The next day was another day at sea. These are all starting to blur somewhat now but I think we spent it having a full sunbathing day at the back of the boat next to the mini golf. We choose this spot because it’s away from the clamour of the main pool and also out of the breeze. However, it was a very hot day and later on we’d be desperate for a bit of breeze! I also used the indoor pool several times in my attempt to cool down. I appreciate that this is perhaps not something you want to hear me moan about back home!
Instead today’s ’Day at Sea’ Topic is food. Apart from the OPs the other worry for a lot of people is whether they’re likely to starve on a cruise. Haha. Of course it’s not…the real worry is that you’ll put on so much weight that you won’t be able to get back in your plane seat later. I now understand how this can happen.
Jane and I got on the ship with very good intentions. We’d be moderate in everything we’d eat. Have a tiny breakfast and go without lunch as we tend to do if we go to an All Inclusive resort. Then we’d be able to enjoy a moderate, healthy meal in the evening. Oh yes …that’s what we intended…..but this is what happens in reality. The first day you do this, you stick to the plan. But by Day 2 you’ve decided that after your Bran Flakes it wouldn’t be so bad to have a fried egg and a bit of bacon. And by lunch time you’re a little bit peckish so you agree to poke your noses into Islands to see what’s on offer. Salad, Salad that’s what I’ll have. But all of a sudden, alongside your salad, a few roast potatoes have leapt onto your plate alongside some Cajun chicken nuggets. Oh dear…The next day those pesky roast potatoes have found their way onto your now Full English Breakfast plate. And how come it’s even legal these days to offer Fried Bread!
By the 2nd week you’re first in the queue for lunch on the boat trip lunch and find it necessary to visit, not just the sit down restaurant for dinner but afterwards, you find yourselves in Islands as by 10pm you need a little snack.
Ok…so I maybe exaggerating a little but you certainly will not starve on a cruise! The restaurant choice is fantastic and the quality of food throughout has been top notch. We haven’t even been to the Italian or Piccadilly’s yet which is a modern British Brasserie offering.
And I’m not even going to talk about the drink options. It is all inclusive so it’s v easy to get carried away. You can choose to upgrade to Premium which means you get fancy brand spirits, better choice of wine and fancy coffees from the Coffee Spot near our cabin. We haven’t bothered with all that but we have had a jolly nice time! Even though people are having a lot to drink I have to say nobody I’ve seen has behaved obnoxiously or loudly. Well except maybe in the Silent Disco!
Talking of which, after our very hot day in the sun we had a full nights entertainment planned. We went to the Indian themed night at Islands Buffet then after the Quiz ‘Tv Theme tunes’ 16/20 scored, we popped in to see the show which tonight was called ‘Ballroom Blitz’ and featured dances from all around the globe. To be honest we’re getting a bit bored of the 2 professional dancers as all the boy seems to do is throw the girl around in the air 143 different ways. Afterwards we made a good discovery in the Live Lounge where there was a band playing called The Collective. They were really good and played a variety of hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. The place was very busy and we were all singing along and having a little dance. This was merely the warm up act for the main event The Silent Disco. Exactly the same format as before …red and blue teams battling it out. Sadly tonight didn’t have quite the same vibe. As it’s half term there are quite a few kids on board and some of the older ones were enjoying the Silent Disco which maybe made the adults a bit more reserved. However, it was mainly because we were missing our friends Jyoti and Shami who had made it such a fun night the first time around. Still, we gave it our best shot and my hip is telling me that I probably shouldn’t do that again this holiday!
That’s our last day at sea now. They’re not my favourite, I’d much rather be out and about exploring and tomorrow we’ll be doing that on our own in St Kitts!
Where shall we go to next? 
Brilliant, you’re fully embracing Cruise Life…….x