It is an honor to follow you! You are an amazing young woman! We were close to a couple here. He passed from Pancreatic Cancer 2 years ago November. You remind me of this couple. They, too, have a great love story. Keep on enjoying life as it is so very precious!!!!
Your upbeat personality , can't be beat . Your tragic loss is always remembered by those who knew Sean through your travelogs . Your upbeat personality, a natural can never be anything but genuine. People I feel admire your honesty . Thank you .
Stef, this was the greatest day and I can not wait to have this same day on my solo cruise. Your videos are always just so entertaining. Looking forward to the rest of the cruise. Just so awesome
Thanks for the kind words. And yay for you to do this excursion on your solo cruise. So fun. I had the best day. Thanks for watching and for all the love and support
Loved your snorkeling video, was beautiful. You are SO GRACEFUL with your dining video. Even the things you didn't like, you just said "Oh, that wasn't for me" I would have gagged. You are a trooper!!
So glad you had a great snorkeling trip. Don’t tell your kitties you could be a fish cause you might be lunch😄. Thank you for everything. Your vlogs are so enjoyable and full of information.
1st, i have to tell you, before i forget, that i love that you say Sean's "Good Evening "! Now, to your day, snorkeling! I have always loved snorkeling, but found much of the Carribean places they take you too, are foggy, with hardly any fish. But like your day, in Routan, there it was like being inside an aquarium. My favorite place in the world, is the Great Barrier reef. That was spectacular! Even more so Routan. Put that on your bucket list! But 1 time in the Bahamas, we were doing a private snorkeling tour, and since we were pretty much by ourselves, and in very deep water, i had just picked my head up to see , and right in front of me....pretty close i got to see the whales tale, go back in the water!!! Very exciting!!! It still amazes me , how much food you can put away!! I sure wish i could, but i tend to get filled up after the appetizer and breads! Then i get desert, if i got an entree, i wouldn't be able to eat a dessert!! Vickie from SE Pa
So sorry about your life story I just found use my wife has breast cancer too I watched all your sad movies now I’m gonna watch the happy ones because we’re going to Alaska on Monday I’ll enjoy watching the rest of yours videos also enjoy the bed and David one God bless you God bless Sean
Stef, I am so glad you had a good time on Odyssey of the Seas and most of all, I got to see another video with useful, helpful informations. Please keep it up and last but not least, Royal rocks. Thank you.
Loved this. So very happy tp see you smiling and getting back inti cruising and trying new things. I enjoy your videos with that really bring out your sweet personality. Keep happy and always have that positive attitude. Love ya.
Your smile and attitude is very contagious! I went snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef back in 1988 and I can't tell you how amazing it was! Glad this was so good as well.
I have recently found your vlogs and have been having all the feels! My first cruise was 6 months after my husband passed away. I had my 12 year old son and his best friend with me. As soon as we boarded they were off and I found myself alone, eekkkkkk!!!! I can not say I embraced cruising at that point, lol. Since then (17 years ago now) I have been on many cruises but never alone. Well, I am now planning a solo cruise this year! Your tips are wonderful. You are an inspiration because I know how difficult it is to be solo when EVERYONE is paired up. Sending lots of love your way!
Stef, I learned to dive in my mid-thirties. Given how much you love fish, diving is heaven. It is a stunning world with unmatched beauty. On some cruise ships, you can become Padi certified. Go for it!
Stef, I have seen other RUclipsrs review Wonderland and wasn’t tempted to try! But your review made me excited to sometime try it out! Good honest review! Thank you! And your snorkeling experience, wow! The reef, coral and fish footage was amazing! Thank you again for inspiring me to try new things on cruises!
Yayyy, for thinking about Wonderland. It is an unusual experience but so fun if you have an open mind (and know that you probably won’t like everything, lol). This was the best snorkeling I have done in the Caribbean. Absolutely breathtaking ❤️ Thanks so much for watching!
