There's nothing like...

[Luv2escape]

Doing the "Happy Dance" on our balcony and toasting each other as we slip away from the dock!:)

[geocruiser]

Hearing the ship's horn blowing as we leave port.

[Kenswing]

...walking up the gangway

 

ROFL.. When I first read this I thought it said "Waking up on the gangway".. You're my kind of people.. :p

[Bubba54]

Catching that first glimpse of the ship as you arrive at the pier to start your vacation!

 

Yep!:)

[BarbaraP]

We always stay at the DT in San Pedro the night before the cruise. We set the alarm for 4:30 AM so we can get up and watch the ship as it arrives into port:D

[PonyPair]

Standing on the top deck while sailing under the Golden Gate. You feel like you can touch the Gate, and the open sea is dead ahead!

[buchananglasgow]

Casting off and moving from the dock with a

Glass in hand and your soulmate beside you.

[cruisin_bliss]

Knowing tomorrow you're going wake up in your cabin.

 

A VERY close second is also that first sight of the ship as you're pulling into port!

[BTromboneFrack]

Sitting out on the balcony at night, drink in hand, warm breeze on your face, as as you slip through the darkness while the sea hisses below you.

[Steelers0854]

Sitting out on the balcony at night, drink in hand, warm breeze on your face, as as you slip through the darkness while the sea hisses below you.

 

 

This one just got me. February can't get here soon enough!

[Mommypig]

watching the Pacific change from smooth liquid mercury to grey velvet tapestry to glorious blue waves

[SeaMystique]

That first whiff of sewage on your corridor -- just kidding.

Just being on the gangway, knowing we are taking to the sea and leaving the shore and all its obligations behind, heading out on a pure adventure...albeit with fresh ice delivered twice a day![emoji572]️

[cruiseintoheaven]

The lovely combination when you first get on board of feeling that you are returning to something you know and love, and at the same time it feels new and exciting. Also seeing "your ship" at the pier. And hearing and seeing the ocean at night. And.......could go on forever.....great thread [emoji4]

[Grego]

First sight of the ship as we approach the port. Maybe in second place is upon disembarkation comes the realization that I am one day closer to the next voyage.

[timetravler]

Seeing the Royal for the first time as we are on a Vaparetto(2013) in Venice Italy. I'll never forget that sight.

[cnd crsr]

... sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine and watching a beautiful sunset with my DH.

[mrell345]

Being on a BTB and not having to get off the ship with everyone else in the morning.

[Jessejo]

Booking the next cruise and starting a new countdown clock:)

[raider23]

Creating new memories with my beautiful bride!

[sprint180]

Hearing the ding dong before an announcement. I rarely listen to them but I love that sound!

[GUT2407]

Hearing the ding dong before an announcement. I rarely listen to them but I love that sound!

 

As long as its not every few minutes.

[Fofalola]

Feeling the ship's fog horn before you can hear it, all the way up from your feet! I love that sound....

[Carolina Cruisr]

Applying my FCC to a new booking.

[Mom33]

Hearing " you can go on your cruise " from your doctor. :D

[Steven_&_Daniel]

Catching that first glimpse of the ship as you arrive at the pier to start your vacation!

 

Definitely!