There are two main piers – one is an industrial pier Tourelles Terminal where you have to take a shuttle from the ship to the main gate. Thankfully we are at the other pier – Pointe Simon Terminal which is an easy walk (you can hire pedicabs to take you the length of the pier).
Once you arrive there are tents set up for taxis and tours.
It is a short walk to the right to get to one of the many ferries that can take you La Pointe du Bout and the beaches. Initially this is what we were going to do. Friends did go and they thought the beach was lovely but not cheap once you got to the beach.
We ended up heading to a lovely restaurant right on the beach called Lily’s. The Taxi there was 15 US to get there and we paid 20 US to return. The beach was lovely, a small cove with an easy slope. The restaurant had very good food and even better drinks, but again not cheap.
I got to try out my full snorkel mask which worked very well. I loved that I could see so much more than a regular snorkel mask. It is easy to breath and easy to put on and off and the seal was perfect.
Lots of the people here are tourist visiting the island. One waiter spoke English but I was able to use my French. Although at times I had difficulty understanding them as the French here has a bit of Creole in it.
We did not do much else on the island but will head out again next time we are here. I still want to take the ferry over to the beach.
We are back on board and Bernie heads down to the Enclave. I end up going up on the upper decks to get some pictures.
Sorry I don’t have many pictures of the day at the beach as our underwater camera looks like it has died. It has done us well over the many years and we are discussing whether to buy a new one or not. Our friends Dylan and Ben took quite a few photos and they promised to share them and will post them when I get them.
There was a lot happening on board while ashore and lots happening tonight.
Sweet Soul Music is the Production Show in the Princess Theater. Also the Love Boat Disco Deck Party is happening at 9:15. After the disco deck party the Night Sky Lounge is happening in the Retreat Pool.
They are showing Wind River in the Vista Lounge.
They are hosting the Bavarian Night in the Horizon Court.
The have the All Inclusive Photo Package for $249 but it often is cheaper if you buy ahead of time.
We receive our Captain Circle Party Invite. The parties are happening tomorrow – Grenada Night.
We also qualified for the Most Travelled Guest Luncheon – The cut off for the luncheon was 577 days and the lunch is happening the second to last day.
Tonight we started in Vines where we watched one of the Wine Tastings featuring Norman Love Chocolates.
They have a brand new wine list starting this voyage. I will arrange to get pictures of it soon. It is bigger in size and well laid out with tabs for the different wine types. Here is a link to the new Wine List.
Since we missed the German Buffet last cruise we decided to head up tonight. Oh so good, love the pretzels and the cabbage. We sat with friends and ended up chatting there for over an hour.
Our original plan to have an early night went to the wayside as we then proceeded to the Love Boat Disco Deck Party where we had a great time and did a lot of dancing. Met some lovely people and enjoyed the night sky.
Oh I love cruising!
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