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! 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. A Day at Sea - A Floating Resort is Yours to Discover 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 cruises have a lot to offer 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! After a day custom-made to your tastes, you'll wonder what you ever did for excitement on dry land. |