Day 273 – November 30th, 2014. Cruising towards Miami on the Carnival Splendor just like we did a week ago doing back to back cruises in the Caribbean. It was still dark as we eased our way up the channel to the cruise terminal. Miami was sparkling like a Christmas tree with the city […]
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Day 272 – November 29th, 2014. At Sea Cruising The East & West Caribbean has been great and we are now returning to Miami. We woke to a wonderful sun rise, setting the mood for the final day at sea cruising back to Miami. Breakfast was later for us in the main dining […]
Visiting Mahogany Bay on Roaton Island in Honduras
Day 271 – November 28th, 2014. We arrived in Roatan under dark skies and some light rain however it did brighten up as the day progressed. There is what looks like a new dock where two ships can stay without having to tender in, and you can walk off the ship and into […]
To Belize Or Not To Belize
Today we should be visiting Belize, however we have been notified by the Captain that we will have to miss out on Belize due to unsafe conditions caused by the winds and swells at sea. Day 270 – November 27th, 2014. Today we were due to visit Belize. However the weather that we were […]
What to See in Cozumel, Mexico
Day 269 – November 26th, 2014. Cozumel Island in Mexico. “Puerta Maya, Cozumel, Mexico” After a bumpy arrival this morning as we docked in Puerta Maya, Cozumel, Mexico it has been very windy and a bit of a swell. We then disembarked on to the pier which leads you through a (guess what)… […]
It Would Be Hell on Grand Cayman Without Tortuga Rum Cake
Day 268 – November 25th, 2014. Visiting Grand Cayman. “Apparently it’s hell on Grand Cayman and we are going to find out” Cayman Island does not have a port for the big cruise ships to dock alongside and so the port puts on tenders to transport us from the ship to shore, which is […]
Dinner at the Pinnacle Steakhouse on Carnival Splendor
Day 267 – November 24th, 2014. At Sea cruising towards Grand Cayman “Sea day brunch on Carnival” Breakfast on sea days in the Golden Pearl dining room is brunch which goes from 9am to 1pm, and after a great sleep in we were ready for a feed at 10am. The brunch food was great […]
Miami Back to Back Caribbean Cruise
Day 266 – November 23rd, 2014. Docked in Miami. “Miami Back to Back Caribbean Cruise” Heading up the channel with the sun rising behind us I could see three ships already docked. It is amazing how the officers and harbour pilot manoeuver these huge ships in to very small spaces, the Splendor docked […]
Cruising Towards Miami
Day 265 – November 22nd, 2014. At Sea bound for Miami. Today was very overcast and there was a slight swell for most of it. A good day to just relax, which is what we did. This was our towel creation from last night, can you see what it is? “Decorating Carnivals cabin […]
Visiting Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Day 264 – November 21st, 2014. Visiting Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands. “The beauty of Grand Turk” After spending yesterday in town at San Juan in Puerto Rico it was only fitting that today be all about the beach. I had bad indigestion last night which kept me awake for some […]