Things people do that make it obvious they are cruise virgins

8 cruises and I carry a small cross shoulder purse too lol!

Packing entirely too much junk. I mean really, some of the packing lists I have seen are insane. I have traveled two weeks at a time out of a carry-on...

QUILTY 9 Cruises and I still overpack.

Packing entirely too much junk. I mean really, some of the packing lists I have seen are insane. I have traveled two weeks at a time out of a carry-on...

I've cruised a month with just 1 carry-on & like you I still bring too much. I plan to take a 35 day cruise & will still take a carry-on.

Was at Mendenhall Glacier tour when I left my Ameribag sitting on a bench while taking my jacket off. Luckily I had my lanyard with my license and ship keycard on it. So it was easy getting back on the ship. I reported it to the service desk and it was returned to me that evening, all intact. Was glad my cruising partner had given me the lanyard.

I always wear a lanyard with my card in it! I've been on about 30 cruises! I even have pretty ones with stones on them!

I think carrying around your purse looks more like a newbie!

Go to the buffet and overfill ate to ensure they get their money's worth xxxx

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I got a laugh or two reading this thread. I also am not a newbie, but I wear a lanyard on sea days (it's pretty). I carry a small cross shoulder purse on shore. I almost always have a camera with me, I am a scrapbooker, so you never know what may make a good layout until you are home with thousands of pictures, lol. I HAVE to get a sail away drink, it's part of the experience. I know port from starboard, but I too get lost at least the first day. Love getting to the shows early for a good seat. And my biggest problem is always overpacking. I just like to bring choices!

EASY....

Drunk dude on the pool deck that looks like this within the first 12 hrs of the trip & pretends that it doesn't hurt but he's truly miserable!

See that so often here in aus just as the ship gets close to noumea usually

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People have no idea just how strong the sun is!!

Another easy tell is people who stack their plates mountain high with food at the buffet.... They get all excited & forget... You CAN go back & get more you know! LOLOLOL!

That actually becomes my days entertainment as sun strength varied day to day

Love it

Everyone lives lobster just not like this :)

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I've cruised once before with CCL and going on my second in September. I too have done some of the very things that have been listed. I am glad I packed to much because on our travel down to florida all our luggage got wet in a monsoon and luckily I was able to get some of it washed on board. I will not overpack this time. I took like five towels cuz I didn't know they were provided. I will say that I will continue to wear my KCCO lanyard cuz I like it and it represents who I am no matter who makes fun...I am there to enjoy myself...if you get a laugh then I'm glad I was able to assist you in that...also I do not carry purses...if I don't have pockets then it stays locked up in the safe...but I don't wear stuff without a pocket unless I'm in a dress..And I'm still gonna rock my KCCO lanyard! I make sure I have packed all needed toiletries just in case...I have a family of three girls so you never know when Mother Nature will appear, and I always get lost....but that is nothing unusual! I don't plan nothing because there is never nothing to do...I do exactly what I want...because I'm on vacation! 😎🍻

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Just booked our second cruise - only a year to wait!!! I probably did everything a "newbie" does last cruise. Didn't use a lanyard though because I didn't know it was an easy way to carry your card. Didn't know it is called an ss card. Carried a small purse (not a bag) because it held tissues, card, lipstick, mints - all those things you might need when not in your cabin. Didn't feel like a newbie just enjoyed every single moment of the cruise oohing and ahhing at every possible thing. Lucky we were on a NCL cruise and the dolphins on the carpet faced the front of the ship so I knew which way to go to our cabin. Counting the days to our next cruise and I really don't care if I look like a newbie because I know I will be having the time of my life. Love reading the posts.

Just booked our second cruise - only a year to wait!!! I probably did everything a "newbie" does last cruise. Didn't use a lanyard though because I didn't know it was an easy way to carry your card. Didn't know it is called an ss card. Carried a small purse (not a bag) because it held tissues, card, lipstick, mints - all those things you might need when not in your cabin. Didn't feel like a newbie just enjoyed every single moment of the cruise oohing and ahhing at every possible thing. Lucky we were on a NCL cruise and the dolphins on the carpet faced the front of the ship so I knew which way to go to our cabin. Counting the days to our next cruise and I really don't care if I look like a newbie because I know I will be having the time of my life. Love reading the posts.

Not using a lanyard doesn't make you a newbie

It is a choice and I don't use one and am anything but a newbie

Cruising is a personal experience

Enjoy it your way

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As many cruises I can take until I die............I will never loose my childlike enthusiasm for adventure and excitement!

I LOVE this statement! I agree 100%! :D

Me too! To being forever young. Cheers!

Wearing one of these. I couldn't decide if the person was serious or just being silly.

Also, wearing nautical clothes from head to toe like Hyacinth.:D

Wearing one of these. I couldn't decide if the person was serious or just being silly.

 

 

Also, wearing nautical clothes from head to toe like Hyacinth.:D

Yeah it's amazing how many do that

So funny

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Yes, but it's ok to be a virgin, we all once were! ......I think. ....

I have spent a very enjoyable two hours reading the posts here. DH and I have been on one previous cruise to Alaska on Carnival and now going to Caribbean on HAL. We travel with his sister and her hubby. So...

I will use a lanyard, have many to choose from.

If I need a purse it will be small over the shoulder/chest so I don't have to handle it.

I travel with camera everywhere so depending on clothes will use small purse. I usually loop the long lanyard through a belt loop and stow it in my pocket.

I over pack. But when else will I get to use all the cool "clearance" deals I find and never wear since I am now retired.

Don't wear heels anyway but will pack more than my usual two pairs of shoes.

Have fun you all and thanks for the laughs.

Has anyone been to a "Charming Charlies?"

I just went they're and was surprised to see TONS of Anchors!!! Then I heard they are the rage now!

So you won't recognize newbies by their anchor. ... it's a fad!! ♡Lol

Live this post so cool to read and then people watch on the cruises

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thats a good one.....my friend went to the art auction and happen to be talking to someone with her HAND IN THE AIR.....and bought a WORK OF ART.........they called her every day of the cruise telling her to come down and pay for it ......scared her to death!!!!

Easy..... It's the people with 8 suitcases for a 7 night cruise!

I defy anyone (newbie or not) to read through this thread and not have a couple of laughs. We are about to hit our second cruise and I am determined to maintain the 'new' feel. Will explore the ship, wear a lanyard for my SS card and enjoy everything. I almost wish we could 'like' some of these posts, because several made me laugh.

I think we need an equal and opposite thread - how to spot the old salts!

Happy cruising everyone