Hello! Today I’m blogging from the comfort of my bed on the cruise ship. It’s been a super long day but I wanted to fill you in on the fun (so I don’t forget/can use this as a scrap book of sorts). I started the day with a lil run on the treadmill in the ship’s gym. Then, I signed up for the yoga class. It was a super gentle mostly stretching class – exactly what I needed!
BREAKFAST
Breakfast! I love buffet breakfasts because then I can get a little of everything. Or a lot of everything.
After breakfast I got ready for the main event of the day – a crazy awesome seaweed massage! I was slathered in a seaweed lotion and then wrapped up like a redheaded Mexican burrito. Then, Shelley (my new best friend) massaged me up until I felt like all was right in the world.
After the massage I was super super hungry and went straight to the buffet. There are a good amount of labeled vegetarian options and some of it you can just make educated choices (like with the beans or vegetable fried rice or baked pumpkin). There was also one gluten free dessert labeled, but also things like rice and meat dishes that could work too.
LUNCH on the Cruise Ship
I was not messing around with this salad!
Dessert.
Afternoon pick me up!
Then my mom and I went around exploring the ship. Today was the ‘day at sea’ so there were a lot of activities.
Oh, and a weirdo running around… it’s just me. No one panic.
Should I get this visor from the gift shop though???? I kinda like it because it’s big, but I can’t decide if it’s too big.
I was brave when this was delivered to the room and did taste one of the fish eggs. Yeah, not for me but I’m hoping to acquire the taste so I can be fancy one day.
Afternoon snack!
There is a pizza station outside near one of the pools and every time I pass by it smells like heaven. Finally I made a very important stop there to try this thin crust margarita pizza. Yes. I would recommend it.
Tonight was a formal night meaning everyone was supposed to dress up all fancy for dinner.
There was a champagne fountain and everything!
Me and my mamacita.
Dinner was at Michaelangelo’s. I was still in a HUNGRYFACE mood so I basically ate all the bread and breadsticks in the basket. I hope no one else wanted any…
Fancy mushroom soup ‘cappuccino’
Palette cleanser.
The main.
They had a special dessert to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Princess Cruises. Yes. Always celebrate (anything really) with chocolate. It’s a chocolate mousse with a shortbread crust. And it’s amazing.
Since it was a fancy night I wore a white high low dress. I’m happy that it looked kinda fancy, but more importantly was comfortable.
Question: Should I get the visor?
What did you do today? Would you order chocolate cake or cheesecake? <- big debate.
Disclaimer: This post is part of my collaboration with Princess Cruises. All opinions are my own.
Looks like a great time! I hope you bought the visor 🙂
no to the visor, can you talk about the usage of internet/cell on a cruise? I hear it is crazy expensive and it depends on the nationality of the ship
Cheesecake every time, and no to the visor – if you are ever unsure about something, don’t get it. You’ll never use it! — This is my Nan’s advice and it works every time 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your hol!
that pic of you looking out at the ocean in the white dress seriously looks like something from a magazine ad! gorgeous – love that dress!
I think I went on this same Alaskan cruise for my honeymoon… is it the inner passage? So fun!
definitely go for the visor – not too big. I enjoyed a cruise with my daughter a few years back…. a time you’ll always remember! My goal was to burn 800 calories every day minimum so I could eat, and eat some more. My weakness was the dang french crusted rolls that were everywhere. Enjoy your mom time!
I ate 2 rolls at dinner and no one else did! This makes me feel better 🙂
Girl you are ROCKIN’ that white dress!!! Have fun on your trip!
Just catching up with your travel adventures—Alaska is the shiz 🙂 ENJOY!! My husband and I took a Princess Cruise to Alaska a couple years ago and it was amazingly beautiful and serene. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Wow! All that food looks amazing! I love cruises and you are making me want to go soooo bad!
1. those white dress photos are so glam.
2. that is my kind of salad.
Thank you! I felt awkward and fancy at the same time 😉
That white dress looks so good on you! I would definitely choose cheesecake!
I love cruises and Princess is my favorite. That white dress looks great on you!
On a cruise, the answer is to get both (or convince your mom to get one, you get the other, and you can try both)!
food looks amazing and that dress is super cute. definitely get the visor. and probably try to find a matching fanny pack.
Your white dress is perfection—so cute!!! …and the pizza looks a lot better than the fancy dinner. Pizza wins every time!
I love that white dress on you! So pretty!!
My friend works on Princess cruise lines! and I think he’s on an Alaska trip right now…. you should ask the staff/entertainment staff if Kyle Byrnes is on the ship. He’s wicked cool, and also a ginger 🙂
Order both….right? Is this a trick question?
Love the dress! And yes, the visor is awesome!
Oh my gosh, your cruise looks SO nice! I always thought I’d feel slightly nervous on a huge cruise ship if I couldn’t see land, but it seems like you have a ton to entertain you while at sea. Plus, a massage and yoga sound like amazing morning!
Breakfast buffets are literally my favourite things ever. Now I go for (mostly…) healthy choices but when I was a kid I’d get bacon, kipper (a really stinky smoked fish) and baked beans. The looks I used to get!
The hotel I’m staying in at the moment (long-term, sadly) doesn’t have breakfast included and it makes me sad!! But it is Mexico which means refried beans with everything 😀
You are making me so excited for my cruise!!! I see that we are on the same ship, too!!
I am so jelous right now. I have been craving a vacation so bad. P.S. Chocolate cake, cheese cake can be risky… oh but if its not good just get the other one. Love cruises
Oh! Your pictures are making me more excited for my next cruise, which isn’t until October! Can’t wait!
And the white dress is beautiful. I’d say get the visor. Might be comfortable come summer. And I’d want to split the difference on dessert. Chocolate Cheesecake all the way. 😉
Love that dress, you look great in white!
I love that dress. I don’t think I have seen one quite like it before. Where did you get it??
I have never been on a cruise but I think they look awesome. I am a little terrified of how they are so massive yet float around on the open sea…
Looks like you are having a great time!
ID actually go for the cheesecake. I don’t like chocolate cake. Just chocolate in its purest form.
Get the visor!
I love your white dress! And all that food, it looks so delicious!