Gracie115 Posted April 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I know this has probably been discussed many times but I thought a new thread for all the new cruisers would be helpful. I have a sister who will be taking her first cruise next year and it includes a stretch of 4 sea days....what do you do on sea days? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted April 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I recall answering the same question at length in another thread maybe a month ago. There are plenty of things to do: Use the gym Nap Read Trivia Cooking demonstrations Shows Musical events Art classes Zumba, yoga, workout classes walking on the deck eating, eating, eating wine tastings Speakers Craft classes Movies ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaB Posted April 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 20, 2014 If you're a pool person - the pool. The lectures - often they are quite interesting and varied. Spa. Reading on the balcony or in one of the quieter public areas. Getting together for cards/games with others on the roll call. Participating in the activities like zumba, bingo, trivia, cooking demos, other demos, dance classes, art classes, IT/tech lectures. Sharing a beverage/meal/great conversation with new friends. Sitting on the deck/balcony watching the water. Walking on deck. Movies--in room or if in the theatre. Casino. Eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted April 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Whatever we feel like doing or not doing:D:D...but always enjoy whatever it is;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're The Groupnors Posted April 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I recall answering the same question at length in another thread maybe a month ago. There are plenty of things to do: Use the gym Nap Read Trivia Cooking demonstrations Shows Musical events Art classes Zumba, yoga, workout classes walking on the deck eating, eating, eating wine tastings Speakers Craft classes Movies ... Great list. I will add only one thing...spa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartgv Posted April 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Review, edit, and label all your photographs... Write a travel journal or blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted April 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I know this has probably been discussed many times but I thought a new thread for all the new cruisers would be helpful. I have a sister who will be taking her first cruise next year and it includes a stretch of 4 sea days....what do you do on sea days? :) Nothing. Great for no plans, just flow with the day. Actually, I love to go up to to top decks with my iPod and get a beer or two(depending on how long I am there) and find some shade and watch the ship's wake/water, enjoy the sounds/smells of sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted April 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Relax drink 🍻 Give the bed a workout... Drink 🍻 Book another cruise Drink 🍸 Eat 🐷 drink 🍸🍻 🌅🚢🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted April 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Relax drink 🍻 Give the bed a workout... Drink 🍻 Book another cruise Drink 🍸 Eat 🐷 drink 🍸🍻 🌅🚢🇺🇸 Yesss!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot70D Posted April 20, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Think about the romance of the sea and what a couples can do together!!!!!! This is after all a family oriented discussion board therefore I cannot go into any detail...... :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willman Posted April 20, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Relax drink 🍻 Give the bed a workout... Drink 🍻 Book another cruise Drink 🍸 Eat 🐷 drink 🍸🍻 🌅🚢🇺🇸 Like! Also, Lay outside, absorb warm sun. Wash away the brutal Midwest winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted April 20, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted April 20, 2014 These are all helpful but are there any others out there that can add to the list....I plan to copy the thread and send to my sister to help ease her concern about 4 sea days in a row.....THANKS!!!!:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted April 20, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 20, 2014 We find that sea days are a good time to chat to other people. When you go to breaky or lunch or coffee, sit at a table with others, and because you are not in a hurry you sometimes meet interesting people and chat for ages. Check out the daily planner and there will always be things scheduled. Take a camera and a deck plan, and get lots of pictures. Explore all the decks and all the different venues. My number one item is to spend some time watching the sea go by. I love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted April 20, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 20, 2014 These are all helpful but are there any others out there that can add to the list....I plan to copy the thread and send to my sister to help ease her concern about 4 sea days in a row.....THANKS!!!!:):) Only four? Those days will fly by. I can sit and stare at the water for hours, doing absolutely nothing else. It's as relaxing as can be. Many times I'll bring a book up to the sun deck, and hours later realize I haven't even read a page, I've just been looking at the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted April 20, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) The ship will normally have a lot going on to occupy the passengers on sea days, some of it with a charge and some without. The casino will be open, the shops will be open and there are usually special sales advertised. As for activities with a charge, examples would be wine tasting events, tournaments in the casino, maybe a special brunch or luncheon in the specialty restaurants, the spa. For non fee activities, there are cooking demonstrations, movies, lectures, trivia contests, game show type activities, music by the pool and around the ship, port talks, sometimes dance lessons, the gym and exercise classes, and so on. There are often galley tours, backstage tours of the theater. Evenings will have special entertainment, a show of some kind in the theater and sometimes a deck party, a late night comedy show. And, as mentioned so often above, there