Sea Days on Voyager

We are on the Dec 2 cruise from Dubai to Singapore with lots of sea days. What are some experiences with sea day activities on Voyager? How well does the staff cover the time at sea? Thanks.

Oh, we love sea days! My husband and I are big readers, so that's what we most enjoy on those days. At home, there's almost always something else that needs my attention, but both on board ship and at the beach, I can luxuriate in my favorite pastime for hours on end. Heaven! On occasion we've even watched a flick that we might not have gotten around to seeing at home; the film library on board isn't bad. And the book (and newspaper) part of the library isn't bad either. Or listen to music.

There are always jig-saw puzzles set up, and card games when people feel like it. And no doubt maybe scrabble and other sorts of games?

And usually good lectures, including a re-play of the theater lectures on the room telly. On port intensive cruises, we often miss some of those lectures, and I almost always enjoy them whether we attend or watch them later.

Many people enjoy walking around the "track" or going to the gym or playing ping-pong or those other game possibilites on the upper deck. And of course simply hanging out at the pool or hot tubs. Or the coffee connection. Or using the sauna in the spa. Or getting a massage of whatever sort. (Usually pretty crowded on sea days. If interested in the spa, probably a good idea to make reservations in advance.)

Relaxed eating and drinking. Casino. (Have no idea whether it's open during the day.) I always see lots of people in the boutique on sea days.

Or simply sitting on the balcony and just staring off into space or meditating or whatever.

Especially for social people, sea days are a nice chance to get to know fellow ship mates. No rush to get anywhere. Just hang out.

And of course tea-time and trivia.

Best part: sleeping in!

I know that I haven't answered your question about what the staff might do. Others no doubt will speak to that question. Even with nothing special from the staff (if that's the case--I really don't know), we've always been very happy campers on sea days.

There are also wine tastings, food demonstrations and usually a "Country Fair" where each department sets up booths and the passengers play games (kind of goofy fun -- everyone has smiles on their faces whether you are participating or just wanting the event). While the Country Fair is only one day, the staff sets up games that people enjoy playing. We love sea days and are never bored!

Agree with poss and TC. Always plenty to do and you will be surprised how quickly the day is gone.

Organised deck games on sea days include golf putting, croquet, baggo and shuffleboard

There is usually a crew versus guests shuffleboard tournament at some stage during those cruises with a number of sea days (note that protocol demands that the Captain wins otherwise other activities such as walking-the-plank will be introduced. :eek:)

A variety of themed lunchtime buffets will be served on deck at the Pool Grill

Another particularly delightful opportunity on sea days is to have a long and leisurely lunch in Compass Rose with other simpatico passengers of your choice.

You might also consider ordering some sort of special lunch meal (i.e. steak tartare, grilled calves liver, fricassee of possum tenderloin...). We have found that while CR will happily accommodate special orders for dinner with a day's notice (provided that the ingredients are on board), it is a bit easier for the galley to manage special orders for lunch, when the galley is less stressed or pressed for time.

By the way, we have given up on special ordering any possum dish, as the galley staff cannot seem to differentiate between North American possum and New Zealand possum, two radically different critters indeed! ;)

It will be interesting to learn if Compass Rose is open for lunch on sea days. Currently, on the Explorer CR is not open for lunch - choices are La Veranda, P7 or Chartreuse (with Chartreuse and P7 open on alternating days). I suspect that CR will be open on sea days during the Explorer's maiden transatlantic voyage but only time will tell. And, I think that it is safe to assume that whatever the Explorer does, the Voyager and Mariner will follow - after their refurbishments.

No possum for me, though we regularly eat wild game at home, just not possum! Nasty creature.

Ok, so where does lamb come from? Domestic (Colorado) or the infamous in my opinion New Zealand? Never had the possum, but bear was good.

Not sure where they source their lamb, but we used to get our possum from Highway 48, just outside of Skeeter Holler. And I mean right from the highway. :D

I believe that the lamb is from New Zealand.

To me sea days are the best, sleep in, late breakfast, long lunch, nice deck time and just walking around the ship stopping where ever you want. Watch a movie, have a snack.

Not sure where they source their lamb, but we used to get our possum from Highway 48, just outside of Skeeter Holler. And I mean right from the highway. :D

At least you know it's fresh.

We took this very cruise two years ago (as our first RSSC cruise), and I cannot remember ever being bored. I seem to recall having lectures both morning and afternoon, and time to relax was wonderful. Especially after doing the excursions, which we took full advantage of.