
27 Jan Southern Caribbean Cruise – Part 1
Colby and I got back this past Sunday night from an 8 day cruise on the Carnival Breeze to the Southern Caribbean. This was my 4th cruise and Colby’s 3rd. Initially we were searching for an all inclusive trip to Mexico, but goodness, once we pulled up the cruise prices we decided it’s a deal that can’t be beat.
Two years ago we were on the Magic out of Galveston, and the Breeze was basically the same with some minor differences. Today I am sharing the first half of our trip!
Day 1 – 2 – Fly to Florida. Stay the night in Miami and set sail!
After flying to Ft. Lauderdale, we stayed the night in Miami and boarded the ship around noon the next day. We immediately ate (duh) and then hit the pools and watched the ship leave from the port. Leaving from Miami was much prettier than leaving from Galveston. That night we ended up on stage in the main theater for a competition. Well we won, and were gifted lots of fun freebies throughout the week! Such a gift from God!
Day 3 – Day at Sea
The sea days we basically do the same things… hit the gym, play dodgeball, wander around, and hang out by the adults only pool. That night we enjoyed our VIP seats that we had won the night before!
Day 4 – Grand Turk – Beach Day
We were off the boat by 7 am. In Grand Turk, you get off the boat and are at a beach which makes it very convenient. There are lounge chairs to use (for free) as well as two restaurants: Margaritaville which has a pool and if you walk a little further down you will arrive at Jack’s Shacks. If you do plan on staying at the beach, I recommend using the chairs in front of Jack Shacks because not only is the water less crowded, but your view won’t be overshadowed by the large ship. The water was absolutely gorgeous – so blue and crystal clear! We got to do some swimming and see some beautiful fish!
Did you even know underwater cameras still existed? The pictures don’t turn out great, but it was still fun to use!
Day 5 – Dominican Republic – Seavis Tour
This was my second time to the DR. This time around we did an excursion through Seavis called the VIP Sanoa tour. I highly recommend this tour if you are ever in the Dominican. You will need to take a taxi from the cruise port and then you will arrive at the boat dock. We then took speed boats over to a beach where they fed us and gave us unlimited drinks. Colby and I swam out to the dock to look at the fish and left shortly after to an area that they call the natural pools. Basically, we got to swim around and look at starfish. They passed out more food and drinks and we got to enjoy the beautiful water. This was probably my favorite part of the tour. After that we headed back to the dock where the taxis were waiting to bring us back to port.
Sanoa Island
Piscina Natural
More fuzzy underwater pictures from the tour including a selfie! That takes talent
Dinner that night
I will be recapping Aruba, Curacao, the rest of the trip, and sharing our tips for cruising in my next post!
Have you ever been on a cruise? If so, what are some of your favorite stops?
I didn’t start sharing our traveling adventures on the blog until the end of 2013, but you can see some of our vacations below as well as how to travel on a budget here.
- Pacific Northwest
- Western Caribbean Cruise
- Arizona
- Hilton Head
- South America: Argentina
- South America: Torres Del Paine
- South America: Lake Region
- South America: Santiago + Coast
- Colorado
- Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio
- Costa Rica: Santa Teresa
- Costa Rica: La Fortuna
- Michigan
- Las Vegas
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Rebecca
Posted at 06:51h, 27 JanuaryLooks like SO much fun and now I want to go to a WARM sunny beach! 😉 Thanks for sharing!!! LOVE these pictures! Looks like it was a blast!
Blessings, Rebecca 🙂
elleseesyou
Posted at 06:53h, 27 Januaryy’all look like you had SO much fun!! i’m totally impressed with the jumping pic, too! loved the recap of part 1!!! can’t wait for more 🙂
Lavonne @ *Our Wish*
Posted at 07:03h, 27 JanuaryOhh that looks like such a nice vacation. I have been dying to go on another cruise since ours a few years ago. Some of my family is going in a couple weeks and I SO wish we were going but my job is super busy right now. Looks like you had a great time. And I loved your outfits. So adorable! 🙂
Jessi Wallace | LifeAbundant-Blog.com
Posted at 08:11h, 27 JanuaryLove love LOVE this! I can’t wait to read about the rest of the trip!
Amie
Posted at 08:12h, 27 JanuaryWe are really close to Galveston and I can vouch for it not being great sites at all from where the cruise ships leave. We like to go eat at the restaurants along the water though and watch them leave. They are huge in that little area they board them in. These pictures are beautiful and that water is to die for!!
Allison
Posted at 09:11h, 27 JanuaryBeautiful ship! We were on its first sailing in Europe. I’m glad you had a great time!
Lily Ayala (Beauty With Lily)
Posted at 09:40h, 27 JanuaryLooks like you guys had such a fun, relaxing trip! I can’t wait to hear more!
xo, Lily
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Rebecca Jo
Posted at 09:56h, 27 JanuaryYou two have so much fun! Love it!
