my group of 4 middle aged couples loved this cruise, the service was impeccable and the cruise director, Rev. Dr E a young black male that was the funniest director of all my 8 cruises.
The cabins were larger than other ships and very comfortable with 2 separate showers and a sleeper couch next to a king size bed or 2 twins.
The ship decor lacked the glitz and elegance compared to other ships.
The cabins were larger than other ships and very comfortable with 2 separate showers and a sleeper couch next to a king size bed or 2 twins.
Amber Cove:
We got a cab to visit the town and do a tour of the cigar factory and the local semi precious stone factory where my friend paid $300 for a Marimar stone necklace set in sterling silver and within 2 days it turned black. The cab drivers should warn us about this or else not taking us there.
St Thomas:
Very disappointed with this Port of call, the cab drivers were fighting for costumers, then we got into one that charge $8 pp to take us to Megan's Beach and Bay, he never mentioned that it's $5 pp to get into the beach. It's a beautiful beach but not worth the classification of the 10 best beach in the world.
Puerto Rico:
We rode the free tour train that took a very nice ride through the old town and the fort. Go to the center of town about a block from the port to get a sit on the open cars, it's difficult to find empty seats on the stop in front of the ship. Don't bother to go to Bacardi factory, it's $15 pp just to get in, an extra $25 for a bottle. Get on youtube to see the factory and buy a bottle on the ship for less than what they charge.
Turks
this was the best port on this trip, right off the ship there's a beautiful beach where there's a nice rocky place to snorkel, bars and a margaritaville restaurant with a DJ and a bar inside the pool. The drinks are more expensive than on the boat. It must be a requirement to open a bar close to the cruise ships.
a beach next to port is a nice place to spend some time before board the ship.