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~ SEADREAM II ~
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Adventure
Friday—Jost
van Dyke, BVI
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SeaDream
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Mirror,
mirror...
Perched atop SeaDream II's
Dream Beds with our "early riser's coffee" and freshly
squeezed juice, we noticed a ship approaching. A really
familiar looking ship. It was like seeing our yacht in a giant
sea-going mirror. Or was it a mirage? Or some weird Bermuda triangle
sort of occurrence? None of the above—it
was SeaDream I. As she came alongside, the sister ships saluted one
another as crew members and passengers (at least those of us who were
up at 7am) waved.
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Jost
van Dyke beach party |
And
what was a non-morning person such as I doing up that early? Quite
simply, I was looking forward to the day ashore—relaxing
under a shady palm tree, the beach barbeque, and, especially, the
"SeaDream Champagne & Caviar Splash"!
Our crew began the
process of taking everything ashore as soon as SeaDream II anchored.
Then it was our turn to make the transfer in zodiacs via the stern
watersports platform. Sliding out of a zodiac for a "wet
landing" at the White Bay beach wasn't terribly difficult,
especially with the assistance of waiters already in the surf. Their
task was a bit more complicated as they balanced trays of
welcome-ashore Rum Punch and Painkillers to greet us.
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"Champagne & Caviar Splash" |
Chefs were already hard
at work preparing a tantalizing luncheon as spa therapists stood by to
offer guests a 'Massage Under the Palms'... then, the pièce de
résistance—the
"SeaDream Champagne & Caviar Splash," followed by lunch.
For those who wished to
do a bit of exploring, local guides were on hand to offer island tours
on all-terrain vehicles.
What more could we
possibly ask for? Not a lot, but there is the infamous Foxy's,
a watering hole in Great Harbour known by sailors throughout the
Caribbean. In the past, SeaDream guests have hiked there to work up an
appetite, but it's not a morning kind of place. Stopping by Foxy's has
become so popular that SeaDream II repositioned after dinner so we
could tender ashore and check out the action.
He said: Our
yacht spends more time in port, offering the opportunity to see more
than just the highlights of each island.
She said:
Plus, Captain Anderssen has the flexibility to alter the itinerary.
Between our beach party and the revelers at Foxy's,
the population of Jost van Dyke (only about 150 residents) must have
TRIPLED for the day!
Saturday—Virgin
Gorda, BVI
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Bitter
End Yacht Club |
After an early morning
stop at Spanish Town to debark guests on tour, SeaDream II
repositioned to North Sound, Virgin Gorda where the rest of us were
afforded the use of facilities at the exclusive Bitter
End Yacht Club.
Aptly
named, our cruise was also coming to the "bitter end" and,
after a final afternoon of water sports activities from the stern
platform of SeaDream II, it was time to take care of the business of
packing. Taking a break at The Top of the Yacht Bar, Mel
wondered... "The bar has a blender, I wonder if the bartender can make a
chocolate milkshake." Yes, he could and he did. Wishes, as well as
dreams can come true.
Later,
Captain Anderssen bid us farewell during cocktails in the Main Salon.
Guests toasted him and his staff with a well-deserved standing
ovation.
A final
dinner and cocktails with new friends... we all hate to leave.
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