Sea Dog

Yes it was through Royal.

Editor note. I tried to clean up my post in editing but apparently I took too long and it would not save. Sorry for any mistakes. Also I will produce a much longer video review after I get back home. I have lots of pics and video to show you all.

St. Croix Day 4 Finally Land Ho for Sea Dog and excited to visit St. Croix and do an excursion to Mermaid Beach at the Buccaneer Beach. With a name like Buccaneer Beach Resort what’s not to love for this Sea Dog Pirate St. Croix is a really beautiful island with a population of over 60,000 Interest to me that it has two major rum distilleries in Captain Morgan (I’m a fan of their private stock) and Cruzan known for their light aged rum. Now first I digress with a complaint. I can’t stand it when people can’t show up for their excursion on time. It said on our ticket to meet on the pier zone 1 at 9:30. What time did I get there? 9:15. Better safe than sorry but that doesn’t apply to some folks. The excursion guide even said they would leave the pier at 9:45. 9:30 came and we were missing two people. 9:45 we were still missing two people but the guide had us walk down the pier to awaiting busses. Once on the bus, no couple, still MIA. So the bus driver leaves and I mutter to myself “good leave them if they can’t tell time.” But, apparently we were driven around the block and came back around to see if the guide located then. Nope so we drove off again as I muttered to myself, “even better.” But wait we drive around the block AGAIN.” Now I’m pissed we have already lost 20 minutes into our excursion and the other bus was on their way to the resort. Back around we go and when we will stop nobody knows. Then the magical tardy party shows up with the guide. As they entered the van I was so tempted to say “you know, you can buy a cheap watch here in the port area.” But I bit my lip and kept quiet. They didn’t even apologize. It was a nice drive even though they said about twenty minutes but was actually 40 minutes. We passed the Cruzan Distillery first. Hard to take a picture as we were moving, but you get the idea. You could see the Rick houses where they store the barrels. I tried desperately to smell a whiff. Then down the road it was Captain Morgan It is named after the 17th-century Welsh privateer of the Caribbean, Sir Henry Morgan. Someday I want to tour it. A very big facility. We even passed a huge oil refinery. Apparently it’s the largest in the northern hemisphere but sadly it’s now closed. Finally we turned onto a private drive with well manicured landscaping and a sign that read Buccaneer Resort. It was in 1653 that Charles Martel, a Knight of Malta, constructed the first building on Estate Shoys, where The Buccaneer is located. Several owners later it is the first hotel and resort constructed on St. Croix. The grounds are gorgeous with a golf course , 3 different beaches and an area with high dollar hotel suites ranging from over $1,000 per night. Our excursion fee included one complimentary rum punch but they had a full cocktail list and food list for purchase. Originally I wasn’t going to eat until I saw this! A Alfredo sauce seafood shrimp and crab pizza. I had to order it. It was amazing. Even the cute dove birds thought so too as they would hop very close to me to get a piece. The drinks were fabulous and with a price point of $14 I thought I was back on the ship. However I was not able to use my Diamond voucher. With rum distilleries on the island of Cruzan and Captain Morgan the drinks were made of rum that was as potent as a hurricane's howl, packing a punch that could rival even the mightiest waves at sea At one point I introduced myself by saying “Hello my name is José Jiménez remember him? The fictional character created and performed by comedian Bill Dana on The Steve Allen Show in 1959 and who became increasingly popular during the 1960s. Boy I had a good buzz going on. Now remember the tardy couple? While Linda and I were in the water, a woman asked me what I was drinking and we started talking about rum and tiki cocktails as she is from LA and had been to Don the Beachcomber’s famous tiki bar. We had a great conversation and then her husband entered the water and I remembered that guy. They were the tardy couple. How could I berate them now as they were so nice. In the back of my mind I wanted them to pay for the 30 minutes I lost of beach time while our driver was playing ring around the roses block to see if they showed up. Best story in the water. Woman #1 talking to another woman #2 . Woman #1 asks woman #2 “Do you cruise a lot “? Woman #2 replies “Yes we cruise a lot maybe 4 to 6 times a year.” Woman #1 asks “are you pinnacle “? To which woman #2 replies “no we are catholic.” My cocktail went out of my nose laughing at that. A classic. The Buccaneer Beach resort is a really fantastic place to spend the day. There were only 25 of us so we had the whole place to ourselves. Throw in beautiful palm trees, gorgeous clear warm water, great food and drink ms and in the voice of Arnold Schwarzenegger I say, “I’ll be back.”

I’ll try to leave enough liquor at the bar.😄

full review coming soon. Everything is better with Kraken. I need to try this! I will look. I’ve spent most of time at schooner Bar. Beyond April1. 2024. 10 night Caribbean with ABC.

What Time Is It?????? It’s mooring line time! @harryfat1 This buds for you. Love this stuff!

As much as a ham as I am I think I will pass. 😆 That’s for sure. I’m kind of crippled right now.

I will add that the made to order omelettes have been very good on Adventure. Nice and hot and lots of cheese.

Breakfast in the MDR My view. Omelet with Ham, mushroom, onion and cheese. You can select up to only 4 ingredients. Wish there was more. Hash browns are small but I need to eat less today anyway.

Our approach this morning to USVI St. Croix.

No darn it. I hope today. If you are going to sitting outside the pub around 6pm we will stopping by. We go to the Diamond Lounge at 5pm and have dinner at chops tonight at 6:45. I’m such a slacker!!!!! Winner! Winner!! Post of the day!

I take it that was for bottles. We owed only $4 for the up charge.

LAND HO!!!! After 3 days at sea The island of St. Croix. It’s 7am now we will get a small breakfast then gangway down at 8:30am, meet for excursion at 9am. It’s going to be a great day.

Don’t look at me! Quest not until night 6.

Thanks for finding it. I would have a hard time making it through all that.

First attempt to video Star Trails on the Go Pro on a moving ship. It did not go very well. Here is the result.

Thank you so much Graham for following along. I am actually surprised how well my knee is doing. While not pain free, I’m wearing a brace on it which seems to help a lot in giving it support. I took it off for a short time yesterday when we were laying out in the sun and by the time I got back to the room it was hurting. I plan on wearing all day toon our excursion to Buccaneer Beach Resort. Excited to see this place as a great place for this Pirate Sea Dog.

Several in the group got the sauce on the side and liked it that way too.

Sea Dog’s Soggy Adventure Day 3 at Sea Highlights.

After show nightcap at Bolero’s with a Rum Old Fashioned with Zafra Master Reserve 21 year.

Love to see you and join us Pat!

I remember seeing this act on Explorer. Very funny. Mario and Daniel

Had this. Good table set up. Waiter was fantastic. I don’t like steak in a sauce except for this steak. Excellent.

Made it just in time to headliner act from Vegas. Mario and Daniel. The gang is here!

Giovanni’s It was very good tonight. Everyone enjoyed their meals. For me. Meat plank with a Chianti. Calamari excellent hot and tender. Carbonara always my favorite. Filet with wine sauce as good if not better than Chops. Perfect medium rare just like I like it. Chocolate Hazelnut Cake . Best dessert ever! Great meal and even better table mates. Next up Vegas comedy duo.