It’s our second sea day onboard Odyssey of the Seas! Tomorrow we might be in Limassol, Cyprus – our first port of name. This can be a new port and nation for all of us, so we’re very excited.
We initially had a strolling tour booked for tomorrow, however upon additional consideration, we determined to cancel tonight.
The itinerary for the tour included all issues that we expect we will do on our personal and it’ll save us $200 to simply get off the ship independently. There’s no tendering tomorrow and we need to take issues at our personal tempo. It appears like a fairly straightforward port to discover on our personal. Will report again on that tomorrow!
One of many causes we like reserving shore excursions via the cruise line is the convenience of canceling, even the evening earlier than. We have achieved this for years and it is at all times been a complete breeze canceling excursions onboard.
I jinxed us by saying the seas have been calm yesterday as a result of we have positively been rocking and rolling a bit right now. Nothing horrible, however extra noticeable and particularly noticeable final evening.
Sea Day Sleeping and Breakfast
Within the spirit of relaxation and rejuvenation, Angie and I slept till 10:30am. I had a beautiful evening stress-free and even took a shower in our stateroom – a cruise first for me!
Our ship had the dreaded time change ahead final evening, but it surely’s all good since we had no plans for right now. I did contemplate going to the Hebrew Language class this morning, however my relaxation felt extra vital than stumbling via studying a brand new language in half-hour.
Our solely choice for breakfast was brunch in the principle eating room once more, so we made our method down there.
I opted for a easy breakfast with yogurt and a bagel whereas Angie and mother had an omelet. Angie additionally ordered the French toast once more, which is served with a berry compote.
The menu was barely totally different than the brunch menu from yesterday morning, which was attention-grabbing.
They’ve additionally been coming round with totally different and enjoyable juices throughout breakfast which are complimentary. I’ve tried each celery and carrot juice in an try to cancel out the alcohol I have been consuming.
I get pleasure from having a slower breakfast within the morning on sea days, particularly understanding we have now 4 busy days developing.
After breakfast, Angie went to a dance class with mother and pop on the SeaPlex. She defined it as a ‘random compilation of wedding ceremony reception songs’ that included the Cupid shuffle and electrical slide. They stated it was enjoyable to bounce and get transferring. The teacher even famous how many individuals confirmed up and the way happy he was to have such an enormous group!
Throughout this time, I stayed within the cabin so I might end grading initiatives – which solely took me about 45 minutes. Gotta pay for the cruises someway, proper?!
My Taylor Swift Second
After ending my work for the week, I needed to get footage of the stomach flop contest and see who can be collaborating on this occasion. Come to seek out out, the occasion was probably achieved by the point I acquired to the pool deck, though I used to be solely quarter-hour late.
Dad claims he met somebody who had a medal from the competitors and stated you couldn’t miss it on the pool deck! I suppose it was a fast competitors.
At the moment’s an vital and historic day, as Taylor Swift launched her latest album! As an enormous fan, I needed to fit some me-time to hearken to the brand new album. Might sound foolish, but it surely’s one thing I like to do.
I made my technique to the highest deck and located there to be loads of locations for me to get comfy. I discovered slightly colourful cocoon daybed to make my sacred Swiftie spot.
It was so stress-free listening to the album and the crashing waves within the distance. I used to be having a cheerful second.
Within the distance, I noticed the remainder of my journey crew strolling round. Dad determined to hit the fitness center whereas Angie, mother and I went to the pool deck. I opted for an additional Lime & Coconut cocktail and Angie joined me.
I like all of the enjoyable colours round this ship and could not assist however take a cute image of the cocktail once more.
We additionally loved a heat cookie skillet from Windjammer topped with ice cream on prime. Angie stated the Windjammer didn’t have vanilla ice cream – so she went to the ice cream station. We indulged whereas jamming to the Caribbean tunes together with others bopping alongside.
Earlier than lengthy, it was creeping up on the early night hours so we made our method again to the cabin. I like having a balcony all to myself and never feeling like I’m lacking out on beautiful ocean views by going to my stateroom.
I discovered that I get pleasure from spending extra time in my cabin when I’ve a nicer, bigger room. I actually love coming again to our suite and every evening have been having fun with the walk-in bathe and bathtub.
Angie and pop determined to attempt the Diamond Lounge whereas mother and I completed preparing for dinner.
They stated they couldn’t discover a spot to sit down! With over 1,200 Diamond and Diamond+ folks onboard, I suppose it’s unsurprising that they couldn’t discover a spot.
My husband and I discovered the identical situation after we sailed on Anthem of the Seas this summer season, which is identical ship class. We went one evening to the Diamond Lounge and didn’t find yourself going again.
This can be a disappointment for us, as we’ve at all times loved going to the Diamond Lounge earlier than dinner and smaller ships have a lot bigger Diamond lounges.
For dinner tonight, we determined to deviate from our plans to dine at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen. We pushed again our reservation to tomorrow evening, though we needed to maneuver it to the subsequent sea day.
We’ve had 2 huge meals the final two nights and we needed to simply get pleasure from a extra informal evening in the principle eating room. We at all times appear to eat extra within the speciality eating places as a result of every thing is so scrumptious.
Fortunate for us, our eating desk is true by the window! We’ve a beautiful desk that seats all 4 of us.
I loved one other spherical of French onion soup whereas Angie had the roasted tomato soup. Mother had her nightly escargot and pop loves excessive nightly Cesar salad.
For predominant entrees, we loved the Steak Diane, Hen Cordon Blu, and a pesto pasta dish. The whole lot tasted scrumptious and the view couldn’t be beat because the Mediterranean solar went down.
We completed off with Royal Chocolate Cake, Tiramisu and Cherries Jubilee. The Royal Chocolate Cake is a RCL staple and evidently each ship does it slightly bit in another way.
I adored the richness of Odyssey’s Royal Chocolate Cake! A few of the finest I’ve had.
Showgirl Manufacturing
Tonight’s leisure was a Manufacturing Present: Showgirl, which included the Royal Caribbean singers and dancers. There was not an empty seat in the home for the early seating.
As I discussed, this ship has an older demographic so I assume everybody goes to the early present reasonably than the ten:15pm showtime.
The present was dazzling with spectacular music and choreography. There have been even acrobats at one level, which was a enjoyable addition. Everybody loved the upbeat music. It was energetic very entertaining!
Stray Observations
Dad additionally had an thrilling day – he lastly discovered some strawberry purée so he was in a position to get his Miami Vice within the Music Corridor. This can be a enjoyable venue every night with dwell music – my husband and I spent just a few nights on this venue throughout our summer season cruise on Anthem of the Seas.
The ship is barely crusing round 60% capability however many of the visitors are Diamond members or above!
