Norwegian Dawn - Beaches, Villas, and Sunburn. 8 - 15 Jan 2017

[WYTinman]

Oh and there is the Pool

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harvest Caye Pool by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

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Harvest Caye Pool by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

 

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Harvest Caye Pool by Mark Davis, on Flickr

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Pool Cabanas ring the back pool.

 

 

 

 

View of the Pools from the Pool Cabanas

 

Harvest Caye Pool by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

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Cabanas tucked away in the back

 

 

Misters are all around

 

The Marina

 

Maybe they will run excursions off the island one day.

 

 

 

 

 

[WYTinman]

Stuff around the island

 

 

Lockers

 

 

 

 

 

Harvest Caye by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

I did go in the the Butterfly House. It was neat, very humid with a ton of misters keeping it moist inside. My camera stayed in it's bag.

[cincicruisers]

Great photos of Harvest Caye.

[WYTinman]

It's time for a Spicy Margarita update!!!!

 

Landshark servers up pretty good one. On par with Los Lobos, much better than Mr. Sanchos.

 

As the sun rose higher in the sky, the day got hotter, and my legs and head got redder. I switched to the...

 

RED SANGRIA.

 

 

Speaking of Sunburns. I did see the smartest person of the day, when it come to skin health.

 

No sunburn here by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

And there was a chance sighting of the famous...medicalma'am

 

 

[WYTinman]

Great photos of Harvest Caye.

 

Thank You cinci.

 

It really is an easy place to photograph.

 

Mark

[WYTinman]

Time to say Goodbye to Harvest Caye.

 

 

 

 

 

[WYTinman]

Our Ship Awaits

 

 

To sum up the Day:

 

Beaches

, The best of the cruise so far.

 

I have read reviews from people complaining that the sand is course. It is. It's new, man made, sea shell sand. After a few Hurricane seasons it should be like every other beach. I liked that you don't sink to your ankles with every step.

 

Villas

I would rent one again.

 

Sunburn

OH BABY!! Did I get Fried. Bring sunblock and use it often.

 

[WYTinman]

Just a reminder to all that wish to bring back pictures as a reminder of the good times.

 

The best camera ever made for cruise photos is.......

 

 

 

The one you have with you.

 

Always bring something/anything that can capture that moment.

 

Digital Film is Cheap.

 

Take lots of shot. Delete the ones you don't like. You will find that you captured a few Gems.

 

Selfies are allowed.

 

 

 

Selfies by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

Most of all. Have Fun

 

Mark

[beyer4]

Do you happen to know the price of ziplining, paddle boards, kayaks, etc? Thank you in advance!

[WYTinman]

Do you happen to know the price of ziplining, paddle boards, kayaks, etc? Thank you in advance!

 

 

You will find all of the Harvest Caye Excursions and prices at this link.

 

Zipline, paddle boards, kayaks, etc, are on page two.

 

https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?qs=N%3D4294967008%2B4294964822%26Ne%3D8057%26Nr%3DAND%2528AND%2528AND%2528p_Record_Type%253ASF%252Cp_Shorex_Status%253AAVL%2529%252Cp_Currency_Code%253AUSD%2529%252Cp_Currency_Code%253AUSD%2529%26Nu%3Dp_Shorex_Package_Id%26_%3D1485657132554

 

Mark

Edited January 29, 2017 by WYTinman

[beyer4]

You will find all of the Harvest Caye Excursions and prices at this link.

 

Zipline, paddle boards, kayaks, etc, are on page two.

 

https://www.ncl.com/excursions/search?qs=N%3D4294967008%2B4294964822%26Ne%3D8057%26Nr%3DAND%2528AND%2528AND%2528p_Record_Type%253ASF%252Cp_Shorex_Status%253AAVL%2529%252Cp_Currency_Code%253AUSD%2529%252Cp_Currency_Code%253AUSD%2529%26Nu%3Dp_Shorex_Package_Id%26_%3D1485657132554

 

Mark

 

Thanks much!!

[WYTinman]

The last two from Harvest Caye

 

 

 

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Costa Maya and Maya Chan Beach this afternoon

 

 

 

[dhdelrod]

Great review

 

 

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[medicalma'am]

 

And there was a chance sighting of the famous...medicalma'am

 

 

 

More like your typical Bag Lady. LOL I knew I should have worn my sunglasses. :cool:

 

I did give Lori my email address...on the last morning in Moderno as we were leaving after breakfast.

[JillL]

And there was a chance sighting of the famous...medicalma'am

 

 

I LOVE your sundress, Medicalma'am! :)

[medicalma'am]

Thanks Jill. I have 6 of them in different colors - 'cause I bought another one in Cozumel this trip!:D

 

[WYTinman]

And now the portion of the review many have been waiting for.

 

Beaches IV The Final Cut.

 

Costa Maya and Maya Chan Beach

 

If people think the pier walk to Harvest Caye is long, wait until you get to Costa Maya.

 

 

 

 

We didn't stay around the Cruise Port for very long as we had coveted reserved space at Maya Chan Beach.

 

From what I saw of the port. There is Shopping, Bars, Eateries, and a Pool.

 

Many excursions and excursion companies to take you to Mayan Temples in the area.

 

Other than that...Not much.

 

 

 

Costa Maya Mexico by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

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Two almost Earth Shattering events collided at Costa Maya.

 

These events when combined almost, and I do mean ALMOST, caused the only stress that would be encountered this day.

 

1. The Norwegian Dawn Arrived early and the staff at Maya Chan was unaware.

 

2. Maya Chan had emailed all of us with a new meeting location outside of the port. When we got there....Crickets.....

 

As it turns out the reason that Maya Chan had to move the meeting place had resolved its self.

 

They are back at their normal spot.

 

We were quickly directed back just in time for the Beach Staff to begin checking us in and putting us into the provided Taxis.

 

The ride to Maya Chan is along a Beach Road approximately 6.5 Kilometers from the pier.

 

 

The road is very bumpy that makes the ride seem longer than it is.

 

But once at Maya Chan you quickly forget about the ride.

 

For the price of admission at Maya Chan you get.

 

Transportation to and from the Beach

 

Private Palapa for each party

 

Food

 

Drinks

 

Unlimited relaxation

 

 

 

 

 

Maya Chan Beach by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

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Arrival at Maya Chan and the Welcome.

 

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Maya Chan Beach by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

 

 

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It was pretty early in the day when we arrived. The Beach faces east so many of my photos were taken into the Sun.

 

The Treehouse

 

 

 

 

Maya Chan Beach by Mark Davis, on Flickr

 

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Maya Chan Beach by Mark Davis, on Flickr