Private Tour Puerto Plata

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We booked a private excursion in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic with our friends. The ship docked around 9 AM and we were cleared to go ashore around 9:30 AM.  We met our guide, Erwin, outside the port gates (since only organized tour buses are allowed in the port area).

Awesome Day!  Approx. 6 hours (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) 

 

     INCLUDED:  Coke, Water & Beer...and, entry into the Fort

 

Rum Factory Tour, Chocolate Factory Tour, Walking Tour around Downtown (Central Park, Umbrella Street, Cigar Shop - rolled own Cigars, Church, etc.), Ride down the Beach & stopped for Pictures, Tour of the Fort - and, more!

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For more pictures and details of each stop on our tour, see our Shutterfly albums.

Puerto Plata Pier
Macorix House of Rum
Walking Tour Puerto Plata
Paseo de Dona Blanca
Umbrella Street
St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral
Driving Around Puerto Plata
The Chocolate Store
Puerto Plata Beach
Fortress of San Felipe
Taino Bay Puerto Plata

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Ready For Perfect Day at CocoCay

As cruising resumes following the pause, cruise lines are leveraging their private islands as one way to provide an excellent cruise experience while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for guests, crew, and the communities.   Typically only one ship visits the private island at a time so there are no crowds or chance of mingling with guests from other ships.  

Follow along as we give you a personal tour of Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas.

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When arriving at Perfect Day at Coco Cay, you can either walk from the ship or hop on a tram for the ride to the entrance.  Not wanting to walk any more than we had to, we opted for the tram ride.  We had to wait a bit, but it was a quick ride to the entrance.

From there, you can stay at Thrill Waterpark, if you've purchased that "excursion" or walk or take a tram to one of the other areas on the private island.

Our group had special pricing for Thrill Waterpark, so we headed there for our first stop.  We found chairs by the wave pool that had some shade, so that's where we decided to camp out for the morning.

If you love waterslides, this park is for you.  Are you brave enough to attempt the tallest waterslide in North America? If you think you have what it takes, you can plummet from the summit of the record-breaking 135-foot tall Daredevil’s Peak℠.

Along with members of your group, take on six awesome slides together, because Splash Summit is all about sharing the thrill. Hit the winding tube slide known as The Twister on a two-person raft, or go for a zero-gravity rush with your most fearless foursome on The Slingshot. Then stoke your competitive spirit on the four-lane Splash Speedway racers.


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When you've had your fill of the water rides, you don’t even need to leave Thrill Waterpark. Claim one of the complimentary beach chairs by the wave pool or reserve a cabana close to your favorite slide tower and recharge before your next adventure. The nearby Snack Shack is the perfect pit stop for a quick refuel.  We grabbed a cheeseburger and fries there before heading to our next stop.

Chillin' at Coco Cay

Enjoy the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean. Make your way through the different coves of Oasis Lagoon℠, each with a vibe all its own. Splash right in at the kid-friendly sloping entry. Take your first sip of a cold Coco Loco at the swim-up bar before lounging on one of three swim-up islands. Or treat yourself to total relaxation in the privacy of your own cabana, complete with attendant service.

Do you prefer sand under your feet over the pool scene?  Well, then take the tram to the next stop - Chill Island.

This is the beach day you’ve been dreaming about— crystal clear tropical waters and powdery sands. Kicking back with your whole crew in a private cabana.

Getting Sand in Your Feet

And just steps away, you can fill up your plate with tasty BBQ right on the beach at Chill Grill. Once you’re feeling recharged, check out the island sights from a jet ski or on a guided snorkel tour.

Click the image to the left for our photo album.  There's so much more to see and do on this private paradise in the Bahamas.

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Welcome to the exclusive Coco Beach Club at #PerfectDayatCocoCay, where every moment is elevated. Drift along the finest line between poolside and seaside, in an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Don’t lift a finger to refuel with complimentary concierge service in a private cabana.

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Cowes Phillip Island Gem

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Next stop on our Go West Melbourne tour was to soak up the relaxed seaside vibe in Cowes, Phillip Island's commercial hub. Here we had just under an hour to hang out at the beach, shop for souvenirs, or grab something to eat or drink.

How would you spend your time in Cowes?

Perhaps set up  down at the north-facing beach, a perfect spot for picnics, beach adventures, water sports and playtime with the kids. Or cool off with a swim and then peddle on over to San Remo along the dedicated path. Simply sit on one of the benches and watch the surf roll in. 

Dine out in seaside eateries and renowned restaurants, check out contemporary and Indigenous artworks at Mingara Gallery, or do a bit of shopping for souvenirs and artisan wares. Learn about early life on the island, at  the Phillip Island Historical Society Museum, where you'll find exhibitions on geology, maritime history, aboriginal culture and the life of the early settlers.  So many choices.

Our Choice:

After enjoying the beach view for a while, we headed into the main part of town. The first shop that caught our eye was Isola Gelateria, and that my friends was as far as we needed to go. They had two counters full of gelato flavors. It was too hard to pick just one, so we each picked two. It reminded us of our trip to Rome, Italy where we really got hooked on gelato.

Cowes is a hidden gem of Phillip Island's area attractions.  There is much to do and it has a very relaxing vibe.

For more images from our photo stop, see our Cowes photo album.

We'll talk more about our first day in Melbourne in another post.  For more images, see our Shutterfly Photo Page. Hopefully, you've followed us live on our social media channels as well.  Don't worry if you didn't, as our anchor post will tie everything together for you.  Just click the image (left) to our diary post.

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