After 9 cruises and always being up on deck to celebrate sailaway, the 10th cruise we just got drinks and sat on our balcony -- and it was fabulous. We put our feet up and watched the land sail by and waved to all the fisherman. It was so relaxing -- and quiet. Now if we are sailing from a new port, we like to be up on deck to take pictures and watch the sites; but our new thing from repeat ports and PC will be to spend it on our balcony. The Hands on Deck platter is a great idea.