Embarkation Day from Brooklyn Terminal

 Embarkation day has finally arrived! We’re up semi-early, starting the day with coffee and a vegetarian breakfast burrito from the Granola bar down the street. Omygawsh, that coffee…soooo good. After breakfast, we head back to the apartment, pack up, and catch an Uber to the pier in Brooklyn.

Check-in is a breeze, and as we walk towards boarding, we pass a “fuhgeddaboudit” sign—classic New York moment. We find our room, drop off our carry-on, and make a beeline to Bellini’s to meet up with friends. Peach Bellinis all around, and I’m already feeling a little light-headed, so coffee follows to balance things out!

Sailaway time! We wave goodbye to Lady Liberty and head to Alfredos for a peaceful, quiet dinner. Tonight’s entertainment is Jefferson McDonald, who’s got this high-energy mix of acting, music, and comedy. He’s jumping, singing, and sweating across the stage, and we’re laughing right along. I’m traveling with two other couples, so there’s no shortage of laughs, good company, and taste-testing new martinis over at Crooners. It’s shaping up to be an amazing cruise kickoff!