is the relaxation element, the chance to have no schedule and just let the day unfold. Edited April 20, 2014 by cynbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted April 20, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted April 20, 2014 The ship will normally have a lot going on to occupy the passengers on sea days, some of it with a charge and some without. The casino will be open, the shops will be open and there are usually special sales advertised. As for activities with a charge, examples would be wine tasting events, tournaments in the casino, maybe a special brunch or luncheon in the specialty restaurants, the spa. For non fee activities, there are cooking demonstrations, movies, lectures, trivia contests, game show type activities, music by the pool and around the ship, port talks, sometimes dance lessons, the gym and exercise classes, and so on. There are often galley tours, backstage tours of the theater. Evenings will have special entertainment, a show of some kind in the theater and sometimes a deck party, a late night comedy show. And, as mentioned so often above, there is the relaxation element, the chance to have no schedule and just let the day unfold. This is very helpful, thanks!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosport Posted April 20, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Originally Posted by miched Relax drink 🍻 Give the bed a workout... Drink 🍻 Book another cruise Drink 🍸 Eat 🐷 drink 🍸🍻 🌅🚢🇺🇸 sounds good ta me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Flood Posted April 20, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Research upcoming ports Visit the casino Visit the Spa Gym Lectures Bingo Trivia Inboard lessons Eat of course Review past port pictures Relax by the pool Read a new book Check out the sales at the shops Enter contests Stroll areas of the ship you haven't seen yet Watch the waves - ahhhhhh Shuffleboard and other available games ex. Pool, basketball, sometimes a putting green People watch Learn a new language or skill - onboard lessons Attend cruise port discussions Do your nails ;) I could go on forever Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socreader Posted April 20, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 20, 2014 These are all helpful but are there any others out there that can add to the list....I plan to copy the thread and send to my sister to help ease her concern about 4 sea days in a row.....THANKS!!!!:):) She can find the Cruise Critic Rollcall for her cruise and get to know some of the others on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted April 20, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted April 20, 2014 She can find the Cruise Critic Rollcall for her cruise and get to know some of the others on it. She is doing that...we're both on the same cruise!! Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clydesmom7865 Posted April 20, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Breakfast Read a good book Nap Snack/Bucket of Beer Spa Hot tub or pool Nap Absolutely NOTHING Lunch/more alcohol Nap People watch/Drink Hot Glass show Nap Drink more Nap Pre-dinner snack/Happy Hour Afternoon High tea After dinner drinks Nap Theater show especially comedy NFL Football in the casino Casino Specialty dining Walk the decks at night The list is endless and only limited by her imagination and energy. Edited April 20, 2014 by Clydesmom7865 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntjeG Posted July 30, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I can sit and stare at the water for hours, doing absolutely nothing else. It's as relaxing as can be. Many times I'll bring a book up to the sun deck, and hours later realize I haven't even read a page, I've just been looking at the water. YEAHH! Sea days are my reason for cruising (you could visit all the ports on a land based vacation if you wish). Here are my sea days: sleep long the 1st sea day get up very early the other sea days to watch sunrise at sea workout in the gym after breakfast pretend to read a book while looking at the water (maybe nap away while doing so) if the weather is good get wet in the pool have a snack and a drink explore what the ship has to offer (shops, Workshops, art galleries and so on) have a massage in the spa one sea day go to the theatre after dinner have a moonlight walk on the outer decks When I took my Mum for her first cruise she stated at the evening of the 3rd sea day in a row that she now knows how the rich and the beautiful spend their life :D and she would like to have some more sea months instead of sea days :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted July 30, 2014 #23 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Truly some great lists here already... And we often do many of the suggested ideas. I would add: 1- Snuggling / Napping for 2 can be nice in the late afternoon in one of the beach beds (hard to describe... Need to find a photo) that are found on the pool deck alongside the railing 2- And Celebrity's MANY offerings for Activities on Sea Days is awesome... Check out "Celebrity Today" for a full list... Officer / Captain Lectures - Presentations / Games in the Theatre - Ship Tours "Behind The Scenes" - Computer Classes - Food Events (like the "Champagne Tea" or Cooking Classes) - Wine Tastings etc etc etc Lol, always too much to choose from... Stuff has to be put off for the next Sea Day / Cruise Hope this helps, Cheers! Edited July 30, 2014 by Sloop-JohnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown12562 Posted July 30, 2014 #24 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Last cruise I ate too much later in the cruise. I plan to not do that next time. But the food was so good. I got a bit bored on the last two days and decided to enjoy the variety offered at the buffet. For our next cruise I plan to bring my guitar. I really enjoy studying music and having hours to do so would be great. I also plan to bring some items for another hobby that I have. I have no need to just sit in the sun and tan, so I need other activities. I did enjoy the discussions offered on the ship operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandagal1939 Posted July 30, 2014 #25 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Play mah-jong or cards - one way to meet some nice people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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