Scrapbookhappy11 Posted July 17, 2011 #26 Share Posted July 17, 2011 After getting settled down with the cabin and S&S card, I order a pina coloda drink. Then explore around the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuthunCruiser Posted July 17, 2011 #27 Share Posted July 17, 2011 No specific ritual comes to mind - we pretty much let the first few hours develop themselves. Could be up on Lido checking the buffet & sail-away party or sitting in the Atrium getting ready for the cast off or maybe walking the length of the ship getting acclimated to our home-away-from-home. But no matter how we choose to enjoy the start of each cruise it is ALWAYS FUN!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azpilot Posted July 17, 2011 #28 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Eat lunch, get a drink and walk around the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBCL Posted July 17, 2011 #29 Share Posted July 17, 2011 We go eat Lunch at the lido, then go sit by the pool and wait for the cabins to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstopgun Posted July 17, 2011 #30 Share Posted July 17, 2011 We go straight to the atrium bar, order a bloody mary, and watch all our fellow cruisers get on the ship. We're usually on the ship by 11:30 and after 17 cruises, this has become our ritual.pat We do the same. Stop at the atrium bar and order ourselves a Miami Vice. Most often we have already been on the ship so no need to explore first thing. When traveling with newbees we take them to the lido and see how many DOD's they can polish off before muster. Otherwise it's to the cabin at 1:30 to check on Bon Voyage packages and meet the steward and wait for luggage to get organized. Drinks on the balcony and people watching as others board the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyroad Posted July 17, 2011 #31 Share Posted July 17, 2011 after i get on the ship i stop and smile and stop myself from yelling out a big whoo-hoo :D. then i head for the lido for lunch and a dod. then im on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieholiday Posted July 17, 2011 #32 Share Posted July 17, 2011 the first thing we do give each other a hand and look too each other and say nothing. then we go too the deck walking around get a cocktail and go sitting on a chair behind the pipe and sit and drink and say then thats where we working for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba6539 Posted July 17, 2011 #33 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Order me a drink of the day and then wait for vacation to start! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolababe504 Posted July 17, 2011 #34 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I get on board and get a DOD, sneak into my cabin and put my stuff up that I carried on, make my way to the lido deck for a quick lunch and relax!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising_K Posted July 17, 2011 #35 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cry happy tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 17, 2011 #36 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Put our fish on the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerCruiser Posted July 17, 2011 #37 Share Posted July 17, 2011 usually we EAT 1st then go look at our table in the dining room to see if we need to request a change to a smaller table(prefer for 2) and then explore the ship especially if the 1st time on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkat Posted July 17, 2011 #38 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Depends on when we get on board - if it's close to 1:00 I check to see if the cabins are ready to stash the carry on. Have to go get the DOD and a bite to eat before exploring the ship. My friend likes to find the cabin and then the life boat station just in case, then on to the rest of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujobie Posted July 17, 2011 #39 Share Posted July 17, 2011 We have a tradition going back to our first cruise. We go straight to Lido deck and order a Miami Vice, and sit there and people watch until our room is ready. If we're sailing from Tampa, I also like to go to a high deck during sailaway and wave, or do other hand gestures, at the building I work at in downtown Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinklen01 Posted July 17, 2011 #40 Share Posted July 17, 2011 we've on been on one cruise and thanks to CC we knew to give our bags to the porters , get on the ship and head straight to the lido for food-lol! Then walked around getting familar with the ship, then we sat and watched people on the lido deck. We were allowed to our cabins around 12:30. We went up and checked out the room and looked at the capers. Next cruise we will follow the same routine:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe bucker Posted July 17, 2011 #41 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The wife and I try to get to the cabin to stash our carry on, then get a bite, a DOD then wait for the ship to shove off and try to get on the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcrazy Posted July 17, 2011 #42 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Usually we go straight to the Lido deck for lunch. Then go explore the ship a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmptrwiz Posted July 17, 2011 #43 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Arrive at the pier later in the day, Find the cabin drop off carry on and take time to do a cabin christening. There will always be food, you can always eat later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbafan Posted July 17, 2011 #44 Share Posted July 17, 2011 We like to explore the ship with our DOD then hit Lido after the lines die down a bit:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninneman Posted July 18, 2011 #45 Share Posted July 18, 2011 The Fun Ship Special is the drink of the day that they serve on the day you board. The drink of the day changes every day. Are these less expensive or same price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolgrl919 Posted July 18, 2011 #46 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Fun ship special! - Lido Deck for Lunch - Dining room to check seating - Drop Stuff off at Cabin - Explore Ship. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJacketsFan1 Posted July 18, 2011 #47 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I would say the first thing is get something to eat. Then it is out by the pool, ane the first DOD of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inklight Posted July 18, 2011 #48 Share Posted July 18, 2011 First things first ... stand in Atrium and look up. The view never disappoints! Then, it's off exploring the ship. I swear we see every square inch of the ship in those first few hours! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayleesmeme Posted July 18, 2011 #49 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We usually have lunch, and then hopefully after lunch we can drop our carry ons in our room. Then we find someone,order a drink and just watch everyone. And sail away in the sunset.. whooohooo I cant wait till our vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilliontraveler Posted July 18, 2011 #50 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Arrive at the pier later in the day, Find the cabin drop off carry on and take time to do a cabin christening. There will always be food, you can always eat later. Glad to see someone else is in our "ritual" club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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