Belize Dec 27, 2005 Grand Princess

[zydecocruiser]

On my recent Grand Princess voyage, Belize City was the second stop. Not sure if we were the first ship there, but we sure got there early. Due to the somewaht strange hours we were there, a ship shore excursion seemed like the best bet. Rays and Reef it was. Gilligan would have been proud.

 

Tour boats and tenders were lined up bright and early for us.

 

 

 

 

 

The tour left directly from and returned to the ship, so we didn't have to tender at all - good thing as it turned out!

 

 

 

Life vests are MANDATORY - not one of my favorite words, but I don't mind.

 

 

 

No, you don't have a choice of color...

 

 

 

We have arrived at the reef part - Horseshoe I believe they said.

 

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Pool is OPEN

 

 

I've been to Belize a few times before, and think this part turned out to be the best snorkeling I have ever done in Belize...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Off to stingrays and sharks ?

 

 

Took a break to take some pictures of rich folks houses...

 

 

 

 

Caye Caulker, I believe..

 

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Yo - we were here first (didn't matter)...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I think that is a niece, but then they all look alike to me...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[HRHMadonna]

:) Awesome Photo review!!!!! Thanks!!!

 

:confused: Do tell...what kind of underwater camera were you using???

[zydecocruiser]

I know that's a niece - and she has a rum punch (included) for moi!

 

 

 

Pre dance stretching - actually, I think they were playing YMCA.

 

 

The boat does seem to be going in circles, but I get to see the rich folk's houses again..

 

 

 

 

 

Turns out the boat is sort of broken - one engine blown. One to go. I guess instead of chance it getting back, we stay near some landmarks and radio (more likely phone) for help. Rescue boat on the way so time for drinking and dancing...

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Of course it's the Electric Slide !!

 

 

 

Don't need no stinking engine...

 

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Rescue boat in sight! Damn - we might have to leave...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get ready, Get set...

 

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We are now officially engaged to the other boat...

 

 

Don't forget the BAR...

 

 

 

Damn, the mother ship is still there.. Getting back late, there was no time to catch a tender to Belize City. :(

 

 

[LizaMM]

Wow! Your Belize photo review is as wonderful as the one you posted on the Costa Maya board!! Thanks again!!

 

I have a question for you.....have you ever done Goff's Caye Snorkel in Belize??? We were thinking about the excursion you review here and recently changed our minds to Goff's Caye.....WOuld love to know if you have done both and if so your thoughts and of course if you have any photos of Goff's Caye :D

 

You have amazing photos!! Another question....what kind of camera did you use for all of these??

 

Thanks!

[zydecocruiser]

Oh well, guess a photo op for the ship.. er boat!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guess that's all for now, folks ! (of Belize - next up, Grand Cayman)

[zydecocruiser]

Nope, have not done Goff's - on the list of todos. Maybe later this year.

 

Camera is a Canon s1 is and I have the waterproof case for. I love the camera BUT it is having problems and I have not even had a year. Can you here me yet, Canon?

 

Anywho... Google for Canon and E18 errors

 

But I do like the camera and I have another Canon as a backup, so do like Canon (and a few other brands).

[Croozer2005]

wow! what great pictures, I'll see if I can get some on my underwater disposable when I'm there - sure they won't compare to yours though!

 

I'm going on the Turneffe Atoll catamaran tour in less than a week, I think it's by the same people that did you shark stingray tour... was it Belize Paradise or Belize Catamarans, these guys: www.belize-paradise.com .??

 

so glad to see some pictures, I'm delighted I booked it now!

 

gene

[LizaMM]

Nope, have not done Goff's - on the list of todos. Maybe later this year.

 

Camera is a Canon s1 is and I have the waterproof case for. I love the camera BUT it is having problems and I have not even had a year. Can you here me yet, Canon?

 

Anywho... Google for Canon and E18 errors

 

But I do like the camera and I have another Canon as a backup, so do like Canon (and a few other brands).

 

 

Thanks for the info. I have a Pentax and have been thinking about getting the waterproof case for it before I cruise later this month. I am pretty happy with my camera but the recovery time between shots seems to be slow and I am really fond of going "click, click, click" :p

 

I just decided to book Goff's Caye for this trip. I had been strongly thinking about the excursion that you did but we decided on Goff's Caye this time. I'll definetly write a review when I get back and hopefully I'll have some decent photos to post as well!!

[photocruiser]

Nope, have not done Goff's - on the list of todos. Maybe later this year.

 

Camera is a Canon s1 is and I have the waterproof case for. I love the camera BUT it is having problems and I have not even had a year. Can you here me yet, Canon?

 

Anywho... Google for Canon and E18 errors

 

But I do like the camera and I have another Canon as a backup, so do like Canon (and a few other brands).

 

What do you have to do to post large photos like yours... I have been uploading small thumbnails as prescribed by the additional options to attach files. (620 x 280)

 

Attach Files

Valid file extensions: bmp doc gif jpe jpeg jpg pdf png psd txt

[zydecocruiser]

Host the pics elsewhere and link to them - then I can post pics as big as I want :D

[zydecocruiser]

wow! what great pictures, I'll see if I can get some on my underwater disposable when I'm there - sure they won't compare to yours though!

 

I'm going on the Turneffe Atoll catamaran tour in less than a week, I think it's by the same people that did you shark stingray tour... was it Belize Paradise or Belize Catamarans, these guys: www.belize-paradise.com .??

 

so glad to see some pictures, I'm delighted I booked it now!

 

gene

 

it would be those guys/gals.

[photocruiser]

Host the pics elsewhere and link to them - then I can post pics as big as I want :D

 

Please explain further. I do host them on a website. How do I link t them so they show up large as yours appears in this forum?

 

Photocruiser

[zydecocruiser]

There are several ways - I might have one browser window displaying the picture I want to post and another browser window for the actual post and just drag and drop between the two (left mouse click on pic and holding the button down, move the cursor to the post and release button).

 

For example, I can drag and drop the logo...

 

 

 

Or if you have the URL to the pic

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/images/newnavtop-anniversary.jpg

 

You can put between

 

[i m g] http://www.cruisecritic.com/images/newnavtop-anniversary.jpg [/ i m g]

 

{remove spaces in the "img" also

 

 

to accomplish the same thing.

 

Some websites don't allow hot linking - webshots is one that can get flakey, but sometimes works.

[photocruiser]

There are several ways - I might have one browser window displaying the picture I want to post and another browser window for the actual post and just drag and drop between the two (left mouse click on pic and holding the button down, move the cursor to the post and release button).

 

For example, I can drag and drop the logo...

 

 

 

Or if you have the URL to the pic

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/images/newnavtop-anniversary.jpg

 

You can put between

 

[i m g] http://www.cruisecritic.com/images/newnavtop-anniversary.jpg [/ i m g]

 

{remove spaces in the "img" also to accomplish the same thing.

 

Some websites don't allow hot linking - webshots is one that can get flakey, but sometimes works.

Goff's Cay

 

Passenger Getting Chest Hair Braided

 

 

Goff's Cay

 

Goff's Cay

 

 

Thanks Zydecocruiser, I think I gotcha now!

 

Photocruiser