Help Me Plan a Surprise for My Boyfriend

[LaShelle2]

We are cruising next month to celebrate boyfriend's retirement. I would like to do something special in the cabin to surprise him.

 

I was thinking of doing streamers, happy retirement signs, etc, but maybe that will be too goofy?

 

Any ideas of what I could do special for him?

 

I would especially interested to hear what the men on Cruise Critic would appreciate as a memorable gesture.

[jackretired]

We are cruising next month to celebrate boyfriend's retirement. I would like to do something special in the cabin to surprise him.

 

I was thinking of doing streamers, happy retirement signs, etc, but maybe that will be too goofy?

 

Any ideas of what I could do special for him?

 

I would especially interested to hear what the men on Cruise Critic would appreciate as a memorable gesture.

 

A $100 casino chip in a Hallmark Card.

 

An invitation to dinner at Chops.

[BrianAlt]

Not to get too crude, but special lingerie would be memorable by me.

[BuckeyeMan]

Not to get too crude, but special lingerie would be memorable by me.

 

Not knowing your boyfriend but this person is defintely going down the right street. Not going to speak for him but I would definitely tell my wife to go far donw that line of thought.

 

Its a guy thing. The more the better.

[LaShelle2]

Not to get too crude, but special lingerie would be memorable by me.

 

 

Not to get too crude, but he get's that every night! :D And believe me every night is special. No holey sweatpants in my middle drawer!!!

[kpatrick74]

The decorations aren't corny and sound good. I like all of the other suggestions as well. Since he is leaving behind the stress of work and you are helping him celebrate maybe a couples massage at the spa on your second day would be nice. Start the cruise off all nice and relaxed....:cool:

[janetz]

We are cruising next month to celebrate boyfriend's retirement. I would like to do something special in the cabin to surprise him.

 

I was thinking of doing streamers, happy retirement signs, etc, but maybe that will be too goofy?

 

Any ideas of what I could do special for him?

 

I would especially interested to hear what the men on Cruise Critic would appreciate as a memorable gesture.

 

 

You know what direction your question will take, don't you? ;)

[UpcountryTravelers]

A couples massage wins my vote. Sweetie and I did that a couple of years ago - wow!!

[johneeo]

I would especially interested to hear what the men on Cruise Critic would appreciate as a memorable gesture.

 

To be left alone:eek:

[jorapp]

Does your BF use a "crackberry" for work? If so...

 

If the thing belongs to his employer and he has to turn it in on his last day, buy an old cheap one... and have a Farewell and Memorial Service where you throw the thing overboard and then toast its memory with a glass of champagne.

 

Yeah, yeah, I know we are not supposed to throw things overboard, so maybe just throw it in the trash.;)

[LaShelle2]

To be left alone:eek:

 

Hee Hee Hee.

 

You know, not going and giving him some time alone would probably be great, but I couldn't stand not torturing him with all my love and attention.

 

You definitely think like a man.

 

 

Last night he told me to only speak to him in braille. I think I was being a little too chatty lol.

[LaShelle2]

Does your BF use a "crackberry" for work? If so...

 

If the thing belongs to his employer and he has to turn it in on his last day, buy an old cheap one... and have a Farewell and Memorial Service where you throw the thing overboard and then toast its memory with a glass of champagne.

 

Yeah, yeah, I know we are not supposed to throw things overboard, so maybe just throw it in the trash.;)

 

 

No Blackberry, but cute idea. I wonder if this would work if I throw my mortgage and student loan bill overboard? Will it go away too.

[cruiseguy1016]

The decorations aren't corny and sound good. I like all of the other suggestions as well. Since he is leaving behind the stress of work and you are helping him celebrate maybe a couples massage at the spa on your second day would be nice. Start the cruise off all nice and relaxed....:cool:

 

 

I (a male) think the decorations ARE corny. If it were me, I would love the casino chip or the lingerie. How about dinner at Chops or Portofino where he can get a really good steak cooked to order?

