We boarded the Splendor on Friday around noon. Instantly I was impressed. The color scheme is much lighter and has classier more understated feel. We are on for four nights.

The weather was not co-operating and it was a shame as a massive venue on the docks had been built. In the end they decided to hold to function inside. I think that was a good decision.

We all ate at different restaurants but the menu was the same for the every restaurant. Foie gras, scallops, caviar followed by Chilean sea bass or waygu beef. The dessert was a white rose filled with a trifle inside with custard, raspberry and cream. Everything was fantastic.

The highlight of the Christening was the rabbi’s dedication to the ship. He should have been a comedian. Seal, who I had never heard of before was the entertainer. He was incredible with a dynamic stage presence and an ability to sing so many different types of songs.

We were supposed to sail at 11.00 pm but the port authority closed departures due to very high seas. That was fine with us. The next day was supposed to be a sea day but the decision was made to stay docked and not leave until 11.00pm that night. They threw that fantastic gala lunch, had a town hall meeting with Jason Montague, Frank Del Rio, Randall Soy, and Franco who is over ship operations.

Also they had an open house of each type of cabin including the Regent Suite which has been changed quite a bit and the space is more divided and more practical.

We were fortunate to be given an aft grand suite. Talk about a nice cabin this is spectacular. We want to just stay here forever. We also had a dinner in the Study and there 12 of us and it worked so well. With no noise around us we had single conversations most of the time as everyone could hear. Most tables 8 or over it is impossible to all share in a conversation. So I am looking forward to the SUITE cruise and the dinners we will host in that room.