Embarkation day

[mh1973]

What do you normally do on your first cruise day?

[Barkingowl]

I normally board, stash my luggage in the cabin & head up to the Lido deck to get some food. Then I look for my muster station & grab my lifejacket & head over to it. After muster DW & I hang out on the balcony & watch the ship leave port. We usually try to get a nap in then head up for supper.

[wework2play]

After muster and organizing stuff in the room, we went and had our first drink and explored the ship a little. I can't wait. It's so relaxing.

[Billfrompa]

We usually put our stuff in our cabin and pour a nice cocktail. Let the games begin!

[addicted to cruising]

Embarkment day goes fast....pending what time you board, if our room is ready we usually head there first, drop our carryon stuff. We are usually hungry so lido deck will have a buffet for lunch..grab a bite, sit outside if nice and start "sunning" depending on the time we will explore the ship some. Muester drill (mandatory safty drill) usually takes place about 30 mins before sailing so we do that then return our life vests to our room and then head to the top of the boat to sail away....pending the port you are leaving from...sail away is 30 mins.Miami is my fav as it takes about 30 mins just to get out to the open water, I love watching the boaters and sometimes 2 ships are heading out right together so its fun to wave to them as you pass. Its fun to sit and watch folks, we always do the late dinner (8pm) so often I take sunset photos. Freshen up a bit, maybe change clothes if luggage has arrived and off to dinner/show.

 

If you traveled a bit...some may grab a nap when they board or after we sail before dinner if your the late seating. Maybe its a good time for a cocktail and a stroll around the boat..shops usually open once we get alittle ways out. Some hit the casino once it opens, usually not real crowded and its a good time to have the dealer teach you how to play one of the tables.

[poptart]

Embarkment day goes fast....pending what time you board, if our room is ready we usually head there first, drop our carryon stuff. We are usually hungry so lido deck will have a buffet for lunch..grab a bite, sit outside if nice and start "sunning" depending on the time we will explore the ship some. Muester drill (mandatory safty drill) usually takes place about 30 mins before sailing so we do that then return our life vests to our room and then head to the top of the boat to sail away....pending the port you are leaving from...sail away is 30 mins.Miami is my fav as it takes about 30 mins just to get out to the open water, I love watching the boaters and sometimes 2 ships are heading out right together so its fun to wave to them as you pass. Its fun to sit and watch folks, we always do the late dinner (8pm) so often I take sunset photos. Freshen up a bit, maybe change clothes if luggage has arrived and off to dinner/show.

 

If you traveled a bit...some may grab a nap when they board or after we sail before dinner if your the late seating. Maybe its a good time for a cocktail and a stroll around the boat..shops usually open once we get alittle ways out. Some hit the casino once it opens, usually not real crowded and its a good time to have the dealer teach you how to play one of the tables.

 

yup!! sounds like a perfect 1st day!!!

[Dawn125408]

We don't leave for our first cruise until October:( , but now you've gotten me so excited:D . How will I EVER keep my sanity for 6 months:confused:

[Frank12]

Go to the cabin. Drop off the carry-on bag then head to the Lido for a snack and the first drink of the day!:D

[phaedramom]

Leaving out of New York. Just saw some pictures which show we will depart with the Statue of Liberty to our starboard and Manhattan,Empire State Building and the Twin Towers site on our Port. may use up all my film the first day

[finoky]

Eat, grab a drink, check out our table location, wander the ship, attend lifeboat drill, grab another drink, head to open deck to enjoy the sail away, grab another drink, sit around and talk, eat dinner, grab another drink, attend welcome aboard show, hit the blackjack table, have a few more drinks, wander into a few bars, go eat some pizza, and finally make our way back to our cabin for the evening around 2AM. All that accomplished in one sentence!:D

[PINEVIEW01]

Eat, grab a drink, check out our table location, wander the ship, attend lifeboat drill, grab another drink, head to open deck to enjoy the sail away, grab another drink, sit around and talk, eat dinner, grab another drink, attend welcome aboard show, hit the blackjack table, have a few more drinks, wander into a few bars, go eat some pizza, and finally make our way back to our cabin for the evening around 2AM. All that accomplished in one sentence!:D

Grab a drink:D , Eat.......same as above but no blackjack.

[caribbean dreams]

We usually go directly to the casino bar and have a drink while we are waiting fr our cabin to be ready, as soon as thats done, we drop off our carryons and head out to explore the ship and get to know out way around until Muster Drill.

Then head out on deck for sail away.

[samickgirl]

Leaving out of New York. Just saw some pictures which show we will depart with the Statue of Liberty to our starboard and Manhattan,Empire State Building and the Twin Towers site on our Port. may use up all my film the first day

 

Take lots of pictures and be sure to post them!!!:D :D