Mimosa 116 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 With such limited time on the ship & so much to see, do & explore, where do you start? Anybody find that sometimes they don't even get off the ship? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Land Ahoy 797 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi I have only undertook two mini-cruises and they were both on small ships so the entertainment options were limited which suited me fine. The weather on both was great so I relaxed on deck with a drink and went ashore in both ports in North France and had two enjoyable lunches. Others may chose a more active lifestyle but I go on a cruise to relax, it's your break so do as you see fit. Enjoy your short vacation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise chef 865 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 For most people I'm sure its get lost!!!!!!!! RiverSong 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mimosa 116 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Very true! As long as I can find my way to a cocktail bar I'm sure I'll be ok . I'll have to steal a bread roll from the buffet & do a "Hansel & Gretel" back to my cabin lol WAVES 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monica 31 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Get drunk!!! blondie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cast ashore 100 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Head for the food and the bar! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iknowlescourier 207 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 On the mini cruises that I have been on, I was already familiar with the ships, so settled in straight away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikos 65 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Go for a walk around the ship to get my bearings and have a few drinks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sammy sun 1084 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'm with Nikos so far. If it's a longer cruise then I would probably head for the cabin once permitted and relax a little bit but on a mini cruise I would want to get out and about from the off to explore the ship, especially if it's a ship I haven't sailed on before, such as Anthem this coming October. I plan on exploring straight away as well as sampling the food and drink options on offer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hturtle 326 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Get those Long Island Iced Teas ordered Mimosa 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seven Seas 147 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'd try and get my bearings first and then go for some all important food and drink! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I usually only take mini-cruises on ships that i have already sailed on - there have been one or two exceptions. So the answer from me is to get into the spirit of things... hturtle, WAVES, Cunardcruiser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wanderlust 18 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I would drop the bags at the cabin, get a late lunch and then straight to a bar out on the top deck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron 606 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Sounds like most people on mini cruises are Alcoholics ? Bumble Bee, Furby, RobBar and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blondie 34 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 go straight to the bar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Sounds like most people on mini cruises are Alcoholics ? Pretty close Ron. I've never believed a mini-cruise was for 'checking-out' a cruise before booking a longer one with the company. That's not how the cruise lines see them either. They are simply 'Cash Cows' to them and fun opportunities to us. Cunardcruiser and ron 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobBar 204 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 We have taken two mini cruises and as someone said with lines one has experienced prior. 1st was from Los Angeles to Vancouver, all sea days (3) , was in May to celebrate our wedding anniversary. What I had not expected at Checkin was the amount of families and those completing a Las Vegas tour We booked a mini suite only as the price is lower and first thing we do is locate area for muster stations, order rum and sodas for fridge, allows us to have some drinks in our cabin. Head up for sailaway and order a drink. Walk the ship just to explore again but no rush Take advantage of quiet areas to read and people watch and prior to cruise , book a hotel for arrival to stay a few days. That way we are still on relax mode also avoids transit to airport with the masses 2nd trip was same following year except we had arranged as ship docked in Victoria to leave instead of going to Vancouver, save some airfare and hotels but unfortunately I came down with a bad cough a few days prior so elected to cancel and not infect passengers. ron 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rachel 44 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 The first thing i do is get on deck and get a cocktail x x RobBar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 12 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 get the drinks flowing!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KeithnRita 688 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Mimosa, RobBar and WAVES 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cast ashore 100 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Love it KeithnRita ! KeithnRita and Little Mermaid 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mimosa 116 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'll have one of those if you're buying KeithnRita lol KeithnRita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobBar 204 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Sounds like we should get shares in supplying liquor to the ships KeithnRita and Mimosa 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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