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What is a tiger cruise in the Navy?
A “Tiger” is almost always a family member who is invited by a Sailor to sail with them from the final port of call on a long deployment to homeport. The Navy describes the purpose of a Tiger Cruise officially in the following way: sense of pride in the Navy and their ships.
What is the berthing policy for tiger cruises?
A. Since the purpose of TIGER cruise is fo rfamily members to experience all facets of the shipboard life of their sponsor,all Tigers will berth in the same male/female departmental berthing spaces as their sponsor. Berthing is assigned based on the rank of the sponsor and not on the Active Duty/Retired status of the Tiger.
How many tigers can I bring on the Tiger Cruise?
Currently there are no restrictions on the total number; however, each Sponsor should request no more than 3 Tigers without approval by the Tiger Cruise Coordinators.Restrictions will be based on space availability. Q. How many Tigers can I bring on the Tiger Cruise?
Where can I get forms for my Tiger Cruise package?
All forms must be signed by the member participating in the Tiger Cruise. This validates that they have read the package and covers use. Those who do not have the ability to print and scan at home may visit their local library, Kinko's, UPS store and in some case the local Post Office and they will be able to meet this requirement.
What was the purpose of the shipboard tour for Tigers?
A variety of shipboard tours organized for the education of Tigers included an adventure down into the hot and steamy propulsion and engine rooms, as well as the bridge where we witnessed firsthand all the navigation, radar, communication and high tech systems utilized. I thought my little Garmin GPS was fabulous technology until I saw the big ship version!
What is a tiger PQS?
To occupy our “extra time,” Tigers were challenged to complete a PQS. PQS stands for Personnel Qualification Standards and is the method the Navy uses to ensure Sailors are well trained. The Tiger PQS was designed to familiarize Tigers with the operations and capabilities of our amphibious assault ship home.
Where does the USS Peleliu depart?
The USS Peleliu departs the Pearl Harbor Naval Station past the USS Arizona Memorial.
How many hours of sleep do sailors get?
Sleep is difficult underway even without flight ops. Sailors rarely have a day in which they can actually count on getting eight consecutive hours of sleep. Their regular jobs, performed during the daylight hours, are supplemented by watch which requires them to be awake at all hours of the night on a rotating schedule. On days and nights when the seas are rolling the ship through 20 degrees, no one gets any sleep. As you can imagine, the ship goes through a lot of coffee. While the Tigers were aboard the crew enjoyed regular meals, plus the addition of 8 PM nachos, pizza or ice cream – similar to a cruise line’s culinary offerings, minus the ice sculptures. The only thing we didn’t get was a midnight chocolate buffet!
What is mustering on a tiger cruise?
One of the first things we learned was how to muster. “Mustering” is essentially being called together when told, or at a certain time. There are specific locations you report to, with certain groups of people. On the Tiger Cruise, you muster where your sponsor would muster.
What time did we muster on the cruise?
Early on in the cruise, we had a practice muster, and that was that (or so we thought). During the second night, around 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning, someone was reported as man overboard. That meant everyone had to muster, to have our heads counted as present.
Why do sailors leave the aircraft carrier?
Sailors depart the aircraft carrier to greet their family and friends.
How do you arrive at a ship?
You arrive the day before the ship makes port, and check in. They send you the arrangements. The Navy has a bus, that’ll take you on base, where you’ll meet up with the ship.
What was the highlight of the cruise?
One of the highlights of the cruise, was the air show. Because you’re at see, and not on land, the fighter jets are allowed to do more things. There’s no one below, besides the carrier.
Where do sailors line the edge of a ship?
Sailors line the edge of the carrier as it heads into port.
Did the Navy find anyone overboard?
They never did find anyone overboard, and it was dismissed as a prank. Lucky us. Just another experience in the Navy.
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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!
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.
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What is a tiger cruise?
A. Tiger cruise is the chance for family and friends to see up close what the US Navy does on a day for day basis. In our case, guests will observe at sea operations and an air power demonstration as we transit from the embarkation port to Norfolk.
What can tigers buy at the ship's store?
