First stop is Nassua where will spend part of the day at Atlantis!
The next port is Freeport where will be snorkeling... I have never done this before and I am usually not so adventure filled but I said hey try it! They show small kids doing it so if they can do I can too! After all I am big kid!!!
For sure I will be posting away on the trip, well as often as I can find free wi fi!
You guys are going to have an amazing time. I'm so envious. I love cruising. Here's some helpful words to know...
ReplyDeleteRight and left, east and west may be proper directions on land, but for seaworthy navigation, use these terms to find your way around a cruise ship.
•Bow: The front of the ship.
•Stern or Aft: The rear of the ship.
•Port: The left side of the ship when facing the bow.
•Starboard: The right side of the ship when toward the bow.
•Bridge: The control center of the ship, typically in the bow.
•Decks: Floors of the ship.
•Galley: Where food is prepared; the ship's kitchen. Larger vessels may have more than one.
•Muster Station: The designated meeting spot for passengers during emergencies or evacuations. Your muster station will be noted in your cabin.
•Cabin or Stateroom: Your room or sleeping quarters on board.
•Lido: A term meaning resort often used to describe a particular deck, usually where pools are located.
•Gangway: The entrance / exit area of the ship used while docked, typically on a lower deck.
A typical ship employs thousands of crew members, and while many terms are common (chef, waiter, etc.), some positions are less well known to novice cruisers.
•Steward: The housekeeper responsible for maintaining passenger cabins. Stewards can usually assist with special requests or answer general questions.
•Purser: Individuals trained in customer service and responsible to answer general questions, handle complaints, and generally monitor passenger happiness. Pursers can typically be found in the main lobby at an information desk.
•Maitre D': The officer in charge of the dining room and its wait staff. Each dining room usually has its own maitre d'. (and they all get tipped)
While on board, you will experience many new activities, some of which may sound unfamiliar or be used in unfamiliar ways. Even common terms may have new meanings on a cruise vacation, such as:
•Photo Gallery: The location, typically on a centralized deck, where all the professional photographs are displayed and available for purchase. (a great place to go and make fun of other guest's photos)
•Formal Night: The designated evening when passengers are invited to dress formally for dinner. The meal may be more elaborate, and there will be additional photo opportunities.
•Main Seating and Late Seating: Assigned dining times for passengers to use the main dining rooms. Seatings are organized to help the galley prepare thousands of meals in a short period of time. (We like the Main seating because we can work off the gigantic meal before bed).
You will have such a great time. I'm certain of it and I'm eager to see photos. Missing you!