Unusual activity on a cruise ship

[GUT2407]

6 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

What is your favorite activity on a cruise ship that is rarely discussed on a CC thread ?

 

Mine is shuffleboard.

Another shuffleboard fan, but my absolute favourite is to sit doing nothing but holding hands and catching up on life with the one I love.

[Ashland]

5 hours ago, navybankerteacher said:

Correct -- but on a cruise you do not need to cook the bacon yourself. 

 

The problem, however, seems to be the fact that, while bacon and honey are generally available at the breakfast buffet (and even in the MDR), too often peanut butter is not out until lunchtime.   In our household, of course, all such essential nutrients are ALWAYS on hand.

Peanut Butter...no problem...ask a wait staff...easy peasy for them to get you some.

[Roger88]

8 hours ago, clo said:

That sounds GREAT! But no need to wait to cruise.

I mean, I am very sorry guys but breakfast was always my favorite part on board the cruiser. Ocean\sea breeze, some fresh coffee and peanut butter sandwich, omg.. like as if there could be something more delicious than that. Dining time is always like the best time out there. Not the pool or casino - food 

[shipgeeks]

Hula lessons each sea day of a Hawaii cruise.  We gave a presentation on the last day, along with the many passengers who had learned ukelele.  At the end, one of the ukelele players took the mic, got down on one (arthritic) knee, and asked the lady next to him to marry him.  She said yes.  The crowd went wild.

We used to enjoy spending a bit of time in the evening playing board games or doing jigsaw puzzles with other passengers, when we were all in formal wear.  Quirky fun.

[Midwestern Cruiser]

Have only seen it on NCL, but making balloon animals was fun & I'd do it again  :-}

[shipgeeks]

20 hours ago, skrufy said:

A fun group playing LCR ( left,right,center ) for a couple of hours on sea days.

For a couple of years I saved all my dimes, in a little pouch, for LCR on cruises.  Now I carry that pouch to the stores we frequent and ask if they need some for the cash register.  They often do.

[Sue Do-Over]

Rarely discussed: Connecting with other passengers to play a game (not organized by the ship/cruise).

 

We always pack a deck of Uno cards, and play anywhere we're standing/sitting around.  You'd be surprised at how many people will join in for a hand.

 

On one of the private islands, hoping for the rain to stop (it never did), we spent the day in one of the dining areas close to the buffet playing with 'everyone'.  Our tin of cards has at least 5 or 6 decks that have been added over the years, to it's easy to split off a chunk to have 2 or 3 games going at the same time.  At one point, we had 16 players across 3 tables... people would jump in for a game, or stay for an hour.

 

We did find it important, tho, to clarify 'house rules', like how many you draw if you don't have a play, and other variations like trading hands, passing cards, etc.  It was an altogether lovely day, despite the monsoon.

[Sue Do-Over]

3 hours ago, MidwesternCruiser2 said:

Have only seen it on NCL, but making balloon animals was fun & I'd do it again  :-}

A passenger on one cruise made balloon animals and hats... he brought a whole bag of balloons and a syringe looking thing to inflate them.  He was just idly making them for kids in the atrium before one of the game/events... and ended up making some HUGE hats.  We definitely 'bought' them for a few bucks, and wore them the rest of the day, all over the ship.

 

The artist was definitely NOT part of the crew or entertainment staff, it was just something he enjoyed.  I think he made some cash working parties or events at home.  He never asked for money, but accepted a few bucks when we 'insisted'.

[c-boy]

the ill fated Scavenger Hunt. 

[Midwestern Cruiser]

28 minutes ago, Sue Do-Over said:

A passenger on one cruise made balloon animals and hats... he brought a whole bag of balloons and a syringe looking thing to inflate them.  He was just idly making them for kids in the atrium before one of the game/events... and ended up making some HUGE hats.  We definitely 'bought' them for a few bucks, and wore them the rest of the day, all over the ship.

 

The artist was definitely NOT part of the crew or entertainment staff, it was just something he enjoyed.  I think he made some cash working parties or events at home.  He never asked for money, but accepted a few bucks when we 'insisted'.

 

This was a ship activity.  Part of the fun was hearing every "pop" followed by a "gasp"!

Here's the big screen event welcome.

 

[jocap]

Hunting for the coins hammered to the wall at the sail-out ceremony.

[lenquixote66]

20 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

Another shuffleboard fan, but my absolute favourite is to sit doing nothing but holding hands and catching up on life with the one I love.

