Puerta Plata

We docked shortly before 8 a.m., but Dominican time is one hour earlier - but ship time stays the same.

After breakfast and getting organized for the day I headed down to Deck 4 and the gangway to disembark for my excursion. A short walk thru the port shops and restaurants, past the taxi stands to various tour companies awaiting their passengers. Today's adventure was ATV riding with Dr. Prime Tours. Of course I am early and the first one to arrive.

Tour Tip: Better to be early than late and miss your tour especially if you have pre-paid for the excursion. You do not want to be the person everyone is waiting for.

The company was waiting for passengers from 3 different cruise ships today (Apex, Viva and Resilient Lady) - still a small group, 7 people from those ships and me. They were doing the 4 x 4 Buggy Tour and I was only one doing the ATV...private tour - woohoo!!! This meant we would be able to go fairly fast. You're only as fast as your slowest driver. It had rained earlier in the morning, so the terrain was muddy in places and lots of big ass puddles - made for some good fun! Needless to say I was very wet and muddy after the tour.

Tour Tip: Bring your towel and an extra set of dry clothes and keep everything in a plastic bag. Even bring a different pair of shoes.

Back to the ship for a late lunch and chill around the pool. Not the best weather day - but every day is a good day when you are on holiday!

Lola's Library show in the evening. We had to line up early before the show started to ensure we got a seat. The show was fantastic!!! We went for dinner after at "The Wake" - great restaurant at the back of the ship with a super view of the ship's wake.

Another great day cruisin' the Caribbean. Oh...and I may have had some gelato in there as well at some point.