The day after Thanksgiving, I sailed with my friend Ann Meier on RCCL’s Adventure of the Seas to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, San Juan, St. Thomas, and St. Croix, along with my cousins Janice and David Sklar. We had a wonderful time together on the ship and touring the ports. Our cabin, 9342, … Read more
After a day at sea on our Caribbean cruise, we made for the port of Falmouth, Jamaica on RCCL’s Adventure of the Seas. I’d attended the Port Talk on the ship, which was a waste of time. The first 50 minutes were devoted to commercials for the shipboard shops. Only the last ten minutes showed … Read more
Day Three of our 3-night cruise on Utopia of the Seas was a beach day on beautiful Coco Cay in the Bahamas. After a bountiful breakfast, we headed off the ship, our skin slathered in sunscreen and our faces shielded by hats. A sign welcomed us to this tropical paradise. Near the entrance was … Read more
Back onboard Utopia of the Seas after lunch in Nassau on Day Two of our 3-night trip, we had a brief rest in our cabins before exploring Central Park on Deck 8. We searched for rubber ducks, evidently a Big Thing on cruises, and only found one hiding in the shrubbery by the Solarium. Some … Read more
On Day Two of our 3-night voyage on Utopia of the Seas, we visited the Port of Nassau. Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. Once a pirate haven, today the islands are a popular tourist destination. The tropical weather and natural wonders bring in many visitors. Since I’d been here before, I didn’t need … Read more
The pool deck on Day One of our 3-night cruise on Utopia of the Seas was lively, with bodies crowding the lounge chairs and music thumping at the two pool areas. We saw a food truck that offered wrapped snacks later in the voyage and free soft ice cream at a dispensary called Sprinkles. … Read more
Day 1 – Embarkation Embarkation for our cruise on RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas went smoothly at Port Canaveral. We parked in the adjacent garage. You take a ticket and pay as you enter. Then you scan the ticket at departure. The terminal was crowded at 11:30, which was our allotted time to board. I … Read more
Princess Cays Our first port call on the Royal Princess cruise was at Princess Cays for a beach barbecue. I always enjoy the serenity of this beach day. We took a tender to get there, which is an adventure in itself. Once ashore, we scrambled to find a spot in the shade. Getting a rum … Read more
The food in general on the Royal Princess tasted very good. Menu choices were average. For dinner, I enjoyed on different nights the prime ribs, filet mignon, tiger shrimp, and lobster tail. Vegetarian choices were available. We celebrated my birthday with a chocolate treat. Thanks to our travel agent Adam Wolf at The Cruise Web, … Read more
Day Three found us at Murano, one of the specialty restaurants aboard the Celebrity Equinox cruise ship. We had exquisite service in elegant surroundings. Our meal began with a complimentary fried scallop. Next I had a crab and smoked salmon parfait with salmon caviar. We chose Chateaubriand for two which the waiter carved tableside. It … Read more