Every day at 4:00 a huge cart is rolled through a fabulous room surrounded by glass at the front (sorry I don't know my nautical directions) of the ship. This cart is filled with pastries and little sandwiches and goodies to enjoy with your selection of teas. Hot water is served in china tea pots per each guest and bananas foster or some decadant dessert is also available flaming hot (literally). Here's a picture of the cart. All of the tiers were filled with goodies.
And if you think that a "high tea" is just for the ladies think again. My "huntin' and fishin' meat and pototoes" kind of husband went to his first high tea and decided to come back every day for more. Once we got home he said that the high tea was something he really kind of missed. So as a "Jane's Perspective" kind of thing, I began to shop for tasty flavored teas at home after the cruise. We especially liked Earl Grey. Now when life gets too rushed at home, we stop about 3:30 or 4:00 and have a "spot of tea" and a light snack. I know he doesn't look too happy in this picture but that's just him. Honestly , he was the one who made sure that we got back to the boat by 4:00 whenever we could to have a moment to sit down to tea.
Things were definately beginning to look up after a bout with seasickness combined with a little jet lag that morning.