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Today we arrived in Mykonos.
We're still getting used to our new digs - 17 decks, 2770 passengers plus 1100 crew, it's a big honking ship, full of folks ready to party hard.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_Lady
This morning we had breakfast at The Galley, on deck 15. Picture breakfast in the food court at Scotia Square. We're in a new world, not one crew member greeted me with good morning Lynn - haha.
We live on deck 10 - which has helps make getting our steps in easier. We're 2-7 decks from everything and while the elevators are fast, we prefer the stairs. the hallways seem to go on forever.
I have to give the ship it's due - it uses lots of tech and so far manages crowds quite well. This includes our door key which is part of our bracelet, which also doubles as a charge card and our ID to get on and off the ship. Everything else is on the ships app - so on your phone. Constant messages with promos and sales as well as useful info like - it's time to get on the tender - which you had to book a spot on. Everything to do with your day is on your phone, including dinner reservation info (most restaurants - those with table service - require reservations, any tours you've booked, and info on ship arrival, programming, things to do, entertainment and so on.
Thankfully there's a map of the ship too! I am directionally challenged at the best of times.
Tonight we're having dinner at The Wake - the ship's Steakhouse, this will be our first restaurant meal on board.
I have been to Mykonos before - wow is it busier than 23 years ago! Several big ships in port along with the smallest of Windstar's fleet. So many people - the small alleyways and almost hidden shops of Mykonos were more like a rats maze, everyone looking to get somewhere, many very, very slowly.
We had a great time exploring and headed back to the ship after about 3 hours - that's all of the crowds that I could stand.
That big ship with the red trim is ours!
We're still getting used to our new digs - 17 decks, 2770 passengers plus 1100 crew, it's a big honking ship, full of folks ready to party hard.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_Lady
This morning we had breakfast at The Galley, on deck 15. Picture breakfast in the food court at Scotia Square. We're in a new world, not one crew member greeted me with good morning Lynn - haha.
We live on deck 10 - which has helps make getting our steps in easier. We're 2-7 decks from everything and while the elevators are fast, we prefer the stairs. the hallways seem to go on forever.
I have to give the ship it's due - it uses lots of tech and so far manages crowds quite well. This includes our door key which is part of our bracelet, which also doubles as a charge card and our ID to get on and off the ship. Everything else is on the ships app - so on your phone. Constant messages with promos and sales as well as useful info like - it's time to get on the tender - which you had to book a spot on. Everything to do with your day is on your phone, including dinner reservation info (most restaurants - those with table service - require reservations, any tours you've booked, and info on ship arrival, programming, things to do, entertainment and so on.
Thankfully there's a map of the ship too! I am directionally challenged at the best of times.
Tonight we're having dinner at The Wake - the ship's Steakhouse, this will be our first restaurant meal on board.
I have been to Mykonos before - wow is it busier than 23 years ago! Several big ships in port along with the smallest of Windstar's fleet. So many people - the small alleyways and almost hidden shops of Mykonos were more like a rats maze, everyone looking to get somewhere, many very, very slowly.
We had a great time exploring and headed back to the ship after about 3 hours - that's all of the crowds that I could stand.
That big ship with the red trim is ours!
Small Windstar ship - with the masts.
Old Mykonos Town
This is the Greece Adrian had been expecting, white buildings, blue doors and shutters...
Enjoying our deck
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