Continued from
Scandinavia Trip Day 9, Part 1…
My last time on a cruise ship was some 8 years ago on Star Cruises’ SuperStar Virgo. It was a 3-day 2-night trip to Okinawa from Taipei. It was a truly unforgettable experience for me. I was vomiting my guts out the whole time.
So I can’t help but feel a bit icky about the Silja Serenade. I don’t wanna make a foul-smelling mess of myself and gross out the few new friends I’ve made on this trip.
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Seeing this sign totally eases up my mind.
Silja lines is, after all, the official seacarrier of Santa.
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It feels a bit strange to be traveling from Sweden to Finland and suddenly be in New York. But I guess the cruise operator didn’t really think about that. The Big Apple is the theme on Silja Serenade.
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The Promenade
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Live band and the Statue of Liberty
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Street performers
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Me with Mr. NYPD Officer
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Frances in a yellow cab
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We go up to the cabins to drop off our bags
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Hallway
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Our very humble room
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It has all the basic necessities so I really can’t complain.
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Toilet and bath
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I can fit in the shower so again, not complaining.
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The view from our cabin is so calming
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Time to check out the rest of the ship
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Of course, I do the restaurants first. A line is forming outside Happy Lobster.
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People waiting to be seated at El Capitan
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Old Port Pub
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Game room
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Lower deck
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Observation deck
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You can buy drinks from the bar
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Grab a seat and hang out here
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Or forget about the seat and hang out on the floor
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Another cruise ship leaving from Vjrla Port
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I wanna be on this one next time!
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Stop it!!! This is not Titanic and you are not Jack and Rose!
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Mahangin ba sa labas? Hehe
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I have a slice of shrimp pizza for afternoon snack
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On Deck 6, there is a recreational area for children
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Segafredo café
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Spa
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Bistro Maxine
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And duty-free shopping!
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My new favorite, Baileys Hazelnut!
There’s booze More booze
Candies, gummies, giant lollipops Chocolates
Chocolates And more chocolates!!!
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In case you haven’t noticed, I HEART CHOCOLATES!
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Hey, wait for me, partners! Hehehe!
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Dinner is at Buffet Serenade
Breads Antipasti
Salads and cold appies Cheeses and crackers
Salmon and sidings Other hot dishes
Children’s station Nacho station
Desserts Ice cream
A very interesting cake Chocolate mousse
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My first plate
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My second plate. Because my salad creation is just too delicious!
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My dessert plate – waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce, chocolate mousse
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Auntie Babie and Auntie Nita wine wrestling
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Cheers!!! Ernest, Florence, Vibson, Me, Frances, Felisse
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We hang out at Atlantis later that evening
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We skip the casino
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And cheer on Uncle Harry while he shows off his moves
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Guess who decides to grace us with his presence
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The show is quite entertaining and after a drink too many, I am ready to show off my own moves.
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That is Felisse trying to upload a video of me doing my YMCA dance.
I kill you! I kill you!!!