The things I look forward to on my cruise are....

[Dreacrusingaway]

I'm new to cruising, our 1st leaves in 3 weeks. I'm looking forward to just getting AWAY! I work from hone 30-40 hours a week. I'm PTA co-Pres at one school and secretary at another. I lead a Girl Scout troop of 18 Brownies. With scouts and all the end of year stuff at two schools plus PTA and work May is exhausting! Teacher appreciation, field days, end of year parties, planning for next year for PTA, end of year Girl Scout stuff. My calendar is booked every day! Last day of school, is May 22 and I want to get on the ship and just vacation. Forget it all. Send my kids to camp Carnival and Circle C and see how good the Cheers program really is. No work, no email, just put it all behind and get away. Sunrises,sunsets, no cooking, no cleaning, and a warm ocean breeze away from the chaos of life. I deserve it!


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[jmcancruise]

No stress. DH and I both work a couple of jobs and our lives are exhausting. Going cruising for us means leaving the world behind, with all its work, stress and concerns. Finding a peaceful place on the ship to relax is heavenly.

[Seago2]

Unplugging from the Internet and phone, being with my family, and reading books!

[Linda the Book Lover]

[LIST]
[*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean
[*]No cooking
[*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean
[*]Room service
[*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean
[*]Someone cleaning up after me -- thanks for the service
[*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean (did you notice the theme...LOL
[/LIST]
I just love cruising!

[SASA13]

The things I look forward to on my cruise are:
The fact that all I have to think about is
what to eat
which bathing suit to wear
which slot machine to play.

:)

[nicole2380]

The thing I look must forward to is not having to be at work and spending time with my family.

[JimAOk1945]

[COLOR="Black"]It's nice to see a positive thread and this one is great! Here are a few of favorite things to do in no particular order:

[LIST]
[*]Posing for that first embarkation picture on every cruise

[*]Listening for the ding my card makes as it gets swiped for the first time on embarkation

[*]Stepping into our balcony and watching people board with those excited looks on their faces

[*]Watching the sail away from our balcony

[*]Exploring the ship on day one

[*]Watching the sun set from our balcony

[*]Visiting the ports of call on shore excursions

[*]Taking as many pictures as possible to capture the cruise

[*]And finally . . . making plans for our next cruise!!!!!! :D[/COLOR]
[/LIST]

[CruisingSteelerGirl]

-Also looking forward to my Grand Suite this time. Normally we have a balcony but this time we are going to indulge.

-Love hanging up my kids projects from camp carnival all over the room.

[LindseyButlerWilson]

My last cruise was the first one that I've ever had a balcony, and that was my favorite part for sure. Sitting outside with DH and a book, and maybe a drink or coffee was heaven!

But I also love introducing people to cruising. This Thanksgiving my MIL and my sister's boyfriend will go with the family for a seven day cruise to the Bahamas. So looking forward to showing them the ropes! ;)

[summer slope]

Ditto everything everyone has said. And now I'm going to have to make sure I have a good spot to watch the pier runners on my next cruise. LOL

[mojean]

Well I'm kind of on an every other year cruiser. Unfortunately the elevators at work sound just like the ding on a cruise ship and I have flashbacks when I happened to hear it while walking pass it. I'm on first floor so, I don't have to use it. What I noticed is no one mentioned the 24-hour ice cream machines !!!:) I second the standing at the rails at night just catching the breeze and looking out over the ocean for any other ships. I also love going to deck 3 for quiet time. I've never thought of taking time to hang out on embarkation deck to people watch the 'newcomers'. We be trying to get up to the lido for lunch before the room is ready ... LOL:p Edited May 5, 2014 by mojean

[arby70]

No cooking, no cleaning and seeing beautiful places. Edited May 5, 2014 by arby70

[JimAOk1945]

[quote name='FlyingCruiserNJ']On a side note, in St. John, Canada, they have some sort of military or police color guard that does a salute and really moving rendition of amazing grace on the bagpipes as you pull away. I thought that was awesome, has anyone else noticed this?[/QUOTE]

[COLOR="Black"]Yes, and we thought it was awesome as well. Our balcony faced the dock so we were able to fully take it in. It's a completely different experience when you hear in [I]played on bagpipes in person![/I][/COLOR]

