surgie Posted July 3, 2004 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Someone posted a list on the old boards of things to do after boarding your ship. We'll be on the Navigator in a week and other than making Chops or Portofino's reservations, is there anything else that is a "must do" after boarding? (Of course, getting a tropical drink goes without saying:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fajitapita Posted July 3, 2004 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Set up spa appointment(s), check seating assignment in DR (if you're curious), introduce yourself and get to know one of the bartenders, have room steward unload fridge (if you want him/her to), (and get to know your room steward), but my favorite, EXPLORE THE SHIP! :) (great time to take pictures/video of ship, too, especially if you board early before the big crowds). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fajitapita Posted July 3, 2004 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Or, of course, just ignore my previous post, and find a lounge chair to relax in with your tropical drink! (great time to do this as the chair hoggers shouldn't be out in full force yet! ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoiledMom Posted July 3, 2004 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I always enjoy checking out the top suites... I don't see myself affording them anytime soon, but if I tempt myself by visiting - I tend to find a way to make it happen. In my experience, the room stewards don't have a problem with this... I have even seen signs in them identifying what ammenities come with :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyscopup Posted July 3, 2004 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2004 First things first, find a bartender and get a cold drink and relax, then get another drink then find your room. After that continue to repeat step one, thru four until you cant find your room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folgy Posted July 3, 2004 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2004 1.make sure your Meet and Mingle CC party is all organized and your invited. 2. get cable hook up for lap top for your suite. 3.Sit on balcony smiling (with drink in hand) like you are a cat that just caught the mouse. :D 4. Luggage shows up and then ,you go nuts putting everything away. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabrijumo Posted July 3, 2004 #7 Share Posted July 3, 2004 folgy, how do i make sure my m&m is all organized( we are on the confirmed list witha date and time already) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trlbnd1 Posted July 3, 2004 #8 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Go to Boleros for a Mojito. We did this last year by accident and ended up at Boleros every night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 3, 2004 #9 Share Posted July 3, 2004 pee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folgy Posted July 3, 2004 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2004 folgy, how do i make sure my m&m is all organized( we are on the confirmed list witha date and time already) ? Go to the front desk and ask.You usually get notified in your cabin of the time and place(don't just rely on that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCruisesRock Posted July 3, 2004 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Set up your sail & sign card, adjust your beds, empty the fridge, look at dining room table (make sure it's what you want), make tours (if you didn't already), go for a swim :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahla Jahla Posted July 3, 2004 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Ok, I'll bite. I am new to cruising and you have said to unload fridge. Can I ask why? Jahla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boingy300 Posted July 3, 2004 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2004 It's a great time to : 1) Toss your carry on in your room (if you can) 2) Eat lunch 3) Play Mini-golf! We played when we first got on the boat and we stood a chance , later that week we tried and between our "sea-legs" and the movement of the ocean- we were terrible! And we had to wait later in the week. 4) Then swim! Karen Song of America '91 Monarch '93 Majesty '96 Sovergn '99 Disney Wonder '02 Explorer of the Seas '03 Mariner 6/19/05!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaytez Posted July 3, 2004 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2004 :D We grab a drink, usually the drink of the day! If the rooms aren't ready to drop off carryons we enjoy people watching to see the reactions as others board. We usually find our dinningroom table then explore. :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingosun Posted July 3, 2004 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2004 First thing I do (as we cross the gangplank to the ship) is throw my land/work/stress attitude overboard. Then, it's all ad-lib from there. Whatever happens happens. And it's always all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avidcruiser Posted July 3, 2004 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Ok, I'll bite. I am new to cruising and you have said to unload fridge. Can I ask why? Jahla Unloading the fridge allows you to use it for your own purposes rather than holding the stuff that the cruise line would like for you to buy from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labs2 Posted July 3, 2004 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Are the pools open on the Mariner when we board? My son wants to be sure I pack his swim trucks in his carry on, in case the pools are open. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidaperryman Posted July 3, 2004 #18 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Drop off carry on luggage in cabin. Eat lunch. Check out your table assignment in the dinning room. Explore the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 3, 2004 #19 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Ohh...ok. 1. Find your cabin, drop off your carry on, check out your balcony, (nice..!!!)get a drink, THEN pee!! 2. Explore the ship, have lunch, return to cabin and (in a perfect world!..LOL) find your luggage has been delivered, then pee again. 3. Unpack your tiki torches, aroma candles, full size iron, smuggled wine and liquor, ...and pet snake...make yourself another drink, then pee again. Welcome to menopause! Happy USA birthday, everyone!! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingosun Posted July 3, 2004 #20 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Labs2 - Yes, one of the pools is usually open during the boarding process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boingy300 Posted July 3, 2004 #21 Share Posted July 3, 2004 We wear our suits on under our clothes- that way if the room isn't ready we can still catch some rays and have a drink! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paylady Posted July 3, 2004 #22 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Island Lady: Tiki Torches? That's a new one on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 3, 2004 #23 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Island Lady: Tiki Torches? That's a new one on me. An ongoing joke in the same frame of the full size irons, candles, smuggled liquor, etc. Naturally none of the above are allowed to be taken on on the ship. Well.....you may find some of the last item...shhhhhh!!! Ok, I will leave my pet snake at home.... Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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