In traditional cruise style, the dining rooms consist of large tables with assigned dining times where you eat with strangers who quickly become good friends. If you’re like me, you probably feel that theming a Bahamas-based cruise ship around New York is odd, and at first, it was, but I eventually came to really enjoy the odd dichotomy between the relaxed and beachy vibes outside, and the vibrant, neon-filled big city inside. Can you guess the ship’s theme? That’s right, the Seashore is themed around New York City. The other main restaurants on board are named 5th Avenue and Central Park. I figured I might even leave my balcony door open to listen to the crashing waves.īy now it was dinnertime and my assigned dining room was the Tribeca Restaurant. There was no way in hell I’d be sleeping with that covered up by curtains. Why do cruise ships even have curtains in the rooms? The ability to go to sleep and wake up with the ocean just a few feet from your bed is a privilege that few people get to experience. But best of all was the floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and private balcony. Underneath the desk was a stocked mini fridge filled with every kind of drink and snack you could possibly imagine. It was a pretty good size and had a wonderful king-sized bed, a sofa, a closet, and a giant desk with a vanity. I had been on the ship for a few hours and had hardly even looked around my room. I decided that before dinner I’d take a moment to go check out my cabin. After the massage, I rushed out to the deck to watch the Miami skyline fade into the distance as we sailed out towards Ocean Cay. I couldn’t have imagined a more fitting and wonderful way to start my first cruise than by being massaged and pampered as the Seashore made its maiden departure towards the Bahamas. Something else happened during the massage too. In traditional Balinese style, my massage was finished with a cup of tea. It felt like my muscles were being stretched, massaged, relaxed, and made ready for the next two days of adventure. It was like having someone press on you for an hour. I didn’t see the point or understand why people get them, they seemed to do nothing. I’ve only had about three massages in my life, and I hated all of them. Personally, I found it to be outstanding. There are many spa treatments on offer, and I chose the 50-minute Balinese massage. I made my appointment for the start of the trip because I figured there’d be no better way to get in the vacation spirit than by starting with a rejuvenating massage. The onboard spa, Aurea, is a stunning and gorgeous space. Once the safety demonstration was over, it was time to relax and enjoy the trip. I fully understand that many people probably don’t want to hear about potential emergencies at the start of their vacations, but I actually found it reassuring to know that the ship had a plan and that I knew what that plan was. In a real emergency, the crew would then lead each group from their sections toward the lifeboats. Afterwards, we were instructed to check in at our designated emergency gathering space. During the drill, we were all sent back to our cabins where we watched a safety video. However, safety is extremely important on cruise ships, so it’s beneficial for all first-timers to know that shortly after boarding there is a safety procedure that all guests were required to partake in. I knew there would be a buffet and lots of food, but I also silently wondered how likely it is for a rogue wave to come and overturn the boat like in The Poseidon Adventure (from my research, I discovered not very likely). I had no idea what to expect besides the preconceived notions I’ve seen in movies and on TV. Furthermore, the ceremony wouldn’t be taking place at a port, but instead at Ocean Cay, MSC’s private island and marine reserve in the Bahamas, which would be christened simultaneously with the ship.īefore boarding the MSC Seashore in Miami, I had never stepped foot onto a cruise ship. The ceremony would be presided over by the ship’s godmother, Sophia Loren. In November, 2021, I was offered the cruising opportunity of a lifetime: Attend the christening of MSC’s newest ship, the Seashore. The ceremony was presided over by Sophia Loren. Our author was lucky enough to attend the christening of MSC Cruise Ship Seashore.
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