havanadaydreaming Posted November 8, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I have a couple fairly peculiar things I enjoy when cruising. how about y'all? *I absolutely LOVE tracking the ship's location on the cabin TV. Sadly, Carnival does this better than NCL, more detailed information about location and the identification of islands nearby. As I become a more seasoned cruiser I have a pretty good idea where we are at and which islands are which, but when I was a newbie I was really interested in learning the names of the islands I could see from my balcony. *I enjoy the art auction. I find it fascinating what some people will spend and how many pieces they will wind up purchasing. (the "champagne" sucks, however. ha!) *on land I despise buffets, on NCL I absolutely love them. when they're not crowded I enjoy them even more than the MDR, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiDee-Canada Posted November 8, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I love standing up and walking away from restaurants without paying. Not having to wait for a bill is the best! I love the gentle rocking of the ship when I am sleeping on nights with rough sea. I love that I can order every dessert instead of having dinner, and nobody gives me judging looks. I love the weird cruise ship paparazzi, and the surprise of going through photos at the end of the cruise, that I didn't even recall being taken. I love the salty pool water, and the kids love the additional buoyancy, as it helps them swim. I LOVE LOVE LOVE having a room steward. As a mom, the complete lack of work is the best vacation, for me. 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted November 8, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I too love the Navigation channel! But when we are getting ready in the morning, I like to have the Bow Cam channel on, because they play the WEIRDEST music ever on that channel and we we get multiple good laughs out of it every morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofakind Posted November 8, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I love the instant hot water and high pressure from those Grohe shower heads! Plus not having to clean the shower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted November 8, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2018 the odd thing i love about NCL is they have regular ice cream at the buffet. Carnival only has those horrible soft service ice cream machine that do not taste like ice cream.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamieLogical Posted November 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 8, 2018 A weird thing I do most days on NCL is go to the late night snack buffet when I am nice and buzzed and craving salt. I get a slice of "questionable pizza" and some tortilla chips with cheese and chili. Really hits the spot after a little too much use of the UBP. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRgymnast Posted November 8, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 8, 2018 LOL, agreed on the late night snack. And speaking of late nights, that is my like. On most cruises I've been on EXCEPT NCL, the parties end around 12am. But NCL's parties can go til 2-3am, which is both great and not great depending on if you have a 7am excursion the next day. 🤪 I also pretty much leave my TV on the Navigation channel and yes the music is def hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted November 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I love finding the differences each ship (even those in the same class) has. Probably my favorite is the spiral staircase going down from the lounge on The Spirit to the Bridge Viewing Room window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheech907 Posted November 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 8, 2018 playing darts at 1am in o'sheehans - with a beer and their delicious wings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanadaydreaming Posted November 8, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted November 8, 2018 48 minutes ago, JamieLogical said: I too love the Navigation channel! But when we are getting ready in the morning, I like to have the Bow Cam channel on, because they play the WEIRDEST music ever on that channel and we we get multiple good laughs out of it every morning. Man, I was reluctant to admit this...glad there is another bird of a feather on the open seas. My wife LOVES to sleep in and I find it irresistible not to turn on the bow channel to wake here up. usually with "what is THAT music" comment thrown back at me. ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willsears94 Posted November 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 8, 2018 40 minutes ago, PRgymnast said: LOL, agreed on the late night snack. And speaking of late nights, that is my like. On most cruises I've been on EXCEPT NCL, the parties end around 12am. But NCL's parties can go til 2-3am, which is both great and not great depending on if you have a 7am excursion the next day. 🤪 I also pretty much leave my TV on the Navigation channel and yes the music is def hit or miss. That is the best thing about NCL, even on ships like the Dawn. Between O'sheehan's and Bliss Lounge, the party can go on even until 3 a.m. I only do it once or twice a cruise, but it always is a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted November 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I enjoy sidling up to the bar for that first cruise vacation cocktail...none of them after that taste as good as the first! I also enjoy dropping my things off after lunch on embarkation day and then heading straight to the casino to see what slot games are offered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimone Posted November 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Turning my iPhone off at the pier... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttwig Posted November 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 8, 2018 DH and I love to explore the ship. If the door isn't marked KEEP OUT, he's going to see what's behind it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted November 8, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I like the daily bridge (cards) program on transatlantic cruises. A good way to make acquaintances and helps sea days pass quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcdds6 Posted November 8, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 8, 2018 The "ding dong" before the CD gives his spiel over the PA, and then not being able to hear or understand him most of the time anyway. