21Feb Mardi gras from New Orleans

We just crossed the International Date Line this morning.
The date of 20th was skipped as it doesn’t exist on our cruise calendar.
We simply lost a day as yesterday was 19th and today is 21st.

The biggest party of the whole cruise is on tonight.
It is Mardi gras night!
Lido pool deck is transformed into street of New Orleans.
It starts at 5pm shortly followed by King and Queen’s parade in fancy frocks.
It is open bar with freshly cooked unlimited Southern style foods.
Lobster tails, Fresh oysters, King prawns, Cat fish, Gumbo, Jambalaya, assorted meat BBQ, more than 20 different hot dogs…
Cat fish was the most delicious.
I started with New Orleans beer.
Band of jazz musicians are directly flown from New Orleans.
Music was great and so was the atmosphere.
So many people were dressed to the party in fancy costumes and dancing around.
It was fun night as everyone was having great time.

Royal courtesy to the Queen!

Passengers voted for King and Queen are in their royal gown and posing for photo shot along with other characters

Beads and feathers are abundant – John, Widi the waiter, Diane are backing me and Woody

Cruise director Bruce is in disguise as a clown. But we all know who you are, Brucy! ^^

Cat fish and crispy soft-shell crab – delicious!

Jambalaya rice anyone?
Philiphino cook Romel is also enjoying himself.

Busy bartenders.
Yes, sir, 5 more Peña colada?

Jazz band from New Orleans joined the ship for the party

One of on-board medical officers Holly and her hubby Peter, loveliest people on earth.

Ship’s Spa girls Taiwanese Ping and Japanese Nao are both having good times

Waiter Harisman from Indonesia is always happy with his signature big smile

Lobster tails, King Prawns and Fresh Oysters came in tons

Cruise marketing manager John joined our table and Pam. Pam in purple feather is from Sydney and is presenting opals and other gemstones for passengers.

Greg is flanked by Adele the ship’s entertainment hostess and Char the on-board travel consultant

Mardi gras night is getting deeper as people are partying harder !!