Written by Samlawali on December 29, 2006
- ACCOMMODATIONS:For the first time we decided to splurge and upgrade from an inside stateroom to a Grand Suite with a balcony. The room was the size of a normal hotel room and was so wonderful....
Written by BRAMCOTE on June 10, 2005
- We had cruised in the Caribbean previously, but this was the first time that we had had a direct flight to join the ship.
We have sailed from San Juan, flying via Newark, and from Guadeloupe,...
Written by melissa_bel on July 22, 2004
- The decks…
Plaza Deck (5): The Plaza deck is the first thing you see when entering the ship. The atrium is three decks high and topped with a beautiful stained glass. A piano player is entertaining...
Written by hagnel2 on April 19, 2006
- Royal Caribbean’s private island was a highlight of this cruise, white sand beaches amidst a Windex blue ocean. The island is approximately 1 mile long and half a mile wide, and was surprisingly relaxing. I...
Written by hagnel2 on April 19, 2006
- Columbus is said to have discovered the island on Saint Martin’s day in 1493 and claimed it for Spain. No Spanish settlers were sent but French and Dutch settlers arrived in early 1630. The Northern...
Written by hagnel2 on April 19, 2006
- The chief port and capital Charlotte Amalie has been a haven for seafarers from all over the globe since 1600. The harbour is beautiful and especially so at night as lights twinkle across the island....
Written by Linda Kaye on May 4, 2004
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Our afternoon tour of the island of St. John began at 1:30 at dockside, Great Bay, St. Thomas. We boarded a ferryboat just a short walk from the cruise ship for the 40 minute...
Written by Linda Kaye on May 2, 2004
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The Island of Sint Maarten/ St. Martin is part of the Netherlands Antilles and is owned by the Dutch and the French. These two countries have ruled the island since 1648. Borders have change...
Written by Samlawali on January 2, 2007
- According to Royal Caribbean, St. Thomas is a part of the US Virgin Islands, which has lured more foreign countries that any other territory. The flags of six countries have flown over the islands. Settlements...
Written by mwenn2100 on May 2, 2005
- This is Disney's private island, and what a beautiful island it is! There isn't much to do there besides beach activities, but it is relaxing and fun. The crew from the boat run...
Eastern Caribbean
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