Favorite splurge on the ship that says, "I am on vacation"

[WildcatRock]

Here's another, but it's not a splurge. If the question is, "How do I know I'm on Vacation?". My answer is - when I take the first step on to the ship. That is the one big thing I start focusing on in the final weeks leading up to the cruise...the very first step on to the ship. Wow, what a great feeling.

 

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[kerrytens]

Even though I consider my vacation started the second I walk out of work that one last time, the real moment for me is driving up to the port and seeing those ships in port:D

 

It will never get old - never!!!!

[RIvacationgirl]

Embarkation day, right after lunch, I order a Miami Vice which is half strawberry daiquiri and half pina colada. I saw an article on this drink before our very first cruise in 2009 and made it a tradition of getting one as my first drink on our cruise. I only have one.......which is good because I really don't like it! But....you just can't argue with tradition!

 

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I will definitely have to try one of these. Sounds very "I am in vacation mode- let the fun begin!"

[RIvacationgirl]

Even though I consider my vacation started the second I walk out of work that one last time, the real moment for me is driving up to the port and seeing those ships in port:D

 

It will never get old - never!!!!

 

We cruised for the first time last April. I had never seen a cruise ship in person until we entered the terminal. It was an exciting moment as well as a little overwhelming! I look forward to this feeling again soon.:D

[Newtonville Dan]

Hey Barb

I've seen those legs. They are not that ghostly.

Dan (& BlueJai)

[Warmer Climes]

Hey Barb

I've seen those legs. They are not that ghostly.

Dan (& BlueJai)

 

:) pretty ghostly this year!!!

[Warmer Climes]

Hey Barb

I've seen those legs. They are not that ghostly.

Dan (& BlueJai)

Are you guys cruising this winter?

[MrsNancyG]

For me, the vacation starts when we get to our stateroom, open the champagne and the balcony doors and just let the everyday tensions sail away with the ship.

[meggie711]

We cruised for the first time last April. I had never seen a cruise ship in person until we entered the terminal. It was an exciting moment as well as a little overwhelming! I look forward to this feeling again soon.:D

 

I was floored by the size of the Sovereign of the Seas, and it was not huge by any stretch of the imagination. I will never forget seeing it from the road as we approached the terminal at Port Canaveral. I can't imagine the feeling I'll get when I see Epic in March!

[jlacy1987]

Our first cruise (Spirit in 2011) was definitely cost restrained. We were on our honeymoon and had little funds for "extra" stuff. That said, simply being on the boat was a "we are on our first vacation" moment. This go round, I'm purchasing a spa pass. I've never been to a spa, but the idea of being able to lounge on heated loungers and sit in a hot tub/jacuzzi with absolutely no children around just sounds like luxury to me. The crowd is the reason we avoided the public pool on Spirit.

[Cruiser Bruiser]

Spa Pass.

 

Best splurge of the cruise is the spa pass, especially on a longer itinerary where there are multiple sea days. I also love eating in Le Bistro, so that's now a mandatory splurge. And on the Sky, I got addicted to Bingo when I won $28! :cool: So now I have to play the last Bingo game of the cruise because you might win a free cruise for two, but you have to be present to win! ;)

[BlueJai]

Are you guys cruising this winter?

 

Hey Barb, Hope you had a Merry Christmas and the family is well! Yes, we are sailing at the end of February and back on the Sun again. We love the 11 day itinerary this year as most of them are new ports for us. What about you? Are you heading out this year?

 

Happy New Year!

BlueJai & Newtonville Dan (Dan & Jai)

[mizdkc]

Not a splurge at all, but I know I'm on vacation when I first hear a Washie Washie person -- makes me Happy Happy! :)

[Warmer Climes]

Hey Barb, Hope you had a Merry Christmas and the family is well! Yes, we are sailing at the end of February and back on the Sun again. We love the 11 day itinerary this year as most of them are new ports for us. What about you? Are you heading out this year?

 

Happy New Year!

BlueJai & Newtonville Dan (Dan & Jai)

 

We had a wonderful Christmas! We loved the Sun and would love that itinerary but we are doing the Dawn on school break week in February- back to Roatan, Costa Maya, Belize and Cozumel.

 

I hope our cruising paths will cross again sometime! You guys enjoy that 11 day cruise this year!

