Southern Caribbean Cruise

December 2022 - January 2023

A 13-day adventure by Bruce & Stacy Read more

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- Dec 26, 2022, 7:00pm
- 🌧 45 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- United States Washington Clark County Russell Landing Portland International Airport 45.587137, -122.5927845°35’14” N 122°35’34” W
Day 1
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 and relax once we make it onboard the ship. We're looking forward to a wonderful, warm, and relaxing adventure in the southern Caribbean.Read more
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- Dec 27, 2022, 10:05pm
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 26.13, -79.65666726°7’48” N 79°39’24” W
Day 2
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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- Dec 28, 2022, 9:03pm
- ⛅ 79 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- North Atlantic Ocean 23.231667, -72.00666723°13’54” N 72°0’24” W
Day 3
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 day at sea tomorrow before we reach our first port.Read more
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- Dec 29, 2022, 8:29pm
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- United States Florida Miami-Dade Doral 25.8153, -80.357725°48’55” N 80°21’28” W
Day 4
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-Star Band.Read more
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- Dec 30, 2022, 7:35am
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Sint Maarten Pointe Blanche, Upper Princes Quarter Little Bay District 18.013333, -63.04833318°0’48” N 63°2’54” W
Day 5
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 capitol city of Marigot and then went on a cruise of the Dutch harbor. The lagoon and bay were such a beautiful blue and the sunset was spectacular.Read more
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- Dec 31, 2022, 5:19pm
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 292 ft
- Saint Lucia Castries Quarter Marchand Castries River 14.006667, -60.99666714°0’24” N 60°59’48” W
Day 6
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 and garden. Guess which one Stacy liked best? Back on the ship, we put on our fanciest clothes for a special New Years Eve dinner and celebration.Read more
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- Jan 1, 2023, 10:48am
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 712 ft
- Barbados Saint George Gun Hill 13.143333, -59.55666713°8’36” N 59°33’24” W
Day 7
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 Botanical Gardens, where we saw numerous plants native to the island. Our final stop was the Sunbury Plantation, the home of the Mount Gay Rum Distillery. Barbados claims to be the original home of rum production. Molasses is a plentiful byproduct of the sugar cane industry on the island and is used along with yeast and water to produce rum.Read more
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- Jan 2, 2023, 8:24am
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Martinique Martinique Fort-de-France Morne Tartenson Rivière Madame 14.6, -61.07333314°36’0” N 61°4’24” W
Day 8
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 Paris and enjoyed the view of Fort-de-France below. From there, we journeyed into the rain forest, stopping to view waterfalls and a botanical garden. The La Paz rum factory was closed for the holiday, but we were able to view the château and grounds. We stopped at the ruins of Saint Pierre, the city destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Pelé in 1902. Then, a brief stop at a black sand beach before driving the scenic coastline back to Fort-de-France.Read more
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- Jan 3, 2023, 9:42am
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 312 ft
- Saint Kitts and Nevis Middle Island Old Road Town Wingfields River 17.326667, -62.817°19’36” N 62°48’0” W
Day 9
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 Christian worship music playing in the gift shop. Next, we visited the Brimstone Fortress perched 800 feet above sea level. It is one of the best preserved colonial fortresses in the Caribbean and was the focal point of numerous battles between the British and French for control of St. Kitts and other nearby islands. The rain was chasing us as we left the port in Bassaterre but also gave us a beautiful rainbow. We had a delicious dinner at the Tamarind restaurant, and we dressed in preparation for the orange night party.Read more
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- Jan 4, 2023, 10:51am
- 🌧 77 °F
- Altitude: 696 ft
- U.S. Virgin Islands Saint Thomas Island Charlotte Amalie Louisenhoj Lee Hill 18.353333, -64.92666718°21’12” N 64°55’36” W
Day 10
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 Charlotte Amalie and past Fort Christian, built by the Danes when they first came to the island. We rode the tram up to Paradise Point and did a bit of shopping before returning to the ship for a relaxing evening.Read more
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