We were up early for our last breakfast in the Executive Lounge and a good-bye to our favorite hostess there. Then to the lobby to meet up with our group of 16, find our bus and, hopefully, load 16 people’s cruise luggage in the boot and the unoccupied rear seats. I have no idea how they did it, but the great driver, Art and some of the other guys managed to fit everything in. And we were on our way from London to Southampton – a little more than 1 hour and 40 minutes drive in dreary on and off rain.
We arrived safely, speedily went through the check-in routine, boarding pictures, cabin keycards and traditional (on Celebrity) glass of Champagne (or OJ). We went directly to the Buffet which was open for lunch. It still amazes me that earlier that morning 2000 + people disembarked and in just a few hours, the ship was cleaned, food prepared, and 2000+ new people were welcomed onboard. Shortly after 1 PM, the announcement was made that the cabins were ready.
We found our cabin and, amazingly, one suitcase delivered already...the others followed rapidly and we settled in. Had fun roaming the ship, making specialty restaurant reservations and seeing folks that we hadn't see since last year's cruise.
We went to our early dinner and met our tablemates - one couple from Washington and 4 Aussies...should be a fun group with lots of laughter. After dinner we went to the Opening show during which both of us dozed...off to bed looking forward to our first port Le Havre, France.
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