Is THIS normal

First cruise is saturday, is it normal to be THIS nervous? Just hoping to not have flights canceled or delayed. And never have cruised.

I was nervous when we first cruised and still am a little. But you get over it when you step on the ship!!

Misty

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I was so nervous before my first cruise I thought I going to throw up! I packed, unpacked and repacked so many times. I had a notebook with all sorts of to do, to buy, to pack memos and then all put on a timeline.

Derek, the moment you walk on that ship all the butterflies will go away and you will be hooked forever on cruising!

After 13 cruises I still get nervous, all the "what ifs" in my head. So, yes, it is normal. Just think of it as part of the fun!

Really hope you have a wonderful cruise!

Sally

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Schooner Bar rules!

It's normal for me. Getting my family of 4 completely packed always stresses me out. But it's always worth it in the end.

I still get butterflies. I love the feeling though. It means the time is near....

Hi,

You are 100% normal.

When you get on that ship, you are going to love it. You will be hooked.

12/06/04

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Thanks for his thread! I am sooo nervous about our upcoming cruise and my family can't understand because we travel a lot. This will be only our second cruise and the first time on a big ship. I just keep thinking that I'll forget something important, etc. So, you are not alone. I'm hoping that when we get on the ship I can finally relax because I'll drive my whole family nuts if I don't. Maybe I just need a couple of Pina Coladas!! LOL!!

Have Fun!!

That excitment NEVER goes away...it just gets recycled every time you book a new cruise! Have a fantastic time! And welcome to the wonderful world of cruising!

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Rhapsody! 12-5-04

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Think of it as of land vacation. Do you get nervous before land vacation?

Don't be nervous. Enjoy. It doesn't last long!

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GO BRUINS!!!!

Yes, you are normal! After all the planning and anticipation, you're down to the wire and being nervous and excited is part of it! Enjoy!

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Destiny 01/02

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If you didn't feel this way I would be worried about you. You will have an awesome time. I can't wait to hear what you think when you get back. Enjoy your flight AND your cruise!!!

Yes, its normal. Not knowing what to expect is what always makes me a bit nervous. Relax and take a few deep breaths...you'll be fine....ENJOY!!!

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Rhapsody 00

Vision 02

Radiance 03

Brilliance 04

Tatka,

It's not quite like a land vacation ...

If you're flights get delayed or canceled, your hotel won't leave town without you.

If your hotel loses your reservation, most likely you can go to another one just down the street.

If you got to where the hotel is by airplane, you remembered all the documentation you need to get into the hotel.

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Before going on my first cruise I thought for sure I would be wearing my life jacket 24/7 and be sleeping on an outside deck (inside cabin booked).....my fears were over as soon as I was on board !! Most times you forget you are on a boat/ship ...unless the waters rough!

EOS 1999 / Maasdam 2003 / Voyager of the Seas 2004

Perfectly normal!

My first cruise was less than a year ago and as you can see it became addictive quite quickly!! I remember being skeptical and unsure about quite a few things but once I walked on the ship, those feelings disappeared pretty quickly. By dinner the first night, you'll be ready for whatever comes your way.

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