Grabbing a good deal with an ocean view on the Norweigan Dawn ship of the Norwegian Cruise Lines, Joel plans to visit 9 different islands. The trip was a freestyle cruise, which meant Joel could eat whenever he wished and visit any place he liked on the islands. First stop for Joel is the town of Samanda, Dominican Republic, and the private island of Cayo Levantado, where he touches the world-famous, unspoiled beach. Next, swimming in the Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands, Joel relaxes in a natural environment surrounded by monumental rocks. In Antigua, Joel visits one of the 365 beaches. You could visit a different one daily for a year. After a lunch of fresh, just-caught conch, he gets a great massage, and chats with deaf people selling trinkets. Visiting Barbados next, Joel stops in a sugarcane field, one of the island’s main exports, sees bananas growing, and glimpses the island’s famous green monkeys. On the island of St. Kitts, Joel meets with three deaf tour guides from the Caribbean Deaf Children Foundation who showed him around the island. On Nevis, Joel meets a deaf person who makes crafts, as well as visits a school for the deaf and the famous Brimstone Hill Fortress. The trip was cut short by a detour due to engine failure near Puerto Rico, so Joel visited five islands in all.

6 Responses to “NCL Cruise & 5 Islands”

  1. Peachlady Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 7:50 am

    Thanks for the tour!

  2. Vanessa Welter Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 10:12 am

    Hello Joel,
    I hope you enjoyed your visit to Samana, Dominican Republic. It seems like you had a nice time exploring the beautiful Peninsula. Thank you for your interest in the DR.

  3. Dudley Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    Nice travel video. Quite educational. (too bad you were not in the pilot room..;)

  4. Rick Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    We have been enjoyed your cruise experience on NCL. Also RCL in the past. We would love to hear your opinion on the difference between RCL and NCL. Dining and entertainment experience at the cruise, not the islands. That would be very much appreciated.

  5. ernesto freyre Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    YOu are a true explorer. Sorry that your ship gotten down, at least you went thru the tours. Welcome home. Next time you are in Miami stop by for visit for famous Cuban food with me and some deaf friends and see the real cuban town in Miami.

  6. Brent Says:
    December 3rd, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    Good job!! Bravo!! Glad you made it in San Juan, PR due to NCL Dawn Ship Breakdown! :)

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