Crossing the Atlantic

Days 4-9:

Once again across the Atlantic. Unlike our transatlantic on the Oceania Marina, we had only a few days on the MSC Poesia before beginning the passage. This meant that we were still figuring out the ship, its activities and our “battle-rhythm” on these days.

Fortunately, the seas were rather calm (unlike our Oceania Marina crossing) which meant it was easier to walk around the ship without out so blatantly shifting your weight from left to right in order to walk straight down the hallway as the ship rocks.

Unfortunately, we found the internet to be unreliable. Although when connected, we found that the speeds on the MSC Poesia were faster (twice as fast) as we had on other lines (Oceania, NCL, Regent) staying connected to the internet was very frustrating. Where you are on the ship and what you are using matters to how reliable the internet was. For instance, in our cabin internet is very hit-or-miss, while if you go into the public spaces (such as the Il Grappolo Win Bar) our internet connect was much better. Also, as a laptop computer has a larger WIFI antenna, it is easier to maintain internet than on our phones. Although from time to time, it still is a problem.

We also use this time to revise how we have arranged our cabin to make the best use of it. Tracey’s cabin hacks have really come in handy. Fortunately, as a premium balcony on the aft, we have a much deeper cabin than a normal balcony. This extra room not only keeps us from feeling claustrophobic, but also gives us room to hang a series of shelves from magnetic hooks. Always remember that in most cruise cabins, the walls and often the ceilings are metal. This means that magnets can be your best friend.

Next stop, we return to the Caribbean!