Day 2
We’re on our way, finally out to sea (well, ocean).
Day started well, with a nice breakfast at the Marriott. We took the hotel shuttle to the airport to meet our Carnival Transfer at the baggage claim in arrivals. Shuttle driver was pretty crabby, but at the airport all the Carnival reps were very friendly.
Before we even got to the pier you could see the three stacks rising up from the Queen Mary. She’s been docked here for over 40 years, with most of it a hotel and all of it restored to it’s original grandeur.
The embarkation process usually takes quite a while, and after injuring my back yesterday I can’t really stand for long so they ended up taking me to the ship in a wheelchair. All of the reps were so sympathetic and helpful. Carnival crew are always great.
Once you got onboard they had live music and lunch going on Lido Deck until the cabins were available in the early afternoon. Once we got in to our room, we didn’t move again until muster. Before every cruise sets sail, all guests have to take part in a life-boat drill so you know what to do in an emergency. Certainly good information to have!
After the drill we stood on our balcony and watched the ship pull out for a while before it got too chilly and we had to retreat to our room again. I don’t know if it’s the storm front moving in, or just the way the Pacific is, but you could feel as soon as we left the safety of the harbour. Once we were passed that breakfront the waves started already. It’s been drizzling off and on too, so they closed the retractable roof to protect the new “movie theatre”.
They’re not bad waves, just enough to remind you you’re at sea. The gentle rocking is actually quite soothing while you’re lying down. But be careful for the occasional movement while you’re in the hallway – make sure you hold the rail! I get motion sickness pretty easily, and these waves aren’t upsetting at all, just enough to rock you to sleep like a baby!
We didn’t meet our dinner mates today, we decided to have a bite at the buffet rather than go to the dining room. Everything was good as usual.
We haven’t really explored much today, but we’re at sea for the next two days before we port in Puerto Vallarta so lots of time to check things out. So far we’ve seen the library, Internet Café, a couple of bars, one dining room, and the outdoor movie screen for “Seaside Theater”. Tonight is Star Trek and tomorrow’s UP. Can’t wait!
Now if you’ve never cruised and always wondered how long these mega-ships really are – well there’s a picture for you. The hallway took nearly a couple minutes to complete in one direction and that little dot at the end is me – hundreds of cabins away from where I started.
We’re on our way, finally out to sea (well, ocean).
Day started well, with a nice breakfast at the Marriott. We took the hotel shuttle to the airport to meet our Carnival Transfer at the baggage claim in arrivals. Shuttle driver was pretty crabby, but at the airport all the Carnival reps were very friendly.
Before we even got to the pier you could see the three stacks rising up from the Queen Mary. She’s been docked here for over 40 years, with most of it a hotel and all of it restored to it’s original grandeur.
The embarkation process usually takes quite a while, and after injuring my back yesterday I can’t really stand for long so they ended up taking me to the ship in a wheelchair. All of the reps were so sympathetic and helpful. Carnival crew are always great.
Once you got onboard they had live music and lunch going on Lido Deck until the cabins were available in the early afternoon. Once we got in to our room, we didn’t move again until muster. Before every cruise sets sail, all guests have to take part in a life-boat drill so you know what to do in an emergency. Certainly good information to have!
After the drill we stood on our balcony and watched the ship pull out for a while before it got too chilly and we had to retreat to our room again. I don’t know if it’s the storm front moving in, or just the way the Pacific is, but you could feel as soon as we left the safety of the harbour. Once we were passed that breakfront the waves started already. It’s been drizzling off and on too, so they closed the retractable roof to protect the new “movie theatre”.
They’re not bad waves, just enough to remind you you’re at sea. The gentle rocking is actually quite soothing while you’re lying down. But be careful for the occasional movement while you’re in the hallway – make sure you hold the rail! I get motion sickness pretty easily, and these waves aren’t upsetting at all, just enough to rock you to sleep like a baby!
We didn’t meet our dinner mates today, we decided to have a bite at the buffet rather than go to the dining room. Everything was good as usual.
We haven’t really explored much today, but we’re at sea for the next two days before we port in Puerto Vallarta so lots of time to check things out. So far we’ve seen the library, Internet Café, a couple of bars, one dining room, and the outdoor movie screen for “Seaside Theater”. Tonight is Star Trek and tomorrow’s UP. Can’t wait!
Now if you’ve never cruised and always wondered how long these mega-ships really are – well there’s a picture for you. The hallway took nearly a couple minutes to complete in one direction and that little dot at the end is me – hundreds of cabins away from where I started.
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