Bsbllmom Posted September 9, 2014 #26 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Reading what all of you do first is just making me so excited. We leave on Thursday and I can't wait. On my first cruise we went to the Lido deck for lunch, went to the Serenity Deck to soak up some sun then they called for the Muster Drill. After that we went to get ready for dinner. We didn't get to hear the horn blow after the Muster since our ship was delayed since they were loading heavy equipment on the ship. We didn't leave until 8:00 P.M. So I am looking forward to hearing that this time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted September 9, 2014 #27 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Using my FTTF, I drop off my stuff in the cabin, go to the interior smoking area, have a smoke, go up to the lido for lunch, go for another smoke, and then go up to the lido deck and watch the ooh and ahs! arrive. Once smoking is allowed on deck I will order an NA pina colada, sit back, and say, whew! I am on vacation! Then I stay in the permanent happy mode for the next 5 days. I let go of what I have to do, and get involved with the want to do! 59 more days! Cant wait! Great thread by the way! Ditto:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFCRUISER Posted September 9, 2014 #28 Share Posted September 9, 2014 We go to the purser to punch our cards for our lanyards, drop off carry on luggage in the cabin, get a cold beer, hit the buffet, & then get a bucket of beer to start the week off on a good note!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted September 9, 2014 #29 Share Posted September 9, 2014 With FTTF, we drop off our carry-ons in our room. Then head to Lido for some lunch and a vacation drink;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohnpals Posted September 9, 2014 #30 Share Posted September 9, 2014 We always wear our swimsuits onboard and find a hot tub to spend an afternoon in. We wait for the waiter to come by an order our DOD. We stay in the hot tub until they get crowded. On our next cruise we'll have our first FTTF and our first balcony so we'll have to find a new routine. Can't wait! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onegroundcafe Posted September 9, 2014 #31 Share Posted September 9, 2014 We drop off our luggage, head to the lido and grab some lunch, then off to the spa to "tour", explore the ship, get DOD and head to the hot tub, then off to muster and then sail away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted September 10, 2014 #32 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Drop off luggage and head to the lido for a quick lunch before it gets crowded. We then like to explore the ship and take pictures while most of the public spaces are empty. Leaving in a little more than a month, can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainmir Posted September 10, 2014 #33 Share Posted September 10, 2014 We FTTF to that cabin and drop our luggage..get lunch, take some fam photos ...grab a drink and go to muster...relax..check out our view and have dinner ...check out the casino and ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferfoodle Posted September 10, 2014 #34 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I usually board the ship with my hand open to the exact position/size of a hurricane glass...I then seek out any person that can put a kiss on the lips or strawberry daiquiri in said glass and give to me so I can appease my hand. :D Then we get lunch, unpack and explore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calisilent Posted September 10, 2014 #35 Share Posted September 10, 2014 DOD and lunch. DW loves to unpack and get the room set up ready for our week to come. Like to take lots of photos of the many parts of the ship. I actually look forward to the muster drill (which I know most do not) because at the end they blow the ship's horn and that is the sound I really have been waiting the weeks and months previous for. Very first though - DOD in hand (this might change for our upcoming cruise since we will "faster to fun"ing so I will probably be helping DW unpack very first thing) Hi Nick! What does DOD mean? And I'm SO excited to hear the horn!!! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted September 10, 2014 #36 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hello KPfromCT. Can you please tell me what is a DOD and a FTTF. Obviously I am new to CCL. Thank you! Sorry, I was too late, but flcruiser08 answered your questions.:o:D Hendrika Faster to the fun, and drink if the day Thank you!!!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyran1228 Posted September 10, 2014 #37 Share Posted September 10, 2014 This trip we are taking sans kids ... so... uh .... *ahem* [emoji56] [emoji484] [emoji485] [emoji483] [emoji481] [emoji484] [emoji481] [emoji7] [emoji8] [emoji12] [emoji41] [emoji488] [emoji487] [emoji492] [emoji509] [emoji509] [emoji509] [emoji509] [emoji509] [emoji509] [emoji42] Not necessarily in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChargeOn Posted September 10, 2014 #38 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I go to customer service and get my card punched to put on my lanyard. Then I drop my bag in cabin and go to deli for a Turkey n Swiss on a country roll (cold) with some potato salad from the buffet line. If by myself I will usually take a nap until muster drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calisilent Posted September 10, 2014 #39 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thank you!!!!:D:D Of course...! Drink Of the Day! Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkie103 Posted September 10, 2014 #40 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sounds like most people do the basic things.....drop off luggage, grab a DOD and some lunch, walk around and check out the ship, but I usually make it a point to call a friend or two just to rub in the fact that I am going on a cruise!! Sometimes I call my kids (adults) at work too!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanoneaatl Posted September 10, 2014 #41 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Run to the buffet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilMissScareAll Posted September 10, 2014 #42 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Drop our carryons off in the cabin (never had our cabin not ready, but we're not exactly the first to board) Go to Lido and get a DOD. Walk around and explore a bit. Figure out lunch (smoked salmon on a bagel? yes please!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahOhara Posted September 10, 2014 #43 Share Posted September 10, 2014 This is easy. Get on the Boat.... head to the room change my cloths then go down to the Gallery Room and get married to my best friend. Then party in the disco with our friends and family.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdebi Posted September 10, 2014 #44 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Drop the luggage off, head to Lido, grab a cold beverage, get some food-crazy but my goto is chili cheese fries! Then we like to explore the ship before it gets crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted September 10, 2014 #45 Share Posted September 10, 2014 This is easy. Get on the Boat.... head to the room change my cloths then go down to the Gallery Room and get married to my best friend. Then party in the disco with our friends and family.:D Congrats! This time, because of FTTF, we'll go to our cabin and check that out. Drop off carry ons. Head to the Lido for lunch, prob Guy's or Blue Iguana. Pay for Cheers and get a drink. Then get another drink and do whatever til Muster. Sailaway will be on our balcony all by ourselves. Oh yeah...relaxing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover61 Posted September 10, 2014 #46 Share Posted September 10, 2014 With FTTF , I immediately drop my carry on off in my room then to the Lido for a Guy s burger on any 2.0 ship, otherwise the buffet! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltcal94 Posted September 10, 2014 #47 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I go to the cabin, drop off our carry ons , change into swim suit, head to pools deck, and order a beer to enjoy while sitting in the pool. Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmccoy Posted September 10, 2014 #48 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Go to room and drop off our stuff then head to Lido for lunch. After lunch back to the room to unpack. After muster drill then head to Spa to relax and enjoy the sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babsee101 Posted September 10, 2014 #49 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Get a Fun Ship Special! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iriecruiser Posted September 10, 2014 #50 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Go to our cabin, unpack, get situated, and hit the ironing stations! We like to iron everything right away so we don't have to wait in line or iron everyday. Sounds really nerdy, right? :rolleyes: Our ironing duties are followed by lunch though...smoked salmon on a bagel, a plate of fries, and a few drinks! Yum! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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