nicwoodard Posted June 9, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Leaving on July 6th on the NOS. We have cruised 3 times in the last two years, so I know what we have done when we get on board, but I would love to know what everyone does. It is DH, my DS 17 and DD 13 and myself on this vacation. We usually get on and go eat at the buffet...then get used to the ship and find our room...not very exciting. We were talking about it this afternoon...what do others like to do? Just would love your ideas! Thank you! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearette Posted June 9, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Go eat and then explore the ship from top to bottom (depending on what time we board drop off our stuff in their). Usually with a drink in hand by sail away and we went to every public room onboard. Sent from my KFTHWI using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 9, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted June 9, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 9, 2014 We're boring - lunch, weekly spa passes and dinner reservations, and tour the ship. Go to our room and unpack, if the luggage is there. Muster and Sail-away party. Get ready for dinner. One time enjoyed sail - away while sitting in an aft whirl pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 9, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Are you kidding? Eat? Jeez! I wear my bathing suit under my clothes, and hit the pool! Get a frozen drink, call my "stuck at home friends" and gloat a bit...and then I'm in the vacation mode! We eat a late breakfast so we don't have to partake in the feeding frenzy.. Not sure why getting on a ship means eating!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted June 9, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 9, 2014 We head straight to the Schooner Bar to introduce ourselves to the staff we'll be spending a lot of time with. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDriscoll Posted June 9, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Are you kidding? Eat? Jeez! I wear my bathing suit under my clothes, and hit the pool! Get a frozen drink, call my "stuck at home friends" and gloat a bit...and then I'm in the vacation mode! We eat a late breakfast so we don't have to partake in the feeding frenzy.. Not sure why getting on a ship means eating!!! rule number 1 skip breakfast the day of the cruise, you will eat enough. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted June 9, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Board as early as possible and to the Windjammer with everyone else for lunch. Then we explore the ship. Head to the MDR to find our table assignment, make our Chop's reservation, then wander back up to the main pool for an umbrella drink and hang out there until our room is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How'sBartCruisin'? Posted June 9, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Feel the air as you board, listen to the bong as your card is swiped for the first time, eat, tour and go to the pool deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted June 9, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Feel the air as you board' date=' listen to the bong as your card is swiped for the first time, eat, tour and go to the pool deck.[/quote'] Yes! Love the sound of my card being scanned for the first time! Nothing like boarding the ship on Day 1. And I still get just as excited as my first cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted June 9, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Get a little teary eyed.........relieved we made it! Then, what else...............................eat. Sea Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted June 9, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 9, 2014 If the ship has a Royal promenade we stop at the pub for DW to get her first drink and to introduce ourselves to the servers as we are sure to become good friends with them over the next few days.. I normally stop at the cafe promenade for a little snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnpat Posted June 9, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Take a quick look at the ship as we walk onboard, go to the elevator with 30 other people and go up to the windjammer to eat with about 2500 other cruisers that haven't eaten in at least 30 min. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDriscoll Posted June 9, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Take a quick look at the ship as we walk onboard, go to the elevator with 30 other people and go up to the windjammer to eat with about 2500 other cruisers that haven't eaten in at least 30 min. Love it. lmao :p , hey I dont eat from the night before, i am fasted when i get on the ship. knowing full well i will gain a good 8 pounds on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justmekaren918 Posted June 9, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I actually sat in centrum and listen to the music; with water. I then headed for the room. Then WJ for a bite before muster and then sail way cc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixe Lee Posted June 9, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Check out stateroom and then go get a big piña colada; have bragged to everyone about RCCL's piña coladas being the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoontheisle Posted June 9, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Take as many photos as possible, with as few people in them as possible. Have an adult bev or two, then unpack. Do not care for heading to windjammer the first day. The humanity seems a little dense.......on the first day especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDriscoll Posted June 9, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Check out stateroom and then go get a big piña colada; have bragged to everyone about RCCL's piña coladas being the best! i miss the days of real fruit, now it comes in a carton :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicwoodard Posted June 9, 2014 Author #19 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyhooked Posted June 9, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Eat. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcvt Posted June 9, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 9, 2014 First thing I do is kiss my girlfriend :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Hill Cruisers Posted June 9, 2014 #22 Share Posted June 9, 2014 We usually have a light lunch in the WJ and then go hide in the Diamond Lounge where I use the machine to make the first of many free specialty coffees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted June 9, 2014 #23 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Start in Viking Crown Lounge and tour/ work downwards to pool deck and to grab a quick lunch before Jammer gets crowded or PC has a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted June 9, 2014 #24 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yep, agree with most of the above - except for the not eating one :D We really like to take photos when the venues are less crowded. Anywhere onboard is great though! :D A great feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adayatatime Posted June 9, 2014 #25 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I usually board and feel the stress drain from me. Then I stand outside in awe with a tear in my eye. I've fallen over a couple of times too. Not sure what that's about. Last year we went to the windjammer, and sat behind us there was a family with their plates piled high, drinking wine and beer like there was no tomorrow. They may as well have been in a burger bar. I love sailing out of Southampton with a drink in my hand right at the top of the ship (well as far as you can get). Glorious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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