What is the first night on ship like?

[Meltiphil]

Just wondering what the first night is like? Is dinning times still the same regarding if you have late or early dinning. Also on formal nights, is dinner time the same for everyone or do you still go your sched. time? :cool:

[EastTexans2]

Dining room times remain the same for the whole week. On the first night it is more "casual" because some people will not have received their luggage yet. So it's "come as you are" on the first night.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!

[caribsun]

Your dining time and table number will be on your seapass card that you receive when boarding the ship. Your dinner time remains contest throughout you trip.

On the first night the dress code is casual since some people may not receive their luggage in time for dinner.

[caribsun]

Dining room times remain the same for the whole week. On the first night it is more "casual" because some people will not have received their luggage yet. So it's "come as you are" on the first night.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!

 

Much quicker typist you are.:D But we think alike!

[catwoman2965]

Sometimes on the first night they will change the dinner times slightly; but its in the cruise compasss which you'll find in your cabin. On our recent AOS, our normal dinner time was 8:30; first night was 9. But it is go as you are, and the rest of the time you can spend exploring the ship, going to the welcome show, or whatever you choose. It's very laid back and fun.

[Ephraim]

Just wondering what the first night is like? Is dinning times still the same regarding if you have late or early dinning. Also on formal nights, is dinner time the same for everyone or do you still go your sched. time? :cool:

 

Check what time your dinner time is, in spite of what is written on your sea pass or even the daily planner. Both were wrong on the first night, for us.

 

The first night rule is always casual. Many people have not received their luggage so the dining rooms relaxes almost all rules. Keep in mind this is still RCL and if you were planning on showing up in a string bikini, gogo boots and a neon green pair of daisy dukes, you will likely alienate a lot of your table mates.

 

You may also want to happen by the dining room to find out a bit about where your table is located and the make up of your table if you are at a larger table. We like to be seated at a more International table with table mates from other commonwealth countries. This allows you to see where you table is and if the mix is well rounded enough to make for good conversation. We want a table of mixed couples and I'm just not sure I'm ready to sit down to dinner with a family.

[isujim]

Even on formal night you will go at your assigned time for dinner.

[madforcruising]

As all others have mentioned already dining times are the same througout the entire cruise. However so far I exoerienced one exemtion to this. When your ship stays at a port overnight or departs late night (after dinner times) they usually switch to open seating dinner and you show up at your leisure and will be seated randomly and not at your designated table.

 

They do this because many people are ashore for dinner anyway and only few show up for dinner at the dining room. However it will be announced in the Compass and by your waiters.

[TRadle]

On both of my southern Caribbean cruises the dinner time was different on the first night. Be sure to check the Daily Compass if you are leaving port at night.

[Rich And Sylvia]

Ahhh... the first night of a cruise. They wouldn't even have to feed me and it would still be great!

[jackdiamond]

The first night is very nice. Just sit or stretch out on your large balacony and enjoy the sea.

[isujim]

First night is also Explore the Ship night:)

[ChefPeg]

A lot of people are tired from travelling, some from great distances so it is always casual. The dining room usually isn't full either, too tired to eat in the dining and they'll grab something from the dinner buffet.

[Captain Jake]

Explore the ship.Meet your dinner mates.Usually to exited to be tired-BT

[Bassnote_1]

Once aboard

 

1.set up spa appointments and check for luggage

2. lunch.

3. buy soda/drinks/wine package

4. double check dinner arrangements

5. check for luggage

6. locate a favorite bar tender

7. explore

8. check for luggage

9. explore

10. unpack

11. lifeboat drill

12. sail away

13. dinner

14. show

15. dance/drink/explore/meet/greet/

16. check for rest of luggage

17. finish unpacking

18. discover missing items (I think we left some stuff on the bed, hon.)

19. plan romantic late night excursion to hot tubb

20. stand in line with other LNRE people at hot tubb

21. Pizza and fries

22. panic because your cell phone isn't on your hip

23. set a prank wake up call for 5 AM for your brother-in-law's cabin

24. night cap

25. best nights sleep you have ever had. There is something about the motion of the ocean that just makes bed time a pleasure!!!:D

[jules815]

Ahhh... the first night of a cruise. They wouldn't even have to feed me and it would still be great!

 

I love that first day and night on the ship. Exploring the ship; meeting your wait staff and cabin steward. Sail away party. I'll be doing all of this in 3 weeks! :D:D:D

[lmurf]

The first night on the ship is like...

 

like totally GREAT!

 

Have fun!

 

:D

[CruiseQueenie]

First nights are great!! You walk all around to see all you can squeeze in before dinner, meet nice people and realize you don't have to worry about what to make for dinner for a whole week!

The worst night is the last - very sad - so savor the moment of the first night!

Enjoy!!!!

[muffin]

I didn't know you could go by the dining room and find out about the makeup of your table. Will they give you names, so you can practice remembering them? that would be quite helpful with 6 strangers to meet. Are the doors open so you can scope out the location of your exact table? Thx

[Corby44]

It's always amusing on the first night watching the first time cruisers getting off the elevators and trying to figure out which way to go.

Sometimes it even happens to the veterans.

[aqhacruiser]

The first night is great!:) You are finally onoard! :D Dinner in dining room may be a little later than on the schedule and it's pretty much come as you are dressed on the first night:D You will meet your tablemates and waiters also. Many on the roll calls set up a place and time to meet the first night also. :)

[winncove]

East Texans: Lanie, which ship you going on next Jan? We almost booked Jan but went W/Mariner again for W. Carib on Feb.10th. Would love to meet you folks from Mt. Pl. area!

 

My apologies for OT!

Del