Stef, I am so glad to see this and have now put West Bay Divers on my short list of ideas for Roatan! Your tips about traveling solo are SO NEEDED! Please keep them coming! I completed my first solo cruise yesterday, and I've learned a lot, but you gave me the courage to go ahead and enjoy it! The safety tips are much needed, especially for anyone traveling by themselves. Thank you, Stef!
Now that we live in FL I hope to meet you one day 😀 I loved watching you and Sean so much. My fav memory of Sean was when he would always repeat everything you said in ur videos in the intro lol
Awesome! Beautiful! Now I know what WonderLand is like. I just stick with the Dining room or Windjammer. I’m so proud of and happy for you. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Not only lots of fish, but SO MANY varieties!!!! That was cool. I love how excited you were by it. Your facial expressions during dinner were classic Stef ❤️. The cheese was probably burrata (which is close to a mozzarella). I felt like I was sitting there with you… I’m so darn proud of you for continuing to embrace new things and opportunities. And right now you’re on WonderOTS.
So happy to see you going on these adventures lately! I love how you were able to film your snorkeling excursion so beautifully, it was just magical to watch...can't wait for the for next video.
Hi Stef, I found you from watching Cruising with Ben and David. I am also a solo woman cruiser and it has been fantastic watching your videos. Keep up the great work, Sean would be so proud of you xxx
I appreciate your Wonderland review. Everyone just says how wonderful everything is. Glad for your honest review and the parts you didn’t like. Snorkeling looked so cool. We haven’t been to Routan before and now I want to go.
If I had only seen the menu, I would never have considered Wonderland. But now, watching you experience it, it looks wonderful,and I'll now consider dining there. Thanks!
Stef, so glad you had a great time on Roatan, snorkeling experience at West Bay divers part of the island 🏝️🦜WOW beautiful coral reef. Gabby seemed amazing, friendly and helpful too. Thank you for another video too. Plus sharing your memories of Caribbean cruise trips with your Sean.🏖️🐠🐡🐟🐳🐋🐬🦈🦐🦞🦀🦑🐙 Thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 my beautiful special friend Stef.
The dinner looked fabulous. We also found that walk towards the port exit there a little intimidating, but we had the same experience! Everyone told us where we needed to go, even though we weren’t giving them business
Hey Stef!!! Great to see this! Royal Carribean has diving classes on certain ships… Navigator is one of them. And certain all-inclusive resorts do as well. One I’m looking at is Dream Onyx Punta Cana, DR 👍🏾
Thanks for sharing info on solo cruising/excursions...good info. Oh I love watching you critiquing the meals... your expressions are priceless ❤️. Ok, so maybe a food critic career in the future? ....also still like the idea of your promoting the cruise ships/ travel agencies....hmmm heck, you could do BOTH full time!! Love your beautiful, sincere personality ❤️❤️. Keep going girl...you have so much talent !
Awesome video!! I have been wanting to try Wonderland (we were scheduled for Anthem but sadly were canceled) you discription of the foods was wonderful.Now I know where I want to go.... Roatan to go snorkeling!! Looked fabulous!! I haven't had much interest in Roatan because it seemed all people did was the monkeys and sloths which really didn't interest me much. So happy to see another side!!
Loved this vlog! You look like you’re having a wonderful cruise. I’m so glad you got off the ship and did an excursion-yay! I always love seeing the food-so yummy. I went on 2 solo cruises totally alone and it’s very liberating and also the Maitre D put me with other singles in the main dining room and I met some fabulous folks. Thank you for doing this vlog💜💜🙏🏼💝🌸
EVERYTHING about this video was amazing! The 🐟... So many of them. Agree, my absolute favorite place to be is in the ocean. It's so peaceful and beautiful, all the problems and stress go away. Wonderland, looks amazing. I love trying food prepared different ways. You are an inspiration to me!! Love and hugs as always 💖💖
It’s so lovely to see you having such a good time and how your face lights up when you do something you really love. You should be so proud of yourself and I know Sean would be. Keep enjoying and keep the blogs coming x
Lots of great tips! I've done plenty of cruising but I learned new stuff- like the dollar bill folding trick! Now I want to go to Roatan and go snorkling! Looks so amazing. And having a guide in the water with you is fantastic. This also reminded me to buy more reef safe sunscreen for my cruise in two weeks! :) Yes, the excursions through the ship are a bit of a gamble for size. I've been on excursions that are multiple busloads but some of the more off-the-beaten-path excursions were small groups. Loved loved loved our Wonderland dinner on Anthem. We also let the server pick the dishes for us; that part was fun, too!
I really enjoyed this video!! So happy to see that beautiful smile… I appreciate all the information on private tours. Enjoy the rest of your cruise 🚢 love you
I am not a swimmer so West Bay divers wouldn't be for me. But I have been to Roatan and !ike you, we booked a private tour of the island with Victor Bodden Tours. Also like you I did lots of research and read reviews. He offers lots of options. We told him what we wanted to see and basically put together our own tour and the price was ridiculously inexpensive. As a result, Roatan became my favorite cruise port. I love taking photos and any time I wanted to take a picture of something our driver would simply stop and let me take a picture. We even got to drive on a beach when he showed us how people got around before the road was put in. There is a beautiful beach called Half Moon Bay that I would definitely spend some time at on a return trip... quiet and non commercial. In fact Roatan was my perfect idea of an island. It seemed like a tropical paradise than a tourist trap. And there is an AMAZING cameo factory where they carve conch shells into jewelry, lamps, ornaments, etc. Absolutely beautiful. And we got to spend as much time as we wanted. This is also where we really learned the advantage of a private tour. We forgot to tell our bank we were going to be out of the country so our bank card was rejected. The employee says there is a bank machine near by, so she gets in the car with us, directs the driver, helps my husband with the machine, then it's back to the store to make our purchase. This could never happen on a group tour. So hurray for Victor Bodden and hurray for Roatan. Sidenote, we were told this was a high crime port by the ship and that we should not venture out on our own. I figured 1) We we're going to be in a car most of the time, and 2) We live in Baltimore and I seriously doubted the crime could be any scarier than home where murders can be as common as ants on a picnic in some areas.
Stef, if you enjoyed that you must get scuba certified. I have been a diver for years and your mind will be blown at how much more you will see and experience as a diver.
Loved seeing “all the faces” at Wonderland as you predicted. 😄. It is a joy to watch you and your experiences on the ship. Thank you for sharing! Go you!
Snorkeling looked so beautiful and amazing! Thanks for all the safety tips! Also, Wonderland what a great experience! Thank you for sharing. You should be very proud of yourself, very strong woman! Great memories!!!
I loved this video so much. I've heard good things about wonderland and I'm so excited to try it. The fish varieties were so cool to see. You're just so fun to watch. Can't wait for your next video!
Why did you title this The Most Dangerous Port? Knowing about the ladder is very helpful. My previous snorkelling had been either beach walk in, or a catamaran with a stair like ladder. Then I took my mom on her first excursion ever in Costa Maya. It was a private snorkel, and the boat had no ladder! We hadn’t even considered that. Trying to heave my mom back up over the side is quite the memory LOL.
According to google, Roatan is considered the most dangerous port in the Caribbean. I found that out while I was doing research and that is why I was so nervous to venture out on my own. Getting back on the boat is always my biggest concern. I am happy that newer boats have ladders
@@seanandstef can’t say I felt unsafe there. It was a little nervous waiting outside the port while our driver went to get his van, but it was probably better than walking in the sun, with no sidewalks, and five people, to his van LOL
Yeah I totally agree. The area outside of the port is not the nicest at all but I would definitely do another excursion in Roatan in a heartbeat. I loved my time there
Stef you have been an inspiration to me for quite a few years now, I followed along and had fun with you and Sean and bless you, your certainly inspire me now as a single gal you show me you can do what your heart dreams of … one day I’d love to travel to Florida and sail on any of the cruise lines.. it’s a big dream for a lassy from little ol’ England but if I can be as strong as you are, one day one day !!!
