June 26, 2015 - Day #7 (Final Day) Caribbean Cruise - Sea Day Back to San Juan Puerto Rico

Today represented the final leg of the Caribbean cruise journey. It was a sea day from Bridgetown, Barbados to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and there was little reason to get out of bed early. Most of this day was spent listening to the departure talk on the room television, packing luggage to be placed outside the cabin doors by 11 PM, and final relaxation in the hot tubs or pool and going to the extra show that was cancelled earlier in the voyage, due to computer malfunction. In addition, the ice skating show was planned that was cancelled during the rough sea evening, but we did not want to see that show.

Instead, Earline and I decided to go to an art auction held on the ship, to learn more about collecting art and the value of some of the pieces. My knowledge of collecting art is nil. This started at 1:30 PM and Champagne is provided to loosen up the bid cards. While we did not bid, I did win a set of Bingo cards worth $32. Once I won them, we were now committed to playing Bingo at 4:15. The grand prize was a free cruise for two and added the impetus to attend.

Held in the large Lyric Theater, this Bingo attracted some serious Bingo players. They sell the card sets for 4 games and a type of electronic Bingo playing device that is equivalent to about 32 more cards, played automatically. Many people purchased the cards and the device at a cost of $110. These are serious players! Unfortunately, we did not win, but then we only played on my free cards. :)

The cancelled show, “Can’t Stop the Rock” was presented at 7 PM, before our dinner time. It was a decent show and very high-tech. The ship’s orchestra continued to amaze me with their skill in a variety of music. There were some great singers and dancers in the cast. 

We had our final dinner with Ron & Nancy and gave some extra tip money to our waiter and assistant waiter, even though we purchased the Royal Caribbean “Tip Package.” Two envelopes were placed in our cabin to provide extra tips to “special” workers. We used one of the envelopes for our cabin steward, and had one for our main waiter. I had to give cash to the assistant waiter.

The envelope says you can write who the money is for, and your cabin number, and to drop it into a box at guest services. However, I handed my envelopes directly to our waiter and steward. According to our waiter, if the envelope is dropped into the box as directed, the intended recipients never see the money. I assume this is because someone in guest services rips off the envelopes. This is just something to be aware of, should you desire to reward your service staff.

Following dinner, Earline and I set out our luggage and then went to a 10:45 show, featuring Ed Regine, a comedian.

Ed, "The Machine", Regine  In this MTV show he is subdued.

 A disclaimer about inappropriate language being in the show was made, and we can attest that it did contain off-color humor and some people got up and left the show. :) Ron & Nancy did not attend the late show.

We returned to our room and rested for ship departure in the morning.