shanet60 Posted March 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Besides the normal shows, casino, and pool what are some things you like to do on the Norwegian boats for fun during the day and night..are there many other options give me some ideas..thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted March 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Trivia contests/games, pub crawl, martini tasting, reading, relaxing, pools, napping, dance lessons, crafts, napkin/towel folding, culinary presentations, listneing to music, get hypnotized by the water, attend meet & greet, casino (very tight player and will only lose/use $20), shuffle board, basketball..... and much more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted March 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Eat, drink, or do absolutely nothing. Sit on balcony and watch the world go past. Take a nap, read a book, use the fitness room, browse the shops, check the menu for dinner, get an ice cream cone, and I'm sure I'm forgetting many other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalagh Posted March 5, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2013 2 for 1 drinks, deal or no deal, white hot party, laugh during pool side games, Quest, stretch class, be a balcony bumb, dodgeball, and eat while being a balcony bumb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy428 Posted March 5, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Is there arts and crafts on the Gem? For adults? I love arts and crafts. I'm looking forward to the different kinds of tastings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_787 Posted March 5, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We did trivia contests, beer-wine-martini tastings, watched crew demonstrations, bingo, fitness center, listen to singers and music in lounges and poolside, nights in the Spinnaker Lounge, got pictures taken on dress up night, look thru picture gallery, shop in the Galleria, plus many of the kids activities. My wife said her only problem is there was so much she wanted to do but no way to do it all. Have only been on the Jewel and looking forward to the next cruise!! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richpontone Posted March 5, 2013 #7 Share Posted March 5, 2013 before going to a 7:30 dinner at the MDR. There will be classical, jazz and some Sinatra type music at various places on the ship. Usually, there will be a piano player who sings and takes requests from the audience for playing songs. There is nothing like live music, it makes one romantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted March 5, 2013 #8 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ships. A boat will fit on a ship but a ship won't fit on a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikex Posted March 5, 2013 #9 Share Posted March 5, 2013 - Laid around reading - Relaxing in the spa - Taking naps - Drinking and watching the waves - Go on the waterslides basically nonstop - Relax in a hot tub - Lie in the sun - At night find a fun venue and go dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenisthemidnightbuffet? Posted March 5, 2013 #10 Share Posted March 5, 2013 All of the above and lets not forget - Socializing! DH and I love Meeting and hanging with fellow passengers. Cruising is like visiting a neighborhood bar, even though you don't really know the other passengers you all have something in common immediately, you are on the same cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted March 5, 2013 #11 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Is there arts and crafts on the Gem? For adults? I love arts and crafts. I'm looking forward to the different kinds of tastings... It all depends on the cruise director and what they have scheduled. You may or may not ... have to read the Daily to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted March 5, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 5, 2013 If in your budget a massage or facial is nice or manicure/pedicure. Sometimes they have port day specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyroad Posted March 5, 2013 #13 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ships. A boat will fit on a ship but a ship won't fit on a boat. good one :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIvacationgirl Posted March 5, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 5, 2013 After 2 cruises my DH and I have decided we enjoy the sea days more than the port days. We enjoy using the spa pass lounging, reading and relaxing. We also have gone to the martini tastings, trivia contests, and I have been a contestant in a game show. Bingo is fun, and there is dancing lessons. They have card games too. We like the variety of places for entertainment, not just the main theater show, but the smaller venues for piano music and conversation. You could have your pictures taken in the evening, and some ships have karaoke and even a cigar room. There is also an internet cafe, and library. You can either go go go, or relax relax relax! It is all up to you! After 4 kids and an annual trip to Disney each year, we like the combo- some go and some relax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanet60 Posted March 5, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks for all the replies can't wait until Saturday and board the epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmurray847 Posted March 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Besides the normal shows, casino, and pool what are some things you like to do on the Norwegian boats for fun during the day and night..are there many other options give me some ideas..thanks It's funny, my wife and I went on our first cruise in Nov, 2011. She was VERY worried that she'd be bored and out of things to do on sea days. It took her maybe 4 hours of being on the SHIP (we weren't allowed on the boats...those are for emergencies) and she realized she was going to have NO issues occupying her time (or just as importantly, NOT occupying). There's something about being on the ship that makes you realize you don't have to schedule your entire day. That laying in the sun, or reading on your balcony or chatting at a bar (or eating like a pig!) will serve quite well. The Epic, based on my understanding, will have SO much to do that more than likely, you'll be wishing you had MORE time to do stuff...and you will look back on this post and wonder what you were thinking!! Have a great time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted March 5, 2013 #17 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks for all the replies can't wait until Saturday and board the epic There's a M&G Sunday March 10 @11am, Bliss Lounge, deck 7 forward that I'm anticipating will be a good time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted March 5, 2013 #18 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Top Tip - switch off the electronic gadgets - put them in the safe and forget them for the duration. Get back to interacting with real people face-to-face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengu1n Posted March 5, 2013 #19 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Nobody seemed to have mentioned this yet, but there are often "seminars" or talks from the jewelry store. While I know they're basically commercials designed to get you to buy something, they're actually interesting and I always learn something. Plus I like window shopping, even if I never buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin&Relaxin Posted March 5, 2013 #20 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I normally cruise in the haven on the Jewel class ships and use the courtyard for most of the day to enjoy reading, sleeping, listening to music and enjoying the sun in a quiet area. We use the courtyard butler/valet every day to serve us breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks while lounging the day away in the courtyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted March 5, 2013 #21 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Fitness center, relax in the pool, trivia, jazz concerts, sit by pool or on balcony with a good book, have an icecream, watch the art auction, attend the meet & greet, read the dailies to find interesting things to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanet60 Posted March 6, 2013 Author #22 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Lol....I did put boats didn't I...sorry about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted March 6, 2013 #23 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Meet & Greet , Latitude party, Gold latitude party, Captains cocktail party . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherdqueen Posted March 6, 2013 #24 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Our first two cruises were in an inside cabin which was fine. Last year we splurged (it was our 10th anniversary) on an aft balcony. Even though it rained every day and we hardly used the balcony, it was so great to relax in our cabin with that wonderful view. Relaxation is my #1 reason for cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieCruises Posted March 6, 2013 #25 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Besides staring at the ocean, taking naps, listening to the live music I enjoy playing LCR, going to Happy Hour, loving the martini tastings, and again, playing LCR, just laughing with new friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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