Voyage of the Vikings is a popular once a year sailing offered by Holland America. It's something I've wanted to do for years. Now that I'm retired and we've settled in our new home it's time. Because of it's popularity we booked this cruise 18 months out for the best pricing … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Next Trip
Mariner of the Seas: Disembarkation
Today our cruise ends and it is time to go back to reality. Up at 5:40 after a pretty good night of sleep. Usually, I can’t sleep well the night before getting off. I guess because this one will be so easy. Other than breakfast at the main dining room, my only other plan … [Read more...] about Mariner of the Seas: Disembarkation
Mariner of the Seas: Nassau
Today the Mariner of the Seas is finally hitting a port on this sailing — Nassau. Here's the sailing map as of this morning. We really haven't gone much of anywhere. We’re there early (7 am) and my group is meeting at 8:30 so I was glad to have gotten to bed early. Nassau … [Read more...] about Mariner of the Seas: Nassau
Mariner of the Seas: Day 2
Today we’re in Labadee, no wait it's Freeport, no wait we're at sea! It's hard to keep up with the itinerary changes. :) Today also marks 28 years of marriage for my husband and me. Happy Anniversary Steve! Sea Day Morning I was up at 6:30 am and went to cafe Promenade to … [Read more...] about Mariner of the Seas: Day 2
Mariner of the Seas: Sea Day 1
I slept well and got up at about 6:40. I had laid out my clothes the night before so tried to get ready quietly but D did say good morning before I headed out the door. Sea Day Morning I made a b eyeliner for cafe promenade where I found coffee. After two cups I felt human, … [Read more...] about Mariner of the Seas: Sea Day 1