What is the appeal of sea days?

[buggins0402]

They WHY cruise?????

 

Take a plane, a bus that gets you to your destinations MUCH faster.

 

Actually, the right European point to point Cruise, with some interesting minor ports, and perhaps one sea day, is my ideal cruise. No packing and unpacking. No hassles with a car in restricted zones or schlepping luggage on a train.

 

 

The most we have done is two contiguous sea days...after that, we need a break from that routine.

 

 

I guess we are in the camp that prefers to spend our vacation time doing a bit a of cultural immersion each day.

[LuCruise]

We pick a cruise for the ship and not for the ports. We like the Maga ships such as Royal's Oasis class. There is so much to do and see.. amazing shows and activities...and the ocean around you. It's just so peaceful while keeping busy, if that makes sense. But I know some are the opposite and cruise for cruising...to get a taste of many places

 

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Some folks just don't know how to relax!

[KroozNut]

We pick a cruise for the ship and not for the ports. We like the Maga ships such as Royal's Oasis class. There is so much to do and see.. amazing shows and activities...and the ocean around you. It's just so peaceful while keeping busy, if that makes sense. But I know some are the opposite and cruise for cruising...to get a taste of many places

 

Wow, definitely not for us. We can do without floating shopping malls and the Vegas strip at sea.

 

We enjoy the smaller ships where we actually know we're on a ship at sea.

[DomsPaPa]

As others have said, I add my vote to reading as I never get a long enough period of time at home to jump deep into a book for hours on end. On the ships I don't even have to stop reading to make meals or clean up! We'll also watch a movie if it's one of interest and play some backgammon to finish the day.

 

D.H.

[Hlitner]

We pick a cruise for the ship and not for the ports. We like the Maga ships such as Royal's Oasis class. There is so much to do and see.. amazing shows and activities...and the ocean around you. It's just so peaceful while keeping busy, if that makes sense. But I know some are the opposite and cruise for cruising...to get a taste of many places

 

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This is why there are many different kinds of ships and itineraries. You might consider that all of the ultra luxury cruise lines (i.e. Regent, Silverseas, Seabourn, SeaDream, etc) only use smaller ships. For many of us, there is nothing "peaceful" about being on a ship with more then 5000 souls :). And many of us would prefer to relax at the pool without being blasted my music, movies, hairy leg contests, etc. One of the wonderful things about the cruise industry is that there are ships (and itineraries) to please most folks. So you keep taking your 7 day cruises to the same ole ports...and we will keep taking our 30-60 day cruises to many interesting places where there are not thousands of other cruisers.

 

It will be interesting to see how RCI handles itinerary changes for their monster vessels. St Maarten will likely not be open for business for many months....and not back to normal for 1-2 years. Some other ports such as St Thomas will make a quicker recovery....but will still not be totally back to normal for at least a year. Because of the size of the Oasis Class ships, they are very limited on the ports that can easily handle their size and passenger volume. And many Caribbean islands are pretty booked-up when it comes to providing berths.

 

Hank

[Laurie S.]

Sea days are so boring. We cruise to dive, so a sea day is a wasted day.

[Doggielover68]

Some folks just don't know how to relax!

 

 

Relaxation varies from person to person. A relaxing day for me is doing something fun, going for a bike ride, taking a walk, etc. Sitting idle is very boring and often stressful for me. My brain never shuts off so I need to be doing something.

 

 

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[Lady_831]

So you keep taking your 7 day cruises to the same ole ports...and we will keep taking our 30-60 day cruises to many interesting places where there are not thousands of other cruisers.

 

 

Hank

 

 

Is it me or is this unbelievably condescending?

 

 

 

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[perditax]

Thread pretty much sums up the main problem with our species: many/most people are not able to handle the concept that other people think and feel differently than they do, and that it's ok.

[SRF]

Actually, the right European point to point Cruise, with some interesting minor ports, and perhaps one sea day, is my ideal cruise. No packing and unpacking. No hassles with a car in restricted zones or schlepping luggage on a train.

 

 

The most we have done is two contiguous sea days...after that, we need a break from that routine.

 

 

I guess we are in the camp that prefers to spend our vacation time doing a bit a of cultural immersion each day.

 

My problem is, why cruise? And be stuck with such a limited time in each place? If you don't like the cruising.

 

I would rather fly to Europe, maybe hit one or two places, and REALLY do them. Train or fly between the cities.

 

Your vacation, do what works for you.

 

I looked at Med cruises and do not like that they are almost a port a day, and you get such limited time in each city.

[SRF]

Wow, definitely not for us. We can do without floating shopping malls and the Vegas strip at sea.

 

We enjoy the smaller ships where we actually know we're on a ship at sea.

 

Agreed. I don't need all those things.

 

And don't need the fact that you need to book shows months in advance. Too much pre-planning for a relaxing vacation.

 

Last cruise, we did not know which show we would see, until the late afternoon or early evening, and then even a couple of times, changed our minds at the last minute.

 

Also, like My Time to be MY TIME, go when I want, not to make reservations before the cruise.

