As you board the boat for the first time, musicians and entertainers welcome you aboard the steamboat, setting the stage for a wonderful week. You always leave and return to the ship on this deck, scanning your passenger ID card. There is a water station on this deck so you can refill your water bottle before you leave.
Sometimes you can feel the engines on this deck while you are eating but it isn’t horrible.
The dining room is also on the first floor and it is elegant and beautiful. The tables are set with beautiful plates and glasses and the 2 story ceilings add to the elegance.
The Grand Saloon is on the first floor and is decorated much like the Florida Theater in Jacksonville. This is the site for informational meetings, line dancing lessons and the nightly shows. The entertainers are very talented and we have enjoyed every show.
The Engine room is on this deck and you can come visit anytime you would like – it is very hot and loud when the steam engine is running but the engineers are very nice and will answer any questions you have – it is worth your time to visit.