Thank you, Stef, excellent Vlog and your excitement made it even more fun to watch. have a cruise coming up in April that Roatan is one of the stops and you just made up my mind what to do in Roatan. Thank you!!
The snorkeling was beautiful. Wonderland looked good, I hope to be able to try it one day. I have seen other videos of people trying it but yours was the most entertaining!
I laughed outloud when you were talking about the fish hahaha scuse me coming through. I ate at wonderland for the 1st time last week, it was definitely an experience. Im glad they let you try so many little things. There were a few that I tried and Im like NOPE hahaha. Did you try one of the olives on the deconstructed salad? It was weird! Hahaha it tasted like an olive but the texture was what the heck was that?
I’ve thought that about towels, just seeing others! Maybe because I’ve lived solo in a foreign country! On one private excursion I did I made sure to leave my itinerary where the ship could find it! I don’t recall where I was now, we weren’t alone on most tours. There was a lot written about women traveling solo in Malaysia as some impressions of solo women in foreign countries came from American movies - not always an accurate portrayal.
That looks so excellent! Can I ask, how long was the excursion? I'll be going to Roatan with a group of people who some like snorkeling, some just want a beach. I was thinking Tabyana, but the peddlers were turning me off. But this sounds perfect for the snorkelers, and maybe Little French Key for everyone else... Anyway, when you described the peace of being underwater, I've said those exact words. It's a magical experience, and I can't get enough of it! Thank you for the awesome video content!! I so love your videos, and I can't wait to see your Wonder of the Seas content as well. (I'll be going to the Western Med on Wonder in May! Woot woot!)
Great Advice Stef, I do the exact same thing in researching and more researching. I never take my passport off the ship either, it stays in the safety box. I do take a non cruise ship logo towel a ziplock bag and put my ship card, drivers license, and also colour photocopy of my passport to go ashore, after my hearty breakfast of course.
I felt like Belize was way more dangerous then Roatan. I went in Decmeber. Beautiful island. I didn't like the Odessey in February. There were 600 kids on board and both hottubs in the solarium were broken. Have you ever seen kids take over a ship before?
I have felt that about Belize as well. I was surprised when I googled Roatan doing research about the excursion and saw that it was classified as the most dangerous port in the Caribbean. I thought it was a lovely island. I’m so sorry you had a bad cruise on Odyssey. We have been on many cruises where it feels like kids have taken over. It seems to happen towards the last few days and we usually steer clear of those areas. Not a big deal for us but I can understand the frustration
Stef, thanks so much for the tips on a solo excursion. I'm going on my solo cruise in a few months and watching your videos makes me exciting and not fearing it. I have a question, you mentioned at the end of a travel theft proof bag you carried. Can you tell me where I can order one? Thanks.
Love the content and the tips you share on being a traveler. I’ve had my fair share of being intimidated by the wall of male taxi drivers and people soliciting for you to buy stuff. But I’ve come to learn that it may be the only way they can earn an income especially the poorer islands. I now bring cash to purposely spend on each island and buy hand crafted items or spices back on the ship. Since I don’t necessarily need the items I buy, I sometimes gift it to the cabin Stewart after I leave.
I don’t bring much on the boat. The only thing valuable was probably my phone and a little bit of tip money. I kept that all on the boat. I wasn’t worried about anything
It is an honor to follow you! You are an amazing young woman! We were close to a couple here. He passed from Pancreatic Cancer 2 years ago November. You remind me of this couple. They, too, have a great love story. Keep on enjoying life as it is so very precious!!!!
Your upbeat personality , can't be beat . Your tragic loss is always remembered by those who knew Sean through your travelogs . Your upbeat personality, a natural can never be anything but genuine. People I feel admire your honesty . Thank you .
