Our last destination was my favorite: The Bahamas. We arrived in the afternoon, which was kind of nice because I sat outside reading and saw when we pulled in, as opposed to our other destinations, which we arrived at while I was still in bed.
We gathered our stuff and got off the boat as soon as we were allowed, and quickly decided to head over to Atlantis on Paradise Island.
We took the most entertaining 8-minute ferry ride, during which we learned about Nicholas Cage's house in the Bahamas, which he doesn't need to worry about losing because there are no taxes in the Bahamas. We also learned about a suite of rooms that Michael Jackson stayed in that goes for $25,000 a night with a 4-night minimum. Our entertainer told us it's booked for five years out so we have plenty of time to save our $100,000. Good thing I'm not a Michael Jackson fan. I'd only stay there if someone paid me the $100,000!
When our entertainer pointed out Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, we all cheered. (It was still the largest when we went on it. Allure of the Seas, now the largest, set sail the following week.)
Soon enough, we arrived at our destination. We wandered around for a bit checking out the sights and the shops.
We tried, unsuccessfully, to go to the beach. The surf was way too rough.
So we settled for Starbucks instead.
We took another entertaining ferry ride back and headed back onto the boat. The tough thing about cruising is you usually don't have very much time in any one place. You just get a small glimpse. After getting a glimpse of the Bahamas, I know I want to go back someday.
Besides a little bad weather, we really had a great time on the cruise. We got to see some beautiful islands, eat a lot of fabulous food, and spend tons of quality time together.
Have you ever been on a cruise?
9 comments:
i went on my first cruise this summer to alaska, and definitely wished i had more time to spend on land! maybe someday i'l get down to the bahamas :)
I've never been on a cruise before but it looks like you certainly enjoyed yours!
Your ferry ride story teller sounds hilarious. Glad you had a great time. Also, we DEFINITELY do need to meet up some time when we can actually talk. I propose a baking date. :)
I never went on a cruise! They look so fun - I really need a vacation! Would love to go to Alaska.
I didn't realize how big your boat was. Holy Spit.
I have never been on a cruise! Both my parents have gone on separate occasions and none of them ever though to take me. you are so lucky yours did!! I'm loving the Bahamas pictures and how ironic that the re-route ended up saving the best for last!
I've really enjoyed reading your trip recaps - glad you had fun :) And your boat looks amazing!
These recaps are so great. My mom is taking this exact same cruise in March, so I'll be sending her all of these links!
Love the pic of the various cruise ships. Yours was huge!! I love the bahamas. Got engaged on a cruise there!
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