Blogs from Baltic Sea, Atlantic, Oceans and Seas

Day 15 – Bright Star Sea Day Nobody wants to hear a “Bright Star Room Number” announcement come over the in-Room PA system; but, that is exactly what we heard this morning as we were getting ready for our impromptu sea day. “I thought they had stopped doing that,” Sharon said, as everything seems to be done over walkie-talkies. I know I haven’t heard this for several years now. We were supposed to be visiting Estonia today; but, our delayed departure from Warnemunde made it necessary to skip this port. When we left to go to breakfast about forty minutes later, the response team was still in our hallway and the emergency was several doors down. We had to walk away from the stern and then back down the starboard side. Sharon eschewed the Dining Room ... read more

31.08.2015. Today's German comedy word: Ausfahrt = this is a versatile word that in this case means 'exit' but you could easily have einfahrt, abfahrt gute fahrt. Whichever ‘fahrt' you use and whatever context you use it in, it is always a source of amusement for non-Germans young and old!! Our first full day aboard was a day at sea so this gave us the chance to familiarise ourselves with the layout of the ship. A child's water park area had been constructed on the pool deck complete with water cannon. An array of pipes spew streams of water out at various angles and the pool itself contains no more than a few inches of water. There is a mini golf area on deck 12 the sits around the ship's funnel. I have already walked the ... read more

I have an undying love for traveling but I have an undying love for the sea. I think that it started when I took my first boat ride out on the beach with my family. It was like I was on a boat of possibilities and the sea was like a monster that is misunderstood. I remember looking over the side of the boat and seeing how the water was just so powerful and how beautiful it looked. I have always imagined myself being out on the open sea and just adventuring into the queen sea herself. For some people they would think that it would be better to stay on the ground and not venture out into what would be so dangerous. I have always been the type to see something and if I want ... read more

Geo: 57.5158, 17.5781 Today was an At Sea Day as we headed back to Dover. We had a character breakfast in Parrot Cay bright and early. After breakfast we stopped by the Russian Bazaar that was happening in the shops to see what merchandise they were offering. I knew Disney was going to mark things up but their price increase was OUTRAGEOUS. But, people were gobbling things up. Then Nikki and I went to an Art of Entertaining presentation where we learned to make Chocolate Mousse. Regan and Kelsie napped. After the cooking demonstration, Nikki and I went to up to Deck 9 to relax before our Couples Massage. This was my first ever massage and I have to say it was very nice. The girls went to a dance class and then to the 4th ... read more

Slept till 10 a.m. Could not believe it. Roxie got up went to breakfast, came back and I was still sleeping so she went roaming the ship. I never heard anything until my phone rang at 10. I later found out it was Judy. We attended a session in the spa on “Secrets to a Flatter Stomach.” I doubt I’ll ever see that again, but it was interesting and I learned a few things. Went to the art show today with Judy. Bought 2 very unique “Wyland’s” - they are painted on bamboo and I got them for ½ what they are on land. One is penguins and the other is koala bears. Stephanie, you can’t have these. Also, I won a picture of a whale jumping out of the water. Went to dinner and the ... read more