Review Crown Princess Eastern Caribbean Feb 2-10, 2018 GREAT SHIP GREAT CRUISE

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Antigua, cont

 

From the top you could see the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. We climbed back down and onto the boat. You could also practice some snorkeling if you wanted to. They gave instruction and had extra snorkeling gear if you needed it.

 

 

We took the boat further up north to another stop. Here we got out onto land and climbed up a hill for another beautiful site of the ocean from on high. Somehow I managed not to get photos of that site.

 

We came back down and got on the boat and took off again and had a nice lunch on the boat. BBQ chicken, pasta salad, lettuce salad, and banana bread, very good.

 

 

 

 

 

We made one more stop for snorkeling. Those who were more advanced went with one guide further away from the ship. Not-so-advanced people like me stayed close to the ship. But it was FANTASTIC. Water was comfortable temperature and crystal clear. I saw huge colorful fish below me. Then a couple times a big school of medium size fish with a long pointy nose swam right by my head. I felt like I was inside a fish aquarium. so fun.

 

After a good time snorkeling, we got back on the boat and headed back to our ship. Along the way they served rum punch which was very good. We got back to the pier around 3 pm. Very awesome excursion.

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Antigua, cont

 

On the way back I took a couple pics of the Crown and the other 2 ships docked there that day

 

 

 

We walked thru town a bit before getting back on the ship. It was a colorful town and someone was playing reggae music in the street

 

 

 

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Antigua, cont

 

Sailaway.. We followed another ship out

 

 

 

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Day 4, cont

 

7 pm there was a Princess dancers Disco show, very fun show with fun disco music from the 70s. After that, to the MDR for dinner

 

 

 

 

 

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my starters included the Fruit Cup and Chicharonnes de Pollo. Both good

 

 

For my entree I had the Grilled Seafood Skewer. I liked that a lot

 

 

My friend had the Game and Mushroom Pate for a starter and didn't care for it

 

My dessert was the Rhubarb Napoleon, this was my absolute favorite non-chocolate dessert all week!

 

 

 

We went up to the main pool for a deck disco party. Good songs but it was a band, not DJ, and we didn't like them as much so called it a night

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Day 5 - St Kitts - Tues Feb 6

 

6:30 am or so heard noises outside the balcony so saw that we were getting close to docking. Ate breakfast on the balcony to watch. Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas was right next to us

 

 

 

another warm and beautiful day

 

 

i like to watch the pilot boat and the people grab the lines and anchor us in

 

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Day 5 St Kitts, cont

 

Our balcony being on the Rivera deck was fully covered. It was a standard size balcony. You can see the other decks below us

 

 

Crew looking out from the Royal Caribbean ship

 

 

 

St Kitts is fairly hilly

 

 

There was a strut between our 2 balconies but it did not get in the way of anything

 

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Day 5 St Kitts, cont

 

 

 

I hit the gym for awhile then we hung around the pool.We had an independent excursion planned with Mad Max Dune Buggys so got off the ship and walked into town to meet them at noon.

 

 

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St Kitts, cont

 

The 4 of us found another couple from our ship waiting for the same Dune Buggy excursion. The driver picked us up and took us to their location where the dune buggies were just a short drive away.

 

 

 

Torrance (originally from Canada) gave everyone instructions on how to drive the buggies, how to strap in, etc. Driver is on the right side of the buggy, we drive on the left side of the road

 

 

 

and off we went

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St Kitts, cont

 

The tour in total was 2-3 hours long, I lost track of the time. We drove all over the island and stopped a couple times for photos and scenic views.

 

The other guide was local to Grand Turk named Obie.

 

It had not rained so was very dusty, we had brought bandanas

 

 

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St Kitts, cont

 

It was a fun way to see the island. There were several animals roaming around

 

 

Sometimes were we on the regular roads, but most of the time we were off road on small paths. If you drive on the roads you have to get a temporary international driver's license for $25, but that was included as part of our excursion and made very easy

 

 

On the way back we stopped at a beach (I think it was Reggae Beach?)

 

 

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St Kitts, cont

 

The beach looked pretty fun and might be a cool place to hang out next time we go

 

 

 

 

Then we headed back towards the starting place

 

[mellon1]

Was the Sanctuary pool open when you were on board? We have been on since 1/28 and on until 3/3 and the Sanctuary pool has been closed for most of the time. Even the middle pool is closed this cruise.