 

You know him better than any of us here could. Would he be more into the romantic stuff or the manly stuff?

[MrsFixitCT]

Any excursions he's shown an interest in, that you don't? Hubby LOVED that I booked him on the Zipline in Puerto Vallarta...he really wanted to do it, but was concerned I was going to feel "left out"...so he went "zipping" and I went shopping. Win-win for us!

[Retired LEO]

CC guidelines prohibit me from putting my thoughts into words on this forum. :D

[lax19]

 

Its a guy thing. The more the better.

 

Wouldn't that be "The less the better"? :o;):D

[LaShelle2]

I (a male) think the decorations ARE corny. If it were me, I would love the casino chip or the lingerie. How about dinner at Chops or Portofino where he can get a really good steak cooked to order?

 

You know him better than any of us here could. Would he be more into the romantic stuff or the manly stuff?

 

 

The lingere, massages, fine dining, we do all the time. I want something over the top original.

 

I see men truly do think only on one path lol. :rolleyes:

 

I think it's a given you'll get some good luvin on a cruise. I want to do somethin he wouldn't expect.

 

 

For example: I woke up one morning and he had prepared breakfast, which is not typical. He had purchased little heart shaped post its, and he had written on each ome of them something he loved about me and sent me on a scavenger hunt around the house.

 

There were a total of 100 of those little notes. I still have them and keep them in a little box in my lingeree drawer. They are the first thing i see when I get dressed every day :p

[FLHugh]

Lip sync a Barry White song to him at Karaoke!! Maybe "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" or "I've Got So Much To Give" Or pick your favorite..

[Scotsnomad]

You could always try the cake thing........

 

Party music as they wheel in the cake, suddenly a young dolly bird jumps out...

 

 

That would surprise him lol.....

 

hmmm then again you could always surprise him more if a male jumped out and you explained it was your toyboy lol.....

 

What ever you decide Im sure he will enjoy it .....best of luck

 

(Champers and strawberrys on the balcony, good sunset and great company I am sure he would be happy with that):D:D

[cruiseguy1016]

The lingere, massages, fine dining, we do all the time. I want something over the top original.

 

I see men truly do think only on one path lol. :rolleyes:

 

I think it's a given you'll get some good luvin on a cruise. I want to do somethin he wouldn't expect.

 

 

For example: I woke up one morning and he had prepared breakfast, which is not typical. He had purchased little heart shaped post its, and he had written on each ome of them something he loved about me and sent me on a scavenger hunt around the house.

 

There were a total of 100 of those little notes. I still have them and keep them in a little box in my lingeree drawer. They are the first thing i see when I get dressed every day :p

 

That's great that he did this for you. And you obviously liked it. But would HE like it if you did it for him. I do cute, romantic things for my wife all the time and she loves it! But, I'm a guy and, I don't necessarily care for all that cutesy stuff. How does HE feel about the cutesy stuff? It sounds like you have the luvin' part of it already planned. Now you need to figure out what else is going to make him really happy. Again, you know him better than us. What sort of thing is HE going to like?

[sailawayjack]

We are cruising next month to celebrate boyfriend's retirement. I would like to do something special in the cabin to surprise him.

 

I was thinking of doing streamers, happy retirement signs, etc, but maybe that will be too goofy?

 

Any ideas of what I could do special for him?

 

I would especially interested to hear what the men on Cruise Critic would appreciate as a memorable gesture.

 

:cool:How about a bottle of Champagne in cabin on arrival. Also like the casino chip idea, and chops:cool: Would suit me fine. Have a great cruise:cool:

[Coco85]

We are cruising next month to celebrate boyfriend's retirement. I would like to do something special in the cabin to surprise him.

 

I was thinking of doing streamers, happy retirement signs, etc, but maybe that will be too goofy?

 

Any ideas of what I could do special for him?

 

I would especially interested to hear what the men on Cruise Critic would appreciate as a memorable gesture.

