Embarkation: Our direct Continental flight from Newark, NJ arrived at approximately 10:30 am. We arrived at the port via taxi (approximately $17.00 for 2 people by 11:15 am). There are plenty of taxis available, don't take the bus. You have to wait around and it's more expensive than a cab. The cab fare is agreed upon and documented before you leave the airport. No negotiation is necessary. It's about a 15 minute drive. We were on the boat and in our rooms by 12:00 noon. Embarkation was a breeze -- no complaints here! We spent the rest of the afternoon exploring the boat, eating lunch, and unpacking. Our luggage arrived before dinner, but it's a good idea to pack a few items in your carry on so you can freshen up and get changed into new clothes. Some people did not receive their luggage until later that evening.
Staff: Everyone was extremely friendly, helpful, and willing to do anything to please. Many of the people were wonderful and we were hugging goodbye and taking photos at the end of the cruise. They easily deserve a 6 out of 6 rating.
Agenda: Boat departed San Juan on Sunday night at 10 pm. We visited St Thomas on Monday, St Maarten - Tues, Antigua - Wed, St Lucia - Thurs and Barbados - Friday, followed by a day at sea on Saturday. We were at each island from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Returned to San Juan on Sunday. This was a fantastic agenda. We spent enough time at each port and were able to explore many of the islands. Here's a brief bio on what we did at each port: