Sea Day #3 - Indian Ocean

March 18, 2025

It was sunny but not too hot (77F and windy) when we woke this morning after gaining an hour of sleep. Because of the rough seas, they closed the entire 3rd floor promenade deck where we usually like to park on sea days.  We spent some time wandering around the ship because we had to get out of our stateroom for our steward “Desmon” to come in and tidy up.  The seas seem to have calmed a bit which makes walking around easier, but no wearing flip flops today if I want to remain upright.

We had to put on long pants because the AC on the ship tends to be a bit on the chilly side.  We made our way up to the “Crows Nest” on the 10th floor which is at the very front (bow) of the ship.  There you can lounge and watch the view, play cards or board games of which there are tons, do crafts, play bridge or just get a latté from the barista and chill.  We haven’t lingered that many places on the ship, but the Crows Nest it is a pleasant place to pass some time if you must get out of your stateroom.

Tod remarks we must be in shipping lanes because occasionally we’ll see some monster freighter 2 or 3 miles in the distance. 

As an aside, it appears a lot of people do the ATW frequently.  Our waiter told us he knew most of the people he serves are from previous cruises.  One old guy is on his 35th ATW cruise.  I mean don’t get me wrong, I’m really enjoying myself, but 35 times?  Maybe he has OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).

Another lazy sea day tomorrow.  We’re headed for some rain according to Captain Frank.

Note on our bed when we came back from dinner on the 17th

Where we are today. We are the blue arrow.