ZydecoCruiser does Belize
On my recent Grand Princess voyage, Belize City was the second stop. Not sure if we were the first ship there, but we sure got there early. Due to the
somewhat strange hours we were there, a ship shore excursion seemed like the best bet. Rays and Reef it was. Gilligan would have been proud.
Tour boats and tenders were lined up bright and early for us.
001: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
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The tour left directly from and returned to the ship, so we didn't have to tender at all - good thing as it turned out!
003: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
Life vests are MANDATORY - not one of my favorite words, but I don't mind.
004: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
No, you don't have a choice of color...
005: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
We have arrived at the reef part - Horseshoe I believe they said.
006: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
Pool is OPEN
007: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
I've been to Belize a few times before, and think this part turned out to be the best snorkeling I have ever done in Belize...
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Off to stingrays and sharks ?
028: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
Took a break to take some pictures of rich folks houses...
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Caye Caulker, I believe..
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Yo - we were here first (didn't matter)...
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I think that is a niece, but then they all look alike to me...
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I know that's a niece - and she has a rum punch (included) for moi!
047: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
Pre-dance stretching - actually, I think they were playing YMCA.
048: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
The boat does seem to be going in circles, but I get to see the rich folk's houses again..
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Turns out the boat is sort of broken - one engine blown. One to go. I guess instead of chance it getting back, we are staying near some landmarks and radio (more likely phone) for help. Rescue boat on the way so time for drinking and dancing...
052: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
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Of course it's the Electric Slide !!
054: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
Don't need no stinking engine...
055: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
Rescue boat in sight! Damn - we might have to leave...
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Get ready, Get set...
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We are now officially engaged to the other boat...
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Don't forget the BAR...
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Damn, the mother ship is still there.. Getting back late, there was no time to catch a tender to Belize City.
064: Grand Princess, Belize, Rays and Reef,
Oh well, guess a photo op for the ship.. er boat!
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Guess that's all for now, folks ! (of Belize - next up, Grand Cayman)
