Hurricane Joaqin can't stop the fun
Carnival Glory Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: October 03, 2015
Ship: Carnival Glory
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 8237
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
We didn't get to go to Half Moon Cay because of weather, but still an awesome trip. First time out of Miami's terminal, and I must say those folks have it down to a fine science. Every part of check-in was very smooth. Sailed out on the Glory, and it was nice as well...little smaller than the Magic, little larger than the Triumph...all very nice.
First stop was Saint Thomas. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Snorkeling was fun, but thanks to the recent hurricane the water was pretty murky. Still good, until my action camera came off of my head and sunk. Then my wife showed her moxie and free dove to retrieve it, about 20' down. What she won't do for a couple hundred dollars...
San Juan was the next stop. Great port, friendly people, lots of history. We didn't do an excursion, we just strolled old San Juan. What a relaxing day. The bus drivers/tour guides will pester the fool out of you when you first come out of the terminal, but just say no and they'll go away. Really cool opportunity to take in some different culture.
On to Grand Turk...I spent the entire time trying to figure out if I could just move there and stay. I loved every minute of it. I've now snorkeled in about 7 different locations (still a rookie compared to some, I realize) and GT somehow stole the grand prize. To date, this is the most beautiful place I've been. We will DEFINITELY be back!
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Ship tip
VERY nice ship, well maintained, well staffed.
Ports of call
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)
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