Flying to Ft. Lauderdale
26 декабря 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌧 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 andЧитать далее
Aboard the Nieuw Statendam
27 декабря 2022 г., 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.
First Day at Sea
28 декабря 2022 г., 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 dayЧитать далее
Another Day at Sea
29 декабря 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 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-StarЧитать далее
Sint Maarten / St. Martin
30 декабря 2022 г., Синт-Мартен ⋅ ⛅ 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 capitolЧитать далее
St. Lucia
31 декабря 2022 г., Сент-Люсия ⋅ ⛅ 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 andЧитать далее
Barbados
1 января 2023 г., Барбадос ⋅ ⛅ 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 BotanicalЧитать далее
Martinique
2 января 2023 г., Мартиника ⋅ ☀️ 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 ParisЧитать далее
St. Kitts
3 января 2023 г., Сент-Китс и Невис ⋅ ☀️ 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 ChristianЧитать далее
St. Thomas
4 января 2023 г., Американские Виргинские острова ⋅ 🌧 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 CharlotteЧитать далее
A Day at Sea
5 января 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
6 января 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Fort Lauderdale
7 января 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 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 itЧитать далее
