I am the "Josh" my wife has been speaking of. I hope you enjoy reading about our adventures! Much drinks, food, memories, and fun have been had.
Going to drop some more info about the all access tour. 100% was not worth the money. The only interesting part of the tour was the bridge, which I have to say, easily one of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen. The chef who showed us around the kitchens knew what he was talking about, but was very hard to hear, and very hard to understand, even with the little black headphone thing they give you. There was supposed to be someone who met us in the laundry area, but they were late, so we ended up just walking around on the "only deck below the water."
St Marteen was sad, very sad. I had been before, about 8 years ago, and it doesn't look the same in the slightest. Best way to describe it was what New Orleans looked like after Katrina/in some spots, still today. Homes without roofs, buildings still closed, and lots of individuals relocated. Our main man "Cowboy" (tour guide) said that it will probably take up to 5 years for everything to go back to the way it was. Other than that, the island is still beautiful, and people are moving on, and seem to have a great mind set.
Also, one thing to add, there is a kick-butt jeweler in St Marteen, in downtown Philipsburg. The shop is called "Royal Jewelers." The owner is amazing (gave the pops and me free Presidentes) and will beat any price you can find. My dad, "FIL" has used him for years, along with his wife, who has bought things from him that were doubled if not tripled when appraised. So, if you are lookin to get "iced out" stop there if you can.
Puerto Rico, holy cow. Old San Juan is beautifull, even after Irma and Maria. Can't say much for anything outside of OSJ, but regardless, had a lot of fun. My dad had just been down there for work, and he said the rest of the island was still in bad shape, but you wouldn't have known that from the port. 11/10 woud visit again.
Next stop is Haiti, and we are cruising at a mere 20 knots to get there. Boat is a bit rocky tonight, but other than that, we ridin them waves!
That's it for me, I hope you enjoy the rest of the review! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
ALLURE // LIVE REVIEW / Sept. 2-9 Sail Away With Meee?
in Royal Caribbean International
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Hi, All!
I am the "Josh" my wife has been speaking of. I hope you enjoy reading about our adventures! Much drinks, food, memories, and fun have been had.
Going to drop some more info about the all access tour. 100% was not worth the money. The only interesting part of the tour was the bridge, which I have to say, easily one of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen. The chef who showed us around the kitchens knew what he was talking about, but was very hard to hear, and very hard to understand, even with the little black headphone thing they give you. There was supposed to be someone who met us in the laundry area, but they were late, so we ended up just walking around on the "only deck below the water."
St Marteen was sad, very sad. I had been before, about 8 years ago, and it doesn't look the same in the slightest. Best way to describe it was what New Orleans looked like after Katrina/in some spots, still today. Homes without roofs, buildings still closed, and lots of individuals relocated. Our main man "Cowboy" (tour guide) said that it will probably take up to 5 years for everything to go back to the way it was. Other than that, the island is still beautiful, and people are moving on, and seem to have a great mind set.
Also, one thing to add, there is a kick-butt jeweler in St Marteen, in downtown Philipsburg. The shop is called "Royal Jewelers." The owner is amazing (gave the pops and me free Presidentes) and will beat any price you can find. My dad, "FIL" has used him for years, along with his wife, who has bought things from him that were doubled if not tripled when appraised. So, if you are lookin to get "iced out" stop there if you can.
Puerto Rico, holy cow. Old San Juan is beautifull, even after Irma and Maria. Can't say much for anything outside of OSJ, but regardless, had a lot of fun. My dad had just been down there for work, and he said the rest of the island was still in bad shape, but you wouldn't have known that from the port. 11/10 woud visit again.
Next stop is Haiti, and we are cruising at a mere 20 knots to get there. Boat is a bit rocky tonight, but other than that, we ridin them waves!
That's it for me, I hope you enjoy the rest of the review! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool: