Matt Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just curious how everyone keeps track of the onboard activities listed in the Cruise Compass. I'll read it the night before in my stateroom and then try to remember the things I'm interested in but I know some people carry the compass with them or check the Wayfinders (on ships that have them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I tear off the timeline of activities from the cruise compass and highlight the ones that i plan to attend. trainer.stan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 We usually read the next day compass when we return to our cabin in the evening. On sea days we will nornally use the tear off activities list and carry it with us. Unless its an activity we definetly plan to do we will make up the schedule as we have time to fill. Keep in mind that on sea days you are often so extremely busy doing nothing you don't have much time to do anything. You're on vacation so don't ruin a perfectly good sea day with a minute by minute schedule without several hours of free time. You learn the scheduling techniqe early in retirement; Keep you schedule as open as possible so you can can do whatever you want when the opportunity comes up. Our typical sea day routine is sleep in, exercise, breakfast, hit the shop deals of the day, latte in Latte'tudes / Centrum lounge and then the realization that the morning is gone and it's time for lunch. After lunch it's time to look at that Compass tear out and pick a couple of activities to lull away the afternoon. Two MUST activities; the childrens show and the crew Parade of Flags. Both will typically be in the Centrum in the morning if the last day is a sea day. Scream & yell for the childrens finale, and enjoy the crew celebrating their diversity and Country pride. Oh, by the way, if you have dinner reservations for Chops don't put a lot of eating in the day schedule. tmh and Shawn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylor Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I skim through the Cruise Compass the night before. I'm not one of those people who makes a graph of the activities and times they are happening. When I cruise I make a mental note of the things I want to do and relax the rest of the time. I'm on a schedule when I'm not on vacation, so I don't want to be when I'm on vacation. trainer.stan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinTexan Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I always carry a highlighter and mark up the cruise compass with the things that interest me! but then I usually get side tracked the next day and forget or lose track of time! I don't wear a watch on a cruise, vacation means not keeping track of time, at least in my book! Shawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I skim through the Cruise Compass the night before. I'm not one of those people who makes a graph of the activities and times they are happening. When I cruise I make a mental note of the things I want to do and relax the rest of the time. I'm on a schedule when I'm not on vacation, so I don't want to be when I'm on vacation. That's very close to what I do Tylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 My friend and I will generally review the next day's Compass in the evening and make mental notes about those things that are interesting to us. After that, I just go with the flow and tend to forget about what was in the Cruise Compass. Fortunately, though, my friend carries the list of activities with him so he can review it during the day and let us know what options we have coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce G. Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I also bring a highlighter (when I remember) or at least a pen. I mark the ones I DEFINITELY want to do. I understand that you don't want to bog down your vacation, but I also try to find a happy medium--if I wanted a chillax week of doing nothing, I can just take a vacay from work and sit poolside. I would feel way guilty if I missed some of the theatre shows, comedy, ice skating shows, BINGO, etc. Like I wasted a cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE(Darkcabbie) Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 We normally look at the Cruise Compass when we come back in the evening see what catches the eye for the next day and make a mental note off what we want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 We normally look at the Cruise Compass when we come back in the evening see what catches the eye for the next day and make a mental note off what we want to do. Exactly what I do. Glad to hear it's not just me DAVE(Darkcabbie) and Shawn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS_MEI Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 The night before I put the activities in my notes app on my phone (I keep my phone on airplane mode). I carry my phone with me for the camera/video and clock, and add cruise activities as well... Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I read the paper compass and highlight the choices the before. Matt, do you read the compasses before the trip and plan your invasion before getting on the ship? Or is that just me?! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Matt, do you read the compasses before the trip and plan your invasion before getting on the ship? Or is that just me?! ;) I do like to read the Cruise Compass before my trip to get an idea of what to expect (and get me more excited). For my Navigator cruise, I don't see a point since refurbishment will change the ship considerably. And no, it's not just you. Or at least, it may be just us :) Shawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 You may not have the compasses but I am guessing you will have the old deck plans with you! ;) at least I would be! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 You may not have the compasses but I am guessing you will have the old deck plans with you! ;) at least I would be! :) I have the new deck plans too! http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/12/02/navigator-of-the-seas-deck-plan-changes-coming-2014 Shawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGLG Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 How do you get the cruise compass before you leave home? This is my first cruise so it's all new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 How do you get the cruise compass before you leave home? This is my first cruise so it's all new to me. Past cruisers will sometimes scan copies for others to look at. We have a section of old cruise compasses here: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenline627 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have check those past cruise compasses but I alway pick up a second copy and carry one everyday with me so we know whats going on. We check it often during the day to see whats going on. Carry the compass and a pen always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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