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A Day at Sea is a full day spent sailing
between two ports. Some people who
haven't cruised are worried that they'll
be bored during a Day at Sea. Nothing
could be further from the truth! There are
many onboard ship activities in which to
participate.
Every day on a cruise ship is filled
with choices - things to do, people to
meet and places to go. Whether you pack
your days with activities from sunup to
sundown or prefer to take things at a more
leisurely pace, a cruise can provide just
the type of vacation you are looking for.
Here's an idea of what you can expect from
a Day at Sea.
You awake in the morning with the sun
streaming in the window and the deep blue
sea stretching out before you, to the
horizon. Will you head to the promenade
deck to meet the fitness director for a
brisk morning walk or jog around the ship,
or place a call to room service and
indulge yourself in a leisurely breakfast
in bed? You slip on your exercise clothes
and you're off, but half an hour later you
realize those walks through your
neighborhood will never measure up to the
open-air laps you just took around your
sleek ocean liner.
Back in your stateroom, you shower
before heading to the formal dining room
to enjoy a full-service breakfast. It's
white table cloths and impeccably dressed
staff, attentive to your every whim, but
your casual dress is the norm for
breakfast. By now, your waiter knows you
by name and has prepared your coffee just
the way you like it. The main dining room
is rarely more than half full for
breakfast, as many passengers choose the
more casual, buffet-style restaurant. Will
you try the Eggs Benedict today, or have
the chef whip up an omelette? There's no
need to check the price - all your meals
are included.
You glance at your copy of the ship's
daily program, which was slipped under
your stateroom door the previous evening.
This is your guide to the world of
activities and events offered onboard for
that particular day - and there is
something for every style and age. Perhaps
you'll take part in the games and contests
happening outside by the pool, or join an
aerobics class or work out in the
state-of-the-art gym. Perhaps you'll
attend a lecture about the culture and
history of the ports you'll be visiting,
take a cooking or computer class, or sign
up for a ballroom dancing lesson.
If the kids have come along, they'll be
plotting their very own schedule of
activities for the day - treasure hunts,
T-shirt decorating, and pizza parties at
the Kid's Camp.
Later this afternoon, you could play a
game of bingo or take a gaming lesson in
the ship's casino. Perhaps you'll drop by
the art auction or visit the ship's
boutiques and duty-free shops. You and
your shipmates can take part in a fun (and
funny!) passenger game show in the ship's
main show lounge. Try a Swedish massage or
a relaxing and revitalizing spa treatment.
Or, if you are in a more leisurely mood
today, just laze in the sun by the pool,
or find a quiet spot in the library and
curl up with a good book. There are cozy
and private places to read on even the
largest ships.
Think that there are allot of cruise ship
activities during the day? When the sun goes down,
shipboard life is just heating up! Before
dinner, you may enjoy cocktails and hors
d'oeuvres while mingling with fellow
guests. Single guests will enjoy meeting
others who are on their own at the singles
cocktail party or social. Then, enjoy a
world-class meal in the main dining room,
where the service and cuisine are
exceptional. Of course, the buffet
restaurant is still an option for dinner,
and on many ships there are other
specialty restaurants from which to
choose.
After dinner, head to the main show
lounge for a Broadway or Vegas-style show
performed by the ship's talented
entertainment staff. The kids won't be
left out of the fun at night; they may
have their own dinner engagement this
evening with some of their newfound
friends. Later, while you are at the show,
the older kids will have a blast at the
teen disco, while the little ones watch
movies and eat ice cream sundaes at the
kids-only slumber party!
After the show, you can try your luck
at the slots or gaming tables in the
ship's lively casino, or sit back and
listen to a live jazz band or chamber
music in one of the ship's lounges. Maybe
you'll dazzle your fellow passengers with
your vocal talents during karaoke or at a
sing-along in the piano bar! Or just dance
the night away to the pulsing beat of the
disco. Whatever you do, don't forget the
midnight buffet! |
