jolyn928 Posted August 16, 2015 #26 Share Posted August 16, 2015 We always grab a DOD, go to the forward decks behind the wind glass (I think that's what it is?) a couple decks up from the lido. It's a tradition. Unfortunately, I've watched far more sail always from my deck chair on the port cams. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessz79 Posted August 16, 2015 #27 Share Posted August 16, 2015 We've done top deck, aft public deck, and our own balcony. It depends what we're in the mood for. It's much more peaceful and quiet on the balcony, but it's fun to be part of the crowd, too. This next time, we'll probably do our balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sam Posted August 16, 2015 #28 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Starboard side offers a better view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted August 16, 2015 #29 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I enjoy it from my Deck 7 Aft-Wrap Balcony! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volmoma Posted August 16, 2015 #30 Share Posted August 16, 2015 The ship, SORRY, couldn't resist.... We usually are on the Lido deck or if we have a balcony on port side we watch from there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise explorer Posted August 16, 2015 #31 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Is there a bridge to sail under.....if so go to the the highest place on the ship. ...amazing to see the closeness. Happy cruising.... It is Awesome!! :) Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawjaFatBoy Posted August 16, 2015 #32 Share Posted August 16, 2015 We generally like to be on the top deck all the way forward. On the Fascination we were right under the stack going under the Dames Point bridge and in the same place on the Paradise going under the Sunshine parkway. When we sail the Valor next month we will most likely be on the top deck again, but somewhere that our daughter's stroller won't be in the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 17, 2015 #33 Share Posted August 17, 2015 On the Fascination-up by the whale tail-love going under the Dames Point Bridge. On the Elation up front port side on the lido deck, away from the noise and party on deck, just watching the world slip by. When the Legend sailed from Tampa, Sail away was no big deal, the big deal was about an hour or so later going under the Sunshine bridge. When I am on the Legend sailing from Seattle, I will be on the promenade deck, right under my cabin watching Seattle get smaller.:) On Fascination we also ALWAYS enjoy the sailaway. Love going under the bridge! On others departure ports we often don't even bother .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45014 Posted August 17, 2015 #34 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Before I started cruising, I used to think that the sail away was some big deal. I was rather disappointed to find out that the ship just starts moving away. No fanfare, countdown, announcements or anything. A lot of people just watch from the lido deck railing, there's LOUD deck music playing and some people dancing. Normally I'm unpacking or visiting the spa for their big drawings. It used to be a big deal. When we first started cruising, everyone was given paper streamers to throw and confetti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenne252 Posted August 17, 2015 #35 Share Posted August 17, 2015 The last time we sailed we were seated at a window seat at dinner for our departure. We left from San Juan at night. This time we have a 6k, so maybe just from our room. But probably somewhere on Lido. We were on always on Lido aft for sail away from ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted August 17, 2015 #36 Share Posted August 17, 2015 It used to be a big deal. When we first started cruising, everyone was given paper streamers to throw and confetti. We did that too. I remembered on an episode of I Love Lucy they showed people waving to people on the dock. On our first cruise there was one guy sweeping and everyone was waving to him with the streamers. He was unimpressed. Sailing out of New Orleans a kid came out to the levee behind his house and shot off some Roman Candles as we passed. It was nice.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznjan Posted August 17, 2015 #37 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Anywhere I can see the ship push off from the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goduckies05 Posted August 17, 2015 #38 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I enjoy the front of the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanentvacation11 Posted August 17, 2015 #39 Share Posted August 17, 2015 You want to be on starboard side when leaving Port Canaveral and you wantto wave at the people on the open decks of the restaurants. There is a camera recording all the ships that arrive and depart. When you return home you can buy the video of you leaving port. Just go to Port Canaveral Web Cam and look at the bottom of the page for Sail Away Videos. When we sailed on the Dream out of Port Canaveral we were on Deck 10 mid ship Starboard. I had a 4' x 6' sign made with all of our names on it. If you go to the bottom of the Port Canaveral site to Sail Away Videos and put in Carnival Dream then put in October 12, 2013 and you can see us leaving the port and waving. That could be your family on the video. I can not mention the restaurant that videos or they might delete my post. I think I paid 14.95 for the video. HAPPY SAILING!!! OMG I just looked up our sailing, May 9th 2014, and there we were-Us and our friends on our aft balcony 6487- waving and I held up my drink toasting the sailaway. Our friends were talking to their kids on the phone and they said they could see us. I didn't know I could still look up the video. Thank you so much for the information. If I were you Seany527 I'd be on my aft wrap balcony waving away, you could have family and friends not going watching you online - they really do zoom in close enough that people who know you will recognize you. Enjoy your Cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted August 17, 2015 #40 Share Posted August 17, 2015 We always watch from our balcony. I don't like all the crowds on deck during sail away, or really at any time, so I get to enjoy my balcony as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany527 Posted August 19, 2015 Author #41 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks for the tips everyone. I wasn't aware it's best to be starboard side for the sail away from Port Canaveral, and unfortunately my balcony is more toward the port side. Either way, based on what people have said, I think I will give the aft balcony a try:D I've done the serenity deck, the lido, and far forward. This time I'll try something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandb6266 Posted August 19, 2015 #42 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I am so glad I was able to help you out Permanentvacation11. I think that is what CC is for. I have learned so much from CC. I looked up your sailing on MAY 9, 2014 and you all were waving as much as my family was. How much fun is it to go back and se e how much fun you had at Sail Away. Glad I could help. HAPPY SAILING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsbllmom Posted August 19, 2015 #43 Share Posted August 19, 2015 If I have a balcony I will enjoy sail away from there. If I don't have a balcony I go as high and as forward as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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