Shadowmeboy's NCL Sun 12-Night Christmas New Years Caribbean Cruise Adventure

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The sun was just coming up as we arrived into St. Thomas.

 

 

Off to the buffet for breakfast, after getting coffee of course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we were heading down to the atrium, we got a surprise! The Viva was arriving into St. Thomas as well! Awesome to see this ship!

 

 

 

 

Port photo!

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We were one of the first off the ship as we were heading out to St. John and Virgin Islands National Park.

 

 

 

 

 

At the ferry dock at Red Hook

 

 

 

 

Big Red Barge car ferry leaving right before we depart

 

 

We passed them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arriving into St. John

 

 

 

 

 

Once we exited the terminal, we jumped on a taxi out to Trunk Bay.

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Trunk Bay in Virgin Islands National Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We rented a shade tent and a chair for Susan.

 

 

 

Notice that the beach is empty! Benefit of getting there early! Time for some snorkeling!

 

 

 

Susan enjoying her time in the shade

 

 

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I came in to relax a bit.

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Then it was time to snorkel again!

 

 

We went out to Trunk Bay with another family on the ship. The daughter Mel went out snorkeling with me. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It a great day for a float in the Virgin Islands!

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Trunk Bay has an underwater snorkel trail. There are signs underwater. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's really cool!

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Trunk Bay does have a concessions stand. We were hungry for lunch, so Susan went and got food as I recovered from my 4th snorkeling swim.

 

 

 

 

our shade tent that we rented

 

 

Ranch Burger with Guacamole

 

 

Susan got a Hot Dog.

 

 

This Root Beer was so good!

 

 

Beach got a lot busier. 

 

We were tired and ready to go, so we packed up, returned the rental, washed off our feet, used the restroom, then headed for a taxi.

 

 

 

We arrived back in Cruz Bay and went exploring at the different shops.

 

 

 

We picked up a calendar.

 

 

 

local wildlife!

 

 

 

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Had to have another Root Beer!

 

 

We were chilling till time to head to the ferry.

 

 

 

Ferry ride across the water!

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Susan drooling over the Viva's drop slide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why did we park facing out to sea? The entrance is so far away when that happens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Stopping by the Atrium Bar for refreshments!

 

 

We rested in the room for a bit, then it was time for pictures!

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Bruschetta

 

 

Seared Atlantic Scallops

 

 

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese

 

 

Caesar salad

 

 

Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo

 

 

Carved Whole-Roasted Beef Sirloin - with extra fries!

 

 

 

Apple Cobbler

 

 

Nutella Cream Brulee

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Will a cruise on the Viva be in your future? I'm very intrigued by this ship and Prima also.

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45 minutes ago, SenatorsFan said:

Will a cruise on the Viva be in your future? I'm very intrigued by this ship and Prima also.

We have a cruise booked on the Prima for December 2025. A little nervous but excited to try that class of ship. Going to have to sail them to sail the fleet!

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8 hours ago, shadowmeboy said:

We have a cruise booked on the Prima for December 2025. A little nervous but excited to try that class of ship. Going to have to sail them to sail the fleet!

That's great! I'll look forward to your review if I don't sail before that. 😁

Edited June 7 by SenatorsFan

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December 29th, 2023

 

Port Day

 

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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First stop, Atrium Bar for Starbucks!

 

 

 

Heading to the buffet for a quick bite before our excursion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous Sunrise!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Off on our excursion! The taxi driver let me sit up front in the cab! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan took this one; Looking down on the ship

 

 

 

 

 

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We are headed to the beach down there.

 

 

 

 

 

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We hung out with Steve and Cindy on this excursion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The water was pretty calm except for when a boat when through like this one.

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After several hours, it was time to head back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We took a different road back.

 

 

 

 

 

Back in the port area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lunchtime at Seven Seas

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asian Meatball Slider

 

 

Caprese Salad

 

 

Spinach Caesar

 

 

Niçoise Salad

 

 

Baja Fish Tacos

 

 

BLT

 

 

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

 

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After lunch, we went and played Deal or No Deal. We had never played and Susan wanted to try it out.

 

 

 

It was not well attended and the same lady got selected to be the onstage person for both games.

 

 

 

The "this is lame look" from Cindy!

 

 

 

I think we won a photo on the second game.

 

 

Passing through the Bliss lounge, we stopped for an Art talk.

 

Susan ended up in the room and took a nap. I ended up at the Atrium Bar making new friends and sipping Peanut Butt Whiskey! Thanks Christine!

 

 

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Moderno tonight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bring on the Meat!

 

 

 

 

 

Pineapple!

 

 

 

Tres Leches Cake

 

 

Rice Pudding