The day after Zeebrugge was a sea day. And our first black tie event where tuxedo and evening gown are the required attire. I decided to wear a tux as my evening gown was still at the dry cleaners!!Dining usually comes in two sittings: early - from 6:30pm and late - from 8:45pm. We however, have decided to go with Freedom dining. This is a third option and means 'any time' dining. Just turn up any time and you will be shown to a table. In reality, anytime...

The quayside of the Langeline cruise terminal in Copenhagen was a hive of activity. Officials and staff were frantically trying to register all the passengers whilst stevedores supervised the loading of the rest of the provisions.I could imagine that this was similar to scenes at Southampton prior to boarding a certain ship in 1912!!!! I was told it is unlucky to mention said ship when about to board a cruise-ship for similar reasons that actors refer to Macbeth ...