ckrobyn Posted July 28, 2009 #51 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Mine has always been the Bing-bong noise when you first check in with your seapass card. You got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:p:p:p I will hear it in 26 more sleeps!!!!!!:D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philnpen Posted July 28, 2009 #52 Share Posted July 28, 2009 When I hand out the first TIP. Whether it is to the taxi/or shuttle driver or to the Porters taking my bags. At that time my cares are over and I am RELAXING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincurt Posted July 28, 2009 #53 Share Posted July 28, 2009 For us it's when we step off the gangway onto the ship's deck. No turning back now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechcc Posted July 28, 2009 #54 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Another member of the multiple highs of "I'm on a cruise". The first being turning off my computer at work and walking out the door. Always get a day before leaving home in so I can finish packing and get the manicure/pedicure and schedule it so I can sleep in that day - another high. Leaving home brings on another cruise high. If we are flying, there is yet another cruise high after getting through security at the airport. Then there is arriving at port the night before and checking into the hotel. Seeing the ship in the morning. Hearing the bing bing of the seapass card. The end of the muster drill. And the high of all highs that is "I'm on a cruise" is sail away on our balcony sipping our pre-ordered champagne. Maybe this last event is actually "it", and the rest is "foreplay"?:D:D:D I just enjoy it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readyk Posted July 28, 2009 #55 Share Posted July 28, 2009 when I see the ship. taking the welcome aboard picture. I can't remember how I felt on christmas eve but I know how I feel aboard. it's like christmas for a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevSmith Posted July 28, 2009 #56 Share Posted July 28, 2009 My vacation cruise begins the moment I book my cruise and go on cc to the cruise site...from then on I am cruising in my imagination until the cruise actually begins. I feel that people that don't use cc are missing out on part of their cruise experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jking917 Posted July 28, 2009 #57 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Once I leave my house and have the car packed up and heading to the port is when I officially start vacation. Before that I am stressed to the max to make sure I have everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familia_solis Posted July 28, 2009 #58 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Ours begins when we get to our pre cruise hotel!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familia_solis Posted July 28, 2009 #59 Share Posted July 28, 2009 The first time i use my sea pass to get onto the ship! I can't wait until November! Hi ... we are on the same cruise! How exciting for your children!!! This will be our 2 sons 3rd cruise, they are 16 & 18 and our daughters 2nd cruise, she will be 5 once the cruise gets here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi's Mom Posted July 28, 2009 #60 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Oh how do I LOVE the sound of the ships horn when its leaving the port. It seems like it vibrates through my chest giving me the best chills!!! :D And THAT'S when my cruise starts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZANDSTEVE Posted July 28, 2009 #61 Share Posted July 28, 2009 For me its; 1) leaving the gates of work on the last day, when we usually go, yahooooo!! 2) open a bottle of something nice when we get home, finish the packing and then head to the pub for something nice to eat and a few drinks, or get food ordered in, whatever we feel like. 3)After check in at the airport. 4) Driving up to the port and seeing the ship for the first time, brings tears to my eyes. 5) And it really starts once we have checked in at the port and I know we really are going on a cruise!! 6) Stepping on board and heading to the pool area for a large drink and a ciggie, arhhhhhhhhhhhhhh feel the relaxation kicking in already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncosFan2010 Posted July 28, 2009 #62 Share Posted July 28, 2009 When final payment is made, I am assured that it is actually going to happen. Then another wave of excitement starts as excursions are booked and paid for. Finally, flying down a day early makes me pinch myself a few times. At the sight of the ship sitting in port, I know it is for real and I am not in some wonderful dream. My cruise has begun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeleyez3 Posted July 28, 2009 #63 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Right after the Muster Drill. Go to the cabin, drop off the life jackets, and finally start the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkerbink Posted July 28, 2009 #64 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ..we get that first iced tea in the Windjammer while awaiting sailaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morebeaches Posted July 28, 2009 #65 Share Posted July 28, 2009 like many of you it is in stages, I always get the champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to have on our balcony after the muster drill for sail away, so that is normally the official beginning. But we are just about to do our first Alaskan cruise and muster drill isn't till 8:00 with sail away at 9:00. That bottle of champagne will be long gone by then. All our cruises have always had a mid afternoon meeting on sail away day of our CC friends in the Schooner Bar to get the party started off right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freo Posted July 28, 2009 #66 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I don't drink until after the muster drill. I want to look sober. :D The cruise is not official until all lines are "singled up". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted July 28, 2009 #67 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I can't relax until I have crossed from the check in side to the ship........then I sigh with relief and head for the Lido for my first bucket of beer!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip Posted July 28, 2009 #68 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nobody has said "after the muster drill"? :eek::rolleyes: I was gong to mention that, but it is tied with walking up the gangplank for us!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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