What items can Tigers purchase at the ship's store? A. Additional memorabilia (T-shirts, hats,patches, watches, lighters, etc.) and items typically found in small convenience stores will be available for purchase in the two ship's stores and via the squadron stores.
How old do tigers have to be to fly?
A. Tigers must be a minimum of 12 years old on the day of embarkation and no older than 75.
How much does a charter bus cost from Norfolk to Mayport?
Charter Bus from Norfolk to Mayport: The charter bus costs $100 and will depart from the Movie Theater near the Norfolk Navy Exchange the evening prior to embarkation and arrive directly to the pier the next morning for embarkation on IKE. Sponsors need to pay ASAP for Tigers using this service, so if you haven’t already then please contact your sailor today!
What is a tiger?
A. "Tiger" is any relative or friend (but not girlfriend/boyfriend, fiancee or spouse) of a crew member or embarked personnel joining us for the transit to Norfolk. It was established for family and friends to experience all facets of the shipboard life of their sponsor on board USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. Q.
Where do Tigers go to check in?
Tigers should go to the USO at Jackson International Airport (First Floor – in front of the escalators) to check in and be directed by IKE Tiger Cruise team members where to go to pick up a shuttle.
How long does the shuttle run from the Naval Station to the airport?
Shuttles from Naval Station Norfolk to the Norfolk International Airport: Shuttle buses will run continuously from thepier in Norfolk to Norfolk International airport for 2 hours after liberty call upon debarkation.
Goodbye Pearl Harbor, Hello Pacific Ocean!
Little Sleep For Weary Sailors … and Me!
- Ten landing spots occupying the flight deck were in constant use underway. My living “space” was lucky enough to be directly under Landing Spot #2. During launch or landing, infernal racket and vibration momentarily stopped all conversation because hearing was impossible. My roommates told me that we were lucky – while Tigers were aboard, flight ops only occur during daylight, unli…
Continual Scheduled Maintenance
- Maintenance that could not be performed on the flight deck meant aircraft had to be lowered via elevator into the hangar bay. The elevators are exterior and precariously descend with their precious aircraft all the while completely exposed to wind and waves. Earlier in the deployment, the crew enjoyed a well-deserved leisure break for a swim call and “steel beach picnic”. Led by C…
Hanger Deck
- At its busiest, the hangar bay had multiple helicopters and Harrier jets down for maintenance all at one time. Cruising back from Pearl Harbor, nightly movies (complete with fresh popped buttered popcorn) were enjoyed on a giant screen suspended in the hangar bay On Halloween, a scary haunted house occupied the ship’s brig which at one time housed John Walker, the American citi…
Onboard Entertainment
- A variety of shipboard tours organized for the education of Tigers included an adventure down into the hot and steamy propulsion and engine rooms, as well as the bridge where we witnessed firsthand all the navigation, radar, communication and high tech systems utilized. I thought my little Garmin GPSwas fabulous technology until I saw the big ship version! To occupy our “extra t…
Warfare Power Demonstrations & An Amazing Airshow!
- Mid-way through the cruise, warfare power demonstrations included firing the Phalanx Close-In Weapons System. The last line of defense against anti-ship missiles, the Phalanx resembled the mild and meek Star Wars droid, R2D2, until it erupted with ear deafening red lightning flashes shooting over 3,000 rounds per minute. In the pitch black Pacific night, helicopters on the flight …
Camp Pendleton, California
- That evening, for the first time in 10 days, the PELELIU was swinging at anchor off Camp Pendleton, California, home for the Marines. Before dawn the next morning, the daunting task of offloading the Marines began. Suddenly the well deck was as busy as the flight deck! Helicopter flights, the LCAC hovercraft and LCUs departed every few minutes ferrying Marines to the beac…
on to San Diego!
- After offloading the Marines, the PELELIU was underway again the following morning in a cold, rainy, gray fog. Nonetheless, the excitement of homecoming overshadowed the chill as the soggy Sailors lined the rails in the Navy tradition. The ship sailed under San Diego’s Coronado bridge escorted by fire ships streaming fountains of water as helicopters buzzed overhead welcoming t…