Hubby and I went on a 7 day cruise over New Year's Eve to the Southern Caribbean on Celebrity Summit. We left the kids with the grandparents on Christmas night and flew out on the day after Christmas. Don't worry the kids were spoiled beyond belief for Christmas. We arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico on Friday, December 27th so we had a day to wander around and explore San Juan.
 |
| Our first day in San Juan. Walking up to the Morro Fort. |
 |
| Here we are at the fort. |
 |
| Here we are walking towards the other Fort. I loved the colorful architecture. |
The ship was scheduled to depart on Saturday, December 28th. We booked two nights at the Sheraton so that we could check in early. Which was a blessing because we arrived at 7:00 a.m. We checked in and went straight to bed. After a short nap, we got up at around 10 a.m and went on the walk around Old San Juan and took the pictures above.
Later that evening we took a shower and had a nice dinner with Sangria drinks at the hotel.
 |
| Having dinner at the Sheraton in Old San Juan before departing. |
 |
| Sheraton Old San Juan |
I highly recommend the Sheraton in Old San Juan. It is within walking distance to the Forts and all of the cool cafes and restaurants of the old city. The room was very clean and modern. I read a lot of hotel reviews on TripAdvisor.com and this hotel was very well reviewed. There was no mold in the showers or worn carpeting as other hotels are reported to have in San Juan. There is another Sheraton Hotel in San Juan which is near the Convention center and cruise port but this one was very convenient to the popular tourist area, Old San Juan. There is a U.S. post office right next door so I mailed post cards home.
Later that evening we took a walk around the old part of the city were there was a street festival going on. There were still lots of Christmas decorations up in the hotel and around the city.
 |
| Friday, December 27th in Old San Juan |
On Saturday morning we took a cab from the Sheraton over to the Pan American port. It was still very early and dropped off our luggage with the porters. The registration hadn't opened and we stood in line until about 10:30 a.m when we walked right up and got our tickets.
Within a short period of time we were taking pictures and walked on board the Celebrity Summit.
 |
| Modern Luxury |
 |
| Our cabin was on the 11th floor aft. Right in the center behind the flag pole. The sunset bar was below us. |
 |
| Here I am on the balcony/veranda of our cabin. |
 |
| Hubby on the Veranda |
Hubby's favorite area of the ship was the spa. We were in aqua class cabins which gave us unlimited access to the Persian Gardens spa area where there were saunas, steam rooms, heated loungers.
Hubby took advantage of salon and got a pedicure on the first day. I had a hot stone massage and facial.
 |
| Solarium Thassolotherapy Pool / Adult Only Area |
 |
| Hubby enjoying the jets in the pool. |
The ship visited a number of islands including Barbados, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and St. Thomas. We stayed on the ship in St. Thomas and just rested. I had a hot stone massage and facial.
 |
| Antigua on New Years Day |
 |
| Hubby and I at the volcano in St. Lucia |
 |
| At the beach in St. Maarten waiting for the planes to fly overhead. |
 |
Hubby with a bucket of beers at the beach in St. Maarten.
Finally decided to take his shoes off. |
Next post, I will describe the food and entertainment.
No comments:
Post a Comment