Crown Princess
Fort Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Roatan, Cozumel, Princess Cays
1-night
pre-cruise at SpringHill Suites by Marriott FLL Airport
11/13/09 - 11/21/09
Josh
& Christina - Maple Grove, MN
Trip review completed by passengers
5 = best
Accomodations:
RoomSize: 4
Amenities: 5
Service: 5
Restaurants: 5
Pool/common areas: 4
Entertainment: 5
Location: 4
Ship over-all: 5
Tours:
Grand Cayman - Dophin Swim and Stingray Sandbar
This was a really fun
day. They took you from the dock to the marina. They broke you into groups and each group had a dolphin. We had half an hour
to do things like a belly to belly ride, kiss, etc. Then a boat took us from the marina and out to the sandbar. Its waist
deep water wuth alot of stingrays. No not the ones that got our dear Steve Erwin.
All in all my favorite day. It was
sunny, the water was clear and beautiful and the people were great.
Roatan - We didnt do any specific excursion
here. We hired a tour guide and taxi to take us around over half the island and see the people, land, culture, etc. It was
an alright day. Rainy though....
Cozumel, Mexico - The Ruins of Tulum
They take you from the dock, 45 minutes
to another island, and another 45 minutes in a bus to the ruins. There is a shopping center right before the ruins with some
"persuading" vendors. The ruins were great. You get to see how people lived 2000 years ago. Also the beach in the
ruins was one of the best i have seen in my life. The food was great also. Beside the 1 hour 30 minutes to get there and
the heat stroke it was great. Long day. Lots of walking.
Princess Cay - Banana Boat Rides
Ah my second favorite
day. A private beach where your ship ports at and your shipmates and you can relax. BBQ and drinks everywhere. The banana
boat was fun. Being thrown over waves with a group of people can be a blast.
Did you explore
any of the area on your own?: Roatan - Took tour guide and taxi around 60% of the island.
What
is one thing anyone traveling to this area should do or see?: The ruins of Tulum had a beach that was carved out of the side
of a cliff. White sand beaches, crystal blue water and lots of bikini women!
Trip over-all: 4.5 I didn't
realize the amount of stairs i would be climbing since the elevators were always being used by the old folks. Its ok since
the people and staff were phenominal. Realize they want you to spend money so most things are no free. Bring a book or two!
The pools were awesome, the Movies Under the Stars was great and try to sit with a group of people. We had an amazing group
of people sitting with us that we even have as friends on facebook now! Bring cash for tips off boat!
