toddlangford Posted July 21, 2013 #26 Share Posted July 21, 2013 My next cruise will be my first balcony may try being there for sail away with a mixed drink from Bon voyage Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannago35 Posted July 21, 2013 #27 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have to be out on deck for sailaway. I think it dates back to my youth when everyone was out on deck throwing streamers and there were hundreds of people on the dock waving you off. I was thinking about this the other day - do they still throw streamers during sai away or no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 21, 2013 #28 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I was thinking about this the other day - do they still throw streamers during sai away or no? No ... Sadly it's a thing of the past. :( LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannago35 Posted July 22, 2013 #29 Share Posted July 22, 2013 No ... Sadly it's a thing of the past. :( LuLu ~~~~ Awww man! Altho it's probably best for the environment anyway :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted July 22, 2013 #30 Share Posted July 22, 2013 On deck. So much fun being with other people and waving to the other ships. Can't beat the horn and the anticipation. Goodness I'm so ready to get outta here!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinedan Posted July 22, 2013 #31 Share Posted July 22, 2013 On Deck! My favorite spot is on the front so-called secret deck that has the overhangs on each side over the bridge. I like to shoot video and take pictures during sail away. Unlike a balcony, I can quickly walk to each side of the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted July 22, 2013 #32 Share Posted July 22, 2013 For us it's always (well, except for the first few cruises) on our balcony. We'd prefer our cruise start with a cold glass of wine or champagne from the comfort which a balcony can provide. We try to avoid crowds whenever possible, and this is one of those times. Yes, we're in the minority! We've cruised from Florida ports enough times that we've seen all that port/starboard can offer. We'll be in an aft corner for our Breakaway sailing out of NYC in September, so we'll be able to take it all in from there. When we don't have a corner and find ourselves sailing, one day, from foreign ports we might make the trek up top. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ours91 Posted July 22, 2013 #33 Share Posted July 22, 2013 We like to be on deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted July 22, 2013 #34 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I always have a starboard balcony if possible. Depending on the port, I might be either there or on deck. If it's Ft Lauderdale, I'll be on deck port side for the fun of waving at the condo balconies full of people and banners seeing us off. The worst place is to be at dinner when we sail out of any port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmcaa Posted July 22, 2013 #35 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Deck if you are fairly new to cruising or balconies but otherwise balcony with some champagne and your sweetie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted July 22, 2013 #36 Share Posted July 22, 2013 This will be our third cruise, but first cruise with a balcony room. Where is the best place to be for the sailaway...our private balcony or on deck? DH likes the sail away up on the deck. You can view more of what's going on higher up and more open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted July 22, 2013 #37 Share Posted July 22, 2013 We normally start sail away on our balcony, and then head up to the Lido for the main action, and to grab another drink, or our first drink depending on how long we've been onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted July 22, 2013 #38 Share Posted July 22, 2013 We prefer top deck for 360 viewing. Balcony you only see one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted July 22, 2013 #39 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Lido deck is the place to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Days Posted July 22, 2013 #40 Share Posted July 22, 2013 On my balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted July 22, 2013 #41 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I prefer my aft balcony. Not as many people around me. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkz Posted July 22, 2013 #42 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Deck. I like to people watch, especially people who are on their first cruise, and their first sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeagoingMom Posted July 23, 2013 #43 Share Posted July 23, 2013 This will be our third cruise, but first cruise with a balcony room. Where is the best place to be for the sailaway...our private balcony or on deck? Since you have experienced two sailaways already, why not try the balcony as long as you have it -- that way you will answer the question for yourselves. You'll never know until you try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser 2 too Posted July 24, 2013 #44 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I like the vibrations and energy on Lido deck! First sail away is best on deck the rest can be in the privacy of your balcony! Whatever and wherever, it's just great to be on board, Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbreezing Posted July 24, 2013 #45 Share Posted July 24, 2013 We do both....whatever mood we are in. Also, depending on what our balcony is facing...portside? water? town/buildings? etc. sometimes we enjoy just relaxing by ourselves and others we like the party atmosphere. Sorry to bust into this thread but I'm new to these boards and don't really know how to navigate. I am taking my children and grandchildren on a spring break cruise on the Breeze in March 2014. I am looking for a zipline excursion for them in Mo Bay. It would be three adults and the children would be 10, 11, 12 , 14 & 19. Your picture and awesome caption on your zipline experience made me want to know all the details of your excursion, what company you used how did you book it price etc. Any info you can give me would be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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