Anyone have tips for the day of embarkition?

[MicCanberra]

If you board early enough, the MDR should be open for lunch. In my experience, they try to direct everyone to the buffet, which is a zoo and a half. We always skip that madhouse and head to the MDR or O'Sheehans, which are relatively empty, and enjoy a quiet sitdown meal.

I agree, this is what I do, although not all cruise lines have the MDR open on embarkation day, that is where a specialty restaurant may be an option.

[GUT2407]

Anyone have tips for the day of embarkition? We're sailing July 22 on NCL Escape.

 

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I like to drop m bags, grab a drink and explore the ship.

 

Up to the top, then wander down, fore to aft down a deck aft to fore, grab a refill as I go.

 

Gives me some idea of where his are.

[ExpatBride]

I agree, this is what I do, although not all cruise lines have the MDR open on embarkation day, that is where a specialty restaurant may be an option.

 

As you've mentioned upthread :rolleyes:

 

However, the OP asked specifically about NCL and my answer was specifically about NCL :)

[MicCanberra]

As you've mentioned upthread :rolleyes:

 

However, the OP asked specifically about NCL and my answer was specifically about NCL :)

O Sheehan's is a good option then.

[Marseydotes]

When on a new ship (new to us!), I like to start exploring from the top down. Reason: those people boarding after us are filling the elevators both with people and their carry-ons, so taking a flight of stairs down each time is easier.

I do like to try to unpack, if possible, before muster. But as others have said, keep it light--your vacation starts when you walk up the gangway. And for us, the muster is not horribly boring--it SCREAMS "cruise time!"

[MicCanberra]

When on a new ship (new to us!), I like to start exploring from the top down. Reason: those people boarding after us are filling the elevators both with people and their carry-ons, so taking a flight of stairs down each time is easier.

I do like to try to unpack, if possible, before muster. But as others have said, keep it light--your vacation starts when you walk up the gangway. And for us, the muster is not horribly boring--it SCREAMS "cruise time!"

Yes, Mustard drill is very bland and eats into exploration time. I find going from the top down useful as well.

[teknoge3k]

Yes, Mustard drill is very bland and eats into exploration time. I find going from the top down useful as well.

 

I like mustard on my hot dogs! :evilsmile:

[MicCanberra]

I like mustard on my hot dogs! :evilsmile:

Likewise, also some onions.:cool:

[bluenose66]

just booked my first cruise any advise or tips would be great

[ExpatBride]

just booked my first cruise any advise or tips would be great

 

There's a whole forum full of advice and tips!

[bluenose66]

i literally dont know where to start booked hotel in Miami night before what time do we need to be at ship on the day

also how much around would we need for tips usually take about $300 when going to Caribbean when we have flown

so all new to us

 

sharon and mark