joeholiday2 Posted February 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) What makes you think "Yep, I'm on my Cruise now" Is it when you first encounter the photographers? First time you get onboard? The muster drill? That first drink at the bar? etc.. etc... For me, it's at the first evening deck party and the showteam start singing, Won't you let me take you on a Sea Cruise. Edited February 2, 2014 by joeholiday2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtoncouple Posted February 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Its when you go up the ramp past security and into the ship. Its like you have never been away. Its like coming home and its so familiar. A nice start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevio Posted February 2, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 2, 2014 It used to be when we first saw the ship from the coach knowing that we were about to hit the mêlée of the check in shed. But now it is when our cases arrive in one piece at the cabin.... In the past I have had bits of case missing, & on NCL my case had a better holiday than I had via Amsterdam & Milan, catching up with me at Rome. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Scorpion Posted February 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For Mrs Red Scorpion it is when we check in at the airport because she likes airports and flying so much that she considers it as part of the holiday. I like pre-game show too, even the drive to the airport but the actual cruise starts when I walk up the gang plank with the anti-bacterial gloop on my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julessmiles Posted February 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For me, it's when we are on the transfer coach as we are driving to the port & the ship comes into view.......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted February 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For me it's the moment we get in the taxi from home ............ and I check - yet again - that I've got the tickets and passports in my bag! :eek: :D From there on in I can stop worrying, relax and just let everything fall into place and someone else take the strain and organise me!!!!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For me it's the moment we get in our cabin and Mrs Kalos wants to unpack there and then and throws me back out the cabin and tells me "Go find a bar and have a drink ..I will sort the cases out faster without you ." So that's what I do ,which makes us both happy ! ;):D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted February 2, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I am with Kalos on this one :D Stevie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted February 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For me it's the moment we get in the taxi from home ............ and I check - yet again - that I've got the tickets and passports in my bag! :eek: :D From there on in I can stop worrying, relax and just let everything fall into place and someone else take the strain and organise me!!!!! :rolleyes: number two for me on this:) mrs deccaman does not seem to panic at this point(more worried about new bedding is on ?:eek: me am like a nervous wreck ,checking, rechecking where the tickets again for the umpteen time:D oh dear such fun Stevie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakanne1 Posted February 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For me, the Cruise starts with that first relaxing drink at the pool bar after checking out the cabin and doing the unpacking. But the Holiday starts after getting rid of the hold luggage at the airport. I can feel myself skipping up the escalators in excitement. :):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted February 2, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 2, 2014 number two for me on this:) mrs deccaman does not seem to panic at this point(more worried about new bedding is on ?:eek: me am like a nervous wreck ,checking, rechecking where the tickets again for the umpteen time:Doh dear such fun Stevie Spare a thought for me Stevie....I'm checking, checking, checking...........and worrying about getting the new bedding on, leaving the cooker clean, have I done the windows etc etc etc!!!!! :D :eek: No wonder I breathe a sigh of relief the minute I leave home!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappers Posted February 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 2, 2014 My holiday feeling kicks in as soon as the plane wheels hit the ground! I flipping hate flying so I don't relax until I'm back on terra firma,,then I'm like a totally different person:D I love that first view of the ship,,thats exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain1873 Posted February 2, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Starts at the airport if a fly cruise , no matter the time I always need a beer to settle my nerves before flying :) In reality it's when we see the ship for the first time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nell Posted February 2, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Mine is the minute I get out the house because I know I don't need to do any more housework, bed changing, window cleaning etc and that when we come back after a really relaxing holiday all the housework is done :) Best feeling ever leaving the house to go on holiday, reminds me of the start of the school holidays :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulaud Posted February 2, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For me its that very moment when it does actually start, once that final tie to land is released and I can see a widening gap between the ship and the port. I always find that moment really exciting. Looking forward to next Sunday when we join The Dream in Barbados :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted February 2, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Definitely after check in at the aiport for me. Up until then my stomach is in knots. Then like Jakanne light as air up the stairs (probably the same ones too).;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakanne1 Posted February 3, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Definitely after check in at the aiport for me. Up until then my stomach is in knots. Then like Jakanne light as air up the stairs (probably the same ones too).;) I think you are correct, V. ;). 2 weeks and 6 days ......just hope the snow keeps away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted February 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2014 So…you fight your way through the entire population of gatwick, up the lift, down the lift, along the corridor, keep going straight past costa coffee (no time for coffee) past accessorize (no time for flip flops) get as far the checkin desk, spend a couple of minutes figuring out which queue to get in without being trampled to death thru the debacle that is security….spend half an hour removing articles of clothing finding your keys/phone/loose change then looking for it again the other end going down and along…. down and along….and along…and along, those travelators before missing the boarding gate totally because the travelator doest stop there?:confused: run back to the boarding gate whilst trying to read those irritating moving billboards (just in case they may say something interesting…they never do?) finally they call your flight…. you get into the queue/rugby scrum to board, trot along (at double speed) inside a tiny freezing cold tube/corridor, that smells of fuel whilst trying to ignore the press of rucksacks against your back/trolley cases over your toes……wonder why this is happening to you eventually struggle along the aisle and escape onto the comfort of your prebooked window seat (£30) close the blind, relax, maybe flick thru the bar menu then glance to the seat behind you just in time to notice that the guy in the seat behind has just given his youngster sat next to him a pair of bongo drums:eek: then my holiday starts;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPiran Posted February 3, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 3, 2014 At the airport. I love flying from the tiny Exeter airport. We park the car and walk to checkin. Have breakfast, do some shopping and then board the flight. I love it Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted February 3, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 3, 2014 yep...its tiny....great airport if you are going to lanzarote or sharm (thumbup)...or guernsey not so great if you are flying to barbados and your aircraft is a 767....passengers will fill up all 3 boarding gates and many will still have to sit on the floor in the corridor...then the flight goes via Manchester (because the runway is too short for a fully fuel laden 767) for 2 hour stop (on the tarmac)....still beats gatwick tho;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted February 3, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The minute we close the front door,jump in the car and head to the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina.w12 Posted February 3, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 3, 2014 My holiday starts the moment I finish work!! Always eat out the night before to save washing up etc!! Always try to have an early flight and taxi to the airport:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN LINDA Posted February 3, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 3, 2014 My holiday starts the moment I finish work!! Always eat out the night before to save washing up etc!! Always try to have an early flight and taxi to the airport:D:D Lucky you. We live nearly 90 miles from Gatwick :( Can't imagine what a taxi would cost :eek: I like a midday flight, but don't often get one :( as early flights involve getting up in the middle of the night, or not even going to bed, then 2 hour coach trip to Gatwick :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina.w12 Posted February 3, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Lucky you. We live nearly 90 miles from Gatwick Can't imagine what a taxi would cost I like a midday flight, but don't often get one as early flights involve getting up in the middle of the night, or not even going to bed, then 2 hour coach trip to Gatwick We live about 30 miles from Manchester and taxi is £90 return, we use a taxi so we can drink on the flight home!!!:D:D I like the early flight so reach the ship faster!! also like an eary flight home, have breakfast and go to airport, we are not fans of hanging around the hip on the last day. On the last day of carribean cruise we did an excusion around Barbados then went to excutive lounge at the airport:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsgirl88 Posted February 3, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 3, 2014 As soon I check into the hotel the night before the cruise! :D Sent from my MB886 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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