That is a very beauriful statement.👍

[GUT2407]

2 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

That is a very beauriful statement.👍

Just a fact, we both have lead somewhat frantic life’s (mine has slowed considerably) and the opportunity to just sit and catch up on things we haven’t talked about, or even just sit quietly enjoying each other’s company is wonderful, fortunately after about 40 years together we still mostly enjoy each other’s company.

 

A few years ago we did a 35 night cruise, longest holiday we have ever had (indeed we went 18 years with nothing more than the odd weekend away) and I can;t tell you how many times one of us said “oh I think I forgot to tell you a few months back that ...”

[lenquixote66]

1 minute ago, GUT2407 said:

Just a fact, we both have lead somewhat frantic life’s (mine has slowed considerably) and the opportunity to just sit and catch up on things we haven’t talked about, or even just sit quietly enjoying each other’s company is wonderful, fortunately after about 40 years together we still mostly enjoy each other’s company.

 

A few years ago we did a 35 night cruise, longest holiday we have ever had (indeed we went 18 years with nothing more than the odd weekend away) and I can;t tell you how many times one of us said “oh I think I forgot to tell you a few months back that ...”

We have friends who are married 59 years .We believe that their love for each other grows every day.My wife and I have been married 53 .Our friends are our model for a wonderful life.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

Aqua Racer racing and I might do a Carnival Vista Cruise just so I can try the SkyRide.

[whogo]

It used to be everyone did it, now we're among the few that still send postcards to family. Nice when the front desk handles the post, it is a challenge to find and use foreign post offices.

[Aquahound]

Not sure this is considered unusual, but it seems the op is looking for those little pleasures that make us happy anyways.  For me, it's room service breakfast on my balcony, especially on sea days.  

 

[Sue Do-Over]

On 9/8/2020 at 4:45 PM, MidwesternCruiser2 said:

 

This was a ship activity.  Part of the fun was hearing every "pop" followed by a "gasp"!

Here's the big screen event welcome.

 

Fun!  

 

The specific day/young person I'm describing was not sponsored or organized by the ship (it was years ago, and I can't remember the specific ship... maybe Princess?)  Perhaps he was the inspiration for later organized events?  I've organized Vacation Bible School activities, and am always on the look-out for cheap activities that are appealing to guests of all ages and easily expand to include lots of participants.  Anyway, glad you have fond memories of squeaky balloons, too!

[rkacruiser]

5 hours ago, Aquahound said:

For me, it's room service breakfast on my balcony, especially on sea days.  

 

😀😀😀

 

I put my breakfast order on my bedroom's door knob at home.  Nothing happens.  I end up toasting my English Muffins myself, pouring my own Orange Juice, and fixing my coffee.  

 

Room Service breakfast is a luxury for this cruiser!

[wowzz]

On 9/8/2020 at 2:20 AM, GUT2407 said:

Another shuffleboard fan, but my absolute favourite is to sit doing nothing but holding hands and catching up on life with the one I love.

Where is your wife when you do this?😀

[wowzz]

On 9/8/2020 at 9:15 PM, Sue Do-Over said:

A passenger on one cruise made balloon animals and hats... he brought a whole bag of balloons and a syringe looking thing to inflate them.  He was just idly making them for kids in the atrium before one of the game/events... and ended up making some HUGE hats.  We definitely 'bought' them for a few bucks, and wore them the rest of the day, all over the ship.

 

The artist was definitely NOT part of the crew or entertainment staff, it was just something he enjoyed.  I think he made some cash working parties or events at home.  He never asked for money, but accepted a few bucks when we 'insisted'.

Without being a "party pooper" I imagine that balloon art wouldn't be allowed these days.  Balloons are a big " No, No" for obvious environmental reasons. 

Edited September 10, 2020 by wowzz

[GUT2407]

34 minutes ago, wowzz said:

Where is your wife when you do this?😀

Probably chatting to the one she loves.

[wowzz]

52 minutes ago, GUT2407 said:

Probably chatting to the one she loves.

Have you met him?

[crazyank]

On 9/10/2020 at 10:07 AM, wowzz said:

Without being a "party pooper" I imagine that balloon art wouldn't be allowed these days.  Balloons are a big " No, No" for obvious environmental reasons. 

Huh? What in the world are you talking about?  Releasing helium filled balloons out doors is considered an environmental hazard.  But balloon art? Indoors? 

[marco]

Not something I'm interested in or every have been, but do any lines still do a "napkin folding" class? Now there's a topic I've never seen discussed on CC.