 

Hi there

What a lovely idea to do a surprise for your boyfriend :)

I was looking at prebookable gifts the other day on the Royal Caribbean website & come across some nice things you can have....

What about something like these?

I really like the classic romance package & I am still debating whether to go for it or not.

Stacey xxx

 

Classic Romance Package 62.80 GBPItem# 1060This package includes a bottle of chilled Domaine Chandon Champagne or Non-alcoholic Champagne and Royal Caribbean delicious vanilla cupcakes upon arrival; a tray of elegant canapés before dinner and delicious petit fours after dinner on the first formal evening; breakfast in bed one morning during the cruise and a silver-framed, 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8" x 10") keepsake portrait.

 

Champagne & Rose Petals 53.40 GBPItem# 1050 Champagne & Rose Petals (Non-Alcoholic) 34.50 GBPItem# 1051 Follow a trail of rose petals to the most romantic evening of your cruise! This package includes a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne or Non-alcoholic Champagne and the petals from a dozen roses on your bed, at turn down. Irresistible!

 

Delicious Cupcakes 9.40 GBPItem# 119 - Red Velvet Cupcakes

Item# 120 - Vanilla Little Cupcakes

4 delicious cupcakes to enjoy in the comfort of your stateroom with your loved ones.

 

Signature Basket 25.80 GBPItem# 108

It's a gift within a gift! This unique collection of gourmet treats includes delicious organic dried cherries covered in chocolate and a Crown & Anchor gift box wrapped in a signature bow.

 

Strawberry Tray – Plate of four 5.70 GBPItem# 528 Enjoy a tray of our delicious strawberries dipped in luscious dark chocolate. (Due to seasonal availability, strawberries may be substituted with another selection of fresh fruit.)

Domaine Chandon and Strawberries 45.20 GBPItem# 526 Chocolate-dipped strawberries only get better when shared with a glass of bubbly. (Due to seasonal availability, strawberries may be substituted with another selection of fresh fruit.)

 

Wine and Cheese Tray 30.10 GBPItem# 510 - Cabernet Sauvignon

Item# 515 - White Zinfandel

Item# 520 - Chardonnay

Enjoy an assortment of international cheeses paired with your choice of Cabernet, Chardonnay or White Zinfandel.

 

Photo Album 13.20 GBPItem# 423

Take your adventures home with you in this beautiful explorer-themed album specially designed to hold 15 cm x 20 cm (6" x 8") and 10 cm x 15 cm (4" x 6") prints

 

 

Also just noticed there is a celebrations page where you can have your cabin decorated with stuff before you arrive, here is the price....

 

Stateroom Decorations 19.50 GBPItem# 201 - Make that special girl's coming of age an unforgettable event by having her stateroom decorated with our sparkly pink & silver stars decorations.

 

 

Or you could always book you both in for a pampered spa treat.

Hope this helps.

Stacey x

[BrianAlt]

Hi there

What a lovely idea to do a surprise for your boyfriend :)

I was looking at prebookable gifts the other day on the Royal Caribbean website & come across some nice things you can have....

What about something like these?

I really like the classic romance package & I am still debating whether to go for it or not.

Stacey xxx

 

If my wife did any of those, I would of course be appreciative, but I would be thinking, "what a waste." A steak and the most expensive bottle of wine at Chops would be more to my taste.

[Coco85]

Mmmm ok then, was only trying to help the original poster with some ideas! x

[cruiseguy1016]

If my wife did any of those, I would of course be appreciative, but I would be thinking, "what a waste." A steak and the most expensive bottle of wine at Chops would be more to my taste.

 

This is the point I've been trying to make. Most women like the cutesy, romantic stuff, most men don't. If he gets all the luvin' and great meals and those sorts of things at home, then take him on an adventurous shore excursion. Zip line, 4X4 ATV, 4 wheel drive jeep tour. Most men would like those sorts of things.