Dreacrusingaway Posted May 5, 2014 #51 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) I'm new to cruising, our 1st leaves in 3 weeks. I'm looking forward to just getting AWAY! I work from hone 30-40 hours a week. I'm PTA co-Pres at one school and secretary at another. I lead a Girl Scout troop of 18 Brownies. With scouts and all the end of year stuff at two schools plus PTA and work May is exhausting! Teacher appreciation, field days, end of year parties, planning for next year for PTA, end of year Girl Scout stuff. My calendar is booked every day! Last day of school, is May 22 and I want to get on the ship and just vacation. Forget it all. Send my kids to camp Carnival and Circle C and see how good the Cheers program really is. No work, no email, just put it all behind and get away. Sunrises,sunsets, no cooking, no cleaning, and a warm ocean breeze away from the chaos of life. I deserve it! Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited May 5, 2014 by Dreacrusingaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcancruise Posted May 5, 2014 #52 Share Posted May 5, 2014 No stress. DH and I both work a couple of jobs and our lives are exhausting. Going cruising for us means leaving the world behind, with all its work, stress and concerns. Finding a peaceful place on the ship to relax is heavenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted May 5, 2014 #53 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Unplugging from the Internet and phone, being with my family, and reading books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted May 5, 2014 #54 Share Posted May 5, 2014 [LIST] [*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean [*]No cooking [*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean [*]Room service [*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean [*]Someone cleaning up after me -- thanks for the service [*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean (did you notice the theme...LOL [/LIST] I just love cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASA13 Posted May 5, 2014 #55 Share Posted May 5, 2014 The things I look forward to on my cruise are: The fact that all I have to think about is what to eat which bathing suit to wear which slot machine to play. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole2380 Posted May 5, 2014 #56 Share Posted May 5, 2014 The thing I look must forward to is not having to be at work and spending time with my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted May 5, 2014 #57 Share Posted May 5, 2014 [COLOR="Black"]It's nice to see a positive thread and this one is great! Here are a few of favorite things to do in no particular order: [LIST] [*]Posing for that first embarkation picture on every cruise [*]Listening for the ding my card makes as it gets swiped for the first time on embarkation [*]Stepping into our balcony and watching people board with those excited looks on their faces [*]Watching the sail away from our balcony [*]Exploring the ship on day one [*]Watching the sun set from our balcony [*]Visiting the ports of call on shore excursions [*]Taking as many pictures as possible to capture the cruise [*]And finally . . . making plans for our next cruise!!!!!! :D[/COLOR] [/LIST] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSteelerGirl Posted May 5, 2014 Author #58 Share Posted May 5, 2014 -Also looking forward to my Grand Suite this time. Normally we have a balcony but this time we are going to indulge. -Love hanging up my kids projects from camp carnival all over the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindseyButlerWilson Posted May 5, 2014 #59 Share Posted May 5, 2014 My last cruise was the first one that I've ever had a balcony, and that was my favorite part for sure. Sitting outside with DH and a book, and maybe a drink or coffee was heaven! But I also love introducing people to cruising. This Thanksgiving my MIL and my sister's boyfriend will go with the family for a seven day cruise to the Bahamas. So looking forward to showing them the ropes! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted May 5, 2014 #60 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Ditto everything everyone has said. And now I'm going to have to make sure I have a good spot to watch the pier runners on my next cruise. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojean Posted May 5, 2014 #61 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Well I'm kind of on an every other year cruiser. Unfortunately the elevators at work sound just like the ding on a cruise ship and I have flashbacks when I happened to hear it while walking pass it. I'm on first floor so, I don't have to use it. What I noticed is no one mentioned the 24-hour ice cream machines !!!:) I second the standing at the rails at night just catching the breeze and looking out over the ocean for any other ships. I also love going to deck 3 for quiet time. I've never thought of taking time to hang out on embarkation deck to people watch the 'newcomers'. We be trying to get up to the lido for lunch before the room is ready ... LOL:p Edited May 5, 2014 by mojean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby70 Posted May 5, 2014 #62 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) No cooking, no cleaning and seeing beautiful places. Edited May 5, 2014 by arby70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted May 5, 2014 #63 Share Posted May 5, 2014 [quote name='FlyingCruiserNJ']On a side note, in St. John, Canada, they have some sort of military or police color guard that does a salute and really moving rendition of amazing grace on the bagpipes as you pull away. I thought that was awesome, has anyone else noticed this?