Tour Title: Ten Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Tour Company: Royal Caribbean Ship: Explorer of the Seas Home Port: Maimi Countries Visited: USA, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, Antigua, St Lucia, St Kitts Dates: Thursday 26 December 2024 to Sunday 05 January 2025 Duration: 10 nights Itinerary: Cruise Itinerary (PDF) Excursions Pre-Booked: Booked Shore Excursions & Costs (PDF) Cruise Journal Entries
The sunsets on the last evening of the cruise – Explorer of the Seas
Saturday 04 January 2025 Highlights: All Access tour of Explorer of the Seas, Laughing and having fun at the Farewell Showtime: Steve Mazan show
All good things must come to an end and today was my last full day on the Explorer of the Seas. I had booked an All Access tour to learn about how this ship operates. It meant I couldn’t enjoy breakfast in the Main Dining Room as that takes some time but the Windjammer Buffet was fine enough.
Friday 03 January 2025 Highlights: A Titanic Movie moment, Captain’s Corner Q&A, Enjoying Showtime Production – Wild, Cool & Swingin’
A Sea Day was ahead of me as the Explorer of the Seas set course for Maimi. I started with breakfast in the Main Dining Room (MDR). If it lines up with my activities I prefer going to the MDR, the orange juice tastes better and the food is freshly prepared. Today I enjoyed French Toast and pancakes.
Thursday 02 January 2025 Highlights: The St Kitts coastline, The rustic and enjoyable St Kitts Railway, The singing of The Nashville Tenors
The last country to visit on this World Trip 2024-25 was today’s visit to St Kitts. Whenever a trip gets close to the end I start recalling everything I’ve done and want to ensure the few days remaining bring create more memories.
Last country onshore – Basseterre, St Kitts(more…)
Wednesday 01 January 2025 Highlights: Beautiful Antigua, Magnificent views from Shirley Heights, Exploring historic UNESCO Nelson’s Dockyard, Scouting the Antiqua coastline, the incredible and almost unbelievable acrobatic skills displayed during the Duo Quintessence show
A new day and a new island after last night’s New Year’s celebrations. Antigua is known for its beauty and I couldn’t wait to get ashore.
Tuesday 31 December 2024 Highlights: Swimming in the Caribbean Sea, St Lucia coast, exploring the landscape of St Lucia, New Year’s celebration
A big day was planned for the last day of 2024. I got an early breakfast at the Windjammer buffet restaurant and picked up a towel for today’s Jeep and Catamaran tour of St Lucia.
Monday 30 December 2024 Highlights: The views from Rockland Estate of Sint Maarten, The comedy and magic of Bill Cook
My booked activity for a catamaran cruise around Sint Maarten and a snorkel in the Caribbean Sea was unfortunately cancelled today. There wasn’t much left to book by the time I knew of the cancellation but I hoped my selection of a chairlift to view Sint Maarten from its highest point would be a good replacement.
Sunday 29 December 2024 Highlights: Ghosts & Legends of Old San Juan Tour, Exploring Castillo San Cristobal (largest fortress built in the America)
A morning on the ship meant time to relax, explore and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean rolling by. We didn’t arrive until 2.00 pm in Puerto Rico which had a one-hour time change (so 1.00 pm arrival on Maimi time).
Explorer of the Seas – San Juan, Puerto Rico(more…)
Tour Title: Galápagos – Central and East Islands aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager Tour Company: G Adventures Tour Leader: Omar Medina Cities and Islands Visited: Quito, Puerto Ayora, Española Island, San Cristobal Island, Santa Fé Island, South Plazas Island, Genovesa Island, Santiago Island, Rábida Island Countries Visited: Ecuador Dates: Friday 13 December 2024 to Sunday 22 December 2024 (Duration 10 days) Meals Included: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners Tour Type: Marine Upgraded (Galápagos Cruises) Tour Itinerary (PDF) and Journal Entries