So… you never said – what did you do to win in the main stage theater?!!?!? I need more info 🙂
Erika B.
Posted at 10:35h, 27 JanuaryOh man, so fun!!! We haven’t been on a cruise in a few years, but you remind me how fun it can be!! (Minus the nonstop seasickness hahaha) Also…I need to make a point to go on a warm vacation during the winter. Your bathing suit and the sun look EXTRA exciting this time of year!!
Carissa Maul
Posted at 10:36h, 27 JanuaryYAYYYYY I got to go in pictures! We have never done a cruise before but I would LOVE to see the Caribbean. You two look like you had such an AWESOME TRIP I cannot wait for the rest! I MUST GO TO COSTA RICA so I can see those crocodiles!!!
Heather
Posted at 11:47h, 27 JanuaryThis looks amazing!!! Sounds like yall had a great trip!
tiffanyatouchofgrace
Posted at 15:35h, 27 JanuaryThat’s the next cruise I want to take! The hubs has never been on a cruise but I love them. I’m sure, though, our next cruise will be a Disney cruise, haha! I love all the pics Caroline!
lifeofaministermom
Posted at 03:31h, 28 JanuaryWhat fun! Kevin and I have never been on a cruise but it’s on our list!
Kelly @ Southern Komfort Blog
Posted at 08:25h, 28 JanuaryLove it! It looks like so much fun. I’ve been getting an itch to go on another cruise lol!
alannaandcompany
Posted at 09:08h, 28 JanuaryYou got some great photos. I really want to go on a cruise soon.
Crystal
Posted at 09:18h, 28 JanuaryLove all of the pictures! The underwater photos are fun. We are about to start planning our first ever cruise! Any tips for first timers? We are just looking at a 4-5 day cruise since its’ our first and we’re taking Mason. And will probably go out of Galveston.
Sheryl
Posted at 11:49h, 28 JanuaryLove your photographs! We always take Royal Caribbean and have never taken a Carnival cruise. It’s always nice to hear about other’s experiences.
Jennifer
Posted at 12:48h, 28 JanuaryWhat a grand adventure! Part of me is super jealous, but we had our adventures in Jamaica and Cancun too. And look forward to enjoying some again soon now that the little one is big enough to enjoy the trips with us. Although, we get super seasick, like turning our heads too fast seasick, so we tend to stay land based. You guys look like it was just what you needed to recharge!
Angie Scheie
Posted at 23:07h, 28 JanuaryYou guys are so adorable together! What a great trip to just get away and enjoy each other. I hope you feel refreshed and rejuvenated!
Jed Jurchenko
Posted at 06:56h, 29 JanuaryWhat a fun trip. I’ve never been on a cruise, but it makes me want to go. Hopefully someday in the not to distant future 🙂 Fun pictures too!
Susannah
Posted at 10:30h, 29 JanuaryOh my goodness, girl! Looks like you two had SO much fun! I’ve never gone on a cruise but it’s definitely something I want to do someday!
Danielle DeVane Wells
Posted at 12:14h, 29 JanuaryI’M SO JEALOUS!!!!!! I want to go on a cruise so badly! But it just seems like life hasn’t worked it out yet – a little one, and now another on the way, and my body isn’t what I would like it to be were we to go on a cruise – yada yada yada. Anyway, Hubby and I have talked Disney cruise one day for our anniversary (I live in central FL) so that’s a goal for maybe our 5th or 10th anniversary…not sure. Loved this post! So much fun!
Amanda
Posted at 13:27h, 29 JanuaryI loooove the colors of the water! So beautiful. Looks like you guys had fun. Love the underwater shots!
andthewindscreamsmary
Posted at 15:03h, 30 JanuaryGreat pictures, looks like you two had a blast! Thanks for sharing.
theskyandback
Posted at 08:33h, 01 FebruaryGreat pictures! I love your travel posts. I’ve actually never been on a cruise if you can believe it. They look so relaxing. Someday…
Maria from Collecting Moments
Posted at 18:56h, 01 FebruaryWhat a beautiful way to spend time with your husband. I’ve never been to a cruise, but a few of my friends have gone and they rave about it! And from the looks of your experience, cruising can’t be beat. Thanks so much for sharing this with us on #SHINEbloghop, Caroline! Can’t wait for part two!
Caroline
Posted at 16:57h, 02 FebruaryGreat name ? I love all the picks from trip. While I was reading through your story and some other blog posts that have come after this I was wondering if you all have ever considered sharing the gospel outside the US. Maybe as missionaries. God knows all and he has called our to a time such as this. Just curious. Glad to have found your blog and another faith blogger like myself