dad2my3 Posted July 14, 2014 #101 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I don't drink coffee, so that's out. But the pizzeria is open 24 hours, so I would get myself some pepperoni pizza and watch the sun come up, then go back to bed and skip breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted July 14, 2014 #102 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Lets see Im on vacation, in bed with my GF, with the motion of the ocean you can figure out the rest;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carhopsrock Posted July 14, 2014 #103 Share Posted July 14, 2014 We are all early risers, even on vacation. Unfortunately one week off from work is not long enough for me to get used to sleeping in late. When I cruise with my sister, she goes up on deck and smokes a cig first before she wakes me. She is used to being up at 5am...thats a little early for me! We bring something to read out on deck until everyone else starts waking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingRNC Posted July 14, 2014 #104 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I'm up on deck listening to music, singing, dancing and pretending that I'm making a music video😎 Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted July 14, 2014 #105 Share Posted July 14, 2014 crockpot???? That's what I said when I read that. According to Carnival's FAQ, it's among the items that will be confiscated. Apparently they're not always detected. Back on topic, one of the things I noticed from my first cruise is that I'm "forced" to get up earlier than I would on land. Both times I was fairly far forward, so I could hear lots of creaks and groans when we got close to port, which is tough to sleep through. We arrived at all the ports between 7 and 8 AM and my excursions often left soon after that. And we arrived at San Juan at 6 AM on the final day, and they want you out of the rooms and off the ship ASAP after that. As for what to do when I'm up at that time, I tend to stay in the cabin and either read or look at the ship info channel. It's too early for breakfast (except room service), most things aren't open, and I've never been much of a sunrise watcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted July 14, 2014 #106 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) I'd hit myself in the head with a mallet if I had to in order to fall back to sleep. I don't do early mornings...unless I'm leaving to go on vacation!:D Edited July 14, 2014 by mousey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted July 14, 2014 #107 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Watching TV or reading in my cabin, playing candy crush, listening to playlists on my kindle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingoftheicedragons Posted July 14, 2014 #108 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I am usually up that early. I grab a cup of coffee first. Then, I go and try to walk a mile on the walking track. After that, it's more coffee. Activities after that include watching the sun come up or taking pictures of the ship or watch the news if it's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antique sailor Posted July 14, 2014 #109 Share Posted July 14, 2014 AHOY SHIPMATES, I'm a creature of habit. 90% of the time I'm awake at 0500 and up by 0530 don my bathing suit, and jacket I made from Ship's towels that were torn etc. (given to me) I wear my retired NAVY ball cap and proceed to the LIDO where I sit adjacent to the coffee machine until the hot tub opens at about 0730/o800. During those couple hours I meet the nicest variety of people and have the best discussions on an amazing assortment of topics. I get to know the LIDO supervisor, several of the cooks, many ex military, several "big name" entertainers back when they had them on the ships. When the breakfast line opens I usually get a nod and am the first one to be served with FRESH eggs etc. Also I witness some beautiful sunrises. Occasionally if the sunrise is exceptionally nice I bring my camera up at sunset and take a picture UPSIDE down and have the sunrise for my scrapbook. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted July 14, 2014 #110 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Good Lord knows why I am awake this morning at 5:30, but He may be the only one. If you were on a ship at this time, what would you be doing? I'd be getting some coffee on te lido deck and waiting for the sun to rise. I usually wake up any time between 5:30 and 6:30 depending on what we did the night before. I will generally grab a cup of coffee and walk around the quiet ship taking pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbsey Posted July 14, 2014 #111 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Good Lord knows why I am awake this morning at 5:30, but He may be the only one. If you were on a ship at this time, what would you be doing? I'd be getting some coffee on te lido deck and waiting for the sun to rise. The best time of day on board. Quiet, cool out - I love it. I will do a walk about the ship, head to the lido for some coffee then go outside and enjoy the beginning of another great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted July 14, 2014 #112 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Lets see Im on vacation, in bed with my GF, with the motion of the ocean you can figure out the rest;) Ok, I read the whole thread and this is exactly what I was thinking. This is the only reason to be up before dawn!! :D Couldn't believe it took this long for someone to post it. