ebay33 Posted March 4, 2020 #26 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Enjoy a good local lunch in the embarkation town/city/port. Always like to wait until the last minute to board to avoid the crowds. Walk around the ship to visit all public areas and then enjoy the sail away on the top deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted March 4, 2020 #27 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Always get to the pier pretty early so we are there when boarding begins. We will book any entertainment or dining we were unable to book in advance, then head to O'sheehan's/The Local for a leisurely lunch (always a Reuben) and drinks... After lunch we will walk around some, get more drinks, and drop off our carry-ons in our room once available. Kill time drinking until muster. After muster, if I have spa passes, I change into my swim suit and go to the spa for sail away. If no spa passes, we figure out where we want to watch sail away from, get more drinks, and relax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted March 4, 2020 #28 Share Posted March 4, 2020 When I get on board, the first thing I do is rush to my cabin. Look for minibar and just enjoy the view from the window. Next thing I do is look for the place to eat. Iam more concerned about breakfast time. I always look for the coziest place in a cafe. Later I look around places where I could just lie down and relax. This is pretty much it. Wish I could see all that before hand to come ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemoreroyals Posted March 4, 2020 #29 Share Posted March 4, 2020 33 minutes ago, JamieLogical said: Always get to the pier pretty early so we are there when boarding begins. We will book any entertainment or dining we were unable to book in advance, then head to O'sheehan's/The Local for a leisurely lunch (always a Reuben) and drinks... After lunch we will walk around some, get more drinks, and drop off our carry-ons in our room once available. Kill time drinking until muster. After muster, if I have spa passes, I change into my swim suit and go to the spa for sail away. If no spa passes, we figure out where we want to watch sail away from, get more drinks, and relax. Is the thermal spa very busy during sailaway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted March 4, 2020 #30 Share Posted March 4, 2020 1 minute ago, seemoreroyals said: Is the thermal spa very busy during sailaway? Not a ton of people USING it, but a lot of people taking tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggTexasGal Posted March 4, 2020 #31 Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, laurawho2 said: Wondering what time people board, and what's the first things they do when they get on board? Also looking for lunch suggestions! Thanks! Washy Washy!!! ...Then, something like others have posted! Edited March 4, 2020 by ggTexasGal added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerstravel Posted March 4, 2020 #32 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Eat lunch I may try the MDR the buffet is always busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemoreroyals Posted March 4, 2020 #33 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, JamieLogical said: Not a ton of people USING it, but a lot of people taking tours. On our next cruise we have a H9 spa suite so we have access to both Haven and thermal spa area. The idea of relaxing on one of the padded or heated loungers with a drink in our hand and a great view sounds like a great idea for sailaway. And the Haven bar is not that far away. The people taking tours could be an issue though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce48 Posted March 4, 2020 #34 Share Posted March 4, 2020 First things first: --we book the dinners at the specialty restaurants. -book the shows -make tender reservations -take care of any other pita items Then we go to lunch at Savor or Taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhtravels Posted March 4, 2020 #35 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Vacation for me starts with a celebratory glass of bubbly. Then lunch at wherever is open for Haven (or suite) guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300dtc Posted March 4, 2020 #36 Share Posted March 4, 2020 We book our dinners first thing, then go to the closest bar and get ourselves our first vacation beer. Then we go to Savor or Taste for lunch. By then cabin is usually ready so we drop off our carryons and head up to the pool deck...mamas got to have her mango meltdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastcat Posted March 4, 2020 #37 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Restaurant reservations made/changed Lunch somewhere that isn’t the buffet Soft-serve cone Check out the cabin Pre-muster Moscow Mule 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted March 4, 2020 #38 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Grab a drink and head to MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comi.uy Posted March 4, 2020 #39 Share Posted March 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Langham1865 said: I usually board as early as possible and head to the MDR for lunch. If it is a new ship for me, I might explore a little bit first. Exactly the same, its a bit awkward due to the carry-ons but besides that its been great always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrtomsajunkie Posted March 4, 2020 #40 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Get on board as early as possible, top deck, Mudslide, pool. Coming from Scotland we don’t see much sun so I want to enjoy every second 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debnjoe1438 Posted March 4, 2020 #41 Share Posted March 4, 2020 7 hours ago, gooch47 said: Find a restroom? Me too, then to the MDR for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzardem Posted March 4, 2020 #42 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Get to the pier early and get on early. Eat lunch at O’Sheehans/The local and grab a couple of drinks. We pack swim suits in the carry ons so we head to the pool. Then get ready to sail off and muster. Make sure you book your specialty dinners and shows prior to boarding or you will be stuck in lines the whole time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted March 4, 2020 #43 Share Posted March 4, 2020 My last couple of cruises have involved long travel times, so I get into my cabin at the earliest possible moment and try to get in a nap before the lifeboat drill. Not glamorous but when you've been up for 24+ hours and you are a senior, a nap is a high priority! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeesFan4Life Posted March 5, 2020 #44 Share Posted March 5, 2020 First thing first, get a drink at the first bar I see! Then go to the box office to book anything I couldn’t book online prior to embarking, like Headliners. Last trip we took, we had to go to Headliners to pay for the PPBP, at that time, there was no option to pay upfront online. Check out the pool, especially since I will be flying down in my bathing suit!!! Then more cocktails, a bite to eat at the buffet and then continue with more drinks in order to maintain a constant buzz that will continue throughout the voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracelyn Posted March 5, 2020 #45 Share Posted March 5, 2020 10 hours ago, RedwingHockeyFan said: Lunch and drinks Buy CruiseNext certs and book my next cruise if I know what it is. You can also take a tour of the spa if the ship has one or walk around the ship to get to know where things are. If by then the rooms are open I'll go relax and wait for the Muster Drill. After the Drill, go to the pool deck for the sail-away party. Do all cruises have a sail away party? gracelyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comi.uy Posted March 5, 2020 #46 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Gracelyn said: Do all cruises have a sail away party? gracelyn NCL for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P_Mcruisers Posted March 5, 2020 #47 Share Posted March 5, 2020 We always head to the dining room that has waiter service.(This does not include O’Sheehans) Its relaxing and definitely non aggravating. Each ship that we have been on has at least one sit down restaurant open. Then we wait for the all clear to got to our room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softl Posted March 5, 2020 #48 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Grab a beer at the first opportunity and head to the pool area. We usually sail with others and they know where to find me after they've settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zencruisers Posted March 5, 2020 #49 Share Posted March 5, 2020 We typically hits O'Sheehan's first and get a Painkiller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnac767 Posted March 5, 2020 #50 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Happy Dance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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