have some lunch. It was in the 40's in New Orleans the day of embarkation so I didn't spend much time on deck! I watched us sail out of New Orleans from the window in our stateroom. Stateroom was all set up for us when we arrived, but we didn't meet our cabin steward until the next day.

Once we were into the Gulf the ship hit some 4 to 5 foot swells and I heard many people say the ship was rocking more than they were used to. Had a great meal in the MDR (Imagination) and called it a day because the motion of the ship was really getting to me, despite taking my motion sickness pills.

Woke up on day 2 to gorgeous weather, still very windy and the swells were still about the same. Didn't seem to be keeping people from enjoying themselves. Took advantage of the day at sea to explore the ship and do some hardcore relaxing! Elegant night in the MDR with Your Time Dining was a bit of a challenge, with about a 45 minute wait. The food was excellent and we were surprised by a little dessert tray in our stateroom apologizing for the long wait for dinner! Read more