Halehuaka_i Posted December 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2013 We are newbies wondering what you do when the ship leaves (embarkation) port? Bottle of champagne, drink of the day? Quiet moment on your balcony? Thanks so much for your advice, cruise critic is the best place for everything about cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner22aa Posted December 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2013 On the balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakdaddy42 Posted December 29, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2013 DOD and a fine cigar on back of Lido watching the city get smaller and smaller. Ports that come to mind, Long Beach CA, Galveston, San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted December 30, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Even though we have a balcony cabin, we always go to the pool deck for sail-away, grab a drink with an umbrella and join in the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted December 31, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I always like to be out on an open deck waving at those not fortunate enough to be joining us. I think this dates back to my early crusies when we had streamers and hundreds came to wave the ship off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshrich Posted January 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 6, 2014 We always like to be on a high deck and as close to the front as possible, love the sound of the ships horn at sailaway, especially if there are others in port and they have a competition to see who is the loudest :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandlockedCruiser01 Posted January 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I always like to be out on an open deck waving at those not fortunate enough to be joining us. I think this dates back to my early crusies when we had streamers and hundreds came to wave the ship off. It still happens, minus the streamers. In some cities, the port area has parks, and restaurants, and bars lining the shoreline, where you can watch the ships sail away. Everybody waves to each other, with some people shouting back and forth. The scene kind of looks like this (in Port Canaveral): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiSpartan Posted January 29, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 29, 2014 We always go to the pool deck for the sailaway party.....sometimes it have drink, sometimes without....I always enjoy the view of the city as the ship pulls away... Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfguyxxx Posted February 27, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2014 One of my favorite sail-a-ways was on Freedom of the Seas. You can go out on the very front of the ship (where Jack and Rose stood) and see the water smoothly pass underneath you. If I'm not mistaken, it was on deck #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Golfer Posted February 28, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2014 My cigar, My cocktail and My better half. Not in that order.:D On the lido deck watching the cares drift away!:rolleyes: Waving to the poor land lubbers that won't be sailing with us.:( Dreaming of the wonderful days to come and the adventures that await us!!!:cool: Now I really need the days to pass, I am to ready to go!!!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellacruiser2712 Posted June 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Splurging on a fun drink and waving goodbye to work and stress. Enjoying time with my sweet husband and two teen boys on the Lido Deck! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capncarp Posted June 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Myself, and however many silly fools I can connive into it, will be on the foredeck (or the Observation Deck) of the Westerdam with bubble paddles making a cloud of bubbles. If we can't throw streamers or confetti, we can at least put something into the air!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olemissreb Posted June 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2014 DH and I will be on the pool deck with a drink in hand (maybe a mojito) as we listen to the live music and watch as we sail by El Morro out of San Juan at night. LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ncovert Posted September 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 11, 2014 DoD on our balcony (when we have one)... think I really want to try being on the deck for the sail away party this time, but no probably will still be out on our balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted September 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Definitely drinks on deck or on balcony Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzer58 Posted September 20, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Defiantly at the pool party with a cocktail in my hand , love the atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulHeart Posted September 20, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Love the Sail Away Parties!! Dancing with the Entertainers and a drink in my hand!!😎😎😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwife1021 Posted December 8, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 8, 2014 1st cruise-Sail away from our friend's balcony. 2nd cruise- Sail away from our balcony drinking champagne and waving to the cameras--and completely went insane when my mum saw us on the webcam. She started crying and it made me sad because I wish my parents would get over their fear of boats and join us. upcoming 3rd cruise-Probably the same as 2nd cruise. We have the suite next door to our last. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volmoma Posted January 26, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) BUY OUR CHEERS CARD!!!!! We cruise out Saturday (1/31/2015) on the CCL Sunshine it will be our 20th!!!!! Greatest thing CCL has come up with!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited January 26, 2015 by volmoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debdiva Posted January 27, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 27, 2015 We like the deck above the lido with the roof open to the pool, we get some of the excitement of the lido, but fewer obstructions for sail away pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatsFan15 Posted January 30, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 30, 2015 sailing from Baltimore (Pride) we love being up on the Sports Deck as we go under the Key Bridge - it always looks soooo close! When the horn sounds from up there you feel it through your very being :eek: ... it's the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznjan Posted March 14, 2015 #22 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I watch the ship push off from the dock as it sets sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdowney Posted April 27, 2015 #23 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I can see me being on the Lido deck for the sailaway party, drink in hand, waving like a loon :D :0 (first cruise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acton1776 Posted May 18, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I like to watch Castle Island go by as we head out of Boston Harbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccergang Posted August 5, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 5, 2015 One of my favorite places to sail out of was San Francisco. We love the Caribbean cruises, but Ft. Lauderdale doesn't compare to the Bay and under the Golden Gate bridge. We were all out on deck taking pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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