Tiger cruise?

[vhram]

I did it when my son came back from Iraq on the Nimitz. I'm glad I did it.

[tnlrat37]

I lived on Amphib Assault ship for 5 months, so I'm good. Best thing about ship life was the liberty ports. I think kids would be very bored after 3-4 days for sure. I'm taking my boys scout pack to the USS Midway and staying overnight on it in April. That's about as long as I want to stay on one.

[2shotjoe]

I don't have the email direct from emarine. few questions came up from some said requirements.

1. I was told i have to be in Hawaii up to 2 days. Is there a base hotel that gives family members discounts like they did in SD for graduation?

2. when we get to SD, where can i stay? same place as the graduation?

[The sarge]

There is a military hotel in Waikiki cakes the hale koa (sp)?. Your Marine can book you a room there. As far as when you get back you will want a room in oceanside and you will have to stay out in town more than likely as the base hotels are meant for transient marines. The other option is the del mar beach cottages which are really nice, cheap, and easy to get this time of year. He could also book that for you and it is literally walking distance to the office building if he is in the command element. I am with the 11th MEU and work directly upstairs from them. I know a thing or two about how these work so if you have any more questions just let me know.

Edit: here's the links for the hotels and the Mai tai's at the hale koa are amazing!

http://www.halekoa.com

http://www.mccscp.com/delmarbeach

[navydad2010]

Do it! I met the John C. Stennis CVN-74@ Pearl Harbor when my son was a AO2 in 2004. I was standing on the Missouri when they came in "rails manned" what a sight!! BBQs, (steel beach party) airshows, (with bombs) tours of almost all spaces ,except the Nuclear Dept. I even got to steer the ship on the bridge tour!! We were aboard on Halloween ..crazy.. Cigar party in the hanger bay..The greatest experience ever!!

[epwegmann]

Being in the Navy, I had vowed to never subject loved ones to the aspects of shipboard life, however against my wishes a few of my family had gone on them. Unfortunately the Ticondergoa class is not the smoothest riding in rough seas, and that stretch between San Diego and Hawaii usually seems to be pretty choppy.
They did however enjoy themselves, and it could be a bit more enjoyable on a big deck.

[rugershooter]

Being in the Navy, I had vowed to never subject loved ones to the aspects of shipboard life, however against my wishes a few of my family had gone on them. Unfortunately the Ticondergoa class is not the smoothest riding in rough seas, and that stretch between San Diego and Hawaii usually seems to be pretty choppy.
They did however enjoy themselves, and it could be a bit more enjoyable on a big deck.

We recently did the trip from SD to Hawaii and back. It was pretty rough, we were getting 50 ft waves and 65+ ft swells. Not smooth at all on a Ticonderoga class cruiser, especially manning the .50s on the focsle.

[lemonademaker]

We recently did the trip from SD to Hawaii and back. It was pretty rough, we were getting 50 ft waves and 65+ ft swells. Not smooth at all on a Ticonderoga class cruiser, especially manning the .50s on the focsle.

50ft waves are impossible. 5.0 ft waves? Sea state of 5? 50 ft waves are the computer graphics imaging in The Perfect Storm... Trust me, that old cruiser wouldn't survive a 50' wave. 20' starts causing problems on most CRUDES ships.

[Target-Ed]

Did the last "Tiger Cruise" on the Midway in '92. I was quartered in one of the JO bunkrooms on the 01 level just forward of the Hanger bays across from CIC. CVW 5 had just swapped out so most of the airwing bunks were vacant. I had most of my meals in the "Dirty Shirt" wardroom and had a grand tour of the ship while aboard including the MARDET spaces on the 3rd or 4th deck

[rugershooter]

50ft waves are impossible. 5.0 ft waves? Sea state of 5? 50 ft waves are the computer graphics imaging in The Perfect Storm... Trust me, that old cruiser wouldn't survive a 50' wave. 20' starts causing problems on most CRUDES ships.

Um....Ok?
And you've been out at sea....how many times?

[Navy_Gunner]

We recently did the trip from SD to Hawaii and back. It was pretty rough, we were getting 50 ft waves and 65+ ft swells. Not smooth at all on a Ticonderoga class cruiser, especially manning the .50s on the focsle.

^ I'm not one to say much but in that rare sea state, topside would be secured to all hands to include the smoke deck which would be moved to the STBD Break with doors closed. No one would be able to mann a .50cal thats why Cruisers have MK45 Fore & Aft. Unless your Charlie Oscar is just Jacked up and didn't care.

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[D.carden]

Do it! I met the John C. Stennis CVN-74@ Pearl Harbor when my son was a AO2 in 2004. I was standing on the Missouri when they came in "rails manned" what a sight!! BBQs, (steel beach party) airshows, (with bombs) tours of almost all spaces ,except the Nuclear Dept. I even got to steer the ship on the bridge tour!! We were aboard on Halloween ..crazy.. Cigar party in the hanger bay..The greatest experience ever!!

Lol.... I was on that same cruise... My niece was on the Stennis also..

One exiting moment i remember was during an airshow, one of the fighter planes didn't get 'gear up' confirmation on it's front landing gear after launching. They were going to let the pilot belly flop the plane on the flight deck to avoid ejecting. All went well, and it landed normally. But they herded all of us Tigers into a hanger bay, closed the doors and put the ship on a 'prepare for crash landing' mode.....!!! Lot of things to do if you want... Even had a talent show..!!!

If you get the chance, do it..!!!!

[Souske]

Its something that should be passed up.
That being said, bring a couple books. The first couple days were a lot of fun with activities, tours etc. After that it was sheer boredom for my dad.

[Gryff]

My son is a third-year at Annapolis. I'm hoping he can set us up with a Tiger Cruise when he gets out with the fleet.

[rugershooter]

^ I'm not one to say much but in that rare sea state, topside would be secured to all hands to include the smoke deck which would be moved to the STBD Break with doors closed. No one would be able to mann a .50cal thats why Cruisers have MK45 Fore & Aft. Unless your Charlie Oscar is just Jacked up and didn't care.

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He's a jacka**. Didn't care about people being topside, or whether we had harnesses on.