Stef, this was the greatest day and I can not wait to have this same day on my solo cruise. Your videos are always just so entertaining. Looking forward to the rest of the cruise. Just so awesome
Thanks for the kind words. And yay for you to do this excursion on your solo cruise. So fun. I had the best day. Thanks for watching and for all the love and support
Such a positive person, I will be watching more of your videos.
It’s so nice to see you smiling again!! Keep loving life and traveling!! Can’t wait for more videos!
Loved your snorkeling video, was beautiful. You are SO GRACEFUL with your dining video. Even the things you didn't like, you just said "Oh, that wasn't for me" I would have gagged. You are a trooper!!
So glad you had a great snorkeling trip. Don’t tell your kitties you could be a fish cause you might be lunch😄. Thank you for everything. Your vlogs are so enjoyable and full of information.
1st, i have to tell you, before i forget, that i love that you say Sean's "Good Evening "! Now, to your day, snorkeling! I have always loved snorkeling, but found much of the Carribean places they take you too, are foggy, with hardly any fish. But like your day, in Routan, there it was like being inside an aquarium. My favorite place in the world, is the Great Barrier reef. That was spectacular! Even more so Routan. Put that on your bucket list! But 1 time in the Bahamas, we were doing a private snorkeling tour, and since we were pretty much by ourselves, and in very deep water, i had just picked my head up to see , and right in front of me....pretty close i got to see the whales tale, go back in the water!!! Very exciting!!! It still amazes me , how much food you can put away!! I sure wish i could, but i tend to get filled up after the appetizer and breads! Then i get desert, if i got an entree, i wouldn't be able to eat a dessert!! Vickie from SE Pa
Stef what an amazing day cannot wait for more videos , so proud of you solo cruising and happy and smiling so beautiful to see xx ❤️
Hi Stef, I'm happy to see you out and adventuring. You're a role model for so many. Stay happy and positive! S&S forever! 🥰
I said this on your IG, but it needs to be sent again: you are by far the sweetest soul ❤️ I feel honored just to follow along on your journey ☺️
So sorry about your life story I just found use my wife has breast cancer too I watched all your sad movies now I’m gonna watch the happy ones because we’re going to Alaska on Monday I’ll enjoy watching the rest of yours videos also enjoy the bed and David one God bless you God bless Sean
Stef, I am so glad you had a good time on Odyssey of the Seas and most of all, I got to see another video with useful, helpful informations. Please keep it up and last but not least, Royal rocks. Thank you.
Loved this. So very happy tp see you smiling and getting back inti cruising and trying new things. I enjoy your videos with that really bring out your sweet personality. Keep happy and always have that positive attitude. Love ya.
Your smile and attitude is very contagious! I went snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef back in 1988 and I can't tell you how amazing it was! Glad this was so good as well.
The green guy in effectors was hilarious!
I have recently found your vlogs and have been having all the feels! My first cruise was 6 months after my husband passed away. I had my 12 year old son and his best friend with me. As soon as we boarded they were off and I found myself alone, eekkkkkk!!!! I can not say I embraced cruising at that point, lol. Since then (17 years ago now) I have been on many cruises but never alone. Well, I am now planning a solo cruise this year! Your tips are wonderful. You are an inspiration because I know how difficult it is to be solo when EVERYONE is paired up. Sending lots of love your way!
Loved it, what a day of snorkeling!
Wow that was some very pretty snorkeling!!! Thanks for sharing!
Stef, I learned to dive in my mid-thirties. Given how much you love fish, diving is heaven. It is a stunning world with unmatched beauty. On some cruise ships, you can become Padi certified. Go for it!
Soooo glad you had a fun ,safe day. you are so brave.Sean is smiling down on you with pride.
You are so right. It is all about the pleasant attitude and being polite to them. it is the only way to not feel overwhelmed.
