At the beginning of January Pablo and I decided to take our family vacation during Spring Break. We decided to take the boys on a cruise.
It was a BLAST!!
AT the first they boys were nervous, Matthew was freaking out at one point that something was going to happen to him, but we talked to him and he calmed down.
We left San Jose Sunday morning and took the long way.......it was ice not being rushed to get there.
We went to Ruby's for dinner - never again, it was so gross!!! Our likes in food have definitely change this past three years. We spend the night at my brothers. He has a new Foosball table, and the boys loved it.
Monday morning we meet my aunt and cousin for breakfast and then we headed to the port. We paid extra to be able to board first (and disembark first, and leave the boat for activities first) it was well worth it. If you are going with kids the extra $45 is a most.
After we checked in, we decided to bring our own bags rather than to check them in. We only waited for about 30 minutes, then we were able to board the ship. Once inside our cabin wasn't ready yet so we went to have some lunch. The boys were so happy with the unlimited ice-cream and lemonade. Of course once they saw the pool and the water slide that is ALL they wanted to do, until they saw the mini golf area haha.
Once we were able to go in the cabin, we hanged everything and were ready to go explore. Our cabin was in the front of the ship, and I feel like we spend most of the time in that area.
We played mini golf and walked around the ship. We had the emergency drill, we did not have to cary the life vests (Royal Caribbena used to have you carry them) so after that was done, we watched the ship leave the port and we went to dinner.
The food was fantastic every night. We tried frog legs, alligator, and snails. We also had calamari, stuffed mushrooms, spring rolls, onion soup, strawberry soup, ceviche, and mozzarella and tomatoes.
For dinner we had stake, lobster, pasta with bacon, stake tacos, and sea food pasta. Everything was good.
The boys lived on pizza, chicken nuggets, hamburgers, cookies, and ice-cream the whole week. They did eat plenty of fruit and drank water, so I don't feel so bad!!!
For lunch Pablo and I had a variety of food from Koren BBQ to french food. Everything was good. I am happy to say that no one over eat!!!
The boys went in the pool but it was too deep for them so we only went for a little. They did love the water slides and the mini golf. The day at sea was too cold so we just watched tv, saw a show, played mini golf, and relax.
We had two stops along the way.
In Catalina we went parasaling. It was such a rush, the boys did great!! We would definitely do it again!!
In Ensenada we did the city tour. We had three stops. Fist stop was at the cultural center (or something like that) they gave us a little wine tasting and a free margarita, the boys had some coke. Second stop was wine tasting, we actually did not do this one, with the boys and all those wine bottles we choose not to be responsible for that lol. And the last stop was in the tourist area with the shops. Of course we went to Starbucks and I got our new mug. The boys for some luchadores masks, Pablo got new sunglasses, and I got a neckless.
Both stops were fantastic, and we were able to have lunch in the ship YAY!!
Zachary and I did start to get dizzy Wednesday night, Pablo thinks it was because we could see out the window while at dinner. It makes sense. We were dizzy that night and part of Thursday.
Overall the experience was amazing. Now we know that for next time we will bring motion sickness meds for everyone for the whole trip and take it just as a precaution. The boys asked to go on two next year lol. Pablo and I are already looking for a couple to do from the East side.
I highly recommend it, if you have never gone, go at least once.
The best part is that you don't have to worry what you are going to eat, where you are going to stay, what you are going to do, everything is in one place. You do not come back exhausted!!! it is a GREAT family vacation!!
