The harbor to the gate for Rome
Today we took it easy, no real plan. We definitely did not want to go to Rome, didn’t feel like spending ages on the bus and especially didn't want to deal with the


Published: 13.10.2025
Today was another Sea Day. So relaxation, and this time really.
After a late and long breakfast at the Atlantic with service, we made ourselves comfortable at Bar 17 and chatted with nice people from Gelsenkirchen, giving them tips for the next few days.
Marv didn't get up until 12 o'clock and went directly with us to the buffet restaurant for lunch; that was the only time we spent together. In between, we could only observe him at the pool with all the other teenagers. There are indeed quite a few people from East Germany on this ship, especially from our region.
After a cool presentation about the winter destinations of the Mein Schiff fleet, there was a short workout.
Then it was almost half past three, and we headed to the pool deck to soak up the sun, including cold drinks. Here we could watch the others on the pool deck, as the X Lounge was quite visible.
In the evening, we briefly visited the super stylish sauna area and then sweated again.
The Sur Mer Bistro treated us to a dinner of French delicacies.