Remember yesterday that I mentioned that the sea was a bit rocky? Well apparently the weather has continued enough that our stop at Great Stirrup Cay was cancelled. Like most of the other cruise lines that inhabit the Caribbean – Norwegian has a “private island” type location where all their ships on the eastern route stop for a day. It is a day for sand, sun, BBQ, and the occasional venture trail depending on the line. And, since the line has made the investment, obviously they would like to make use of it.
The catch? the Bay has to be deep enough for the larger ships, plus you have to be able to dock them. Apparently the Encore is too large which means that you have to get 49xx passengers + all the staff for the mid day meal to shore by tender. Any day with significant waves is going to be a no-go. So there we were, 0900 in the morning with tenders due to start at 1000. We are essentially holding place. We get the announcement that “it isn’t safe to tender” so we will get to enjoy another day at sea…
I looked out the window. Huh. I don’t see any waves at all. Ok, whatever, put my headphones back on and continue stitching. This way I am fine and I don’t have to listen to all the people around me who seem to be complaining….
I just finished mostly packing up. This leg finishes tomorrow. After that it is the usual chaos of boarding day. Then we will set off…
