We started
off with another windy day. This would
be the Magic’s first time into the Jamaican port. Because it is a much larger ship, it is more
difficult to maneuver it into narrow channels.
The wind and rough seas made it difficult on this particular day. We almost missed the port of call but ended
up an hour late at the dock in Montego Bay.
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| Rough waters hitting Margaritaville in Montego Bay |
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| Floating down the Great River in Jamaica |
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| Jerk Chicken Lunch - Yum! |
We tend to
book excursions on our own rather than through the cruise ship. Several of us booked a river tubing trip through
Great River Adventures. After our 30
minute drive from Montgeo Bay we arrived at the starting point for our float down
the Great River. Floating down the river
in our individual tubes was relaxing and easy.
We enjoyed views of the fauna and flora, birds, and even a goat. At the end of the over hour long trip, we were
treated to a home cooked Jamaican Jerk chicken lunch with pineapple coleslaw. It was an enjoyable day.
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| Drinking fresh coconut water along the way! |
Brett and
Wade took a different excursion to the Appleton Rum Plantation. They had a lengthy drive (over 2 hours each
way), but said it was worth the visit.
They learned how the rum is produced and got to sample many different
types and flavors of rum.
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Brett and Wade tour Appleton Rum
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We finished
off the night by attending the Magic Illusion Show. We are not huge fans of the cruise ship
shows, but this one was probably one of the best we have seen. The magic was good, and the singing and
dancing added a little to the show.
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