Our quest to visit 7 continents, 100 countries, and all 50 states…
Posted in Jewel of the Seas, US Virgin Islands on Nov 26th, 2013
Dawn broke to reveal skies dotted with rainstorms on the horizon. Our breakfast arrived a little after 7:30, just as we were picking up the pilot to dock in St. Croix. By 8:00, we were done with breakfast, alongside the pier, and cleared to go ashore. In St. Croix, large cruise ships dock in Frederiksted, […]
Posted in Jewel of the Seas, US Virgin Islands on Nov 24th, 2013
This morning we enjoyed our arrival in to St. Thomas while having breakfast on the gargantuan balcony of our cabin (#8102). It’s a standard balcony cabin, but the balcony is extra large due to the “bump” on the side of the ship. Here’s a photo of it from yesterday in San Juan: After breakfast we […]
Posted in Ruby Princess, US Virgin Islands on Nov 22nd, 2012
Well, it’s another Thanksgiving in the Caribbean… We awoke early today in order to take full advantage of our 7:00am arrival in St. Thomas. While most the the ship was still waking up, we three were taking a private tour of the island with my grandfather and mother. On prior visit to St. Thomas, Libby […]
Posted in Caribbean Princess, US Virgin Islands on Apr 25th, 2011
After a short sail from San Juan, we arrived early in St. Thomas to a beautiful day. Here’s a view from our balcony this morning: We started the morning with specialty coffees, which we enjoyed out on our balcony. We then proceeded into town via a short, cheap ($4/pp.) taxi ride. Princess docks well outside […]