tarajean1962 Posted December 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2013 We always fly in at least a day before the cruise. We always purchase our Welcome Aboard photo-even if it's awful!:D We always go to the Schooner Bar for a drink right after boarding. We always play 'win a cruise' BINGO- mind you, we have never won it, but we are always hopeful. Tara P.S. I'm sure I can think of some more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) We always fly in at least a day before the cruise.We always purchase our Welcome Aboard photo-even if it's awful!:D We always go to the Schooner Bar for a drink right after boarding. We always play 'win a cruise' BINGO- mind you, we have never won it, but we are always hopeful. Tara P.S. I'm sure I can think of some more! We always take in Karoake....there is NEVER enough Karoake for us....we always want more. It amazes me how much talent arrives on board, labeled 'cruisers'. They make the cruise a little extra fun....and my DH is one of those Karoake stars! Edited December 20, 2013 by Paulette3028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondSuiteCruiser Posted December 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 20, 2013 We always order a bottle of bubbly and choc dipped strawberries for our own sail away celebration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsa Tom Posted December 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Just before we walk up the gangway we step aside hold hands and declare " "we are leaving all our troubles and worries here on the dock. They are not going on this ship with us if we miss them we can pick them up when we come back." come to think of it might not work so well on a T/A, however I've never been on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted December 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 20, 2013 We always fly in at least a day before the cruise.We always purchase our Welcome Aboard photo-even if it's awful!:D We always go to the Schooner Bar for a drink right after boarding. We always play 'win a cruise' BINGO- mind you, we have never won it, but we are always hopeful. Tara P.S. I'm sure I can think of some more! We always get a drink and Toast our friends and family and smirk because they are not with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted December 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Honey Stung Chicken and Trivia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Just before we walk up the gangway we step aside hold hands and declare "we are leaving all our troubles and worries here on the dock." We do the same! :) LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted December 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Schooner Bar for our first drink & then the Windjammer for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushedmom Posted December 20, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 20, 2013 We always have a Chocolate Martini as our last drink of the cruise. We always fly in the day before (and try and have a nice dinner if there in time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarajean1962 Posted December 20, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted December 20, 2013 We always take in Karoake....there is NEVER enough Karoake for us....we always want more. It amazes me how much talent arrives on board, labeled 'cruisers'. They make the cruise a little extra fun....and my DH is one of those Karoake stars! I always sing Karaoke!:D...........unfortunately, I am not very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted December 20, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 20, 2013 We fly in 2-3 days before and stay 2-3 days after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted December 20, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 20, 2013 My husband usually buys a one rose vase arrangement from the flower cart. He swears it is the best money he sends! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauren0309 Posted December 20, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 20, 2013 We always fly in a day before We head straight up to the Windjammer We always get on the ship early so we can take pictures and explore before the crowds come We go to the dining room to see where our table will be located. By then its time to go to our cabin and we can unpack our luggage and read the first night's activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanCruiser007 Posted December 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Tulsa Tom....LOVE your tradition!!!.... We are using it on our FIRST CRUISE in Feb ...... " Just before we walk up the gangway we step aside hold hands and declare ..."we are leaving all our troubles and worries here on the dock. They are not going on this ship with us if we miss them we can pick them up when we come back." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcoy Posted December 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We go out on our balcony during sail away and play the Love Boat theme song on my iPhone. We took our first cruise in the 70s when the show was on TV and brings back many great memories. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudpatriot07 Posted December 21, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We always go to the Love and Marriage show! We also get a drink at a local bar off the ship :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Faith Posted December 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We always have room service breakfast on our balcony :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted December 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We've cruised Royal so much that we more or less "know" who gets which drawers and shelves when we unpack, (it varies slightly form ship to shop, but is generally the same) so when we get to our cabin, we put things away in "our" places without even discussing it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsViola Posted December 21, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I always make my husband stand in the hall while I take photos of the room. Then I thoroughly disenfect everything I can in the room, especially the phone, door knobs, countertops, toilet and shower. Lastly, I spray the carpet so I can walk bare footed. After things are put away, vacation begins and I focus on rest and relaxation. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 21, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We also get the welcome aboard photo. We arrive early and have lunch on board. We like to also get a photo with the Captain. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted December 21, 2013 #21 Share Posted December 21, 2013 As soon as we board, we head to a bar for a glass with ice and pour our first drink out of the rumrunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 21, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We pre-order alcohol for our cabin. So the first thing we do is have a cocktail on the verandah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted December 21, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I never get into vacation mode until clothes are put away and "nest building" is complete! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted December 21, 2013 #24 Share Posted December 21, 2013 It is just a time to enjoy and relax. I always buy my wife a floral arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted December 21, 2013 #25 Share Posted December 21, 2013 As soon as we can get into our cabin, we drop our carry-ons, I grab DH's hands and bounce around like a kangaroo doing my happy dance while singing "We're going on a cruise, we're going on a cruise." DH just smiles, rolls his eyes :rolleyes: and holds my hands tightly so I don't hurt myself. It never gets old. LOL Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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