What is there to do when the weather is bad?

[ROBALIS]

Friends of ours just came back from Bermuda on the Dawn and said that there was nothing to do onboard due to the weather...we have 2 kids 9 and 6 and was just wondering will they have a good time? It's our first time on a cruise.

 

The talk of lousy food/service has us a bit concerned.

 

Incase of rain, do they show kids movies in the theater...what is there to do on sea days?

 

Thanks.:confused:

[ZoneHPH]

Friends of ours just came back from Bermuda on the Dawn and said that there was nothing to do onboard due to the weather...we have 2 kids 9 and 6 and was just wondering will they have a good time? It's our first time on a cruise.

 

The talk of lousy food/service has us a bit concerned.

 

Incase of rain, do they show kids movies in the theater...what is there to do on sea days?

 

Thanks.:confused:

 

the kids part is easy...i'm sure you heard of the Kid's Club...or whatever it's "officially" called.

 

there are TONS of things to do on the ship. just have to WANT TO have fun.

 

wanna know what i would do? i'd bar hop on the ship.

[islandgirlejfan]

I can't answer about things to do in bad weather because we have never really had an issue with that, but don't let the postings get you down about the food and the service. When I read some of the postings here I wonder what people are used to when they stay in a hotel. Beyond having our room made up and a request or two taken care of, we are just not that needy. I have read postings on all of the major cruise lines here that someone complains about this or that. As far as food, I have eaten things in some very fine restaurants that I didn't care for. I have seen people send things back that were not to their liking. I love breakfast on NCL and while I haven't eaten in the MDR since we cruised on the Leeward, the menus looked fine and we actually heard a lot of kudos about them when we were on the Sky, we just chose to do the surcharge restaurants. Don't let things you read here bother you....go and have a great time!:D

[Mooder]

Friends of ours just came back from Bermuda on the Dawn and said that there was nothing to do onboard due to the weather...we have 2 kids 9 and 6 and was just wondering will they have a good time? It's our first time on a cruise.

 

The talk of lousy food/service has us a bit concerned.

 

Incase of rain, do they show kids movies in the theater...what is there to do on sea days?

 

Thanks.:confused:

 

Don't know where you are hearing talk of lousy food and service. We just got back from the rainiest cruise we have ever been on and count it as one of the best. We have always enjoyed the food and service on NCL, but see a definite improvement from Very Good to Excellent. There is lots to do and as Zone says, the kids part is easy. We talked to so many parents whose kids (same ages as yours) didn't ever want to leave the kids club. They were amazed how much they loved it. If you don't like any of the activities the ship provides, I suggest getting a spa pass and relaxing. We generally love the spa but never had time to use it this cruise, we were too busy having fun - game room, movies, seminars (on comedy and memory, among others), drinking clinics (martini, mojito, sangria were all fantastic), pub crawl, many people live in the casino, games put on by the cruise staff (John is a very energetic and charismatic CD who keeps things hopping!). And I haven't even mentioned the music, a category in which the Dawn really shines. There is always wonderful live music to enjoy.

[flashdog_1]

If planned games and activities is not your style, just explore the ship, taking the time to see the beauty of it all, and the amazing synchronization of how the crew works together. Surely you'll find a spot you like and can sit down to read a book (the library is where you'll find one if you didn't bring one with you), try a new drink concoction, listen to music, go to the chapel, see what games they have in the game room, and if all else fails, or you're tired, watch a movie on tv. NCL has a roster of very recently released DVDs, plus there is a channel of older movies. Take a nap. Have a second breakfast, a snack etc. ha

[ROBALIS]

OK,:) now I feel better!

[Mooder]

OK,:) now I feel better!

 

Yippee, glad we could help. I wanted to mention that if you like movies, as mentioned, you can see them in your cabin, but they are also shown throughout the day in the Cinema on the Dawn - they will be in the schedule in the Freestyle Daily. But again I never had time for that. ;)

[jp2001]

Sometimes, I have to force myself to get outside and get some sun, there are just so many options that appeal to me. Here is a list of what I remember from the dailies. All activities are not offered every day, nor on every ship but it will give you an idea.

