St. Kitts

I wake to the sounds of people in the hallway. Hmmm what time is it? 7 am!!

We dock at 9 am so Bernie and I head up to the Horizon Court for a quick bite to eat.  A bagel and some fruit.  It is crazy up here, but we find a table easily in the Bistro section. Key to the Horizon Court is seek a quiet area by heading forward when everyone heads aft, or vice versa.

Docking at 9 am.  Which can be a bit of a pain since people are crowding the stairways and elevators right at 9 am.  

Now when it says docking at 9 that does not mean you get off at 9.  The Ship has to put out the gangways, get clearance and then passengers can go ashore so take your time and wait in a comfortable area until the ship clears. 

For us we wait with Roy and Sandra and when the ship gets clearance we head to the forward gangway where there is only a small group waiting.  We are off faster than those that got off midship.

Today we are heading to Carambola Beach Club with Roy and Sandra.  Roy pre reserved which is a good idea because it can get very busy.  If you reserve you are guaranteed a lounge and umbrella.  

Taxi is $4 per person if you are more than one person in the taxi. This price is one way.  

When we arrive at the beach club we pay our fee.  $10 per lounge chair and $10 per umbrella.  Roy heads to the beach and gets us lounge chairs right at the water.

The whole day was spent relaxing and enjoying the surroundings.  

There is a SeaDream Yacht anchored and tendering close by. There are also two small clipper ships also tendering nearby too.  This makes for a busier than normal day here but it was fun to watch the comings and going of people.

Bernie and I snorkelled twice around the rocky breaker. We see a LOT of different fish.  We spot so much, Lion Fish, trumpet fish, crabs, and even a few lobsters.  So many different fish – in fact I would say it was one of the best snorkeling we have ever had here.  My back got a little burned too – so don’t forget lots of sunscreen – we applied it twice and still got a bit of sun.

We did have a shower that swept thru like crazy but we took cover under the umbrella with no problems and then the sun shone again.

I have never seen it so busy here.  Normally it is not this crazy and I may look at a different spot if I knew the port was going to be busy.  

Around 3:30 we gathered our stuff and caught our taxi back (again $4 per person) and he dropped us off right at the pier.  Don’t forget your government i.d. as you will need it at the pier.

Back on board we head up for a quick bite to eat as we skipped lunch.

The Beach club does have a restaurant, free wifi, washrooms, showers and bar.  And we normally like to eat here but the restaurant was crazy busy due the large crowds here and then the rain pushed people inside.

For those that like to go to the Ship Wreck Bar that is also located at South Friars you better do it quick. It is closing February 28. The Ritz Carlton will be tearing it down and putting up a hotel on the site.

Tonight I predict another quiet evening.  Comedian Rollin Jay Moore is performing. 

Tomorrow is formal night and the premier of the Secret Silk.  Also our Most Travelled Luncheon is tomorrow at noon.