njkate Posted July 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2018 What do you do on those sea days? Does cruise have many activities lined up? Booked my first TA and was curious about all the sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1AL Posted July 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2018 You can do as much or as little as you want on sea days. Tons of activities going on all day long. Sea days are our favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&S Cruisers 1983 Posted July 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Agree. Sea days are the most relaxing days of the cruise for us. We would love to do another transatlantic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bogle Posted July 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 24, 2018 And if you are sailing from Europe most of the sea days will be 25 hours long due to the time changes. If sailing from North America most sea days will be only 23 hours long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted July 24, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 24, 2018 And if you are sailing from Europe most of the sea days will be 25 hours long due to the time changes. If sailing from North America most sea days will be only 23 hours long. Sailing from NYC, thanks for info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted July 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Play bridge. The NCL TAs that I have sailed on had nice sea day bridge programs, with directed games as well as beginner and intermediate lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted July 24, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Play bridge. The NCL TAs that I have sailed on had nice sea day bridge programs, with directed games as well as beginner and intermediate lessons. Hmm do not know how to play but always wanted to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykitten Posted July 24, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Drink. Read. Drink. Eat. Drink. Go to a show or activity. Drink. Eat some more. Drink. Nap. Drink. Go to another show. Did I mention I drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted July 24, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Join your roll all. We have a large group for ours inNovember and in addition to the usual slot pull and cabin crawl, we have sea day LRC, crippage and trivia being organized by various members. And I'm looking forward to just watching the seemingly endless sea in between the fun. It will be what you make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C cruise Posted July 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Sea days are the best.... there are all type of activities onboard --- game shows, movies, karaoke... music all over - if the weather is nice there is the pool activities -- and shopping, spa... casino... love the sea days best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourismtessy Posted July 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On our Transatlantic we had several port days first and then our sea days. I spent lots of time uploading and organizing all the pictures I took. It was great. They also have plenty of activities to keep you busy. Read some good books, nap and just enjoy the lazy days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted July 24, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 24, 2018 We have never done a TA but have done a TP in both directions with lots of sea days on both. My wife loves the bridge, lesson in the morning and then "competition" play in the afternoon. I always find lots to do. I wonder if someone would scan and post some TA Freestyle Dailies for you. As said the day lengths depend on the direction. In the TP you also gain or lose a day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted July 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Get on a progressive trivia team, you'll play every sea day, it is so much fun -- standings are posted at Guest Services everyday. It sort of turns cut-throat about day 3...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted July 25, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Oh wow thanks all I think I’m really going to enjoy this at first was going solo but once my daughter figured out the WiFi available, premium so at night she can log into work she is coming, might as well was paying for two anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted July 25, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Drink. Read. Drink. Eat. Drink. Go to a show or activity. Drink. Eat some more. Drink. Nap. Drink. Go to another show. Did I mention I drink? Oh I love this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted July 25, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Get on a progressive trivia team, you'll play every sea day, it is so much fun -- standings are posted at Guest Services everyday. It sort of turns cut-throat about day 3...... That sounds like fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLadyBlue Posted July 25, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Try something you have never done before and think you can’t. On our Cunard TA they had water colour art class & I thought “why not?” So much fun. I now say my art was displayed on the Queen Mary II. He, he, he 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levanah Posted July 25, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Some people love sea days. Others really don't like them at all. For those who love them, there are many reasons and they are often very individual. I love the laziness and the feeling that nothing needs to be structured or routinized. I tend to sleep in just a bit before going to breakfast. I love being able to have a very leisurely breakfast with nowhere I need to go. I load up my Kindle and have a lot to read. I take a nap if I feel one coming on. I practice tai chi and meditation -- both are wonderful at sea. If there is an observation lounge as there is one the Jade, I often hang out there while reading. I participate in scheduled activities if something appeals to me. I walk the promenade every day. We also usually share a table at meals to meet other people. It's fun to take in a late show knowing that I don't need to be up early. Love sea days! :cool: SaveSave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted July 26, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 26, 2018 We have been on 5 TAs now. We were a bit skeptical boarding our first one back in Oct 2011 (Epic) but we needn't have worried - loved it So we went again Oct 2012 (Epic), Oct 2015 (Escape), Oct 2016 (Jade) and Oct 2017 (Getaway). The Dailies … they are double spaced on port days but narrow single spaced on sea days - so much activities crammed in. Last TA we sat in Atrium and saw 3 movies - such fun being served drinks and popcorn! You need to find time to be BORED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted July 26, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I've been on five transatlantics and two of them were with NCL. NCL's activities aren't like some of the other cruise lines. RCL offered dance classes in the afternoon that were hosted by a comped professional dance couple. NCL's were few and taught by a crew member and many were at night during the dinner hour. No lectures on NCL while other lines comp some really interesting people. Besides trivia, bingo, and how to fold towel animals or a dollar bill, NCL was very weak on activities. Through CC's roll call, we found a large group of passengers who met in the back of the Windjammer to play cards or other games with. We made our own fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted July 26, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I've been on five transatlantics and two of them were with NCL. NCL's activities aren't like some of the other cruise lines. RCL offered dance classes in the afternoon that were hosted by a comped professional dance couple. NCL's were few and taught by a crew member and many were at night during the dinner hour. No lectures on NCL while other lines comp some really interesting people. Besides trivia, bingo, and how to fold towel animals or a dollar bill, NCL was very weak on activities. Through CC's roll call, we found a large group of passengers who met in the back of the Windjammer to play cards or other games with. We made our own fun. When was your last TA with NCL and which ship? I asked because each time we go on TA with NCL we find that there are more and more activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted July 26, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 26, 2018 When was your last TA with NCL and which ship? I asked because each time we go on TA with NCL we find that there are more and more activities. I was on the same cruise as MarkandDonna and had a great time. There were lots of things to do. Had lots of activities, trivia, dance lessons, crazy golf... etc. Cruise was on the Jade, April this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted July 26, 2018 #23 Share Posted July 26, 2018 i gamble, drink, nap, read, hot tub, water slides, wash, rinse, repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted July 26, 2018 #24 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Anyone looking for info about Scandic hotel can find it on thedougout's live report found here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2657772 He does a great job with his live reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLadyBlue Posted July 27, 2018 #25 Share Posted July 27, 2018 We have been on 5 TAs now. We were a bit skeptical boarding our first one back in Oct 2011 (Epic) but we needn't have worried - loved it So we went again Oct 2012 (Epic), Oct 2015 (Escape), Oct 2016 (Jade) and Oct 2017 (Getaway). The Dailies … they are double spaced on port days but narrow single spaced on sea days - so much activities crammed in. Last TA we sat in Atrium and saw 3 movies - such fun being served drinks and popcorn! You need to find time to be BORED!! May I ask which ship you preferred & why? We will be doing a TA next April and are trying to decide between Jade, Star and Epic. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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