LynnMW3 Posted July 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2016 We're taking our first TA next spring, and are eagerly looking forward to a solid week of sea days, with a few extra thrown in in the following week...Since we're new to this, we were wondering how you seasoned cruisers spend all those sea days...how you keep from getting bored, or how you maximize the relaxation benefit! Looking forward to hearing your experiences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ2002 Posted July 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Eat, read, nap. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless2 Posted July 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Eat, read, nap. :D Repeat as necessary. Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted July 30, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The Patter will be full of activities. We've done Hawaii 3 times and never lacked for something to do (9 sea days total). Take walks, go to movies, trivia, listen to music, read books...that's what we do, but we're kind of sedate and quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailspintom Posted July 30, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Typically the ship will have lectures of some sort and we will attend. Then it is finding a quiet place to read. And finally, we enjoy watching you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane.in.ny Posted July 30, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 30, 2016 You may find bridge or mah jongg games set up. As mentioned, there will be lots of options set up by the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ2002 Posted July 30, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Eat, read, nap. :D Oh, and maybe a drink here and there... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vacation Nut Posted July 30, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2016 We get up and hit the gym so that we don't have to feel guilty about lazing around for the rest of the day ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance1224 Posted July 30, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I am an early riser DW likes to sleep in. I go to the International Cafe on princess cruise lines. The cafe is open 24 hours. At 6 am fresh donuts are brought out and with a cup of coffee is a pleasant way to start the day. Every morning , the same people will sit and chat, have their coffee and good Conversation. Very quiet on the ship and sunrise at sea can't be beat. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougandEric Posted July 30, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Eat, read, nap, walk for a mile or so on the Promenade, shop, listen to music, listen to audio books, attend lectures, attend the live performances in the piazza, sit on the promenade to read then fall asleep to the sound of the ocean passing by, bingo, movies under the stars, movies on TV, movies in the Explorer's Lounge, looking at art work throughout the ship, especially the stairwells, think about what we'll have for dinner, getting ready for dinner, drinks before dinner, dinner, show after dinner, walking under the stars before bed, relaxing on the balcony - just to name a few!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyVeteran Posted July 30, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Oh, and maybe a drink here and there... ;) Especially when I booked under the Sip & Sail promotion.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted July 30, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Read, go to lectures, movies, "Knitters & Natters", and read some more. If it's warm, I enjoy the Sanctuary. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted July 30, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Eat, read, nap. :D That sums it up for me. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnMW3 Posted July 30, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Thank you all! We did book under the Sip and Sail, so that aspect is taken care of ;) I tend to be kind of driven, and sitting back and just chilling is kind of difficult for me...I always feel that I should be doing something, so I expect the first day or two may be kind of difficult...but, to be honest, I'm looking forward to the "enforced relaxation," to really get me into vacation mode...we'll have lots to do the second week of the cruise, so I hope to learn how to relax and make the most of the down time the first week... sleep in and not feel like I'm "missing something" or "wasting time on the cruise!"...I can't think of the last time I actually took a nap...ah...something to look forward to! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted July 30, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 30, 2016 If you like to feel you are doing something, you could bring a project like needlework or knitting/crocheting. I usually walk a lot of laps, spend hours looking around for wild life with my binoculars, and hit the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted July 31, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Most of the time I get drunk and hang out at the buffet :eek: Sorry I could not help my self LOL. :D :D :D Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted July 31, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 31, 2016 How many bars are onboard? I spend sea days counting them. Then I check my work and count them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 31, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 31, 2016 On "At Sea" days the main dining room is open for lunch so we always enjoy doing that. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted July 31, 2016 #19 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I am an early riser DW likes to sleep in. I go to the International Cafe on Princess cruise lines. The cafe is open 24 hours. At 6 am fresh donuts are brought out and with a cup of coffee is a pleasant way to start the day. Every morning , the same people will sit and chat, have their coffee and good conversation. Very quiet on the ship and sunrise at sea can't be beat.Enjoy! The above is one of the very best things about being an early riser.:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVilleGal Posted July 31, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Eat, read, nap. :D Ditto, plus sleep in and then enjoy breakfast in the Dining Room. Explore the ship and sometime take a class or listen to an interesting lecture :) Sea Days are one of the secret pleasures of cruising! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited July 31, 2016 by JVilleGal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted July 31, 2016 #21 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Eat, read, nap. :D To make it i teresting and to prevent boredom we somtimes nap, read, eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted July 31, 2016 #22 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I get my mandatory 4 mile walk around the Promenade deck or inside a deck done for the day. But mostly we sleep in first, then order coffee from room service, eat breakfast then walk. If there's music being played we'll go listen to that. We don't play Bingo or gamble in the casino - waste of money. Play on my tablet, check emails, eat, nap, eat again.:D Take the stairs always to Lido. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted July 31, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) How long does it take you to walk 4 miles? We walk for 30 -40 minutes but then I get bored. At home at the mall we walk for an hour and go through the dept stores too so the scenery keeps changing. Edited July 31, 2016 by dickinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 31, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 31, 2016 We absolutely never feel bored in the least. It's always fun to go to bars and chat with others. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firecrewcapt Posted July 31, 2016 #25 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Sleep in, b fast room service, get out and about around noon, chill at pool with bucket(s) of beer, casino, comedy club and we'll usually eat sometime at our leisurely pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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