A Tale of two Princesses

[scubacruiserx2]

The tender ride video :

 

 

We didn't remember this building the last time we visited here but you have to walk through this area to get to Church Street

 

 

 

 

We walked along Church Street North toward the dive shop stopping for photos

 

 

 

 

 

There are many dive shops here

 

 

 

And Restaurants

 

 

 

[melaniez24]

Early in the morning I wanted an eye opener and I got one

 

 

 

 

I love the International Cafe , open 24/7

 

Your pictures are beautiful!! We're taking our first Princess cruise in June. Do you have to pay for the International Cafe? Thanks

[Colo Cruiser]

Early in the morning I wanted an eye opener and I got one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the International Cafe , open 24/7

 

 

 

Your pictures are beautiful!! We're taking our first Princess cruise in June. Do you have to pay for the International Cafe? Thanks

 

 

No....other then specialty coffees/drinks/gelato

 

 

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Edited January 2, 2017 by Colo Cruiser

[scubacruiserx2]

Early in the morning I wanted an eye opener and I got one

 

 

 

 

I love the International Cafe , open 24/7

 

Your pictures are beautiful!! We're taking our first Princess cruise in June. Do you have to pay for the International Cafe? Thanks

 

 

They also have soups , salads and sandwiches during the day and late night , so enjoy your cruise !! :) :D

Edited January 2, 2017 by scubacruiserx2

[scubacruiserx2]

 

 

 

Even our dive shop had a restaurant above it - The Lobster Pot

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may see many white numbered balls floating in the water . These are dive sites that the dive boats tie up to .

 

 

 

 

The crew of our dive boat loaded our tanks and gear into their boat

 

 

 

and we left our flip flops and sandals on the pier , boarded , and were off

 

 

 

 

 

 

[easyboy]

Love your sequenced photos of the Chef's Table, and its accompanying videos.

[AZPam]

Bringing great memories of our trip on the Royal but can hardly wait for your CB tale as we will be on her in February

[Colo Cruiser]

Bringing great memories of our trip on the Royal but can hardly wait for your CB tale as we will be on her in February

 

 

Happy New Year Pam!

[perfect match]

 

 

 

I know that dive shop! It is the one I have used for most of my dives in Grand Cayman. I have loved all of the dives I have done with them. Glad I will finally be getting back there later this year. :cool:

[scubacruiserx2]

Love your sequenced photos of the Chef's Table, and its accompanying videos.

 

It was a great meal , but pricey . I think that I forgot to include the Princess Lumiere video , so here is : http://www.princess.com/cruise-tips-vacation-ideas/video/cruise-ships/regal-royal-tours/chefs-table.html

[scubacruiserx2]

Bringing great memories of our trip on the Royal but can hardly wait for your CB tale as we will be on her in February

 

Super , I'll try to speed things up but I edit slowly and type slower than I edit ! ;)

[scubacruiserx2]

I know that dive shop! It is the one I have used for most of my dives in Grand Cayman. I have loved all of the dives I have done with them. Glad I will finally be getting back there later this year. :cool:

 

We have a couple of dive days coming up with CG next and Cozumel as the next port . You said that were considering a new dive camera . Would you consider adopting a Sealife DC 1200 ?

[scubacruiserx2]

One couple from the cruise had to cancel the dive so we were down to 4 divers ready to go on a warm and calm day .

 

 

 

We had a fast boat and the Captain took us to his favorite dive site the Orange Canyon at the far end of 7 mile Beach . He then gave us a briefing before we geared up and descended into the briny depths .

 

 

 

 

The deep wall was in excellent shape but I had some camera malfunctions in lighting and so a lot of the color was lost . Here's some Gorgonian similar to a coral about 90' deep .

 

 

 

 

The next dive site was a shallow reef and a shipwreck the Oro Verde which has an interesting story which you can read here : http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews/grand-cayman-dive-site-reviews/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-oro-verde-shipwreck/

 

 

The hogfish is a favorite with spear fisherman . I wonder why ?

 

 

 

 

The dive produced some happy and friendly divers

 

 

 

 

 

Video clips

 

 

 

A small turtle :

 

 

A school of some small fish bottom feeding . See if you can spot a small peacock flounder in the lower right corner of the video :

 

 

A close encounter with a grouper :

 

[scubacruiserx2]

The sun was fully up now allowing for some better photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helicopter tours and snorkeling here , ant takers ?

 

 

 

 

 

We stopped here for a taste of the local flavors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conch fritters and lobster cakes

 

 

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

We had a nice visit here

 

 

 

But we wanted a shower , to do ' laundry '

 

 

 

 

and a nap ( but NO photos of that ) ;)

 

 

[Dar & Bob]

Super , I'll try to speed things up but I edit slowly and type slower than I edit ! ;)

 

We're on the CB Friday - any tips or tricks to know? Thanks :cool:

[scubacruiserx2]

We're on the CB Friday - any tips or tricks to know? Thanks :cool:

 

A couple of ifs , first

 

1 . If you are at terminal 21 and if you have priority boarding there is a long general boarding line . The shorter priority line is on the other side against the wall , so you have to cut through the longer line to reach the priority line .

 

2. If you have a GOES or global 1 for disembarkation , you must take your card and passport . Passport alone won't work like it does at the airport .

 

3. Unlike the Regal you can get a great view from the bow and on top of the bridge .

 

4. Enjoy your cruise ! :) :D

[scubacruiserx2]

Saying goodbye to Grand Cayman and our new friends

 

 

 

 

The Paradise ( note how high the lifeboats are )

 

 

 

 

and the Dream

 

 

 

 

 

engaging engines ...

 

 

 

 

and full speed ahead ! :cool:

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2017 by scubacruiserx2

[scubacruiserx2]

We had seen a few things on the dinner menu in the MDR that we wanted for dinner but there was a sunset first .The view from the aft promenade , Port side .

 

 

 

 

 

 

It looked as if the Opera was sailing into the sun

 

 

 

 

 

I hope that the sun sets with the Opera in the frame !

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

Into the sun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time to run upstairs for dinner

 

 

 

[scubacruiserx2]

The post GC dinner in the MDR .

 

 

 

We both had Escargot ( and Pat had 2 orders )

 

 

 

 

My Beef Wellington was delicious , but Pat's pheasant was overcooked

 

 

 

 

My dessert was amazing

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TorontoTL]

OMG that dessert looks amazing.:)

[scubacruiserx2]

OMG that dessert looks amazing.:)

 

 

It was ! :)

 

It was a Norman Love creation and it's full name was a mouth full Chocolate Pistachio Dome with Almond and Pistachio Nougatine .

[geoherb]

That dessert was my favorite of our whole cruise last month on the CB. I did not think the beef Wellington was very good. I enjoyed the large shrimp (served with the lobster tail) the most.

[scubacruiserx2]

That dessert was my favorite of our whole cruise last month on the CB. I did not think the beef Wellington was very good. I enjoyed the large shrimp (served with the lobster tail) the most.

 

The Wellington was better on the Regal than the CB and the UBD was better on the CB than the Regal in our opinions . :) :D