St. Kitts is a pleasant island with mountainous views. I’d only been here once before and was looking forward to our scheduled tour. Cooking with Locals at Fairview Greathouse On this shore excursion from RCCL’s Allure of the Seas, my friend, Ann Meier, and I rode in an air-conditioned bus along the coastline and then … Read more
On board RCCL’s Allure of the Seas, you’ll never go hungry. Food is available at numerous venues throughout the day. Specialty restaurants, casual eateries, and formal dining rooms served guests at night. From pizza or hot dogs to lobster and beef filet, you have plenty of choices. Breakfast was my favorite meal. I really miss … Read more
We saw a full production of Mama Mia on board RCCL’s Allure of the Seas. The show was fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable. Another night we saw Blue Planet with the singers and dancers and differing backdrops representing water, desert, mountains, etc. We saw Blades, the ice-skating show, but skipped the high divers outside in the … Read more
RCCL’s Allure of the Seas is one of the larger ships with Central Park, Boardwalk, an indoor Promenade, and plenty of sports activities and pools. Colorful slides were available for youngsters, plus basketball courts, a rock-climbing wall, and other sports amenities. Finding lounge chairs wasn’t a problem in the morning, but poolside spots were hard … Read more
Coco Cay in the Bahamas is a frequent stop for RCCL cruise ships. I’ve been here several times already. It’s a long walk down the pier, but then you can take a tram ride to the various beaches. There’s a separate thrill ride area and splash pools for little kids, a … Read more
Nassau has some unique places to visit, aside from the beaches, forts, and other attractions. Sybil Bradley, my cruising pal, and I climbed up a hill to see Graycliff Hotel recommended by my friend, Ann Meier. We didn’t book the afternoon tea but just wanted to see this historic site. The hotel is lovely inside … Read more
This past week, I sailed on RCCL’s Utopia of the Seas to Nassau and Coco Cay on a 4-night voyage. I’ve posted about this ship from a previous voyage with photos HERE. My favorite hangouts this time were the Crown Lounge on Deck 16 for a quiet, indoor spot (Diamond members and above only) and … Read more
I enjoyed some awesome sea vistas from RCCL’s Adventure of the Seas on my latest Caribbean cruise. I love to sit and watch the water, which is why I always choose a balcony cabin. Sunrise I mostly saw the sun rise because we were at dinner during sunset, which happens early in December. Since I’m … Read more
I always enjoy the food on a cruise, and my recent one on RCCL’s Adventure of the Seas was no exception. This cruise, we celebrated my birthday. Our travel agent sent a chocolate cake, and waiters serenaded me in the Main Dining Room and at Giovanni’s specialty restaurant. At dinner, we had a table … Read more
Day 6 on RCCL’s Adventure of the Seas, we arrived in St. Croix. Here we took the Brews and Views tour into the rainforest via vans that seated 12 in four rows, with air-conditioning that barely worked and without accommodation for mobility-challenged passengers. Our guide said nothing during the first segment of this excursion, and … Read more