Celebrity Millennium Cruise – Sea Day in Japan 🌊☀️

Siva McAteer • September 23, 2025

Sea Day in Japan

There’s nothing quite like a sea day on a cruise—and on Day 7 of our Japan adventure aboard the Celebrity Millennium, we finally got to slow down, relax, and soak up some sunshine. After days of exploring ports, temples, and city streets, having a full day at sea to recharge felt like the ultimate luxury.

Morning Rituals: Coffee, Tea & Biscotti ☕🍪

We started our morning at Café al Baccio, one of the coziest spots on the ship. This café is famous among Celebrity cruisers for its Italian-style coffee, premium teas, and delightful little treats like biscotti. Pro tip: snagging a window seat here with your latte is one of the most peaceful ways to start your day at sea.

Deck 11: All the Vitamin Sea You Need 🌞

Next stop—Deck 11! After a week of unpredictable weather, today was pure magic: blue skies, sunshine, and that warm summer air that makes you want to stay outside all day. Whether you want to lounge by the pool, stretch out on a deck chair with a book, or just watch the endless horizon, the top deck is where all the sea-day magic happens.

Fun fact: Did you know the Celebrity Millennium underwent a massive “Celebrity Revolution” renovation in 2019? That means new staterooms, upgraded restaurants, and a refreshed pool deck—all designed to make days like this even better.

Shopping at Sea 🛍️

Sea days are perfect for a little retail therapy, and the Celebrity Shops on Deck 3 didn’t disappoint. Cruise shopping means duty-free deals on jewelry, watches, perfume, and souvenirs, and we even scored some great flash sale bargains. My personal highlight? Picking up another charm from Effy Jewelry to add to my necklace—it’s becoming a beautiful travel keepsake of this journey.

Lunch with a View 🍴

The buffet on sea days is always buzzing, and it’s the best place to sample a little bit of everything. From fresh salads to global cuisine stations, there’s no shortage of delicious options. And honestly, food just tastes better when you’re surrounded by ocean views.

Exploring the Ship 🚢

One of the coolest things about cruising is that no matter how many days you spend on board, there are always new corners of the ship to discover. The Celebrity Millennium is full of lounges, quiet hideaways, and entertainment spaces that surprise you when you least expect it. On a sea day, you finally have time to wander and take it all in.

Why Sea Days Are Special 🌊

If you’ve never been on a cruise before, don’t underestimate the value of a good sea day. It’s your chance to reset, enjoy the ship itself, and connect with fellow travelers. On port days you’re busy exploring, but on a sea day, the cruise becomes the destination.

As a travel blogger and certified travel agent, I can honestly say sea days often become guests’ favorite part of the itinerary. It’s when you truly feel the magic of being out at sea—miles away from everything, with nothing but time, sunshine, and endless ocean.

Stay tuned for our next adventure as we continue sailing through Japan on the Celebrity Millennium!

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