sail away

[ladyjayneq]

Hubby and I are off on the Spirit in October for the Moorish Delights and Med Renaissance. Leaving from Palma

 

We fly into Palma at about 6:30 pm. We don't yet know what time we actually sail.

 

Do we have a muster drill before we leave and what should we expect at 'sail away' - don't want to miss this.

[sobral]

You will sail away about 11.30-12.00 midnight and.... DO NOT MISS THE SAIL AWAY PARTY! Its a must and sets the atmosphere for your cruise- you will have a great time! Lifeboat drill is on the next day- first day at sea at 10.00 a.m. Enjoy your cruise!

[steelerannie]

Hi there - we've been on the Spirit twice and love it.

 

The sailaway is usually around 10.30 ish - although earlier this year we didn't actually "sail" until around 3 a.m. as a flight was very late in arriving, but the party still goes ahead!!

 

Muster drill is on Saturday at 10.00 am. We went up for breakfast and then popped back down to our cabin and picked up the life jackets, then made our way back upstairs to wait for the drill to be called. A lot of pepole did this. We also asked if it was necessary to do the drill the 2nd week and were told if we'd been to the first one it wasn't necessary, but we had to stay in our cabin.

 

When you go in the Compass Rose restaurant ask for a table with Bert and Elvis - they are fantastic!!

 

Ann

[zetarose]

Hi All,

Is it the time for drill on the Destiny the same time as the other ships?

 

Still counting the days down,looking forward to the sailaway party,will really put me in the holiday mood:D

[smiffy1951]

Hi Zetarose:)

 

From what I can remember the drill on the Destiny is around 10.30am so plenty of time for breakfast first:rolleyes:

 

Smiffy1951

[scarymary555]

Ooohhh do we get a 'sail away' party too then?!? :p Can't wait!! Line those cocktails up Zetarose! :D :D

[smiffy1951]

Hi Scarymary:)

 

You certainly do get a sailaway party on the Destiny.

 

Usually around 11.30pm . Palma Cathedral looks stunning as it's all lit up at night. Mind you if you've had your fill of cocktails you may not notice - lol !!!

 

Smiffy1951:D :D

[zetarose]

Hi Smiffy,I will try to focus on lit up cathedral with cocktail in my hand!:D

 

God help me if I try to take a photo of cathedral,could end up with any shot!:p

[scarymary555]

I'll have to take the photos before I start on the cocktails !! :D

[zetarose]

Are we allowed to board as soon as we get to ship,Im flying out of Birmingham Airport at 7am,not having flight meals,hate them,so will have lunch in Lido bar when we get on board

[steelerannie]

Yes as soon as you land - you'll be whisked away by coach to your awaiting ship!! Cabins have always been ready for us when we arrive - we always go on an early flight as well. Luggage usually arrives mid afternoon. So you can go to your cabin, freshen up then hit the bar!!! Have a great time!

 

Ann

[zetarose]

Thanks for your reply Steele,Cant wait to check out the cocktail list,hope there another list else Mary and me will be fighting over it :D

 

Fingers crossed for the weather,surely its got be better than rain soaked Uk at the moment!

[happidaze]

Oooooooo that Sail away party really gets you in the spirit of the cruise! Loved it!

Watch out for the filming Thomsons do and do not forget to buy the DVD of the week you have been onboard