We’re off again – boarded the Celebrity Constellation in Fort Lauderdale for a back to back cruise across the Atlantic the the Baltic – and yes – Russia again. This time St. Petersburg, probably the antithesis of Vladivostock, but…that is a long way away…..
For now, this is the start of our 15 day crossing. The ship is great – actually well taken care of – as opposed to the Galaxy which they let go down before they sold it last month. We are in the hold on the crossing – floor 2. The only thing below us is the medical center and gangway! And all the crew of course. It’s not too bad, we hear the water – but it sounds like a freight train against the side of the ship – and we have a great window that we can sit in and watch the waves go by.
there are some interesting things down here in the hold – like an escape hatch. Ok, don’t want to know how to use that! And an oxygen suit/mask in case of fire. No doors down here for the fresh air to come in…so I guess that’s necessary. Pretty wild! The only real negative with being down low is that the sun deck, gym and buffet are WAY up there. We’ve never taken so many elevator rides in our lives! But no way we’re walking 9 decks every day to get up to the sun/food/exercise. We’re not that nuts (yeah, I know you all wondered!)
So – first day – staff is great, ship is great, table for 2 at dinner, waiter great. It’s all good. Off to the Bahamas for Saturday.
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