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippin65 Posted July 14, 2014 #113 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I try to pry open slot machines Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginurse Posted July 14, 2014 #114 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I was on the Dream a few weeks ago and had a Spa balcony on deck 11. For some unknown reason I was awake by 5:45 each morning and I am in no shape or form a morning person! At first I was quite perturbed by this until I realized how nice it was to go down to Lido for coffee and then sit on the balcony and either watch the sun come up or the ship coming into port. I actually looked forward to that after a few days. I was glad I was up the morning we came into Mahogany Bay --- was a really pretty sight, still dark out and the shops had their lights on made for a nice view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGB Posted July 14, 2014 #115 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I am usually up having coffee on the balcony, but after reading this thread I think I will wonder up to Lido deck and find some interesting conversation to engage in. I think that would be most enjoyable. JGB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocF Posted July 14, 2014 #116 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I usually am up a first light, even here at home, thanks to a demented wiener dog. On the ship I will go up to the Lido deck, grab a cup of coffee and see what there is to see. Soon, I will eat a bit of breakfast. There is usually a group that heads aft to the open deck at this time. A lot of casual socialization goes on and that is good. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare patrice1 Posted July 15, 2014 #117 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I have always been an early riser, and usually by 5:45 AM coffee service for three has arrived and I am out on the balcony enjoying my coffee. My DW usually sleeps until the arrival of the coffee, and then joins me. Us, too. Same morning ritual.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 15, 2014 #118 Share Posted July 15, 2014 No way are we getting out of bed for the day at 5:30 AM on a cruise ship. :eek: LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandatsea Posted July 15, 2014 #119 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'm usually up that early as well. I always hit the walking track and watch the sunrise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk We go up to the jogging track also, while it is a little cooler and to watch the sunrise & work off last nights dinner :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingCruiserNJ Posted July 15, 2014 #120 Share Posted July 15, 2014 If I am awake at 0530 during a cruise and it isn't debarkation day, I am probably up using the bathroom and looking at my watch, then out the window at the dark sea or the bright light of sunrise, then closing the curtain again so I can go to sleep for another 3 or 4 hours until it is time to get up and go to breakfast. I hate mornings. I am usually not asleep until 0200 on cruise evenings so I am not getting up early and when I am at home, I usually sleep until around noon or later because my daily schedule requires me to be a night owl. Even when I was on the opposite schedule and was up early I still slept in on vacation. It takes a special type of person to be an early bird I think. Then again they say the same thing about us night owls so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfm18 Posted July 15, 2014 #121 Share Posted July 15, 2014 5:30am is about 2 hours after I've gone to bed when I'm on a ship :eek: How do you all manage to get up so early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleveCruiser Posted July 16, 2014 #122 Share Posted July 16, 2014 What a good question: I would head out, snap some photos, and try to catch the sunrise. Hopefully be able to take a nap later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron3219 Posted July 16, 2014 #123 Share Posted July 16, 2014 That 's why I bought a new camera. Old one really botched up so many.:( Congrats on stopping smoking. I have a FujiFilms point and shoot. It's not a terrible camera for a point and shoot, but it doesn't like varied lighting. I usually carry it around because it's only a 100 dollar camera and if it gets broken or stolen I'm not out anything. On land I always have my cell phone in my pocket, and it takes great photos, but on the cruise, my phone was locked up in the safe! Which in itself is a great thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted July 16, 2014 #124 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'd probably wish you a good morning and stagger to my cabin to get some sleep after a long night. That's DW and myself when we are in Las Vegas. *LOL* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maritimecruiser Posted July 19, 2014 #125 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I agree with everyone else- grab a coffee, watch the ocean or coming into port. Being up that early while the ship is quiet is one of the best parts of the cruise IMO Sent from my iPhone using Forums I totally agree!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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