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Was the Sanctuary pool open when you were on board? We have been on since 1/28 and on until 3/3 and the Sanctuary pool has been closed for most of the time. Even the middle pool is closed this cruise.

 

It's interesting that you mentioned this, because I did not check every day but most of the time it was closed and I don't know why. I did see it open one day. We did not use the sanctuary but I could see the pool from the fitness center. I know the pool is free to use for everyone, not just those who paid for the sanctuary, I never did ask why they had the net over it so much of the time. I would be interested to know why if you are still on the ship!

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Thank you very much for posting your trip report and pictures.

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Was the Sanctuary pool open when you were on board? We have been on since 1/28 and on until 3/3 and the Sanctuary pool has been closed for most of the time. Even the middle pool is closed this cruise.

 

Are you on the Crown?

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Day 5, St Kitts, cont

 

Got back on the ship and headed to aft pool. Had a summy blue Sky something martini, it was great.

 

6 pm sailaway. When our captain blew our horn 3 times to signal sailaway, the Royal Caribbean ship next to use blew their horn also. and our ships were going back and forth "talking" to each other with their horns. That was fun.

 

On the way out of port, look at the crew in the little door at the bottom of their ship. They had a big hand with "BYE" written on it and waved it back and forth as we were leaving. SO FUN!

 

 

This beautiful sailboat was out and about as we left

 

 

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Day 5 cont

 

Italian night in the MDR!

 

 

 

 

Mixed greens salad

 

 

Iced Peach Bellini Soup

 

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Day 5, cont

 

Entree - Filetto di Branzino alla Griglia

 

 

I just had ice cream for dessert. I saved myself for a shot of limoncello!!

 

My girlfriend had the Tiramisu

 

DH has the Creme Brulee. Every night

 

 

After dinner we went to the Magician/Comedy show. Was pretty good, we sat way up front. His name is Michael Misko

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Day 6 St Thomas Weds Feb 7

 

We docked before 7am

 

 

 

 

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Day 6, St Thomas, Cont

 

My DH and I did not get off the ship. Our friends did. I did some laundry early, it got busy quickly. Took the liberty of hanging a few dri fit tops out on our balcony

 

Around 9 am the Regal started approaching, and docked in front of us

 

 

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St Thomas, cont

 

You could see some of the damage from the hurricane just being on the ship. A lot of roofs with blue tarps on them. Very sad.

 

 

 

I enjoyed the ship being pretty empty during a port day. Hung by the aft pool. Watched Mama Mia on the MUTS screen.

 

 

 

My girlfriend and I joined a fun watercolor painting thing going on in the Atrium. They had lots of easels and paper set up and all the brushes and paints. My friend paints well, I do not. But I joined in anyway just for fun.

 

 

Everyone was to be back on the ship by 3:30 for sailaway at 4pm. They started calling out some names. It was almost 4 and they were still calling for one couple. We went up on top to watch and the captain announced at 4 that they would wait just a couple more minutes then have to depart. FINALLY we could see the couple running like heck. LOL. Captain blew the horn fast and loud several times like to hurry them up. That was pretty funny. Everyone was cheering them on. Well they made it. Just barely. What a nightmare it would be to be left behind!

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Day 6, cont

 

I forgot to mention that as we were leaving, the Royal Princess docked in front of us played the Love Boat Theme Song

 

Tonight was the 2nd formal night. People were for the most part dressed nice but again not many tuxes

Lobster night!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here I must introduce our main waiter, Rea, she was the best waiter I have ever had on any ship. Very lucky to have her. She is very interesting and her husband also works on the ship! Not a good photo but they are both pictured here. She (and the asst waiter) made our meals SO enjoyable!

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Day 6 cont

 

I started with the Excargots

 

 

Tian of Crab, Scallops and Shrimp

 

 

Then of course the LOBSTER with two huge prawns. SOOOO GOOD

 

 

Last but not least, Floating Islands in Vanilla Sauce

 

 

AND.....the Chocolate Journeys Pistahcio Dome yum yum

 

 

I could hardly move after all that!

 

We went up to MUTS to watch the movie Wonder. Beautiful night out

[susancruzs]

Awesome review, thank you so much! I always enjoy the menus and food photos! :)