7/21/2024 (Sunday) Princess Cays ( Daily Diary )
Today's destination is a top-secret, exclusive Princess beach area, and we decided to be rebels and stay on board to enjoy the peace and quiet while everyone else fights for beach space.
An exclusive port of call for Princess and Carnival cruise lines, Princess Cays is situated on 40-plus acres on the island of Eleuthera. Visitors of this private paradise can sunbathe along more than a half-mile of shoreline, snorkel in pristine waters, kayak through a lagoon or try their hand at windsurfing and paddle boarding. Banana boat rides get the adrenaline flowing, while glass-bottom boat cruises reveal a look at the region's colorful marine life.
Other excursions include sailing expeditions, tours of the town of Rock Sound for a look at local life, dune buggy outings to a pink-sand beach and a supervised stingray encounter, during which you can feed the fish. A complimentary barbecue lunch along the surf is the perfect way to fuel up for your next adventure. For those looking for a quiet, comfortable retreat, air-conditioned bungalows are available for rent.
We did not go on an excursion this time. It was another beach so we stayed the ship!
Our suite was on the 14th floor! No diving allowed.
It's a long way to the water!
Colleen waves at us!
Using the telephoto lens!
Our coffee arrived, and we enjoyed a leisurely morning sipping coffee and planning the day! After two cups of coffee, an egg McMuffin lookalike, and two glasses of juice, we were ready to conquer the world.
First, we went off to the gym, where we put the pedal to the metal and rode the stationary bike for what felt like an eternity. We were sweating more than a glass of iced tea on a hot summer day! It was great to get moving after days of avoiding exercise like the plague. Now we're just crossing our fingers that our workout won't wake up our appetites because, let's face it, our willpower is as strong as a stack of pancakes on a Sunday morning.
We took a leisurely walk to the Enclave.
The Enclave was on the 5th floor forward, so Mary suggested I wear a cover up so as not to upset the little children and old ladies Then she said, "You go, Big Boy. Walk way ahead of me, way ahead of me!!"
We opened the door to The Enclave, home to Princess' largest-ever thermal suite and a dramatic hydro-therapy pool with a cascading rain shower and therapeutic air jets. We relaxed on heated stone beds and soothing water beds.
Features include The Hammam – a Turkish-style steam bath, and from Roman times, the Caldarium –a light steam chamber infused with herbal aromas and the Laconium – a heated, dry chamber to help with purification and detoxification of the body.
Wally the Walrus came into the room!
No, I am not six months along! I just had a big lunch!
The Enclave was delightful!
After soaking in the water and sitting in the various steam rooms, I collapsed, and Mary brought out the camera.
See, my tummy is flat!
There were four showers, each with a different temperature and scent.
The Enclave was spotless.
Mary tried all four showers and came back smelling like a florist's shop!
We departed the Enclave, walking like wet noodles to the alcohol refilling station to await the kids. We walked on the glass floor to the nearest bar when we decided our room was too far away.
Danger is our middle names!
he bar was like a treasure trove of drinks, and we spent a good few hours there making new friends and sampling all the concoctions. The kids were incommunicado, so we figured we'd wait until dinner to catch up with them and hear about their day of thrilling adventures on the Cay.
We tried one of each!
We had dinner in the regular dining room and enjoyed a delightful meal with the kids. We made the right decision to stay on board the ship. We feel reinvigorated and ready to go!
After dinner, we headed to the Vista Lounge to listen to a hilarious comic that kept us in stitches for 45 minutes.
We are ready to be tickled!
It was a big mistake; we sat in the front. The comedian asked us several questions, and after hearing our unique answers, he shook his head and went to another table.
Fun on the front row!
After the show, we ran to O'Malley's and listened to the Irish folks play a set. We tapped, clapped, and swilled another wine before retiring to the cabin.
We got real-time pictures from the Starlighter's Dance; they had over 100 people this evening, and everybody likes a Hawaiian theme!
We all enjoy the Irish music (and the beer)
