calling at:- Puntarenas, Panama Canal, Puerto Limon, Puerto Cortez (Honduras), St.Thomas (Guatemala), Belize and Progreso (Mexico)

Captain: Richard Hobbs. Ship’s gross tonnage : 30,277. Max. Pax : 702

This was our second cruise on Minerva II (following our cruise to Madagascar, etc. in 2004). Again we had cabin 602 – a very comfortable suite with a large balcony overlooking the prow of the ship.

Minerva II

We took a rare opportunity to sample the delights of a Seadream Yacht for an overnight visit whilst she was moored on the Thames by Tower Bridge. Usually found in the chic harbours of the Caribbean or the Mediterranean these beautiful vessels provide a most agreeable holiday experience, creating the feel of being a guest on a private yacht. At just over a 100 guests at full capacity, pampering comes in all forms supplied from a crew of around 95.

Sea Dream I

Cabin

Library & internet stations

Ian & Rachel visited Grenada in March 2010, and had a brief stopover on their return via Barbados.

Flights were in BA Club Class, both directions had aircraft with the new pod sleeper seats. Outbound we were diagonally adjacent, but inbound on the overnight flight we booked the two middle seats. The inbound seats allow the outer dividers to be raised, and then there remains an almost private double cabin, we both slept which is unusual.