Briitini Posted February 6, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I am booking the same cruise as a family member and she has NO IDEA. Any ideas on how to surprise them on the ship? I kinda want a OMG *** moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted February 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2017 find there cabin and make a visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted February 6, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I am booking the same cruise as a family member and she has NO IDEA. Any ideas on how to surprise them on the ship? I kinda want a OMG *** moment. Find out what time they are checking in and get there at the same time. Surprise them in the terminal. :) Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted February 6, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hi there If this really will be an exciting coincidence maybe you would want to let her know before. If you want to eat together, for instance, you might want to link your booking numbers so you will be seated together. Unless you both have YTD, then it wouldn't matter. Also, you might do some excursions together, if she hasn't already planned out her trip. Just a thought...sometimes the best surprises are the ones you don't get have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted February 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I hope your family member will be happy to see you! I have heard some horror stories about folks being "surprised" and being quite UNhappy about it! I agree that if you want to be able to eat together or do any activities together that you might as well do the surprising before you actually get on board the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobe1 Posted February 6, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Just make sure they like you. 😉 I wouldn't be too happy to see some of my family show up unexpectedly if I were on vacation, depending on who it is. I go on vacation to get away from everyday life! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzncouple Posted February 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I just did this in Oct. we boarded before them, waited for them off to the side in the atrium. They walked right by us an realized it was us after a few minutes. Totally surprised and so worth it! Have fun and good luck!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted February 6, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I would try to arrive at the terminal earlier than hers and make myself visible to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briitini Posted February 6, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks everyone! Yes they like me lol! She asked me to join and I told her no because the prices are outrageous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted February 7, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Wait till you board and find a spot with the name of the ship or some other very distinctive area, take your picture and text it to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted February 7, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Wait till you board and find a spot with the name of the ship or some other very distinctive area, take your picture and text it to them. Love this! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted February 7, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 7, 2017 The life rings hanging on the top deck have the ship name... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted February 7, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Wait till you board and find a spot with the name of the ship or some other very distinctive area, take your picture and text it to them. Love this idea!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising_family Posted February 7, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Wait till you board and find a spot with the name of the ship or some other very distinctive area, take your picture and text it to them. Like others, I think this is the best idea. I just watched the remake of Beaches with Idina Menzel. Idina was on stage signing and her friend came to the club (from out of town) and took a pic of Idina singing and her best friend texted the pic. What so cool when she realized her friend was there at that moment. I'd love to do this sometime to my bestie or my sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 7, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am booking the same cruise as a family member and she has NO IDEA. Any ideas on how to surprise them on the ship? I kinda want a OMG *** moment. find there cabin and make a visit Sneak into the cabin and say BOO! in a very loud voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Hogs Posted February 7, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Find out their cabin number before the cruise , Get on the ship unseen ,,, Text various pictures of yourself , from around the ship ,with you in the picture , get 1 of yourself outside her cabin ,with the cabin number in the picture .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted February 7, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Find out their cabin number before the cruise , Get on the ship unseen ,,, Text various pictures of yourself , from around the ship ,with you in the picture , get 1 of yourself outside her cabin ,with the cabin number in the picture .. This is definitely what you should do. I must admit though that although, I would pretend to be happy about my family surprising me by joining on my cruise, it would only be pretend. Don't get me wrong, I cruise with extended family and I enjoy it, but these cruises are not as relaxing as just immediate family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 7, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Find out their cabin number before the cruise , Get on the ship unseen ,,, Text various pictures of yourself , from around the ship ,with you in the picture , get 1 of yourself outside her cabin ,with the cabin number in the picture .. How do you get on a ship unseen? You have to go through security to get on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted February 7, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Wait till you board and find a spot with the name of the ship or some other very distinctive area, take your picture and text it to them. I would do this but instead of the name of the ship I would stand off somewhere and do a selfie with them in the background and then text them or tag them on facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSista Posted February 11, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 11, 2017 My husband did this for me one year. We had a cruise planned and some friend were coming with us, but I didn't know until the night before. The called me to say they were "in the area" and wanted to come say bye. They lived about an hour from us. We sat down to play a game and they started dropping some hints until I finally figured it out! The had their bags packed in the car and spent the night to fly out with us the next morning! I was to much fun and a fantastic surprise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Exeter Posted February 12, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Friends invited us to cruise with them. We declined. Called and made reservations the next day - but never told our friends. When we got on board we snuck a letter into their mailbox - which we prepared at home - looking like carnival stationery - reading "You are invited to a private cocktail party with the Captain." Date (boarding day) Time - 4:30 PM - Dress: casual - Suite #0000 (Our cabin number). Signed with the Captains name. (OK so I forged his name). We had drinks & snacks ready - Hubby filmed it when they knocked on the door and I opened it. Was hysterical!!!!! The best prank ever. And that set us up for a fabulous cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joltfreek Posted February 12, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I like the photo in front of there room door text, or the take a picture with them in the background and tag them on Facebook. I think a good one would be to get there boarding info and set your dining table with there's and be sitting there when they come to dinner. Sure they would love to sit with people they know over strangers anyway. Keep us posted on what you end up doing and how it turns out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Id rather be diving Posted February 12, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 12, 2017 We surprised my sister. She was doing a 4 day then a 5 day back to back. We surprised her in turn around day. I knew she'd be at the pool when we got on. So, we found a waiter and had a drink sent over to her. We sat on the edge of the pool and the waiter said the drink was from the gentlemen over there. It was great fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted February 12, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Some of these ideas are really great. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slush Posted February 12, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thanks everyone! Yes they like me lol! She asked me to join and I told her no because the prices are outrageous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We did this to my daughter. Booked the same cruise, and was able to link our dining to be at their table. It was neat to be able to surprise them at dinner in the dining room. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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