[FlyingCruiserNJ]

[quote name='JimAOk1945'][COLOR="Black"]Yes, and we thought it was awesome as well. Our balcony faced the dock so we were able to fully take it in. It's a completely different experience when you hear in [I]played on bagpipes in person![/I][/COLOR][/QUOTE]

I'm glad someone else noticed it also. I only saw it myself because I was up on lido watching sailaway on the glory last June, taking some time alone to reflect on important upcoming decisions I would have to make when I got home and saw and heard them play. Really nice touch. Pretty emotional actually. St. John doesn't get too many cruise ships so they seem to really appreciate the ones that do stop there and the people there are very accommodating and friendly. Great place. We went on a bus tour that took us all through the city and surrounding areas. Great tour guide and a very nice day weather wise.

[stormgrey1]

Knowing that our kids will be somewhat taken care of as they are each in their respective youth programs, Camp Carnival, Circle C and Club o2 ! Our four kids are each 4 years apart which makes a cruise perfect for us !




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[dljones]

OK, I know this is a weird one but, I love the SMELL of a cruise ship. :eek: I don't know exactly why they smell like they do but I love it! Call me weird, I don't care, I would agree ROFL... :D

[BallFour4]

[quote name='FlyingCruiserNJ']I'm glad someone else noticed it also. I only saw it myself because I was up on lido watching sailaway on the glory last June, taking some time alone to reflect on important upcoming decisions I would have to make when I got home and saw and heard them play. Really nice touch. Pretty emotional actually. St. John doesn't get too many cruise ships so they seem to really appreciate the ones that do stop there and the people there are very accommodating and friendly. Great place. We went on a bus tour that took us all through the city and surrounding areas. Great tour guide and a very nice day weather wise.[/quote]

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Loved the Glory and this trip![/COLOR]

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[Linda the Book Lover]

[quote name='BallFour4'][COLOR="Black"]
Loved the Glory and this trip![/COLOR]

[URL]https://www.flickr.com/photos/leeusry/sets/72157634737480650/[/URL]


.[/QUOTE]

Love the puctures! So makes me wish I was on a cruise I see r right now. What a cute name for a wine shop.

[TXFATGUY]

I Love not hearing my DW complain about cooking, cleaning and laundry.

[Sundown331]

Sun, Sand, Palm Trees and the bluest water you've ever seen
First sight of the ship
Seeing lights from other ships or Islands at night
Flying Fish
Snorkeling
Trying local foods and drinks on the different Islands
Comedy Club

[Katmarha]

[quote name='Linda the Book Lover']
[LIST]
[*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean
[*]No cooking
[*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean
[*]Room service
[*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean
[*]Someone cleaning up after me -- thanks for the service
[*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean (did you notice the theme...LOL
[/LIST]I just love cruising![/quote]


[B]I love the theme!!! And agree!!! [/B]

I noticed in your siggy you were on the Tropical. I was on it too - right before they retired the ship. I remember that trip and now go on these ships - it's like wow -night and day!!!

Kathy

[kublaieod]

- Embarking, the moment you get on board and get the immediate vacation atmosphere
- Seeing the room for the first time
- PEOPLE WATCHING - especially CHOG confrontations
- Getting to know your Steward and MDR staff, and of course bartender
- Serenity Deck
- RECON of a ship you are on for the first time
- Room Service in the morning on the baclony
- NO distractions from phone, internet, family, friends - off grid time

:D:D:D

[Boozebabe]

Like the OP I love EVERYTHING.
Starting with the planning. For me its as much fun as going.
Arriving at the airport--then taking off, landing, retreiving our luggage etc.
Staying in a hotel the night before.
Not cooking for 8 or 9 days.
Arriving at the port.
Checking in.
The DING.
Exploring a new ship.
The huge chocolate cake at the coffee shop.
Watching the wake.
Meeting new people.
The casino.
Feeling special when the pit boss buys my drinks.
The shows.
The choices.
FREE use?? of perfume in the shops. (LOL) aka samples
New ports of call.

Theres so much more but thats a good start.

What I hate the most??? The final DING