Cruising

The ship is called Carnival Imagination and I took this picture while I was on board the NCL's Norwegian Sky. It was my first cruising adventure with hubby and his daughter with the boyfriend. I had a wonderful time well, we all are. Hubby and I wanted to cruise to Bahamas again soon.

We choose to cruise thru Norwegian Cruise Line just taking advantage of the freestyle cruising. To avoid the Miami traffic, we would love to select Port Canaveral as the Port of call because it's just 20 minutes drive from our place. It will be soon ...

Freeport Bahamas

When we left Miami Port to Bahamas, the drizzling rain was annoying but, who am I to complain on the nature's power right? All activities are indoors except for the live band on the pool area. Most guests were gathered on Deck 11 for a Grillin' Party. As we sail away, food was served, music was everywhere and people were dancing, eating, swimming on the pool, kids are playing and just having a good time.It was fun but, it would have been more fun if my mom and my family back home were with me cruisin' at that time. Anyway by 6pm, we were sailing the Pacific Ocean heading towards Freeport Bahamas. On the first evening on the ship, we had our dinner at a fine dining restaurant. I just love the food served at Norwegian Sky. After dinner, there were indoor activities and we came to watch a variety show and a comedy show. It was a blast and we enjoyed it. We sleep like a baby that night and before 6AM; hubby and I got up to see the sunrise. We missed it! Actually, the sun refused to shine because it was raining when we arrived in Freeport Bahamas. Upon seeing Bahamas for the first time, Oh I sure miss the Philippines. It just reminded me of my beautiful country.

The gangway was put down around 9AM and we immediately went to the Port Lucaya area. We took a van for $5/person each way. We check out the beach but, didn't bother to swim because it was raining. We went to Treasure Bay casino and play the slot machine then, we explore the marketplace. The place is beautiful and their beaches are really gorgeous. It was already 5PM when we head back to the Freeport Harbour. Bahamas is a very nice place to have a good relaxing vacation. In the future, I would definitely come back to this island.

Freeport Harbour

When we arrived Freeport Harbour, I told to myself that finally I have seen Bahamas. We were having breakfast at 6 AM at the Garden Restaurant in the Norwegian Sky Cruise Ship. We wanted to see the sunshine that is why; we were up so early and besides, we wanted to dine early too so that; we will be the first to go down the gang way.It was a cloudy day and earlier, it drizzles a little. When we finally went down, we head to the terminal just few meters away, where transportations are waiting for the tourists. All fares are written boldly on the information board so; it was very concise.

We hired a van and paid $5 per person each way. It was old but, we rode comfortably then, we routed a rugged road. There's nothing to see but, dirt road, trees and badly hit houses in ruins by hurricanes. Too bad because they are huge houses but were abandoned. We went to the Treasure Bay Casino and Market Place in Port Lucaya and bought souvenir items. Later, we look for a hotel to use their Free Wi-Fi just in time when the rain started pourin' hard. The view of the beach along Port Lucaya is awesome! We were back on the ship before 5 PM.

Having Fun with Bahamas Cruising

It's been almost a year since hubby and I had our first Bahamas cruise adventure. It was actually a last minute travel because we had no preparation at all. When we saw a $250 per person package on a Bahamas 4-day cruise, we immediately took advantage of the offer.

We drove all the way to Miami which was our Port of Call and parked our car at the parking garage at the port of Miami. We paid $36 for 4 days parking and it was a secure area plus free shuttle. We were transported from the parking garage to the cruise terminal.

Upon arrival, guests have the preference to carry their baggage up to the check-in counter or give it to the staff of the cruise ship. We chose to carry our light baggage. The custom officials at the check-in counter asked for our passport and state ID. It was smooth and fast then; we were given an ID card which we can use on the ship for any transactions. We were directed to our cruise ship's gangway and the cruise ship photographers started taking souvenir pictures of all the guests.On board the cruise ship, we were given free drinks and the fun begins. There's music, happy faces, dancing and since we were hungry for lunch, we immediately went to the restaurant serving a buffet. We sit on the top deck where we see people swimming in the pool as we listen on a live band while waiting for the ship to start rolling to Freeport, Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau.

The captain announced that everyone should participate to the Muster Drill and most of the guests complied. Of course, some thought that it was not important which was illogical. While the ship is sailing, there are so many activities on board which keep the guests entertained. There are variety shows, comedy shows, game shows, karaoke and more. There's no dull moment while you are cruising because you can do shopping, have fun in the casino, enjoy a spa, go the gym, play basketball and so on.

At Freeport and Nassau, hubby and I explored the islands. We went to their beautiful beaches and experienced a ferry boat ride. Great Stirrup Cay is all about the beach, food, party and relaxing. It's living a good life in four days and for $250 per person, that's a deal breaker huh? Are you curious at the offer shown above for $59? Call 1-888-875-4243 for more information about the offer. You might get lucky to have that 2 night Bahamas Cruise offer right?

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Freeport Grand Bahama

First morning on the cruise - We arrived at Freeport Harbor Grand Bahama. The sun refused to shine but, at 7AM on October 18, this is the view that welcome us in the morning.I woke up my husband before 7AM because the sunrise was supposed to be 7:18 but, it barely come out from the clouds as you can see from the picture below. We had breakfast and by 8AM, we head down to the gangway and proceed to the exit of the port.Most of the guests took an organized shore excursion so; they had to check their tickets for the meeting time. As for us, we want to explore the International Bazaar and Port Lucaya Marketplace and Marina. The fair is only $10 per person for the whole trip. It was a long ride of rural area and undeveloped places. There is nothing special really. Hubby and I decided to check in the Treasure Bay Casino at the Marina area and later on, we explore the International Marketplace where I bought my souvenir Freeport sports cap. Well, hubby won a bit when he used the slot machines. There is no cash out machine here so; you had to change it to their cashier.
The rain poured so hard for maybe 10 minutes and it ceased! We return back to the cruise ship at 1PM because the weather was not that good. We stayed indoors and roaming to the Lucaya area and the Marina. It was a nice place and laid back but, there is nothing special here. The shoreline is just like the coastal view of Florida.

When we head back, we took some pictures of the Freeport Port. The "I was there picture" LOL but, the cruise photographer had their $199 picture package which is unlimited. Most of the cruisers did not take advantage of the offer. It's way too high, I guess.