on the ship that's it I don't think they'll let you off until the end so if you want to see Hawaii come over earlier. It looks as though Paul(admin) has covered everything else for you. It truly is the most exciting thing I've ever done, I know you enjoy it as well.
Like Paul says it's not a Princess Cruise for sure but you won't even notice, you'll be to excited

Welcome to NavyDads too, and have fun

My son is with the Valion's Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-15, he's in airframes as a mechanic. As you know he was on the USS Roosevelt and from what he tells me is their next deployment will be on the new USS Bush. So maybe I'll get to do another TC.
Take care and if you need anything from here let me know. Also make sure you keep watching the ships web site. They should also have a telephone care line set up that you can call to get weekly info from the captain. Of course all date and times are confidential so don't expect to get it, that has to come from your sailor.
Take Care,
Rich

That really BITES about the cruise....I think it's an overreaction, but what can you do but hope for another chance at something like that down the road!