So excited for this cruise, then the day before, Royal tells us no Saints for us. Gone were St. Thomas/St. John and St. Martin. Mechanical issues forced us to Nassau and Cozumel instead. We made the most of it and loved the ship. In Nassau, we did some serious shopping and enjoyed a nice Indian lunch. Got to check e-mails and turn off the cell phone until Cozumel.

After 35 cruises, I finally won a jackpot on a ship so off to Atlantis we went. Since it was a Monday night, Atlantis was quiet except for the casino and nightclub. Had a great time and was back on the ship around 3 a.m. I actually enjoyed the overnight in Nassau.

Tuesday and Wednesday were sea days and we got to enjoy the Freedom. We did rock climbing, mini golf, shuffleboard, Johnny Rockets, and even a dance class. What a great two days. Read more