Which cruise rules do you make, and then break?

[northernphoenix]

An example: I always plan to have a morning promenade walk...sometimes I do, and then again I don't

[RuthC]

To eat the same breakfast and lunch that I have at home. That might last one day. Might.

[summer slope]

To watch what I eat and not gain weight....LOL I watch what I eat, every mouthful that goes in.

[WeLoveCruising]

I always plan to limit desserts to one a day. I lose as soon as I see the bread pudding.

[Tarpeian Rock]

That I'll settle for the amount of fries they first put on my plate with the burger, instead of asking for "just a few more, please." Good luck with that.

[jimmy2x]

We've found that it is quite pointless to make any rules for a cruise since we know darn well that they will be ignored at the 1st opportunity.:D

[Copper10-8]

To start packing suitcase, garment bag and sea trunk prior to my last evening on board - Doesn't work; I'm still packing my stuff at 2200-2300 hrs on the night prior to arrival. You'd think I'd learn by now :eek:

[RocketMan275]

I have one rule and I never break it. My rule is to not make rules.

[sppunk]

To start packing suitcase, garment bag and sea trunk prior to my last evening on board - Doesn't work; I'm still packing my stuff at 2200-2300 hrs on the night prior to arrival. You'd think I'd learn by now :eek:

 

Tha raise an interesting question. Is departing staff luggage handled just like pax? IE must be out before 2 a.m., etc?

[sail7seas]

I always say I'll try to eat very healthy. I don't have to cut up all those veggies, salads etc so should be easy. :D Oh well, at least I try.

 

[cbr663]

That this is the cruise that we will try afternoon tea in the MDR. Haven't got there yet. We have already made a commitment that we will try it on our next cruise. ;)

[Scrapnana]

During the summer of 2014 I decided not to do any more cruises and save my money for another world cruise. With three cruises in 2015 and two planned for 2016, that didn't work out so well!:o

[Copper10-8]

Tha raise an interesting question. Is departing staff luggage handled just like pax? IE must be out before 2 a.m., etc?

 

Happy New Year Spunk! Departing crew luggage is physically inspected by ship's Security (usually) at 2000 hrs (sometimes at 1900) the night prior to arrival in the ship's Marshaling Area. Then placed in a separate crew luggage bin(s) and collected on the pier the next morning by the crew member. For those with officer status, the inspection takes place on disembarkation day (early) morning in the gangway area upon arrival.

[sppunk]

Happy New Year Spunk! Departing crew luggage is physically inspected by ship's Security (usually) at 2000 hrs (sometimes at 1900) the night prior to arrival in the ship's Marshaling Area. Then placed in a separate crew luggage bin(s) and collected on the pier the next morning by the crew member. For those with officer status, the inspection takes place on disembarkation day (early) morning in the gangway area upon arrival.

 

Happy 2016, Copper! Wish I was spending it along the banks of the Nieuwe Maas!

 

Cool. Never thought about those logistics. :)

[OceanTraveller4ever]

The only rule is to relax, and enjoy. Cannot break those.

 

Happy 2016 :)

[RMLincoln]

To take the stairs whenever it's 3 decks or fewer. It works until I get stiff or sore feet from long land walks or a cruise crud cold, or I'm late, or.... the elevator doors just opened as I was walking by.... or

m--

[xlxo]

I promise to pack less..... Why does my luggage always show up close to the 50lb limit?

[mame42]

All of the above. Hmmm... That is depressing. I did not realize that I was so wishy washy!

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have never made any rules.

[Hlitner]

I always promise myself that I will walk a few hours every day plus spend some time in the gym (on an eliptical). But I routinely break the promise and spend most of the time in a comfy deck chair (with my Kindle) with a morning Bloody Mary, afternoon beer, etc. My rationalization is that I am getting enough exercise just moving the glass from a table to lips :).

 

Hank

[MommaBear55]

To eat fruit for dessert... To ignore fresh baked cookies... To actually stay up for a late night party.... To try karaoke....

[ZSandy25]

To get to the gym early and get a workout in so I don't feel guilty when temptation strikes..French fries, dessert, another glass of wine. I will try harder on my next cruise.

[jertom]

There is something satisfying about making a lot of rules and then breaking them all.....:D

[DeeniEncinitas]

My rule, and I never break it is....... Always have fun!

You only go around this world once so why have rules to break!!!

Happy New year all!

Denise

[Loreto]

I decided not to eat any rolls/butter that are first placed on the table at dinner. Our assistant dining steward was beside himself, saying "Please Miss Karen, have a roll!" I did. Yummy rolls and butter are hard to resist.:)

 

Karen