Rare Essiesmom Posted January 1 #26 Share Posted January 1 People who look dazed and confused aren’t always first timers. Sailing for the first time on a different ship or cruise line can be quite disorienting. Try going from one of Carnival’s Joe Farcus decorated ships to Cunard to MSC and they are quite different in both decor and layout. EM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted January 3 #27 Share Posted January 3 A few years ago we cruised on Hurtigruten, one of their small Norwegian coastal cruises. IIRC of the 100 (!) pax there were only two other "Americans." And that mad it even better in our opinion. And it wasn't our first cruised. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted January 7 #28 Share Posted January 7 On 12/23/2023 at 1:39 AM, Crestawave said: Is there other things that might give us away ? Honestly, don't even worry about it. When I spot first-time cruisers and see the awe they are in, I actually get somewhat jealous, and I remember that feeling I had on my first cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crestawave Posted January 8 Author #29 Share Posted January 8 4 hours ago, Aquahound said: Honestly, don't even worry about it. When I spot first-time cruisers and see the awe they are in, I actually get somewhat jealous, and I remember that feeling I had on my first cruise. 4 days in and to be honest you really wouldn't have a clue who the other first timers aboard are. Other than the unrivalled friendliness of the crew, the exceptional food on offer and the sparkling cleanliness of the ship, the thing we most like about being at sea is being able to sit outside and not being pestered by flies, wasps, mosquitos etc whilst eating. We're all ready planning our next Viking Journey , Greek Odyssey in 2025 favourite so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted January 16 #30 Share Posted January 16 On 12/30/2023 at 6:19 PM, Mum2Mercury said: Remember the old camp song too: "Starboard shines green, and port is glowing red, I can see the barges far ahead." I know that song....Camp Sealth on Vashon Island, WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted January 16 #31 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 44 minutes ago, 57redbird said: I know that song....Camp Sealth on Vashon Island, WA Camp Occoneechee, rural NC. The song's a classic. Edited January 16 by Mum2Mercury 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiselover2025 Posted February 8 #32 Share Posted February 8 Just look for the most sun burnt ones, and you’ve found ur newbie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1juliet Posted February 9 #33 Share Posted February 9 On 2/8/2024 at 12:00 PM, Cruiselover2025 said: Just look for the most sun burnt ones, and you’ve found ur newbie Or at least the British tourists 😂 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat16 Posted February 9 #34 Share Posted February 9 On 2/8/2024 at 11:30 AM, Cruiselover2025 said: Just look for the most sun burnt ones, and you’ve found ur newbie Not if they're Australians or Australian residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted February 9 #35 Share Posted February 9 Based on the way cruise critic has been going lately, I would say anyone seeming to have fun is a first time cruiser. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted February 9 #36 Share Posted February 9 I remember a youngish newbie couple at Guernsey who got on the tender and the wife seemed to be a bit nervous. They sat next to me and we watched the tender pilot reposition a big fender then walk back in and up a ladder to his driving position. The woman said "He hasn't got a clue what to do and he's driving" so I said to the husband "ohh, he's our waiter". Well he found it funny. Regards John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted February 17 #37 Share Posted February 17 I use my lack of experience as a conversation starter and do I learn a lot. If you are open and admit your lack of experience people will flock to give you advice and travel knowledge - so be careful about who you engage😉. I have traveled a lot but am only moderately experienced in cruising and I prefer to always sail to new places. Others love going to the same place year after year - those are the people I seek out. They can give you great tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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