 

Barb

[reney313]

Embarkation day, right after lunch, I order a Miami Vice which is half strawberry daiquiri and half pina colada. I saw an article on this drink before our very first cruise in 2009 and made it a tradition of getting one as my first drink on our cruise. I only have one.......which is good because I really don't like it! But....you just can't argue with tradition!

 

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That is my first drink once I board as well. It doesn't matter what ship, what cruise line, what itinerary (cold or warm)...the first thing I do is order a Miami Vice (or others call it a Lava Flow) and get a seat on the pool deck. Vacation has now started....after I finish it, then I head to eat lunch. Except, I LOVE these drinks. It may not be a big $$ splurge, but it is a big calorie splurge. With all the other liquor and food I consume, I try to limit how many of these I have!

 

Funny though..on my last cruise in November, I ordered my drink...and out comes a MANGO Lava Flow...it was orange.. The look on my face must have scared the pool server. He immediately went back to the bar and fetched a strawberry one for me (for free!). I then had two drinks :)

[mypleasure]

Last summer I was on the plane, final approach to Barcelona. I looked out of the window and saw....Norwegian Spirit sitting there waiting for me. Then I knew I was almost there. Checked in and waiting to board, saw two crew members heading our way as they recognised us from our cruise 7 months earlier. I knew I was home. Get on board and buy a cocktail, first of many that week. My splurge is cocktails.

 

Only 5 and a bit weeks to go before I do it all again....

[newmexicoNita]

Really just the moment we walk onto the ship is our "We're on vacation!" moment. :)

 

that's pretty much how we feel. I might go to the spa,but not always and we do take advantage of the alternative dining rooms about 1/2 of the nights...that is about it for us...now I feel like I am on vacation when I enter the cabin and see all the printed information on the desk or the bed, telling us about any OBC we may have coming, parties, or sample that first glass of wine.

[RIvacationgirl]

Last summer I was on the plane, final approach to Barcelona. I looked out of the window and saw....Norwegian Spirit sitting there waiting for me. Then I knew I was almost there. Checked in and waiting to board, saw two crew members heading our way as they recognised us from our cruise 7 months earlier. I knew I was home. Get on board and buy a cocktail, first of many that week. My splurge is cocktails.

 

Only 5 and a bit weeks to go before I do it all again....

 

Have a great cruise!

[Hockey19]

Sail Away drink. Always with DW on a top deck. No one needs a $10 slurpee but this simple splurge always takes us off to paradise.

[signora]

That first cup of coffee from room service in the morning that I didn't have to make myself! That and enjoying it on the balcony in my NCL robe...

[jaja]

Not a splurge..but...

 

Stepping onto the ship is a really nice feeling of anticipation......but once my luggage has arrived, phone is in safe and I have a drink in hand..THEN..I know vacation starts..:) I feel so relaxed...

[NARM Forever]

That first cup of coffee from room service in the morning that I didn't have to make myself! That and enjoying it on the balcony in my NCL robe...

 

Sounds fabulous, do all rooms have robes or just the Suites?

[bean24]

Embarkation day, right after lunch, I order a Miami Vice which is half strawberry daiquiri and half pina colada. I saw an article on this drink before our very first cruise in 2009 and made it a tradition of getting one as my first drink on our cruise. I only have one.......which is good because I really don't like it! But....you just can't argue with tradition!

 

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That's so funny because a Miami Vice always tells me I'm on vacation, but I love them.

[lostone65]

I thought vacation started when I sign my credit card slip at the desk have my Photo taken and get my ship key..

 

But !!!! on a recent cruise at the desk my phone rings with D.D.( who just droped us off 1/2 hr before )

 

" Dad I'M O K but I kinda Wreaked your car . It is being towed home. Have a good vaca , love you bye "

 

WORST KEY PHOTO EVER

 

 

Locked phone in safe , Like new van:)

 

I got a nice little giggle at your post. Not funny for you I'm sure, but I have this picture in my head of your picture. hehehe

[lostone65]

Paying $8.00 for a mixed drink and drinking more than one in a day. Even though my kids are all grown and on their own I remain in "Mom mode" when I am home in case one of them calls with a problem or issue (even though none of them live close) I feel I have to always be ready to drive or fly to help. So once I set foot on the ship and have a drink in my hand I shut down "Mom mode" and just do whatever I please.:D