9 Sea Day

While visiting the various ports of call is one type of highlight that makes cruising so enjoyable, the "Sea Days" have become a welcome part of any cruise itinerary. The relaxed schedule, with no concern about going ashore, or making it back onboard before the gangway is lifted, makes for one of the best parts of an ocean cruise. The daily newspaper, known on NCL ships as the "Freestyle Daily," gives an hour-by-hour breakdown of all the various activities that are available. And there are many: bingo, craft demonstrations, art auctions, lectures on a variety of topics, spa features and treatments, aerobics, fitness center, classes on napkin folding (there really is an art to it!), current-run movies, etc. These are all in addition to the always available swimming, hot tubs, walking, jogging, shopping, lounging or reading by the pool, and the list goes on. While NCL's invitation is to "do it all or nothing at all," it really is impossible to do it all! So you decide, and you enjoy! We enjoyed a dellightful Sea Day on Thursday on our way back toward the Bahamas and the beach day planned for Friday, the last day of the cruise on NCL's private island known as Great Stirrup Cay.