I Need A Vacation.: Seas the Day

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Seas the Day

Sea Day and we are going to chill in the Sanctuary.

Biggest secret ever! When you get on the ship on embarkation day, RUN, don't walk, to the Sanctuary, which is at the front of the ship top deck. This is what happens if you don't. They are sold out and there is a waiting list.

The chaise lounges are $20 for a half day and $40 for a full day. It's adults only, no kids, beautiful view at the front of the ship, and you have a healthy menu you can order special items from. They have changed it to Bento boxes and healthy drinks. There is a private jacuzzi at the front with the best view of the ocean right in front of your eyes. You really feel like you have escaped.

Sooooo.....the chaise lounges were sold out. Usually you wait in line, someone comes to take you through the Sanctuary so you can pick out your lounge and reserve a particular space. I put ourselves on the waitlist and then had a lightbulb moment. How much are the Cabanas? The Cabanas are $140 for 1/2 day and $20 more for extra loungers. Max is 4 people, so $140 + $40 (for 2 lounge chairs) would be $180 for the 1/2 day. I'm like....hmmmmm.....$90 a couple. That's do-able. I asked my sister "Hey, you wanna do 1/2 day for $90 a couple.

Here's what you get.

Couch
2 Chairs
Mini Fridge Fully stocked
1 bottle of wine/ Perrier water and various sodas
T.V with Head Sets
Secret Healthy Menu
There were actually 4 lounge chairs in our cabana. The photos were the day of reserving them.
Secure area for locking up your stuff.
Robes and slippers
And the best of all...... dah dah duh (horns blowing) AFTERNOON TEA!!!!

Afternoon Tea is my favorite. Tea, scones, finger sandwiches, desserts w/chocolate chip cookies.

For 4 hours you have escaped to a whole new world with calming music, excellent service, great food and the beautiful blue ocean as your view.

Don't judge our empty plates.

After a relaxing afternoon, we get ready for the night and try out some of the fancy drinks around the ship. Our favorite? Spirits at Sea where the uber cool bartender tells stories about the exotic drinks they are making. My mission is to try every one of them. I came pretty close.