Seven Days Cruising the Caribbean
So we bid farewell to Miami and set off on a new adventure. How exciting! With each cruise line offering a wide variety of experiences we were spoilt for choice as to what to opt for. Will we go for a luxury all in cruise with fine dining and formal wear or a family fun holiday with waterslides and all round entertainment. Having been on dozens of Caribbean cruises and I have to say I still can’t choose which type I prefer.
I opted for a seven day cruise around the Caribbean with a couple of days stop over in Miami. Cozumel Mexico the Cayman Islands and Jamaica were included in our itinerary. The ship was a mixture of young and old couples.
Having boarded our ship in Miami it wasn’t long before we weighed anchor. In fact the sea of never-ending luggage and customs formalities were negotiated with the greatest of ease and we were in our cabins before noon.
Our ship, the Carnival Liberty, had balconies at very reasonable prices. I always try to get a balcony as it’s nice to be able to chill out on your own from time to time. The ship is certainly a party boat with a choice of clubs, casinos, a theatre and wine bars to name but a few. But the highlight is plentiful food available across a host of different themed restaurants.
The ship and all it had to offer could not be faulted. But the highlight of the holiday for me is the people we met on board. I always find cruisers to be the most likeable, friendly souls on the planet. Maybe it’s a mixture of the sea-air and calming waves that soothes the soul. Or the free flowing alcohol. But we are a breed unto ourselves and once on board we are all there for the one reason. We all love to cruise.
I love to take the leisurely route and get stuck into a good book in my own space on my balcony. Glass of wine. Cool sea breeze and endless horizon. Nothing but the sea birds for company. And when not inclined to make my way to the dining level, help was at hand in the form of our ever attendant cabin boy who would delight us with the most mouth-wateringly delicious hors-doerves and canapes.
Speaking of the staff, I have never met a more charming, friendly and dedicated team on board than I did on this cruise and they really do go above and beyond what is expected of them. Courteous, polite, entertaining and friendly. We got along famously with our cabin boy and I have to say I will miss his cheery greetings and effervescent smile. The waiters who served us night and day in the restaurants were fantastic and I dare-say I added a few extra pounds due to the mouthwatering succulence of the fare and fastidious service with a smile.
I’ve already booked my discount 2017 caribbean cruise holidays for next year and am counting down the days.
