As I've mentioned before, the worst thing about the Caribbean is spelling the name of the damn sea. Still, once that little sandbank was circumnavigated, we had a lot of fun. At least we didn't have to get towed around in the dark.
Itinerary
Two days at sea; now that's what I'm talking about! Island hopping is the best way to cruise; a great new place to see each day.
Curacao was a great start and the coloured houses reminded everyone of Balamory. No sign of PC Plum though, rumour has it he's run off with Edie McCredie (citation needed.) Archie the inventor wasn't around either; he is said to be off designing a new ship for Costa.
Cane Garden Bay in Tortola (that's a British Virgin Island don'tchaknow) was amazing as usual with waves just large enough to make swimming fun. Antigua is also one of my favourites, I'll definitely have to visit for a longer holiday someday.
I enjoyed marching into the Saints (Maarten and Kitts) but I'm not sure whose idea was the 'scenic cruise around the Grenadines' was. Sailing close to land without docking was a terrible tease; I was sorely tempted to jump and swim for shore!
I'm looking forward to our next Caribbean adventure with a few new destinations to visit. I'll let you know how it goes.
Cabaret
The resident team were the highlight of this cruise and the fact that I've already seen their shows hundreds of times (I now know every lyric to Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows) indicates just how bad the guest entertainers were. On the second night we were treated to the musical stylings of a harmonica duo (that's right) and things just went downhill from there.
The comic's act (that description might be stretching things) was like a roll of eco-friendly toilet roll; 90% recycled and only good for shoving up your..ahem, exuse me. This is a family show folks.
Suffice to say, I'm looking forward to some fresh blood next time around. We have two acts embarking that I've never heard of; here's hoping at least one is under seventy.
You'll find out about it all soon enought but in the meantime, don't forget to follow me on Twitter (@AlexAboard) or even add me as as friend on Facebook.
Chuff chuff!
(I still haven't settled on a catchphrase, suggestions would be welcome below!)
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