For Christmas 2018, we decided to go on a cruise instead of getting presents. Those are the kind of gifts I prefer, because you get an experience and an opportunity to make memories. I think that’s better than anything you could ever get under a tree.
We went on a Disney cruise to the Caribbean, and it was SO nice- the ports, the excursions, the service, all of it! Disney set the standard high, and I don’t think I’ll ever go on another cruise line. We were never bored on the ship. There was so much to do! Plus, there was free soft serve ice cream and Mickey bars! One night, all the adults went to a show and my siblings and cousins and I stayed in the suite to watch a movie. Boone and my cousin Ross wanted to order Mickey bars, but no one else wanted any, so I told them to call room service but only ask for 2 or 3. Next thing I know, Boone is on the phone, ‘Hi, can I get 7 Mickey bars?” It’s a really good thing our suite had a freezer!
Day 1: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The first day we spent in the British Virgin Islands. We woke up early and watched the sunrise on the deck and it was beyond pretty. We hardly spent any time on the island of Tortola because we took a boat ride out to Virgin Gorda to visit The Baths there. The Baths are believed to have anti-aging properties, so many people would go there to bathe (hence the name). There’s a high chance that your face masks contain minerals from these Baths. You have to trudge through knee deep water and scale slippery boulders and I WOULD NOT recommend bring along an expensive camera. I almost dropped it in the water many times.
Day 2: Basseterre, St. Kitts
St. Kitts was one of my favorite parts of the cruise! We went zip lining through the rainforest with our tour guides Whip Cream and Sugar Daddy. Much love for them. St. Kitts had the prettiest views. You could see the island of Nevis from where we were zip lining and it was breathtaking!
Day 3: At Sea
We had to travel from St. Kitts down to Curacao, so we had a whole day on the ship. But it was much needed after all the physically exhausting activities we did in the first two ports. That night was Pirate Night where they do a big show/dance party on the top deck, complete with an appearance from Mickey and a full on fireworks show! Watching fireworks in the middle of the Caribbean sea is a moment I’ll never forget.
Day 4: Willemstad, Curacao
It was a busy day, starting in the Hato Caves and then heading to a fisherman’s beach to snorkel and swim with turtles! The smell was awful, but the beach is really pretty once you get past that. Swimming with the turtles was surreal! and holy cow, the water in Curacao is the prettiest shade of blue!
Playa Porto Mari. Much nicer than the fisherman’s beach, but it was a Dutch vacation hotspot. Very European- straight down to the old men in Speedos and cigar smoking.
Day 5: Oranjestad, Aruba
The final port. Aruba is a lot like Curacao, but less exciting for me. I was still drained from the snorkeling the day before in Curacao and didn’t do much in Aruba besides chill at the beach. I did ride in the banana boat, which got WILD!
A wonderful, wonderful trip. I was so sad to leave it, but so thankful for all the memories created and amazing people I met.
The Golden Mickeys. Think Golden Globes, but better.
We appreciate color coordinated outfits.
Bye, Disney Wonder.