This time next week I will be once again sailing across the Caribbean on one of my favorite ships Carnival Horizon. You all know I am not a Carnival girly but you do know my love for the Havana Club.
Once again my family will be taking over the Havana Club on a 6 night Western Caribbean cruise, sailing to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel.
So here is all we have planned!
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
I have not been to Ocho Rios in about 5 years so this is one stop I am really excited about hitting up. We will be visiting Dunn’s River Falls which is a natural waterfall known for its ability to climb. We have done this as a family a couple times but not in the last 15 years or so. How it works is a group climbs up the water fall by holding hands with the person in front and behind. A tour guide navigates you up and you stop along the way at some nature small lagoons and natural water slides. While the climb is incredible, it is also beautiful, as you are surrounded by the Jamaican Rainforest.
Grand Cayman
While you recently visited Grand Cayman back in March, we took the opportunity for a relaxed shopping day around town. This time however we are headed out to the water for a 2 stop snorkel trip and ofcourse the famous Stingray City. We will be traveling with our beloved Captain Marvin who I highly recommend when visiting Grand Cayman. The boats are smaller so you are visiting these stops without the crowds of people. But the real highlight here is getting to swim with wild stingrays. And you may think I am crazy for doing this, but we have also done this tour a couple times and these stingrays are so use to people they are excited for you to arrive, pick them up and feed them. This is a great experience for all ages. I still have vivid memories of my 4 year old brother climbing all over my mom not wanting the stingrays to touch him. But I promise even with his own naïve fear there is nothing to be scared about.
Cozumel
Then our final Stop is Cozumel, Mexico where we will go shopping. As I have told you all before the Caribbean is one of the best places to go shopping for jewelry as you can haggle the prices and they are duty free. And Cozumel is one of the best stops because of the sheer number of stores that are available in downtown. While we are walking around I wouldn’t be surprised if we stopped around for a few margaritas and maybe lunch at our favorite spot Pancho’s Backyard.
I can’t wait to share even more highlights when I get back but Bon Voyage for now!