 

Fitness – Gym, fitness classes (some free, some extra $), walk on the promenade deck, Sports Field if there is no rain)

Demonstrations (Cooking, Ice Carving, Etc.)

Shows in the theatre

Cinema

Lectures about various topics

Board games, card games, duplicate bridge play, etc.

Port & Shopping talks

Art Auctions ($ only if you purchase, sometimes they have free bubbly and it’s fun too IMHO)

Alcoholic Beverage Tastings ($ - Wine, Beer, Margarita & Smoothies, Mojito, Martini, etc.)

Watching a movie in the room

Nap

Bingo ($)

Shopping ($)

Art & Crafts Classes (not sure if there is a fee)

Dance Lessons

Language lessons

Trivia

Darts

Bowling ($)

Dance or listen to one of the many bands onboard

Spa ($ Treatments or just a spa day)

Norwegian Past Guest Party

Browse through your pictures taken aboard ($ if purchase only)

WII Play

Arcade

Karaoke

Bar Hopping

Find a book and read

You can also bring a hobby with you if it doesn't take much space (knitting, modals cars, scrapbooking, etc.)

Internet ($)

ETC., Etc., Etc.

[CruisnGram]

Friends of ours just came back from Bermuda on the Dawn and said that there was nothing to do onboard due to the weather...we have 2 kids 9 and 6 and was just wondering will they have a good time? It's our first time on a cruise.

 

The talk of lousy food/service has us a bit concerned.

 

Incase of rain, do they show kids movies in the theater...what is there to do on sea days?

 

Thanks.:confused:

 

As the others have already said, please don't let one or two negative comments scare you. For every dissatisfied person, you can find 10 who were happy.

 

We just returned from Bermuda also, the same week your friends were there, just on a different NCL ship. Yes,the weather was horrible. But you really don't have to let that stop you. We put on poncho's, grabbed our umbrella's and went out to tour the island. So if you are prepared and have the right attitude, don't let the weather stop you.

 

CG

[glenellen1]

I was also on the "Rain Cruise" to Bermuda. There is a ton of stuff for both adults and kids to do when it rains.

 

Here are some things from the Dailys from Day 1 of our cruise:

 

Shore Excursions Video

Guess the Price of the Picasso Game

Movie: The Holiday

Kids & Teens Crew Registration and Orientation

Fitness Center Open House

Movie: Vantage Point

Free Gaming Lessons with Free Rum Punch

Free Liquor Tasting

Music with Los Amigos

Progressive Trivia with your Cruise Director Staff

Galleria Gift Shop Tour

Sailaway Party with Caribbean Plus

Movie: Run Fatboy Run

Music with Fire & Ice

Kick Off Pizza Party

Welcome Aboard Dance Party

Adult Karaoke

 

I left half the stuff off (outdoor activities) but as you can see there is a ton of stuff always going on.

[rxlowry]

We were also on a sailing last week and they added free play during the rainy day in Bermuda for the kids during a time it should have been a charge.

[Mooder]

We were also on a sailing last week and they added free play during the rainy day in Bermuda for the kids during a time it should have been a charge.

 

Wow! That's terrific - I was not aware of that.

[ROBALIS]

Thanks again!:):D

[ROBALIS]

Sooooo looking forward to this trip now...thanks guys!:p

[LOWTYD]

Sooooo looking forward to this trip now...thanks guys!:p

 

 

I see you are leaving in 4 days! Have a great time and I hope the weather cooperates!:)

[kosoffj]

robalis - i think we are on the same cruise!

 

i too am worried about rain, it would be a bummer if we didn't get some nice weather. i looked at the forecast and it looks ok, not great but not a washout.

 

please don't worry about food or service. this is our 14th with ncl and we've never had a bad one. staff is great, always loved the food, and freestyle rocks :) they are particulary accomodating with children (we have a 3 year old who is coming!)

 

kids crew is great. our ds has always loved it. Bermuda is beautiful. we've had rain both other times we went but not enough to spoil our trip.

 

Join the roll call and maybe you and your kids can meet a few friends before boarding :)

[CTCruisers]

There are a few things to see on the island even if it is raining. The caves are an interesting option. There is an aquarium there too.

 

There is always something going on onboard.