rubrrick Posted August 14, 2014 #76 Share Posted August 14, 2014 For me, it's off to the Schooner Bar, and a Mojito, as only Royal Caribbean can make them. I only have one per cruise, just after boarding, as long as the bartender can make one with the mint and all of the goodies........that is where you will find me!:D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted August 14, 2014 #77 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Check to see if the thing is leaking water and the Captain is sober! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin RN Posted August 14, 2014 #78 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Send a selfie to my coworkers and torment them!!!! As they say" even a bad day on vacation is better than a good day at work!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyx007 Posted August 14, 2014 #79 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Depending what is ready when I'm boarding and how busy it is already; - if the room is ready I check that out first and dump my hand baggage - if I'm hungry the first thing is heading to the restaurant and get a bite (if I have a drink package, also the first cocktail of the day...) - read through the Cruise Compass to know when Muster Drill and Welcome Show is due - if not already done, register my credit card (as later one quest service will be very busy) - when on a new ship, wander around and get my directions not the first thing but well to do on your first day: Have a inofficial Roll-Call-Meeting, especially if you travel on your own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funbobby68 Posted August 14, 2014 #80 Share Posted August 14, 2014 For me, it's off to the Schooner Bar, and a Mojito, as only Royal Caribbean can make them. Rick Isn't that the truth , have searched high and low for a comparable mojito to no avail , first drink every time I board Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalx Posted August 14, 2014 #81 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Check out our cabin and drop off carry on, buy soda package, lunch at Giovanni's hopefully, check out dining room table then explore the ship! Boarding the Allure next Sunday!! 10 days to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbob Posted August 14, 2014 #82 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Get our Setsail cards punched, then find a bar to see if they work. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted August 14, 2014 #83 Share Posted August 14, 2014 In spite of all of the no so great comments about Windjammer on various threads, it's the first place hubby and I head for. For some reason, I'm always ravenously hungry around 11:30 a.m. or so when we board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjudis Posted August 14, 2014 #84 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Start using my drink package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerriWthr Posted August 15, 2014 #85 Share Posted August 15, 2014 And the FOS station has the good chocolate chip cookies FOS Station?? What is that? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 15, 2014 #86 Share Posted August 15, 2014 FOS Station?? What is that? :confused: Maitre de podium in dining room. It's where you go to make changes to dining assignment. The one on Freedom often has chocolate chip cookies Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhuntington3 Posted August 15, 2014 #87 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Get an adult beverage then some food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted August 15, 2014 #88 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Get an adult beverage , THEN get something to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted August 15, 2014 #89 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Get our Setsail cards punched, then find a bar to see if they work. :) Same here. Usually, the line at guest relations/purser's desk is light before noon. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatSleepCruise Posted August 15, 2014 #90 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hello Everyone, I am boarding IOTS in the next couple of weeks at Southampton and thought it would be fun to ask everyone if you have any tips on what you do first as soon as you board the ship...? I usually head to the spa and get myself a raffle ticket, then go find my dining table for the cruise....finally I find a quiet corner and study the cruise compass with a cold drink :cool: Do you have any tips on making the most of them 'first few hours' before you get given your room key...? Looking forward to reading your replies Lisa xx We were on IOTS in January out of Florida, so it might be a bit different for folks in the UK. The first thing we always do when boarding ANY ship is get on as early as possible and take pictures. You can get some really great shots of the public spaces with virtually no-one in them. We usually start on the top decks and work our way down. Are IOTS review links to a photo gallery from this last cruise. After that, we try and avoid the Windjammer and usually grab some pizza and a few beers at Sorrentos, and perhaps a cookie or too at Cafe Promenade. As you mention above, going over that day's Compass is always a good with a cold drink! IOTS really needs a Park Cafe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted August 15, 2014 #91 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Get something to eat and then check out the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted August 15, 2014 #92 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Look out at the water. Take a deep breath and party like it's 1984. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted August 15, 2014 #93 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Find A Place to Smoke! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted August 15, 2014 #94 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Hello Everyone, I am boarding IOTS in the next couple of weeks at Southampton and thought it would be fun to ask everyone if you have any tips on what you do first as soon as you board the ship...? I usually head to the spa and get myself a raffle ticket, then go find my dining table for the cruise....finally I find a quiet corner and study the cruise compass with a cold drink :cool: Do you have any tips on making the most of them 'first few hours' before you get given your room key...? Looking forward to reading your replies Lisa xx Eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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