[MicCanberra]

Also, like My Time to be MY TIME, go when I want, not to make reservations before the cruise.

Agreed, I like to go and eat when I am hungry or at the time when the timing suits between socialising and activities. I rarely book a time, just rock up and have rarely had to wait.

Some people go anytime dining only to eat at 5.30pm or at 8pm every day, makes me wonder why they didn't book traditional.

[kc58ab]

Is it me or is this unbelievably condescending?

 

 

 

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How does one of such importance have time to honor us peasants with their wisdom [emoji23]

 

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[DMH15]

Sitting on the balcony. Having a real conversation without people constantly involved in phone/google/facebook/text, etc. of which I am also guilty of.

 

 

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[xofave]

Wow, definitely not for us. We can do without floating shopping malls and the Vegas strip at sea.

 

We enjoy the smaller ships where we actually know we're on a ship at sea.

I so agree, mega aren't for us at all

 

 

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[xofave]

Thread pretty much sums up the main problem with our species: many/most people are not able to handle the concept that other people think and feel differently than they do, and that it's ok.

You are correct and that' s why there are all kinds of ships with all kinds of travelers. What works for us, is not what works for others.

 

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[buggins0402]

My problem is, why cruise? And be stuck with such a limited time in each place? If you don't like the cruising.

 

I would rather fly to Europe, maybe hit one or two places, and REALLY do them. Train or fly between the cities.

 

Your vacation, do what works for you.

 

I looked at Med cruises and do not like that they are almost a port a day, and you get such limited time in each city.

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Ahhh, I used to think the same thing...that a Western Med was one of the worst vacation choices.

 

With a short point to point, I try to find a good embarkation and disembarkation to spend more time. The ports in between should be something doable in a day. And, most importantly, I should have noted that we've travelled extensively in all the countries...so we don't need to do Florence in a day...we'd head to Lucca.

 

But, I do get it. Everyone is different. And, I won't shake my head at anyone doing a whirlwind Western Med as their big trip...even trying to see Rome in a day. If that is what their budget and time allows and they don't know if they'll ever get back, well, at least they had that chance to get a taste.

 

My now deceased brother, did such a cruise for his one and only trip to Europe. I could have strangled him when he told me was doing a beach excursion in Barcelona. But, it was his favorite cruise out of nearly 60 cruises. Would he ever had done a land trip to Europe...no. Cruising and ship excursions were his comfort zone.

 

Whatever floats your boat.

[MicCanberra]

Is it me or is this unbelievably condescending?

 

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It may be just some.

I read that post (putting it in the context of the thread), that not everyone has to like the same things about cruising, some would like lots of sea days, some like none, some like just a few. Perhaps it was a bit blunt though.

[LuCruise]

This is why there are many different kinds of ships and itineraries. You might consider that all of the ultra luxury cruise lines (i.e. Regent, Silverseas, Seabourn, SeaDream, etc) only use smaller ships. For many of us, there is nothing "peaceful" about being on a ship with more then 5000 souls :). And many of us would prefer to relax at the pool without being blasted my music, movies, hairy leg contests, etc. One of the wonderful things about the cruise industry is that there are ships (and itineraries) to please most folks. So you keep taking your 7 day cruises to the same ole ports...and we will keep taking our 30-60 day cruises to many interesting places where there are not thousands of other cruisers.

 

Hank

Yes exactly. They have such a wide variety of different classes...some are mega ships...some are more 'enjoy the sea air' ships. Good for Royal for providing so many different options to meet everyone's needs.

[Doggielover68]

Agreed, I like to go and eat when I am hungry or at the time when the timing suits between socialising and activities. I rarely book a time, just rock up and have rarely had to wait.

 

Some people go anytime dining only to eat at 5.30pm or at 8pm every day, makes me wonder why they didn't book traditional.

 

 

I can explain why we eat at 5:30 every day and don't book traditional. First, it's just two of us and we prefer to eat alone. Second, it doesn't take as long so we can see the evening shows without a problem. Third, in the event of a late lunch, we can eat later on that day if we want to.

 

 

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[KroozNut]

Sea days are so boring. We cruise to dive, so a sea day is a wasted day.

Then you should just fly to your favorite dive spot, and leave the cruising to those of us who enjoy it! ;):)

[KroozNut]

Is it me or is this unbelievably condescending?

 

No, it's not just you... it's over the top condescending.

[Anthomaniac]

I can explain why we eat at 5:30 every day and don't book traditional. First, it's just two of us and we prefer to eat alone. Second, it doesn't take as long so we can see the evening shows without a problem. Third, in the event of a late lunch, we can eat later on that day if we want to.

 

 

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same here! we tend to eat early. Since there are only two of us, we can order very quickly, and get our food far faster than we would if we were at a large table, waiting on people to arrive, decide, order, eat their appetizer, eat their main....

 

we tend to get in and out in under an hour. :)

[Anthomaniac]

Is it me or is this unbelievably condescending?

 

 

 

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not just you.

 

Condescending

classist

elitist

 

also, incredibly Pompous