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
Royal Princess Ship Review Dec. 8 – 15, 2013 Itinerary: Princess Cays, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten The Pros We thought the entertainment and music on this ship were excellent. You could go from one show to another each evening, and the lounges held different music groups nightly. I would like more concert level performers. … Read more
Day 7, December 14, Tuesday, Emerald Princess 10 Day cruise to Southern Caribbean BONAIRE We had more time on this island than Grenada and I would have liked less. It’s 112 square miles with a population of 14,000. The land appeared relatively flat and sparse with little vegetation. It didn’t look as populated as the … Read more
Day 6, December 13, Monday, Emerald Princess 10 Day Cruise to Southern Caribbean GRENADA The day dawned bright and sunny and warm. Clouds hovered over the distant mountain ranges as we approached the famed “spice” island. I spotted a fort up on a hill, a clock tower in town, and a multitude of pastel buildings, … Read more
Day 5, December 12, Sunday Emerald Princess 10 Day Cruise DOMINICA We approached Dominica, a mountainous, long island of 298 square miles with a population of around 73,000. Clouds hovered over the green-coated land. White buildings clustered along the coastline like blobs of bird poop (not the nicest image, but this popped into my mind). … Read more
EMERALD PRINCESS 10 Day Cruise Southern Caribbean Day 1, December 8, Wednesday ALL ABOARD We boarded the Emerald Princess at Port Everglades. The terminal doors opened at noon. It was our first time as Platinum members of the Captain’s Circle (repeat cruisers), and I was grateful for the Preferred Check-In line that allowed us a … Read more
EMERALD PRINCESS SHIP REVIEW THE CABINS First off, note there’s no deck 13. The decks go from 12 to 14. We stayed on Baja deck 11 and it was a great location. Our balcony cabin expanded the view and prevented us from feeling closed in. The balconies are very comfortable with a soft rubbery covering … Read more
Caribbean Princess Cruise to New England/Canada DAY 7: At Sea and Ship Review We joined the culinary demonstration and tour of the galley in the morning and did a wine tasting in the afternoon. The cooking demo was fun. I always enjoy walking through the galley, one of many aboard ship, and seeing the … Read more
Cruise to New England/Canada on Caribbean Princess DAY 6: Halifax, Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has its own unique flavor and we enjoyed this port very much. I’d say it’s second to Bar Harbor as a favorite. There’s lots to see and do by the waterfront on your own without having to take a tour. The … Read more
Caribbean Princess Cruise to New England/Canada DAY 4, Tuesday: Bar Harbor, ME We took a tender into town in the midst of a raging thunderstorm with rain pouring down and lightning flashing in the sky. After hovering under a tent until the rain let up, we dashed to our bus for a two and a … Read more