We were supposed to land in Cienfuegos after Havana, but it’s a tricky port in the best of times and the captain has some technical problems so he decided to skip it and go directly to Grand Cayman. The staff busily changed shore excursions and refunds were given to those who’d planned excursions to Cienfuegos. People taking private tours had to cancel their excursions. Some passengers were furious but most of us realized that we’d rather be safe than run the risk of running aground . It was a disappointment, however, since most of the people booked the cruise to see Cuba. I wish we’d had two days in Havana. Perhaps some day HAL could run cruises with just one stop for several days – Miami or Ft Lauderdale to Havana and back. Good idea?
Grand Cayman is a beautiful place with a very high percentage of income – the richest in the area. The place is a tax free haven, with rich people from around the world hiding their loot. in offshore accounts.
We took a tour called Land and Sea, which included a semi submarine ride to see the fish, a visit to a turtle farm and a trip to Hell – and back. Hell is actually a small area where one can see jagged black deposits, proof that this inland spot was once the ocean front. It was a fun and educational tour. At the end of the tour, we went back to the ship and had a beer and a piece of rum cake we’d purchased on the island.
Then I went to the cabin and fell asleep!
Yes, rum cake and beer is a strange combination.
Guess you needed some sleep!