Yesterday we were picked up at Mark and Jane's house in LA and driven to the ship. Because we are on the world cruise, Crystal provided the transportation. I'm not sure how much luggage they thought we had, but it was a mega-size vehicle that came for us!
Since it was a Sunday there was no traffic and we made it to the ship in 30 minutes.
Once on board we were quickly checked in, served canapes and mimosas, introduced to the Captain and escorted to our room.
Since we'll be on the ship for 3 months, we decided to book a Penthouse room so we'd have more space than in the Veranda staterooms we usually book. The room is wonderful! Plenty of storage, 2 desk/vanity areas, a walk-in closet and a bathroom with a large shower, double sinks and a jacuzzi tub. There's a king size bed and a sofa, chair and small table in the living area. The balcony is large enough for 2 padded chairs, 2 padded ottomans and a small table.
Then our butler, Marcello, stopped by to introduce himself. Marcello is from Brazil. We had been concerned that we wouldn't know what to do with a butler but quickly realized that he is going to be very helpful in a number of ways over the course of the trip.
After unpacking, we showered and went off to the Welcome Celebration. It started at 5:30pm with music, dancing and cocktails followed by a delicious dinner and a show. We ran into Sandy (from Longboat Key) during the cocktail hour and were seated with 3 other interesting couples for dinner.
The show was wonderful! Tony award winning producer Kevin McCollum was honored and the featured singer was Broadway star Heidi Blickenstaff. She is a singer and actress known for Freaky Friday (2018), First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb (2015) and The Rebound (2009). She was also Ursula in the Broadway production of The Little Mermaid and played the role of the role of Bea in Something Rotten! She was beyond amazing and we could have listened to her sing all night. Kevin McCollum is creating a musical of the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and Heidi sang some songs that will be in it - songs that had their first public debut at the show last night.
This morning we slept in and went to the 'Late Riser' breakfast. After that we walked around the ship stopping in at the spa, gym, computer lab and specialty restaurants.
Passengers who are not on the world cruise are checking in today and the ship is all decked out for their arrival.
At 5:15pm there is a muster drill and we set sail at 6pm. Then the adventure really begins!
Once on board we were quickly checked in, served canapes and mimosas, introduced to the Captain and escorted to our room.
Since we'll be on the ship for 3 months, we decided to book a Penthouse room so we'd have more space than in the Veranda staterooms we usually book. The room is wonderful! Plenty of storage, 2 desk/vanity areas, a walk-in closet and a bathroom with a large shower, double sinks and a jacuzzi tub. There's a king size bed and a sofa, chair and small table in the living area. The balcony is large enough for 2 padded chairs, 2 padded ottomans and a small table.
After unpacking, we showered and went off to the Welcome Celebration. It started at 5:30pm with music, dancing and cocktails followed by a delicious dinner and a show. We ran into Sandy (from Longboat Key) during the cocktail hour and were seated with 3 other interesting couples for dinner.
The show was wonderful! Tony award winning producer Kevin McCollum was honored and the featured singer was Broadway star Heidi Blickenstaff. She is a singer and actress known for Freaky Friday (2018), First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb (2015) and The Rebound (2009). She was also Ursula in the Broadway production of The Little Mermaid and played the role of the role of Bea in Something Rotten! She was beyond amazing and we could have listened to her sing all night. Kevin McCollum is creating a musical of the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and Heidi sang some songs that will be in it - songs that had their first public debut at the show last night.
This morning we slept in and went to the 'Late Riser' breakfast. After that we walked around the ship stopping in at the spa, gym, computer lab and specialty restaurants.
Passengers who are not on the world cruise are checking in today and the ship is all decked out for their arrival.
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