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- Day 1
- Monday, December 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM
- 🌧 45 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
United StatesPortland International Airport45°35’14” N 122°35’34” W
Flying to Ft. Lauderdale
December 26, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 45 °F
The December ice storm of 2022 cleared just in time. Our flights were on schedule, and we made it safely to Ft. Lauderdale. We're a bit tired from taking the red-eye, but we'll be able to rest andRead more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 10:05 PM
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
North Atlantic Ocean26°7’48” N 79°39’24” W
Aboard the Nieuw Statendam
December 27, 2022, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon onboard the Nieuw Statendam. The skies were spectacular as a rain storm was ending and the sun began to shine through.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 9:03 PM
- ⛅ 79 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean23°13’54” N 72°0’24” W
First Day at Sea
December 28, 2022, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Today was a relaxing day at sea filled with an interesting presentation on the history of rum, delicious food, classic rock and Motown hits, and an entertaining dance production. We have another dayRead more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 8:29 PM
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- United StatesDoral25°48’55” N 80°21’28” W
Another Day at Sea
December 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Today was another relaxing day at sea. We enjoyed reading in the crow's nest, snacks at the Dutch Cafe, a concert by The Mid-Atlantic Men, the captain's dinner, and dancing to the BB King All-StarRead more
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- Day 5
- Friday, December 30, 2022 at 7:35 AM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
Sint MaartenLittle Bay District18°0’48” N 63°2’54” W
Sint Maarten / St. Martin
December 30, 2022 in Sint Maarten ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Today, we visited the Dutch West Indies island of Sint Maarten. The island is divided - half as Dutch territory and the other half as French territory. We went on a scenic drive to the French capitolRead more
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- Day 6
- Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 5:19 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 292 ft
Saint LuciaCastries River14°0’24” N 60°59’48” W
St. Lucia
December 31, 2022 in Saint Lucia ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Today, we visited the island of St. Lucia. We went on a tour to the far side of the island, stopping at a few scenic viewpoints to take pictures. We visited a sulfer spring and a cocoa plantation andRead more
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- Day 7
- Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 10:48 AM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 712 ft
BarbadosGun Hill13°8’36” N 59°33’24” W
Barbados
January 1, 2023 in Barbados ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Today, we visited beautiful Barbados! Our first stop was the Gun Hill Signal Station, used by the British to warn of escaped slaves or rebellious uprisings. Next, we visited the Tropical BotanicalRead more
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- Day 8
- Monday, January 2, 2023 at 8:24 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
MartiniqueRivière Madame14°36’0” N 61°4’24” W
Martinique
January 2, 2023 in Martinique ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Today, we went on a wonderful tour of Martinique with Sabastiano, an Italian gentleman who has made the island his home. We visited the Sacré-Couer Catholic church modeled after its namesake in ParisRead more
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- Day 9
- Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 9:42 AM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 312 ft
Saint Kitts and NevisWingfields River17°19’36” N 62°48’0” W
St. Kitts
January 3, 2023 in Saint Kitts and Nevis ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Today, we visited the island of St. Kitts. Our tour took us to the Romney Manor Gardens and the Caribelle Batik factory and studios. The gardens were lovely, and it was uplifting to hear ChristianRead more
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- Day 10
- Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 10:51 AM
- 🌧 77 °F
- Altitude: 696 ft
U.S. Virgin IslandsLee Hill18°21’12” N 64°55’36” W
St. Thomas
January 4, 2023 on the U.S. Virgin Islands ⋅ 🌧 77 °F
Today, we visited St. Thomas. Our tour took us on a scenic drive around the island, stopping at Mountain Top for a banana daiquiri and views of Megan's Bay. Then we drove through the city of CharlotteRead more
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- Day 11
- Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM
- ⛅ 79 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- United StatesFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport26°4’27” N 80°8’10” W
A Day at Sea
January 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
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- Day 12
- Friday, January 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- United StatesFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport26°4’27” N 80°8’10” W
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
January 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Today, we visited Half Moon Cay, a private island owned by Holland America in the Bahamas. The island has a beautiful beach and we both took a relaxing swim in the waters of the Caribbean.
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- Day 13
- Saturday, January 7, 2023
- ☁️ 46 °F
- Altitude: 49 ft
- United StatesPort Everglades26°5’15” N 80°6’58” W
Fort Lauderdale
January 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We arrived back in Fort Lauderdale at sunrise. After a quick breakfast, we joined a tour of the city that included a cruise of the marina. We had a bit of time to stroll through an art fair. Then itRead more
