Embarkation  We arrived at the ship at 11:00 and were on board by 11:30. Not at all bad considering the size of the ship. We had the obligatory roast beef sandwich and then went and checked out our table for dinner. Not bad, a table for four next to a window! We then went to our cabin to see if it was ready. It was! Our luggage was delivered promptly. Unpacking was pretty easy. After 7 cruises we know to pack light. We went downstairs and positioned ourselves in the Bow and Stern Pub to watch the other passengers arrive. While we were sitting there I recognized Harold from our Cruise Critic thread as he walked by. Priscilla was amazed that I could pick him out from all those people. We had a beer and then it was time for the muster drill. Our station was in the ice rink and the whole drill went smoothly. It was now time for Sail-Away! We meet up at the Sky Bar and watched Fort Lauderdale slip off into the distance.

Main Dining Room

We were there early as we knew where our table was. We met our table mates and had a great dinner. The food was good! The wine selection was good too. I had us signed up for the wine package. We never saw our table mates again as they never again showed up for dinner. So, for the remainder of the cruise it was just Priscilla and myself at the table. Read more