Like an endless buffet, a typical cruise offers a huge array of appetizing choices from sun up to the wee hours of the night. It’s up to you whether you do it all or never leave the comfort of your deck chair.
Your options begin first thing in the morning. Have a three-course breakfast in the main dining room, opt for the a la carte selections at the buffet restaurant or stay in bed and order room service.
By mid-morning the presentation about the next port-of-call is just getting started. Maybe you’d rather check out a novel or a video from the library, join an aerobics class in the gym, practice your golf swing, or stake out a good sunny spot by the pool. For lunch visit the taco bar by the pool, have Chinese food at the buffet, hamburgers and hot-dogs from the grill, or the full lunch in the formal dining room. Afterwards, why not take a nap, or indulge in a cone of frozen yogurt from the ice-cream bar, check out the reflexology workshop in the spa, or have the fruity cocktail-of-the-day. Before dinner there’s time for a quick dip in the hot tub or maybe a trip to the hair salon.
Then, get all up for drinks and dancing in one of the lounges before being treated to an exquisite five-course meal in the dazzling dining room. (or not and relax someplace else) Then head over to the Vegas-style Broadway show, try your luck in the casino or hustle over to the disco. Before you know it, it’s time for the midnight buffet-at least have a look! Night owls should check out the after-hours comedy act, go dancing, or take a stroll out on deck. And, don’t forget to have a quick slice at the 24-hour pizzeria before calling it a night. Tomorrow’s another full day!
This day is not on any particular cruise line. The activities described here may or may not be available on the cruise of your choice. And, at the same time, there are many other activities, too numerous to mention, that are offered on various days and on various cruise ships.
On a day in port, the options are completely different. However, even on these days, meals are always served on-board. Do some sightseeing and shopping, return to the ship for lunch and relaxation, and then begin all over again-wander, shop, hit the beach, a little tennis, or whatever you enjoy doing. Return to the ship, rest up, and get ready for a night full of activities. Tomorrow’s another full day-again!
