Day 25 – Sea Day: Rough Seas, Kreppel, and Elvis instead of Brazil Musical 🌊🥳🎸

🌊 Restless Night and Heavy Seas

At 6:30 AM, the night was over – but significantly more restless than desired.

The air conditioning was extremely loud, there was a strange draft noise at the cabin door – perhaps a seal? – and the fan in the closet also made quite a racket. 😱

Since this was already the second night in a row like this, I was determined: Today, I'm going to the reception.

At 7 AM, I first set out for the obligatory early riser coffee. And already in the stairwell, I saw the first unmistakable sign that there could be more movement on the ship today:

The barf bags were already hanging. 🤭

And indeed: The seas had picked up significantly.

After breakfast at the East Restaurant, I went directly to the reception to report my nighttime disturbances. The issue was noted and passed on.

Then I observed the spectacle on the outdoor deck. It was rocking quite a bit, and there was plenty of spray everywhere. 🌊

🥌 Shuffleboard Under Challenging Conditions

During the subsequent ship tour, I of course also took a look at today’s Rossini menu.

And what can I say? It could be really good. 😎

So, I spontaneously booked a table. 😂

At 9:30 AM, I headed to the shuffleboard – today, however, under challenging conditions.

The rough seas didn’t make the game any easier, and the results reflected that:

Round 1: 164 : 144 – lost

Round 2: 172 : 124 – also lost

Today was clearly not my shuffleboard day. 😂

🥳 11:11 AM – Finally Carnival Onboard!

After that, I went to the pool deck because at 11:11 AM, the Carnival season was officially kicked off onboard. 🎉

Of course, the traditional Kreppel parade couldn't be missed.

And for all non-Hessians: We call these things Kreppel. 😂

The atmosphere onboard was excellent right away.

It became particularly exciting during the Kreppel parade: 20 Kreppel were filled with mustard. Whoever managed to grab one got a prize.

A culinary lottery of a different kind. 😂

For additional entertainment, the samba ensemble from AIDAsol, consisting solely of guests who had practiced during the voyage, gave a grand final concert on pool deck 11. Brazil meets Carnival – it couldn't have been more fitting. 🇧🇷🥳

At 12:30 PM, I went to lunch with Sabrina and Verena.

And at 1 PM?

Attentive readers already know what’s next:

Eye care. 😂😴

🧺 The Latest Ship Gossip

Meanwhile, I received the latest stories from the ship.

The laundromat is said to now look like a thrift shop. Apparently, everyone is trying to get rid of their old stuff. 😂

And there was even a near-brawl over a deck chair. It was only thanks to the decisive intervention of a waiter that the situation didn't escalate.

People are incredible. 😂

When I returned to my cabin, the air conditioning was suddenly set to freezing cold.

So someone had definitely been there. 😂

And the best part: It was actually completely quiet at the moment.

Is the problem solved? We'll see how it goes later. 😎

☕ Art Auction and Healthy Midfield

At 3 PM, I went to the Sol Bar for a cappuccino and water. At the same time, I checked out the art auction.

At 3:30 PM, there was a game of Yahtzee.

Out of five possible placements, I came in 3rd.

Healthy midfield. 😎😂

After a short exchange with other players, I returned to my cabin at around 5 PM.

Because at 6 PM, the spontaneously booked Rossini awaited me.

🥩 Rossini with Rough Seas

And the menu was indeed impressive:

Greeting from the Kitchen: