The seven others have booked a private tour for today. We are docked early, and the gangway is down by 7:30. They meet at 7:45, headed to their van for the day. I remain on the ship.
Snorkeling at the beach was better than the dives of a few days ago. Lots of fish, some lobster, and some unidentified sea life.
A tour inside a volcano was a hit. The alternative was a mud bath, everyone felt they made the right choice.
Lunch at a local restaurant was good. Everyone was happy with the tour.
Always a concern with a private tour, they were brought back to the ship with 30 minutes to spare.
I have tried to avoid writing about bad or strange behavior observed while cruising, but this morning there was an incident that shocked me.
I was sitting in the Diamond lounge. There were many other guests enjoying coffee. A man asked if he could sit in one of the 3 empty chairs around me. I told him sure and continued what I was doing. About 15 or 30 minutes later his wife came in and they immediately started arguing. "Where have you been?" "Looking for you." "Did you bring my water bottle?" Or something similar. The argument escalated. She turns to leave and he gets up and lands a hard punch on her.
Needless to say I was shocked and unresponsive. They were out the door in seconds. I must add, they both were probably in their 60's. Not exactly out of control teenagers.
Again the lounge is very busy. The staff is checking cards and denying entrance as appropriate. The result of a loyalty program that has become much more successful than ever imagined.
Another attempt at the main dining room. Caribbean spiced chicken was good and actually served warm.
Tomorrow we stop at St Croix.
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