Grenada > On the Way to Grenada

When we wake up, we decide to go for a swim first. It’s already busy on the top deck—people eager to catch the first rays of sun and others rushing to reserve a chair by laying down a towel. Aqua jogging is currently taking place in the pool. We join in briefly. Afterwards, we dry off on a lounge chair. There’s quite a strong wind. Eventually, we find a sunny spot where the wind is a bit less intense. At 9:30 a.m., we report to the theater for an information session for all passengers disembarking in two days. Unfortunately, that includes us. They explain that we must place our suitcases in the hallway the evening before departure. The next morning, we’ll check in our luggage on shore and go through passport control.

Grenada - The AIDA Perla in the harbor of Kralendijk

At that point, we’ll also receive our boarding passes. The luggage is then sent directly to the plane. Our transfer is only at 2:15 p.m., so we still have time to visit Bridgetown or have lunch on board. We haven’t had breakfast yet and are starting to get hungry. Luckily, on a sea day like today, there’s always a restaurant open somewhere. After eating, we return to the outdoor deck. Our towels are still there. After sitting in the sun for a bit, we decide to move to a more sheltered spot by the pool. Here it’s easier to order a drink. The pool bar has a limited drink selection. It’s also easier to read a book under the canopy. Meanwhile, a few chefs are cutting up fruit for those interested. A long queue forms quickly. After another swim and another drink, we head to lunch. Since we had a late breakfast, I go for a few light snacks. In the theater, an art auction is taking place. We're not interested ourselves, but it's amusing to see people bidding hundreds of euros on what, to me, are rather mediocre pieces of art. Some paintings look like overgrown children’s drawings. There are no bids on the more expensive pieces, which sometimes go for thousands. There's also a mystery painting—bidding starts while the artwork is still covered. Why would anyone do that? Still, the price climbs above €300. Hopefully, the buyer likes it. In the evening, we have dinner at the buffet restaurant. There’s a comedian performing in the theater. Even though the jokes are in German, it’s a fun show. Meanwhile, the ship steadily sails on. Tomorrow morning, we’ll dock in Grenada—already the last island of our journey.