Merry Go Round in San Juan
Our first port of call was San Juan Puerto Rico. It was an evening stop, and I had already been here several times, so a ship board friend and I just did a bit of wandering around, and found a nice patio for Mofongo. Sadly, the service was not good, but these things happen. I get the impression that they were still ramping up for cruise passengers.
Celebrity is very nice at welcoming you back, greeting you with cold towels, and multiple flavours of water.
Refreshments when you return to the ship.
Philipsburg, St Maarten
St Maarten is one of my very favourite ports of call. I love the water, always so warm and inviting, and the old-world charm of the streets. The beach clubs are a wonderful way to experience a beach day with drinks, food, umbrellas, and lounge chairs available for variable fees.
The boardwalk is full of cafes, restaurants, and bars
The Guavaberry store is a must-visit
Your humble narrator on the ferry
We stopped at Tortola, and I had chosen to do a ship's shore excursion here to the Virgin Gorda Baths. From the pier, we were escorted to our ferry, which took us over to Virgin Gorda. From the Virgin Gorda pier, we were loaded into open air buses, and driven to Devil's Bay National Park.
Looking back at Tortola
Love the colour of the water
There was a bit of a hike through the park
Very scenic
You trek through boulders and seawater
There are a couple of tight squeezes
It's a bit of an obstacle course
The tour stops at 2 beaches
Both beaches had a somewhat active current when I was there, but the water temperature was luxurious. The second beach has showers, a bar and grill, souvenirs, and bathrooms. And it's a short walk up the hill back to the buses.
Water off the pier at Virgin Gorda
Wake from the ferry
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