While the first days of Odyssey of the Seas' current Bahamian cruise have been marred by snowy conditions in New Jersey, passengers have made the most of the unusual situation.
Knowing the wintery conditions they’d face, one guest, Leonard, came fully prepared with everything needed to build a snowman — including Kingsford charcoal for the buttons and latex gloves.
He wasn't the only stranded passenger to embrace the snow. The creations ranged in size from tiny, table-top snowmen to child-height figures. Either way, the playful snowmen helped keep spirits bright when many were anticipating being halfway to The Bahamas.
For example, Debra Lunt built a miniature snowman on her cruise cabin's balcony, complete with small eyes and a soft smile.
"Making the best of it on Deck 7!! Meet Hernando!!" added Kelly Ann.
Ashley Langenfeld also shared a picture of her little snowman, saying, "We’ve been having fun with it! Can’t say I had 'build a snowman on a cruise ship' on my bucket list, but I can now cross that one off!"
Joanne E. Shi, another passenger, posted a photo of her small snowman on Facebook. According to her comment, she's staying on Deck 9.
Others took a different approach. Rather than braving the frigid temperatures, some passengers relaxed indoors, sipping cocktails in Odyssey's Solarium (or SNOWarium, if you will).
"I’m on the ship right now, drinks are flowing, and the Solarium is perfect! We should be able to depart later tonight if all goes well with the port," explained Chris Slaight.
Whichever way the current guests are choosing to make the most of their first full day aboard the ship, one thing's certain: being on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship is better than being at work, school, or home!
Why was Odyssey of the Seas stuck in the New York area overnight?
Winter Storm Hernando disrupted thousands of passengers traveling via air and cruise ship, including Odyssey of the Seas.
The Quantum Class ship's departure was delayed on Sunday, February 22, due to "high winds and rough seas."
As such, the thousands of passengers aboard the 167,704 gross-ton vessel woke up to a winter wonderland, rather than the ocean's vast horizon.
