Whats your favorite part of the Cruise

[ontheweb]

Getting something to eat after the car ride and plane ride to get to the ship.

 

Winning my first trophy at trivia.

 

Going ashore whether on our own or an excursion when we have something planned for that port.

[princesstiffany]

The instant the muster drill is over!

 

Cheers and happy cruising.

 

Agree!

[Love2Cruz2015]

the Ocean

Not having to clean and cook for a week or make my own bed.

Breakfast in bed

Food choices!

visiting beautiful new places

 

That's just some of them..

[evandbob]

When my slot machine says JACKPOT!

[meatloafsfan]

Eating, sleeping, gambling, trivia, other day time activities, relaxing - all in one central location.

 

For me, it's the inclusive feel - everything is at my fingertips. It's why I love cruising.

[jmcancruise]

I love these type of questions. I love going on a week long date with my hubby. Dressing up, going to shows, eating nice meals etc...... Cruising for me is a total escape from all the work and concerns of everyday life. We have been on enough cruises now that when we step on the ship it feels like going home. Oh by the way we are "going home again in about 5 1/2 months.

[hapytobehr]

Every part except Muster and debarkation!

 

Happy Sailing!!

[RICKnVICK]

For me it is stepping onboard and hearing Welcome Back! Then heading straight to the bar for my very first traditional cocktail...A Miami Vice!

 

Vicki

[kannm]

All of the above!

[brittatx89]

Only cruised once so far but favorite part has to be that first drink from the bar and feeling the ship start moving away from home port :D

[Aquahound]

Hot breakfast on my balcony while out at sea. Unfortunately, lines are cutting back so much that it's only possible on some lines nowadays. :(

[lizzyplague]

Chocolate Melting Cake!

 

Also, enjoying a blue margarita on the Lanai deck. :D

[golfb4cruzing]

I have two. Walking into the Atrium on the first day and sailaway from our balcony. Then we are officially on vacation.

[BTromboneFrack]

Wow, so many things, but here are the best.....

 

The time in port right after you board and before departure... the whole cruise is in front of you for several hours.

 

Going down to the lowest open deck at night when the seas are rough. Giant waves are like thunder against the ship, and hardly anyone is there.

 

Opening the door to your room after a long day and night on board, then going out to the balcony to watch the moon and listen to the hiss of the sea.

 

Watching all of the other ships on the cruise. What adventures are happening???

 

Sipping our wine we got in France last summer on our balcony before dinner while we watch everything going on in port.

 

Staying on the ship when docked at a port we have already been to. The ship is OURS.

 

Watching the land get smaller and smaller as we sail away from our first port..... Nobody can get to me (I'm a teacher).

 

Most of the time -- not worrying if I am on time.

[cuccicruisers]

I always love that first morning....waking up before the kids and hubby. A nice walk while the sun is rising.....pausing to stare at the bluest of wake.....deep breath of spicy sea air......ahhhhhhh

[Staceyface1]

The feeling of being on a boat... and the infamous "ding" of our S&S cards... ice cream... sunshine... everything.

 

 

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[Mr2Scents]

Sea days.... balconies, frozen drinks and sun. The rest is all a bonus.

 

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[jsglow]

I can relate to some of the OP's comments. For me, it's about the 'at sea' experience. I absolutely love sail away and the approach/departure from each and every port. While I don't always make it outside, especially when we get an OV, I cherish those early mornings in the gathering light when I can go outside with a cup of coffee and see the early lights as we approach today's island. I'll call it the Ferdinand Magellan affect.

 

For me, that's what makes the sea different than other vacations. And while we're on a Carnival board here, that sense is even more magnified on a sailing ship.

Edited October 28, 2016 by jsglow

[just4cruzin]

Pre-Cruise -

Booking and planning is always a rush.

 

Once on the ship -

Hearing the "ding" as they log you in.

Throwing the cell phone in the safe and getting away from the rat race.

Spending quality time with my wife.

Getting my next free cruise from the casino manager on the last day. Going for 5 straight! This also makes the last day just a little brighter.

[bigmama9224]

Hey all, my favorite part of cruising is:

 

Waking up in the morning to a port day, and not having to do the bed, go to breakfast and be served, not cleaning the table not doing dishes and not sweeping dining room after breakfast, just lazing around all day with no care in the world. That is truly a beautiful feeling.

[WayTooCool]

1. Drink of the day and cheeseburger right after boarding

2. Turn-Around day of a back-to-back cruise.

 

Least favorite? Leaving!! Hate that so much.

Looking forward to a b2b-b2b-b2b in January , yippeee!

[drgonzogoo]

My list, in no particular order: Bikinis(and their contents), Booze, Burgers, no work and no cares.

[ryanpatricksmom]

My favorite time on a cruise is the first full day. All of the traveling headaches are over, but nearly the entire vacation is still ahead of you.

[bakersdozen12]

Going to many different places and not having to arrange travel to each one. I love going to sleep and waking up in a new country.

 

 

 

The feeling of being on a boat... and the infamous "ding" of our S&S cards...

 

 

If you mean the "ding" you hear when you first board, it looks like we won't have that anymore once Carnival switches all ship to having the S&S cards delivered to people's mailboxes. I will miss this sound for sure. But oh well, it won't stop me from cruising!

Edited October 29, 2016 by bakersdozen12

[elainmir]

For me the excitement of traveling to get there and then

* THE DING

*Huevos Rancheros OMG:D

*not hearing the fam do the "what's for dinner?" whine

*not cleaning a THING

*having someone else wait on me at dinner and cook the food :D

*seeing different places

*the casino ( I LOVE THE CASINO)

*finally getting the 1609 Amber Ale again...( can't find it on land)