Day 1 . .. We arrived in San Juan around 12:30. As we were getting our luggage and looking into getting a taxi to the ship another couple was doing the same. We decided to share the taxi ride. We stopped at the gas station on the way for soda and water. The total trip before tip was $27. By 2:10 we were already on the boat and headed to our room and then lunch. We were going to go tour San Juan but decided it was nice just to relax on board. Day 2 at sea. I woke up with no voice and boyfriend coughing horrible. So we were glad to be at sea. We slept most of the day. So far everyone on board both crew and passangers have been very very nice. Some food is not so good and some is GREAT. I did not like the ravoli at dinner so I ordered something else, they were so nice about it. And the prime rib was fantastic. Day 3 Barbados. We got off the ship and there was an ATV tour. For $80 total and 2 hours we rode the island and got to see points of interest and a little of the beach. Then back to the ship for lunch, hot tub and pool. Still no voice and he was still not feeling well. So it was nice to have the ship to ourselves and just relax. Day 4. I'm finally feeling a little better but he is getting a little worse. We walked around St Lucia some and we are now sitting on our balcony enjoying the view. In just a few we will go sit by the pool. We are planning on Johnny Rockets for lunch and use our 2 for 1 milkshake coupons. Still have not found any issues to write about. Yes a couple of people have minor rudeness like not getting out of the way and taking up the whole hallway. But everyone has been nice. We have meet great people. Anytime dinning has been the best. We have the same waiter every night and no wait to be seated. We sit by the window every night and have had the table for two with the same handful of people around us. The pool was great with almost no one there. Had the hot tub all to ourselves. Not sure how Johnny rockets added up so fast. $20 including the buy one get one free milkshakes, Oh well, It was good but will not go back. Actually, my chicken sandwich was good, his hamburger was not too good. Tonight for dinner I had the garlic soup, garlic shrimp and chicken marsala. For dessert the warm chocolate cake. It seems as if as the days go on the food is getting better. Maybe it has to do with my cold getting better as I ate more today than the first 3 days put together. I better start getting to the gym. I had planned it but was not feeling well enough to. The one thing I packed was clothes to work out every day. Name that tunes at 8pm, love and marriage show at 10:30 and up by the pool at 11:30 is a party with buffet.

Day 5 Antigua Arrived to breakfast around 8:30 and again no problem finding a seat for two. My favorite breakfast yet. I made my own version of the mcgriddle using the egg and cheese omelet and the French toast. We then went to explore. We rented a scooter for $55 and saw the whole island. The rainforest was beautiful and then we followed around to a great view of the ocean and cliffs. We came back on board at 2 to eat. Again no problem to find seats. Every day lunch was a little different.( Lunches were ok, but dinners were very tasty. )I then went back off board to shop. This was my fav port to shop as they had a few things that were different from the typical carribean items. Day 6 St marten. Our fav port of call. We actually set the alarm clock today and were off the ship by 8:15. We rented a jeep for $55. There was also a $20 port fee that we did not know about til we were signing the papers. Oh well. Worth it. We went to my fav cafe called Zee Best and the almond crossiants we love were still there and the iced mocha is still better than starbucks. We then headed to Moho beach. We were early for the big planes so we went for a drive up the mountains. And returned a few hours later to a crowded beach of plane watchers. It is so much fun watching the first timers see the big planes take off. As for food that day. Again, breakfast was no issue finding seats. And dinner was actually empty. Food was great again.

Day 7 St Criox. We got off the ship and walked around for less than hour. Did not seem like there was a lot to do so we went back on board and hung out at the pool all day. We had it almost to ourselves. It was a relaxing day. Talking to people at dinner who had gone on a tour, they said there was nothing to see on the island. Sounded like they would have preferred staying on board, too. BTW, that night when you brought liquer you could take it to your cabin to pack. So here I am sitting at the airport. Today was actually the hardest day for breakfast. They were running out of utensils. We carried our own luggage off so we would not have to search a huge room for it. It worked out great. What a mess in the luggage area. Customs did take for ever. Only 2 people checking out the whole ship. But our plane is at 1:20 and with leaving our room at 9:30 and the long wait in customs and to leave the airport (taxi was $22), we still arrived 2 hours early. Random thought...Great cruise. This is my 4th and left me wanting a 5th. Crew was super friendly. Shows were great. Other cruisers were so much fun. Breakfast and lunch was the typical fare. I could always find something to eat, but dinner was the best. As far as packing goes. It really depends on the type of person you are. I tried to pack light, but then I kept regretting not bringing the clothes I put back. So next time I will pack as I always do. Bring what ever I think I might need. Highly recommend this cruise. Enjoy!!