[/QUOTE] [COLOR="Black"]Yes, and we thought it was awesome as well. Our balcony faced the dock so we were able to fully take it in. It's a completely different experience when you hear in [I]played on bagpipes in person![/I][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingCruiserNJ Posted May 5, 2014 #64 Share Posted May 5, 2014 [quote name='JimAOk1945'][COLOR="Black"]Yes, and we thought it was awesome as well. Our balcony faced the dock so we were able to fully take it in. It's a completely different experience when you hear in [I]played on bagpipes in person![/I][/COLOR][/QUOTE] I'm glad someone else noticed it also. I only saw it myself because I was up on lido watching sailaway on the glory last June, taking some time alone to reflect on important upcoming decisions I would have to make when I got home and saw and heard them play. Really nice touch. Pretty emotional actually. St. John doesn't get too many cruise ships so they seem to really appreciate the ones that do stop there and the people there are very accommodating and friendly. Great place. We went on a bus tour that took us all through the city and surrounding areas. Great tour guide and a very nice day weather wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormgrey1 Posted May 5, 2014 #65 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Knowing that our kids will be somewhat taken care of as they are each in their respective youth programs, Camp Carnival, Circle C and Club o2 ! Our four kids are each 4 years apart which makes a cruise perfect for us ! Send from device_name using Cruise Critic your_app_name App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dljones Posted May 5, 2014 #66 Share Posted May 5, 2014 OK, I know this is a weird one but, I love the SMELL of a cruise ship. :eek: I don't know exactly why they smell like they do but I love it! Call me weird, I don't care, I would agree ROFL... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted May 6, 2014 #67 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) [quote name='FlyingCruiserNJ']I'm glad someone else noticed it also. I only saw it myself because I was up on lido watching sailaway on the glory last June, taking some time alone to reflect on important upcoming decisions I would have to make when I got home and saw and heard them play. Really nice touch. Pretty emotional actually. St. John doesn't get too many cruise ships so they seem to really appreciate the ones that do stop there and the people there are very accommodating and friendly. Great place. We went on a bus tour that took us all through the city and surrounding areas. Great tour guide and a very nice day weather wise.[/quote] [COLOR="Black"] Loved the Glory and this trip![/COLOR] [URL]https://www.flickr.com/photos/leeusry/sets/72157634737480650/[/URL] . Edited May 6, 2014 by BallFour4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted May 6, 2014 #68 Share Posted May 6, 2014 [quote name='BallFour4'][COLOR="Black"] Loved the Glory and this trip![/COLOR] [URL]https://www.flickr.com/photos/leeusry/sets/72157634737480650/[/URL] .[/QUOTE] Love the puctures! So makes me wish I was on a cruise I see r right now. What a cute name for a wine shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXFATGUY Posted May 6, 2014 #69 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I Love not hearing my DW complain about cooking, cleaning and laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundown331 Posted May 6, 2014 #70 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Sun, Sand, Palm Trees and the bluest water you've ever seen First sight of the ship Seeing lights from other ships or Islands at night Flying Fish Snorkeling Trying local foods and drinks on the different Islands Comedy Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katmarha Posted May 6, 2014 #71 Share Posted May 6, 2014 [quote name='Linda the Book Lover'] [LIST] [*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean [*]No cooking [*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean [*]Room service [*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean [*]Someone cleaning up after me -- thanks for the service [*]Wine on the balcony while watching the ocean (did you notice the theme...LOL [/LIST]I just love cruising![/quote] [B]I love the theme!!! And agree!!! [/B] I noticed in your siggy you were on the Tropical. I was on it too - right before they retired the ship. I remember that trip and now go on these ships - it's like wow -night and day!!! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kublaieod Posted May 6, 2014 #72 Share Posted May 6, 2014 - Embarking, the moment you get on board and get the immediate vacation atmosphere - Seeing the room for the first time - PEOPLE WATCHING - especially CHOG confrontations - Getting to know your Steward and MDR staff, and of course bartender - Serenity Deck - RECON of a ship you are on for the first time - Room Service in the morning on the baclony - NO distractions from phone, internet, family, friends - off grid time :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted May 6, 2014 #73 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Like the OP I love EVERYTHING. Starting with the planning. For me its as much fun as going. Arriving at the airport--then taking off, landing, retreiving our luggage etc. Staying in a hotel the night before. Not cooking for 8 or 9 days. Arriving at the port. Checking in. The DING. Exploring a new ship. The huge chocolate cake at the coffee shop. Watching the wake. Meeting new people. The casino. Feeling special when the pit boss buys my drinks. The shows. The choices. FREE use?? of perfume in the shops. (LOL) aka samples New ports of call. Theres so much more but thats a good start. What I hate the most??? The final DING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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