Shortly after boarding it was time for the safety at sea drill. The ship alarm bells would ring and you are taking your life vest and assemble at your assigned lifeboat station. At Seadream there are 4 lifeboats (one of which is also used as tender) with a combined capacity of close to 100 guests as well as life rafts for another 100 people.

After having completed these formalities (hopefully without needing them), it was time for the magic Venice sailaway. San Basilio cruise terminal is located right at the end of the Zattere. Ships have to sail literally right through downtown Venice to reach the open seas.

Sailaway was spectacular. Having your our cocktail on the open deck while watching the incredibly busy Venice was a sight to remember. Slowly gliding through the canal we could watch all the nice little streets, the crowds of tourists and the gondolas working their way through the waters of Venice.

We also saw one of the big cruise ships: Brilliance of the Seas. She looked like a giant compared to the houses of venice. 

Sailing from Venice takes abou 30 minutes to one hour. First you pass the main island with San Marco square on the left, then later the Lido island with its beaches on the right hand side. Then it's off through a channel out to the open sea.

Our next day stop would be: Rab, Croatia.