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonslola Posted November 8, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 8, 2018 For some reason I always become obsessed with one or two food items from the breakfast buffet and eat them every day of the cruise (along with whatever else I get). My first cruise it was salmon mousse, last cruise it was chocolate croissants and muesli. I can't wait to discover my new obsession in January! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clcjdn Posted November 8, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 8, 2018 35 minutes ago, Jonslola said: For some reason I always become obsessed with one or two food items from the breakfast buffet and eat them every day of the cruise (along with whatever else I get). My first cruise it was salmon mousse, last cruise it was chocolate croissants and muesli. I can't wait to discover my new obsession in January! I find I do this with breakfast as well...and then of course with the UBP......one time on the Epic it was Miami Vice all week, the next one was Jaegermeister rotating with Blue Moon, the next was Dirty Shirleys.....it will be interesting in a week to see where I land this time. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basicprincess24 Posted November 8, 2018 #19 Share Posted November 8, 2018 The Rebellious Fish cocktail! Perfectly fruity but not too sweet. I will also put in another vote for the Navigation/map channel - I love having it on in the background while getting ready in the morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtkenmore Posted November 8, 2018 #20 Share Posted November 8, 2018 54 minutes ago, Jonslola said: For some reason I always become obsessed with one or two food items from the breakfast buffet and eat them every day of the cruise (along with whatever else I get). My first cruise it was salmon mousse, last cruise it was chocolate croissants and muesli. I can't wait to discover my new obsession in January! Mine is the French toast... Every. Single. Morning. And I'm sure it's not even that good on land but something about it on the cruise... And lunch, I always have to get hot dogs a few times at the buffet during a cruise. I'm not even a big fan of hot dogs but on a cruise... It's a must. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktwothousand Posted November 8, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 8, 2018 - the O’Sheehans (and equivalent) late night pubbing - the theme parties (80s, disco, etc) are really always a highlight of my trips - Love the studio cabins and single traveller program (can’t forget those) - I like the videographer that goes around the ship and takes clips of people at parties and events and then seeing everyone you knew (including yourself) on the TV recap later - overall, the general demographic of NCL is just really my style - I like that you have the option of changing your daily service charge - yes, the navigation and bridge channels are interesting, as is the chime before announcements and always struggling to hear them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenq99 Posted November 8, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I love that I don't have to dress up if I don't want to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FitchburgWIFamily Posted November 8, 2018 #23 Share Posted November 8, 2018 "First Dinner" the light meal you grab in the buffet before you get dressed for dinner. Butler snacks: if you stay in a suite, when you come back to your room in the afternoon, the butler will have left you a little plate of tiny sandwiches or cheese and fruit, and or cookies and or a fruit bowl. It's always fun to see what you got! Walking laps at night on the upper decks or on the promenade...watching the moon glow across the ocean, battling the gale force winds the ship generates. Having the bartender recognize me and remember my drink. Being welcomed back to the ship after a hot beach day with a cool eucalyptus scented cloth and a cold glass of water. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjlen11 Posted November 9, 2018 #24 Share Posted November 9, 2018 * The washy washy guys--the song sticks in my head and makes me happy! I would start singing it when folks were getting mad about the littlest of things(Also the Wakey wakey bakey bakey girls LOL). *People watching.....I love to sit in the lounges near public access ways and watch folks....better than the games they play. *Noticing that I run into the same people over and over yet didnt see some from embarkation......my first NCL was on the Bliss with 4000 plus folks.... *The meeting of the minds---a group of folks we met and started to hang out with-debating things Who prepaid tipping, excursions, karaoke, which bartender makes the best drinks, in room coffee--do it or not! *Looking for workers from America------found a few *Wondering why the Cigar room has no ventilation *Who was up late and seeing if they are up early (or just getting in??) *Analyzing the differences in food from the specialty restaurants to buffet *wondering who comes up with the stuff on the daily cruise agenda....I question the thought our cruise director put into it! Id make up stuff and say it around people--getting a chuckle or two and one asked..."So where is guess her weight anyway??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare melodyesch Posted November 9, 2018 #25 Share Posted November 9, 2018 4 hours ago, Jonslola said: For some reason I always become obsessed with one or two food items from the breakfast buffet and eat them every day of the cruise (along with whatever else I get). My first cruise it was salmon mousse, last cruise it was chocolate croissants and muesli. I can't wait to discover my new obsession in January! Oh I FORGOT about the muesli! We’re on the Breakaway in December and now I’m ready for it. I just LOVE that stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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