Yep. Being nice is always the best way. I am always aware but I can be friendly at the same time 😁
Stef, I have seen other RUclipsrs review Wonderland and wasn’t tempted to try! But your review made me excited to sometime try it out! Good honest review! Thank you! And your snorkeling experience, wow! The reef, coral and fish footage was amazing! Thank you again for inspiring me to try new things on cruises!
Yayyy, for thinking about Wonderland. It is an unusual experience but so fun if you have an open mind (and know that you probably won’t like everything, lol). This was the best snorkeling I have done in the Caribbean. Absolutely breathtaking ❤️ Thanks so much for watching!
Stef, I am so glad to see this and have now put West Bay Divers on my short list of ideas for Roatan! Your tips about traveling solo are SO NEEDED! Please keep them coming! I completed my first solo cruise yesterday, and I've learned a lot, but you gave me the courage to go ahead and enjoy it! The safety tips are much needed, especially for anyone traveling by themselves. Thank you, Stef!
Now that we live in FL I hope to meet you one day 😀 I loved watching you and Sean so much. My fav memory of Sean was when he would always repeat everything you said in ur videos in the intro lol
Awesome! Beautiful! Now I know what WonderLand is like. I just stick with the Dining room or Windjammer. I’m so proud of and happy for you. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Not only lots of fish, but SO MANY varieties!!!! That was cool. I love how excited you were by it.
Your facial expressions during dinner were classic Stef ❤️. The cheese was probably burrata (which is close to a mozzarella). I felt like I was sitting there with you… I’m so darn proud of you for continuing to embrace new things and opportunities. And right now you’re on WonderOTS.
Stef, I love your videos! You make me so excited to go on a cruise again! I have been watching you and Sean for years, and I love you and Sean Bear!
Absolutely LOVE your food review. Your a trooper for trying everything. Couldn't stop laughing especially the "tube" soup. 🤣🥰💜💜
So proud of you doing this snorkeling on your own. You are an inspiration every time I see you!
Stef, when you were talking about your love of the water you sounded like a diver. Definitely give it a try. :)
So happy to see you going on these adventures lately! I love how you were able to film your snorkeling excursion so beautifully, it was just magical to watch...can't wait for the for next video.
Hi Stef, I found you from watching Cruising with Ben and David. I am also a solo woman cruiser and it has been fantastic watching your videos. Keep up the great work, Sean would be so proud of you xxx
Great content! Your best video I've seen so far.
You're so much fun! I absolutely love your videos. 🐟 🐠
Beautiful awesome footage under water Stef 😍 great video
Really great tips at the beginning!!!!
I appreciate your Wonderland review. Everyone just says how wonderful everything is. Glad for your honest review and the parts you didn’t like. Snorkeling looked so cool. We haven’t been to Routan before and now I want to go.
If I had only seen the menu, I would never have considered Wonderland. But now, watching you experience it, it looks wonderful,and I'll now consider dining there. Thanks!
Stef, so glad you had a great time on Roatan, snorkeling experience at West Bay divers part of the island 🏝️🦜WOW beautiful coral reef. Gabby seemed amazing, friendly and helpful too. Thank you for another video too. Plus sharing your memories of Caribbean cruise trips with your Sean.🏖️🐠🐡🐟🐳🐋🐬🦈🦐🦞🦀🦑🐙 Thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 my beautiful special friend Stef.
The dinner looked fabulous. We also found that walk towards the port exit there a little intimidating, but we had the same experience! Everyone told us where we needed to go, even though we weren’t giving them business
This snorkeling looked AMAZING!!! Your excitement was contagious and you had me excited about fish 🐠 too!!!!😊
Oh how BEAUTIFUL the snorkeling is there!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Glad you had a wonderful time! You deserve it.
Hey Stef!!! Great to see this! Royal Carribean has diving classes on certain ships… Navigator is one of them. And certain all-inclusive resorts do as well. One I’m looking at is Dream Onyx Punta Cana, DR 👍🏾
So excited for your wonderland foitage, im going in may
Thanks for sharing info on solo cruising/excursions...good info. Oh I love watching you critiquing the meals... your expressions are priceless ❤️.
