my son is currently deployed on the abraham lincoln and i am planning on going on a cruise with him in march. He sent me the medical/dental screening forms and said i needed to have my physician fill them out but the forn looks more like a questionnaire that i would fill out. iI was just wondering…
First of all, let me say that this is not an all inclusive list. Each Tiger will more than likely get a list from your sailor's ship. I highly recommend that you take the time to read through Admin Paul's blogs about his Tiger Cruise in 2009 on the USS Theodore Roosevlet. It does give you some real…
My sailor informed me the other day that a potential exists for a tiger cruise on the Theodore Roosevelt on the final leg of their journey. Won't post dates etc here however after reading the other posts it seems as though i really wont be able to make any travel plans until ~ one month before…
This is my uncle's account of his time on board USS Nevada (SSBN-733) during a week long tiger cruise from San Diego, CA to Bangor, WA. This also happened to be my last time ever underway on a submarine. It's pretty lengthy, but worth the read. Tiger Cruise USS Nevada SSBN 733…
Submarine Tiger Cruise by Chris SummersRub A Dub Dub, My Trip On A Sub! I thought I would do a little write up on my trip aboard the USS Nevada, SSBN 773 for anyone interested. My trip…
I keep talking about these elevators, and if you’ve not seen a carrier up close let me explain…..they raise and lower aircraft between the flight deck and the hanger bay….you can fit two fighters on one, can lift more than 300,000 pounds and make the vertical journey in about eight seconds…..not…
Gives a good summary of Tiger cruise do's and don'ts....
General Advice for a Successful Tiger Cruise by Thomas Dozier First and foremost, you are embarking on a warship, not a cruise ship. They are not designed for your comfort so be prepared…
I have been approved for a Tiger cruise happening in a few weeks. I've been given only limited information from my sailor and Navy so far. From the Navy I got a packing list. From my sailor I have vague information when they will be arriving and leaving port. I have a hotel booked, but from my…
This was the form we had to fill out for our Tiger Cruise in April on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. This will give you an idea of what questions you'll have to answer. …
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!