2/11/24 LIVE Super Bowl Sunday Cruise from Manhattan to Anitgua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Maarten...

[ninjacat123]

19 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Excursion with Tiffany (pictured next to our van) was GREAT.  She was funny,  knowledgable, talkative and constantly checked that the 4of us were happy with the AC.  Next time in Dominica I would book this company without even checking competition. 

Good to know👍

[IntrepidFromDC]

Well look at that.  Somebody hit quads.

[MEUB1112]

12 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

US donated a schoolbus filled with books to serve as a roving library for the Dominican kids. Unfortunately a tree fell on it and squashed it. 

Actually saw this years ago on a relocation cruise on the Splendor,  brought back great memories!!

[ninjacat123]

2 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Well look at that.  Somebody hit quads.

How can you take a pic of casino action?

[IntrepidFromDC]

2 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

How can you take a pic of casino action?

Charm and good looks. 😁 🏴‍☠️

[ninjacat123]

3 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Charm and good looks. 😁 🏴‍☠️

Bond. Intrepid Bond😎

[Haljo1935]

3 hours ago, ninjacat123 said:

How can you take a pic of casino action?

I was wondering the same thing.🤔

[JGmf]

I'm assuming there's only one and it's difficult to get a spot on the WPT Texas Hold 'Em table.  Am I correct?

[IntrepidFromDC]

20 minutes ago, JGmf said:

I'm assuming there's only one and it's difficult to get a spot on the WPT Texas Hold 'Em table.  Am I correct?

There are 3 Hold'em tables and you are correct, each table has a waiting list one to three deep at any given time between 7pm and 10pm.

[IntrepidFromDC]

Grenada today. 

[JGmf]

18 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

There are 3 Hold'em tables and you are correct, each table has a waiting list one to three deep at any given time between 7pm and 10pm.

 

Yeah, I hate that.  I know, what are you going to do?  I assume, like you, I like to park myself there and play through the night.  Hate it when you have people breathing down your back like that...

[Essiesmom]

1 hour ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Grenada today. 

Did you get the story of when the US invaded Grenada?  EM

[IntrepidFromDC]

3 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

Did you get the story of when the US invaded Grenada?  EM

Say what!  All the locals I talked to seemed to dislike Brits but not Americans.  I must and will wiki this!

[IntrepidFromDC]

Grenada sun is different than Antiga,  etc. sun. Pretty close to torture.  Speaking of which,  I caught the locals 3-wheels-and-a-spare packed minivan to Grande Anse Beach.  Better than any six flags ride and only $1, instead of $5 for a taxi.  STAY TUNED FOR VIDEO AT 11.

[broberts]

1 hour ago, IntrepidFromDC said:

Say what!  All the locals I talked to seemed to dislike Brits but not Americans.  I must and will wiki this!

 

If you like Clint Eastwood watch Heartbreak Ridge. 🙂

[IntrepidFromDC]

We docked at St. George's.  I had a blt with extra bacon, crispy, from the deli and it was great.  I took some pics of St. George's and Grand Anse beach from Deck 15 before heading out to explore St. George's by foot,  then take the $5 taxi to Grand Anse Beach.  My plan was to get in the water a while then find a bar with a great view. I knew my chances of finding a view that equaled Magens Bay Beach in St. Thomas were slim, but I was hopeful. 

Edited February 17 by IntrepidFromDC

[IntrepidFromDC]

I took pics of The Venezia and the smaller NCL ship and the plentiful fish before walking to town.  

[ninjacat123]

Just now, IntrepidFromDC said:

I took pics of The Venezia and the smaller NCL ship and the plentiful fish before walking to town.  

Beautiful water and so clear!!

[IntrepidFromDC]

The town is charming...

[IntrepidFromDC]

I stumbled upon a stand with older model minivans for local transportation,  kind of a bus terminal.  I found a sign for Grand Anse and asked the driver how much. He said $1 and shoved me in the van which had locals sitting on laps and reggae blasting. No AC and it got pretty ripe quickly,  probably most of the aroma from my seatmate. 

[IntrepidFromDC]

Prince Charming wanted to show me the way to the beach but I already knew it.  Getting away from him was a challenge, but I prevailed.  I later learned these white minivans ARE  the local bus system but no regulations or oversight. A lot of Carnival cruisers prefer the "safety" of Carnival excursions,  etc. but this experience was immersive and I would definitely do it again. 

[IntrepidFromDC]

I forgot to mention,  you want audio up on that video. 

[IntrepidFromDC]

I just realized I'm at the halfway point of this 12-day cruise.  I offer halftime entertainment,  5 of Faith's 11 ferrets devouring Dietz and Watson ham in organic low-sodium chicken broth. Turn up volume to hear their "pleasure squeaks".

Edited February 17 by IntrepidFromDC

[IntrepidFromDC]

I arrived alive at Grand Anse Beach which was very nice. I spoke to 8 Americans and a Canadian and none were from the cruise ships, all were staying in Grenada for 1 to 3 weeks. 

[IntrepidFromDC]

Grand Anse Beach reminds me of Grand Turk because of lots of friendly dogs, but it is not crescent shaped. There is a dropoff but nothing sharp underfoot and the water is beautiful. Also, at least 7 beachfront bars. It's a long beach.