CRUISE!

Well we are back from our cruise. I seriously did not want to leave! We had the best time, the trip was safe, fun, and had no problems!

• We were able to board the ship early, which was really nice. Check-in was no problem at all. Our rooms were ready earlier than expected, and we were on the boat so early it was almost like we had it to ourselves.
• Our first night at sea was so nice. The food was amazing! The boat was so fancy and clean and everyone was very nice!
• We woke up around 6:30 every morning to watch the sunrise. It was cloudy, but still beautiful.
• NASSAU: BEAUTIFUL! We went to the straw market, which can be compared to Canal Street in New York. I got a Coach purse...it's real and it was $20:shh... We ate lunch at a Bahamian place, food was OK, but the food on the boat was much better! Then Jeremy and I went to find a beach. We ask a local where the prettiest beach on the Island was and she said it was Cabbage Beach near Atlantis. We took a ferry boat ride to the other side of the island (which was fun and came with a water tour of famous peoples houses!) We then got lost and walked/wondered around for about 1 or 2 miles until we found this beach. (everyone was very helpful with directions, but we couldn't understand a word they were saying!) Surprisingly getting lost in the Bahamas is nice, not scary! One second in the water and on the beach was worth the 2 mile walk. It was the nicest, clearest beach I have ever been on. This was probably my favorite place. After we swam and played a while we took a taxi back to the port. Going through customs to get back on the boat was a breeze...quick and easy.
• GREAT STIRRUP CAY: BEAUTIFUL! This is the cruise lines private island. Now some people "toot their own horn" so this "private beach" I thought wouldn't be as nice as I was picturing it...it was nicer. It was a big island, completely private and beautiful. Surrounded by coral, tons of fish, and palm trees. We went snorkeling, ate lunch (which was already included), went shopping, and even took a nap in a hammock.
• Each night on the boat was a blast. We went swimming on the top deck, hung out in the hot tub, went shopping on board, and played ping pong, hockey, and shuffle board. Also the plays and shows were awesome. They had a comic and he was hilarious! They also had the captain preform a song. He sang and played amazing. And the cruise director played harmonica wonderfully. They had a party each night on the top deck, we dropped by but didn't stay.

All in all it was a wonderful trip. I can't wait to go again! We are already starting to plan the next cruise!!!! I HIGHLY recommend cruising with Norwegian Cruise Lines!!

ABS