We had previously made arrangements through Tortola Charters to take a day trip to Jost Van Dyke. After an hour wait, Terry, the tour operator, informed us that "I can get you there, but have no way of getting you back". Although apologetic, we felt this was in bad form. Others on our cruise hired different tour operators and had no incidents. 
However, we did not let this ruin our day so we took a taxi to Cane Garden Bay. Along with our newly found friends, Cathy and Scott, we became fast friends with the local "Painkillers". Just what the doctor ordered. 


Tortola

We did our own thing and hired a taxi. The fare was $12 each way to take us to Dickenson Bay. Laper, our driver, told us about Antigua and picked us up at the mutually agreeable time to take us back to the shhip. 
There were less than 20 people on the whole beach. We were able to buy drinks and food and use the changing and bathrooms there. 


Antigua

This was not our first trip to Barbados. Just like in the past, we found the locals to be not as friendly as in other Caribbean ports. A group of us hired a taxi and went to Paynes Bay. 
We found quite a bit of coral right off the shore line that made it hard to get back onto the beach but all in all it was a beautiful experience. 
Next trip we'll go back to Crane Bay. 


Barbados

By far this (once more) is our favorite stop in our many trips to the Caribbean. St. Kitts is truly a beautiful island made more so by the locals. Our taxi driver, Ms. Veronica, took us to South Friars Bay. The fare was $20 for two one way but would have been cheaper had we gone with a group. 
Getting to South Friars Bay is worth the price of admission. The drive from the dock takes one up a mountain and from the top you get a panoramic view of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The beach itself doesn't have white sand but it seems to jut out right from the mountainside. From the beach you get a beautiful view of sister island, Nevis. 
We were able to spend time with friends, Barry and Leigh from Virginia while relaxing. Beers at the shack/restaurant were $2. Needless to say we had a few. 


St. Kitts (Port Zante)

11598 Cat.  AF Mid-ship Balcony small but nice. Quite close to elevators which made it very convenient but yet not noisy at all. Bed comfortable. TV miniscule. Sitting area small. Bathroom nice and included a tub and separate WC. Closet space not ample at all.

Pretty much a glorified balcony cabin with a great central location.

Shore Excursions: The process of getting off the ship at each one of the ports was long, chaotic and cumbersome.Spending quiet time, especially in the early mornings, on the balcony watching the ship as it nears port.

Norwegian Dawn Review

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