What You Get While Traveling To Grand Bahama Island With Caribbean Cruise Line

Online, February 23, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Caribbean Cruise Line offers the best cruise value in the world on trips to Grand Bahama Island. Here are a few of the great things you can expect to enjoy while traveling with Caribbean Cruise Line.

2 full days and nights - The ship departs at 6 pm, but passengers may board anytime after noon on the day of sailing allowing them the chance to enjoy a terrific buffet lunch. The ship then arrives at Freeport on Grand Bahama Island the next morning at 9 am and you can enjoy the day there as the ship does not sail back until 6 that evening and arrives back in Florida at 8 am the following morning. Those who opt for the additional two-night resort package spend their two days at Our Lucaya resort (see my follow-up article for that description.)

Adult Fun - The Wynmore Casino is open until 3 am while at sea and a variety of card games and slots are offered in this cozy area on Deck 4. The View offers a variety of great entertainment and then dancing til you drop with a DJ pumping out the latest hits. Pub 437 offers low-key live music, a British Pub atmosphere and is a great place to chill if you like your music on the quieter side.

Dining choices - With four restaurants, it's hard not to find something you like. Meals at The Crystal Dining Room, Rio's and Trattoria Di Gerry are all included in your package and serve a wide variety of tasty, appealing meals. Expect a variety of meat, seafood, pasta and Caribbean recipes from which to choose. Dinner is a five-course, sit down meal, so relax and savor the culinary experience. The Cove Restaurant is designated the "more intimate" dining area and an additional $25/person charge is added here if you opt for a special evening meal.

Full service - Being a smaller ship doesn't mean limited services. The ship has a casino, multiple pools, library, multiple lounges, nightclub, four restaurants, spa, fitness room, and restaurants galore.

Great service - The ship's crew is very attentive and mirrors the "my pleasure" attitude made famous by the Ritz-Carlton chain. In speaking to the captain, Peter Fielding, he complimented the "can-do" attitude of all the 350 crew members, many of whom have been with the ship for years now.

Health & Fitness - or the need to be? Before or after swimming in the pools, try a workout at Mussel Beach, the on-board gym where you can pedal, pump or run off that last meal. Afterwards, reward yourself with a massage or other full-service spa service in the Fountain of Youth Spa and Salon.

Plenty to do for the family - The ship has three separate daily schedules of activities for children. Junior Cruisers (ages 3-9) get together in the Island Coconut Club while their older counterparts (ages 10 to 13) have the Club Wave for their activities. Teenagers (14 to 17) get their own area in the Open Water Club. They all seem to enjoy the 180' water slide on the stern of the ship.

Shore excursions - In addition to the option of spending the day at the Our Lucaya Beach Resort, you also could try glass bottom boat tours, snorkeling, swimming with the dolphins, a city tour or what I'll be trying next, the "Ultimate Eco-Tour on Horseback." There you'll ride through the endangered pine forest, emerging onto the beach with an opportunity to ride out in the waves on your stead.

IN CONCLUSION

Somehow the Caribbean Cruise Line has done what most frugal travelers have only dreamed of...combining good food, good staff and a great cruise to a desirable destination for a most modest fee. Also, to assist travelers with safe vacations we have recently started a new program called Caribbean Cruise Line Reviews and will be bringing you articles and information regarding Caribbean Cruise Reviews.

Prices change with seasons and availability, so be sure to verify pricing with the cruise line or your travel agent.

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