pulledporky Posted August 23, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2008 What's that one thing that tells you "The cruise has started"? For me, it's the first sight of that person in blue shorts and white shirt walking up to me on the Lido deck with a tray full of hot pink plastic souviner cups and offering me my first of many DOD. :D :D Oh yeaaaaah. That gets two more smilies :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3boysvus Posted August 23, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2008 When I step aboard I get this invisible curtain between the real world and were I am...it's a feeling, like you just switch gears entirely - the cell phone gets turned off (I don't care that it works - I tell people it doesn't), nobody and nothing can bother me, I am incommunicado for days (of course I leave emergency contact info with a friend who would never call unless it was truely important)... I step on the ship, the curtain goes up, and I am officially on VACATION....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon to cruise Posted August 23, 2008 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2008 For me it's the Gangway. It's like a portal to paradise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlw440 Posted August 23, 2008 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2008 When I get my Sail & Sign Card.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catrin Posted August 23, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2008 For me, it is the walk into the Lobby.... the trip to the Elevator where you here "Deck 9 - Lido"! Then I know I am "home". Catrin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry305 Posted August 23, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2008 For me it's the Gangway. It's like a portal to paradise! jaja I agree, to me is also the gangay, I am addicted lol. Is such a nice feeling to see the atriums , the lights, well i am only 29 days away.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DqALEX Posted August 23, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2008 For me its the smell of the Lido deck. The wood the salt air, and the pools I know I'm on a cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsme Posted August 23, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I have to say the gangway is the point for me. I can sit in the terminal for hours but it is walking the way on the gangway that does it for me. It is the thrill of the beginning of the cruise that gets me in the mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags67 Posted August 23, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I agree with alot of other posters... when we walk onto the gangway it hits me...Bam... :) We're really going on a Cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry305 Posted August 23, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I have to say the gangway is the point for me. I can sit in the terminal for hours but it is walking the way on the gangway that does it for me. It is the thrill of the beginning of the cruise that gets me in the mood. Is the Gangway,the smell, that AC coming to your face lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy about cruising Posted August 23, 2008 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2008 For me it's the Gangway. It's like a portal to paradise! Me too. I can totally feel my whole body de-stress as I walk up the gangway to the ship. I love that feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted August 23, 2008 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2008 For me, it's pulling into port and seeing the funnel. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrchkr Posted August 23, 2008 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2008 How about No snow!!!!!!LOL:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted August 23, 2008 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2008 when approaching in my limo..altho i'm packing as we speak...so.. I'm all smiley:D ..lucky , too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefintuna Posted August 23, 2008 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Such a great feeling embarking and the excitement of a new adventure awaiting. Now disembarking is an entirely different feeling also as the captain says "get off my boat." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrchkr Posted August 23, 2008 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2008 How about that wonderful sound of the horn blowing as you finsh muster drill and wave at"all the people not on the cruise"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madge57 Posted August 23, 2008 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Driving up to the ship and then getting on the gangway!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted August 23, 2008 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2008 my first thought..was the gangway...BUT-then I realized I do not feel totally "there" till I have dropped off my stuff in the cabin and then go up on deck...then I feel relaxed and stress free and ready for my cruise..:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWench_NC Posted August 23, 2008 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Me too. I can totally feel my whole body de-stress as I walk up the gangway to the ship. I love that feeling. I agree I immediately decompress - such a wonderful feeling!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Cruiser10 Posted August 23, 2008 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I would say it is the gangway, but I can't relax until my luggage arrives in my stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeans*Fanatic Posted August 23, 2008 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2008 For me...It will have to be when I step foot out of my taxi and seeing the beautiful ship for the first time!!! Oh man I can't wait! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan555 Posted August 23, 2008 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I'm thrilled from the moment I arrive at the terminal, but for me, it begins as soon as the muster drill is over and we put our lifejackets back in the closet. Usually by then I've already unpacked all our luggage, so from there on out it's nothing but fun and relaxation for 5 or 7 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyjbest Posted August 23, 2008 #23 Share Posted August 23, 2008 My DH starts saying, We're on vacation ... the moment we leave our home. But, I see his body and mind relax into cruise mode as he stands by the rail with his Xth DOD in his hand, watching land disappear as the ship heads for sea. He doesn't leave that rail until he can't see the port any longer, and that's when he's in cruise mode. I'm in cruise mode when I see the ship in port! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katybugg Posted August 23, 2008 #24 Share Posted August 23, 2008 All it takes for me is seeing the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maray Posted August 23, 2008 #25 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I know that I am on vacation when I arrive at the port and see that big ship just waiting for me to come aboard. :D 29 days and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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