Day 3: boarding Rhapsody of the Seas

I don't care how many cruises you go on but when you see your ship you get excited . . . well, at least I do! The main reason I picked this cruise is because of the port stops . . . it is ten days with eight stops which means you arrive at a new island almost everyday!  I can not wait.  I quickly get onboard to drop my bags in my cabin and leave the ship to pop into the drug store to pick up a few things I did not pack. I had to get back on board to enjoy some of my new perks. This is my first cruise since earning Diamond status which means I now get four free drinks that are no more than $14 every day of the cruise! Honestly that’s a lot for a non-drinker . . . they can be botted water, fancy coffee, or bar beverages. I am back on board and ready to enjoy!

So I’m starting off trying to taste a new drink each day! Schooner Bar has the most interesting menu! First up: Desert Pear Margarita.

A little cabin tour . . .

 

. . . it is a different layout than what I am used to.  It is an inside cabin which also means it was the cheapest cabin since I am paying double occupancy rate . . . don't get me started!  The room was long and narrow and parallel to the hallway.  It was a great size for one person and very spacious.  The only thing that I did not like was it had a fabric shower curtain which was annoying because the shower was a narrow rectangle and not square.  I managed but did some adjustments to the shower curtain so it did not stick to me while showering; gross!

Since I am traveling solo, I mainly dine in the Windjammer which is the buffet. It is usually the same dining theme as far as food as the main dining room but less casual. I do enjoy the laid back atmosphere but also try to visit the MDR (main dining room) a few nights.  

This cruise is a bit weird in that it doesn’t leave until 8pm; I was in bed by the time we sailed away!