papaflamingo Posted December 21, 2013 #26 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We go to the first bar on the ship we see and have a drink. We take a photo on our cell phone of us at the bar and text it to our friends and family. We always call our kids as we begin sailaway. We board the ship with in "flamingo clothes" (a shirt for men and sweater or blouse for women with flamingos on it). Always get a group boarding photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted December 21, 2013 #27 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Get on board as early as possible and then we run up and down the empty halls! Grab a drink and lunch then up to top deck port side for SAILAWAY! Happy Cruising!! ~robin and brian (summertime jersey shore beach bums) Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Norwegian Breakaway 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 21, 2013 #28 Share Posted December 21, 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. Don't worry -- if you are on a T/A cruise and those 'troubles and worries' can't seem to find someone else to 'invade' they will make take a flight to meet up with you at some later date. (LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 21, 2013 #29 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I always sing Karaoke!:D...........unfortunately, I am not very good! EVERYONE on the ship doing Karoake, is wonderful.....EVERYONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted December 21, 2013 #30 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I have the same meal on the first night. I've done this for 26 Princess cruises!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted December 21, 2013 #31 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) We always board in our matching Jimmy Buffet t-shirts that say "One Love One Ocean". They were ordered from a benefit concert for the Gulf Coast people who were affected by the BP oil spill. Needless to say they are beginning to show their age a bit, but we still love to wear them:D Edited December 21, 2013 by GTO-Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papcx Posted December 21, 2013 #32 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I've downloaded the Simpsons song, "Enjoy it while you can" from when the Simpsons did a cruise, onto my iPhone. I play it to DW and myself half way through each cruise to remind us we're nearer to the end than the beginning, so live every minute that's left. I suggest you look it up, it's a very good piece of observational humour by Steve Cogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted December 22, 2013 #33 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I never get into vacation mode until clothes are put away and "nest building" is complete! :) lol ditto. My husband thinks I'm nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted December 22, 2013 #34 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) Merry Christmas everyone. Happy New Year. Edited December 22, 2013 by Folk Singer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCruiseMe Posted December 22, 2013 #35 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I always sing Karaoke!:D...........unfortunately, I am not very good! I go to karaoke just to hear the "not very good" singers, so THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsawcruisers Posted December 24, 2013 #36 Share Posted December 24, 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. We do the exact same thing. Got all the excursions, dining, etc booked prior to boarding. Now it is fun time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn13 Posted December 24, 2013 #37 Share Posted December 24, 2013 we always go to the lobby bar and have a drink:-) then grab something to eat.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 24, 2013 #38 Share Posted December 24, 2013 We do the exact same thing. Got all the excursions, dining, etc booked prior to boarding. Now it is fun time. We also book our excursions ahead of time, and although we might spend a few more dollars going directly through RCCL, we feel it is sensible to do it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsaroya Posted December 24, 2013 #39 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Traditions: Fly in the day before - out of necessity given the weather in our parts and the fact that it's usually a 10 hr flight due to layovers. Second tradition is to get up early the next morning and walk from our traditional pre-cruise hotel (LaQuinta Airport) for a ROSS run. Always manage to find at least one MDR outfit for each of us. Then walk over to the neighbouring Kmart for all the toiletries and laundry detergent we didn't have room for in our bags. Then off to the Dollar Tree for the kids' Gatorade. Gotta like Oakwood Plaza, even if the locals don't think much of it! Sigh...this is the first time in 7 yrs that we've broken the tradition of the Christmas cruise - flights to Fort L were almost double from last year. And, yes, I am still bitter and depressed! :( Edited December 24, 2013 by hsaroya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted December 24, 2013 #40 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Spend the night before at the San Diego Marriott Downtown Courtyard. When on board the ship, locate the 'perfect' table in the MDR & make reservations for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted December 25, 2013 #41 Share Posted December 25, 2013 merry christmas everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose30 Posted December 25, 2013 #42 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I always make sure I get to the ship before it sails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly73 Posted December 25, 2013 #43 Share Posted December 25, 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! :) :) :) Best post I have read in awhile you can't help but smile after reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted December 27, 2013 #44 Share Posted December 27, 2013 i agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted December 27, 2013 #45 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I always make sure I get to the ship before it sails! This is very very important -- I agree!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseecuree Posted January 7, 2014 #46 Share Posted January 7, 2014 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." :) I love seeing others from Ontario. I live in Hamilton. I did a cruise for my honeymoon and loved it. We are counting down to our 2nd cruise which we will do over March break. You will love it. We've done 2 all inclusive resorts and they don't compare. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmPair Posted January 7, 2014 #47 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I always make sure I get to the ship before it sails! Me too. We also go to for supper each night and try new foods including desserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted January 7, 2014 #48 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Always fly in the day before the cruise. If it's a place I've never been or want to explore, we'll go in three days before and see the sites and sights. Always unpack completely as soon as we get into the cabin. Walk into my cabin for the first time and say, "HONEY, I'M HOME!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted January 7, 2014 #49 Share Posted January 7, 2014 We always have another cruise booked so getting off isn't as hard for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted January 7, 2014 #50 Share Posted January 7, 2014 We always have another cruise booked so getting off isn't as hard for us. We do the same so the count down clock is always ticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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