Caribbean New Year Cruise 22-23

Days 9 and 10, Cozumel and Sea Day, New Year Cruise

Day 9: By now Paula had caught my allergy, so apparently it was a cold. Paula stayed on board. I went ashore to shop for t-shirts but found none to my liking. I stopped by Three Amigos, our usual visit for nachos, and ordered a large one and took it onboard for lunch, yum yum!!!… Continue reading Days 9 and 10, Cozumel and Sea Day, New Year Cruise

Days 7 and 8, Two Excursions or Not, New Year Cruise

Day 7, Belize City, we were supposed to have a long day excursion: “Xunantunich Mayan Ruins & Lunch“. Paula and I were worn out from the Roatan excursion. Also, I had come up mid-dinner last night with runny nose I was sure was from close encounters with Macaws and White-Faced Monkeys. I don’t think I… Continue reading Days 7 and 8, Two Excursions or Not, New Year Cruise

Day 6, Roatan, New Year Cruise

Excursion on Roatan: “Gumbalimba Preservation Nature Park & Scenic Drive.” On the scenic drive, we drove along a ridge where we could see the Carribean from both sides of bus. Very nice views! There perched some pretty impressive homes owned mostly by Expats. We arrive at the nature park. There are plenty of Gumbalinda trees,… Continue reading Day 6, Roatan, New Year Cruise

Day 4, Grand Cayman, Day 5 at Sea, New Year Cruise

It was a water shuttle ride to get to our first excursion: Best of Grand Cayman, a 3-stop tour by bus on a beautiful sunny day. First stop was the Cayman Turtle Center, an “Island Wildlife Encounter”. We very much enjoyed the turtle center. They are really huge and very old. We got to pet… Continue reading Day 4, Grand Cayman, Day 5 at Sea, New Year Cruise

Days 2 and 3, Sea Days and New Year’s Eve, New Year Cruise

We settled into our daily routine. These are the activities that most of us did. Some chose other things such as swimming or spa or movie on the big screen, in place or in addition. Breakfast on your own Morning trivia Card games Lunch, in dining room or on your own Afternoon card games Afternoon… Continue reading Days 2 and 3, Sea Days and New Year’s Eve, New Year Cruise

Day 1, Boarding the Ruby and Heading to Sea.

Drizzle began just after we were safely on board. After exploring, we completed the safely requirements. We met up and made plans with the other ladies during the usual tradition an hour before dinner with drinks or no drinks. And then walk together to dinner which took almost three hours. back in the room afterwards,… Continue reading Day 1, Boarding the Ruby and Heading to Sea.

Day 0 Galveston, New Year Eve Cruise

I arrived by car and Paula arrived by train and bus to Galveston. Gregg, Paula and I ate Thai food and played some card games. After double checking our suitcases, we headed for bed.

Caribbean New Year Cruise

Cousin Paula joins Jo Ann and her friends on this Western Caribbean New Year Cruise December 29 to January 8. The 10 of us leave from Galveston, TX, with planned stops at Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Roatan Honduras, Belize City, Belize, Costa Maya, Mexico, and Cozumel, Mexico.