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.

Seeing this sign totally eases up my mind.
Silja lines is, after all, the official seacarrier of Santa.

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.

The Promenade

Live band and the Statue of Liberty

Street performers

Me with Mr. NYPD Officer

Frances in a yellow cab

We go up to the cabins to drop off our bags

Hallway

Our very humble room

It has all the basic necessities so I really can’t complain.

Toilet and bath

I can fit in the shower so again, not complaining.

The view from our cabin is so calming

Time to check out the rest of the ship

Of course, I do the restaurants first. A line is forming outside Happy Lobster.

People waiting to be seated at El Capitan

Old Port Pub

Game room

Lower deck

Observation deck

You can buy drinks from the bar

Grab a seat and hang out here

Or forget about the seat and hang out on the floor

Another cruise ship leaving from Vjrla Port

I wanna be on this one next time!

Stop it!!! This is not Titanic and you are not Jack and Rose!

Mahangin ba sa labas? Hehe

I have a slice of shrimp pizza for afternoon snack

On Deck 6, there is a recreational area for children

Segafredo café

Spa

Bistro Maxine

And duty-free shopping!

My new favorite, Baileys Hazelnut!
There’s booze More booze
Candies, gummies, giant lollipops Chocolates
Chocolates And more chocolates!!!

In case you haven’t noticed, I HEART CHOCOLATES!

Hey, wait for me, partners! Hehehe!

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

My first plate

My second plate. Because my salad creation is just too delicious!


My dessert plate – waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce, chocolate mousse

Auntie Babie and Auntie Nita wine wrestling

Cheers!!! Ernest, Florence, Vibson, Me, Frances, Felisse

We hang out at Atlantis later that evening

We skip the casino

And cheer on Uncle Harry while he shows off his moves

Guess who decides to grace us with his presence


The show is quite entertaining and after a drink too many, I am ready to show off my own moves.

That is Felisse trying to upload a video of me doing my YMCA dance.
I kill you! I kill you!!!