As it turns out, there is a very simple and obvious reason for the stop at Freeport in the Bahamas. This is a new ship. A new ship on her first voyage with a cruise line office in Miami. But, like dozens and dozens of other cruise ships, she is flagged out of the Bahamas. So there is a need for a stop with paperwork and the like so that this ship is completely legal before reaching the US. I am sure, with the monetary gain from all the ships registered, that there isn’t a whole lot of problem with a late Sunday afternoon visit. I am also thinking that a bit of fuel might not be a bad idea either.
Otherwise, it was a quiet day. I have non-refundable credit and there is little to spend it on since I don’t drink, much less want to waste money on high end booze beyond what the normal package covers. Not interested in the Spa so that just left the boutique. As like all such shops on ship – it carries medium to high end trash with massively inflated prices. I may have to think more on this.
I skipped the evening all hands BBQ in favor of sandwiches in the cabin. Been there, done that a couple of times in the past and really disliked the experience. Too crowded, too loud on the music and not enough light to really see the food. Plus, this is outside on the deck. Color me whiny, but my idea of a lovely evening involves quiet.
Tomorrow will be our last complete see day – and I need to go visit the bridge….
