Saturday, June 15, 2013

To The Bahamas!

 
In May, the boys and I went on a quick cruise to the Bahamas.  This time we went on the Disney Dream.  We loved it!! 

 
The ship was gorgeous!  And there was lots to do and see.

 
The Magic has the "Aqua Duck."  This is a tube that wraps around the upper deck and swings out a little over the ocean.   You get in a raft and ride through the tube.  We thought that was fun.

 
This time, we brought Moose along!

We also brought along a friend of his, because his friend was dressed just perfectly for a tropical cruise.
 
 
When we stopped in the Bahamas, we got off the ship and went over to see Atlantis hotel and casino.


They have a nice private beach.


Sting rays, swimming in a circle!

 
and they have an indoor aquarium.



But our favorite stop was the next day, when we went to Castaway Cay.  We went one time before with Mom several years ago. We couldn't wait to go back. We were so lucky to have perfect weather!
 
 
 
We had a big day there.

 
We swam around.  We snorkled.  There were a lot of little fish around us at all times.
 
We then went to the stingray area and fed the stingrays!  That was interesting.  Then we snorkled among them, which was fun but a little creepy.  They are big creatures!
 
 
We rented bikes and rode all around the back part of the island and discovered a landing strip back there!

We then rented a huge water bicycle and wore ourselves out, paddling around.

 
And of course there were smoothies and snacks, and barbeque for lunch.


 
Back on the ship there was a pirate party, complete with fireworks.  The kids went to the kids club, which they really enjoyed.

 

We love sailing with Disney and hope to go again next year.  Bon Voyage!