Monday, March 13
As the ship sailed through the night we were gently rocked to sleep and awoke bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready for our first taste of a Caribbean island. Half Moon Cay is in the Bahamas and is an island that is owned by Holland America, so we had it all to ourselves (ie. the 2,500 people on the Koningsdam!).
It was a sunny day with clear blue skies, and the most beautiful turquoise coloured water - just what the brochures and magazines show as a Caribbean island. We were tendered ashore by the shore based tenders which carry about 300 people, so there was no waiting. We travelled with Pat & Burgess and Margie & Kim, and the 6 of us found deck chairs by the edge of the water to recline in and admire the view. We went for a walk on the most talc like sand we have ever been on, and took in the sights. There were mini cabanas or brightly coloured shacks with their own facilities to be rented, as well as all sorts of water sports and tours that were on offer.
We chose to return to our deck chairs, and then go for a swim. The water wasn't cold, so it was straight in - even Noelle didn't hesitate while Alan tried his new snorkel, mask and flipper set. It was fantastic, and etched in the memory bank forever.
The ship was only visiting here for half a day so we reluctantly reboarded to continue our cruise, but we visit this island on our return to Fort Lauderdale at the end of our cruise.
The show tonight was the first performance of the singers and dancers, and it was a very high energy show, which they perform 3 times in the one night, as well as rehearse during the day. Not show how they do it but they are young and fit!!
We finished our night in the Piano Bar where the 2 pianist sing and "duel" with each other on the keyboards - they are also very talented as well as entertaining. It was a great way to end a very memorable day.
As the ship sailed through the night we were gently rocked to sleep and awoke bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready for our first taste of a Caribbean island. Half Moon Cay is in the Bahamas and is an island that is owned by Holland America, so we had it all to ourselves (ie. the 2,500 people on the Koningsdam!).
It was a sunny day with clear blue skies, and the most beautiful turquoise coloured water - just what the brochures and magazines show as a Caribbean island. We were tendered ashore by the shore based tenders which carry about 300 people, so there was no waiting. We travelled with Pat & Burgess and Margie & Kim, and the 6 of us found deck chairs by the edge of the water to recline in and admire the view. We went for a walk on the most talc like sand we have ever been on, and took in the sights. There were mini cabanas or brightly coloured shacks with their own facilities to be rented, as well as all sorts of water sports and tours that were on offer.
We chose to return to our deck chairs, and then go for a swim. The water wasn't cold, so it was straight in - even Noelle didn't hesitate while Alan tried his new snorkel, mask and flipper set. It was fantastic, and etched in the memory bank forever.
The ship was only visiting here for half a day so we reluctantly reboarded to continue our cruise, but we visit this island on our return to Fort Lauderdale at the end of our cruise.
The show tonight was the first performance of the singers and dancers, and it was a very high energy show, which they perform 3 times in the one night, as well as rehearse during the day. Not show how they do it but they are young and fit!!
We finished our night in the Piano Bar where the 2 pianist sing and "duel" with each other on the keyboards - they are also very talented as well as entertaining. It was a great way to end a very memorable day.
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