Our Lovely Liberty cruise (with pics) 8/9/14

[Jamman54]

Loving your review....Will be on the Liberty tomorrow. Thanks for all your pics ;)

 

Me too....look for a Jay Leno look alike in the casino :>)

 

BTW Aric Almirola's father is a good friend of mine. I have know Aric since he was in diapers.

 

Have a great cruise you guys!!!

[afcruiser]

I highly recommend El Gaucho's. The steaks just melt in your mouth! They have a very extensive menu. Here is the link to their website: El Gaucho - Aruba I loved that we were there until 10, so we could do this.

 

Thanks for the tip. I checked out the menu and now I have a few months to decide what I want to order.:p

 

I also googled and found that sunset will be 6:36 pm on that day. Sunrise will be 7:06.

[wrigley80]

It's not so hard.

 

 

 

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Have fun!!

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival Pride - July 27, 2014 - Photo Review

 

 

Thanks for the tip. I just put all the links to my reviews on my signature.

[2 cruzen]

I was so surprised when the rabbit showed up on the menu. I usually like to try this sort of stuff, but somehow it didn't appeal to me. Imagine our surprise when Ryan, "I only eat chicken", ordered it!!:)

 

I'm kind of a picky eater at home, but on cruises I "try" new things, except mushrooms, lol. I ordered the rabbit and found it MOST UNappetizing. Oh well, just didn't eat it. That's why I love cruising.

 

Liberty was our last cruise so I am fondly reminiscing as I read your review.

 

Thank you.

[celticd1]

Subscribing. :)

[Jamman54]

Welcome to Curacao!!!

 

 

We were up at 6:30am, in plenty of time to take some sunrise pictures, and watch us arrive in Curacao. The sun is rising in the east…..

 

 

 

 

Land Ho! There’s Curacao on the horizon…..

 

 

We are following Pullmantur’s Monarch into Willemstad, Curacao. You will remember her as the former Monarch of the Seas…..

 

 

To be continued…..

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[Jamman54]

The Monarch is docking right in downtown Willemstad. That’s the Queen Juliana Bridge in the background…..

 

 

 

 

Here is where the Carnival Liberty will be docking…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued……

[Jamman54]

We have officially arrived! Here are some views as taken from our not so “secret” deck…..

 

 

 

 

So, here are our plans for today. I was craving a beach day, but Patti and Ryan did not, so they booked the Willemstad Trolley Train tour, and I booked the Beach Fun by Boat tour. They would be getting off the ship at 8am, and I would be getting off the ship at 10am. So I went up to Emile’s for a nice omelet breakfast, and then went to check emails from home. In the meantime, Patti and Ryan have left the ship…..

 

 

The Willemstad Trolley Train tour sign…..

 

 

This is a stock photo of the Trolley Train…..

 

 

Excursion Description

 

Experience the beauty and history of Curacao on this enchanting 40 minute trolley train ride.

• Beginning at Fort Amsterdam, you’ll ride past the Floating Market and on to the former residential neighborhood of Scharloo and the famous “wedding cake house”.

• Stop at the Pietermaai Cathedral for an inside visit.

• Ride past many interesting sights, including the Mikve Israel Emmanuel Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, Queen Wilhelmina Park, and Waterfort Arches.

• Finally, you will visit Fort Amsterdam, built in 1635 to guard the vital entrance to the harbor from enemy ships.

• At the end of the excursion, you may return by taxi to your ship or stay in town independently.

• If you opt to stay in town, you will be responsible for your return to the ship, which is a short walking distance.

NOTE: Your 15 minute transportation to and from the trolley train is by local taxi and is included in the tour price. The cathedral may be closed on certain occasions.

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Willemstad Trolley Train…..

 

 

 

Ryan on the Trolley Train…..

 

 

The Trolley Train tour guide…..

 

 

Crossing the Queen Juliana Bridge gives a great view of the Carnival Liberty, and Pullmantur’s Monarch…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

A couple of views of the pontoon bridge…..

 

 

 

Various views taken during the Trolley Train tour…..

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Floating Market…..

 

 

The Monarch is docked in downtown Willemstad…..

 

 

More views from the Trolley Tour.....

 

 

 

 

A Curacao bench…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Trolley Train tour continues…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[tiggerlover]

Loving your review and photos! Thanks so much for sharing. Curacao is one of my favorites. :p

[Jamman54]

The Trolley Train tour rolls on…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, that’s a REAL phone booth!

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

At this point the Trolley Tour ended, so Patti and Ryan continued their tour on foot. Here’s Ryan posing with the HUGE Curacao sign…..

 

 

 

We will come back to Patti and Ryan’s walking tour a little bit later, but now it’s time for me to debark, and catch the boat to the beach…..

 

 

A couple of views of the Carnival Liberty docked in Curacao…..

 

 

 

Excursion Overview

 

Enjoy a boat ride along Curacao's coastline and enjoy the beautiful Seaquarium beach.

 

Excursion Description

 

Your relaxing time at the Beach begins with a scenic boat trip when you are picked up at the ship dock.

You will cruise to the Seaquarium dock. As you travel along Curacao’s coastline, you will have a view of Curacao’s notable monuments and beautiful beaches.

Upon arrival, you will be taken to Seaquarium beach area where you may simply relax on your complementary beach chair as you sip your complementary beverage.

Take a swim, a walk, or just sit beneath the shade of a coconut tree.

A bar and restaurant are located on the beach for your convenience.

NOTE: A swimsuit, towel, water shoes, and sunscreen are recommended. Snorkel equipment can be rented on the boat.

 

Boarding the Pelican Express for the trip to the beach…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Aboard the Pelican Express…..

 

 

Views of the Carnival Liberty as we sail to the beach…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Monarch docked in downtown Willemstad…..

 

 

Views taken along the Curacao coastline…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Leaving the Carnival Liberty behind…..

 

 

Passing a couple of beach resorts…..

 

 

 

We have reached our destination, Cabana Beach…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

The Beach Bar, the perfect place to have a few Amstel Brights!!

 

 

A couple of water views. The breakwaters keep the big waves away…..

 

 

 

The souvenier and water sports hut …..

 

 

These are the extra cost sun beds which were available in the sun and with shade…..

 

 

 

I just grabbed a free lounger in the back under a palm tree, and alternated between relaxing there, swimming, and the beach bar.

 

Coming up next: Patti and Ryan’s walking tour, more beach time, and sail away.

[Spudder]

Thanks for doing this, enjoying the review...

[wrigley80]

I am all caught up again. We have never been to Curacao...your photos are making me want to go there :)

[sewut]

I'm enjoying your review. Thanks for posting it. I have a question. What is the correct pronunciation of Curacao?

[Jamman54]

I am all caught up again. We have never been to Curacao...your photos are making me want to go there :)

 

That was my first time there, and I would like to go back again some day.

[Prof Peg]

I'm enjoying your review. Thanks for posting it. I have a question. What is the correct pronunciation of Curacao?

Go into dictionary.com and enter curacao. When it comes up there will be a little speaker symbol next to the word and if you click on it you will hear someone say "coor-a-sow"

 

Hope this helps.

[Jamman54]

Thanks for doing this, enjoying the review...

 

I'm enjoying your review. Thanks for posting it. I have a question. What is the correct pronunciation of Curacao?

 

Thanks for reading. I will be posting some more pages later today.

 

Edited September 23, 2014 by Jamman54