Ok, so maybe a food critic career in the future? ....also still like the idea of your promoting the cruise ships/ travel agencies....hmmm heck, you could do BOTH full time!! Love your beautiful, sincere personality ❤️❤️. Keep going girl...you have so much talent !
It warms my heart to see you so happy!!! ❤️🚢🙏
So glad you enjoyed your firsts today!
Awesome video!! I have been wanting to try Wonderland (we were scheduled for Anthem but sadly were canceled) you discription of the foods was wonderful.Now I know where I want to go.... Roatan to go snorkeling!! Looked fabulous!! I haven't had much interest in Roatan because it seemed all people did was the monkeys and sloths which really didn't interest me much. So happy to see another side!!
Awesome video Steph I love the snorkeling and wonderland the food looks delicious love you stay safe out there 👏🏼👍🏼🙌🙏🏼🌹❤️😍🚢🛳😎🐟🐠🐡
Loved this vlog! You look like you’re having a wonderful cruise. I’m so glad you got off the ship and did an excursion-yay! I always love seeing the food-so yummy. I went on 2 solo cruises totally alone and it’s very liberating and also the Maitre D put me with other singles in the main dining room and I met some fabulous folks. Thank you for doing this vlog💜💜🙏🏼💝🌸
EVERYTHING about this video was amazing! The 🐟... So many of them. Agree, my absolute favorite place to be is in the ocean. It's so peaceful and beautiful, all the problems and stress go away. Wonderland, looks amazing. I love trying food prepared different ways. You are an inspiration to me!! Love and hugs as always 💖💖
So nice to see your beautiful smile!
Another great video Stef! Congrats on the 20K subs as well.
It’s so lovely to see you having such a good time and how your face lights up when you do something you really love. You should be so proud of yourself and I know Sean would be. Keep enjoying and keep the blogs coming x
You eating at Wonderland was so funny 😂 loved it.
Lots of great tips! I've done plenty of cruising but I learned new stuff- like the dollar bill folding trick! Now I want to go to Roatan and go snorkling! Looks so amazing. And having a guide in the water with you is fantastic. This also reminded me to buy more reef safe sunscreen for my cruise in two weeks! :) Yes, the excursions through the ship are a bit of a gamble for size. I've been on excursions that are multiple busloads but some of the more off-the-beaten-path excursions were small groups. Loved loved loved our Wonderland dinner on Anthem. We also let the server pick the dishes for us; that part was fun, too!
I really enjoyed this video!! So happy to see that beautiful smile… I appreciate all the information on private tours. Enjoy the rest of your cruise 🚢 love you
Hi Stef!
We absolutely loved every second of this video ❤️
Thank you for taking us along!
I am not a swimmer so West Bay divers wouldn't be for me. But I have been to Roatan and !ike you, we booked a private tour of the island with Victor Bodden Tours. Also like you I did lots of research and read reviews. He offers lots of options. We told him what we wanted to see and basically put together our own tour and the price was ridiculously inexpensive. As a result, Roatan became my favorite cruise port. I love taking photos and any time I wanted to take a picture of something our driver would simply stop and let me take a picture. We even got to drive on a beach when he showed us how people got around before the road was put in. There is a beautiful beach called Half Moon Bay that I would definitely spend some time at on a return trip... quiet and non commercial. In fact Roatan was my perfect idea of an island. It seemed like a tropical paradise than a tourist trap. And there is an AMAZING cameo factory where they carve conch shells into jewelry, lamps, ornaments, etc. Absolutely beautiful. And we got to spend as much time as we wanted. This is also where we really learned the advantage of a private tour. We forgot to tell our bank we were going to be out of the country so our bank card was rejected. The employee says there is a bank machine near by, so she gets in the car with us, directs the driver, helps my husband with the machine, then it's back to the store to make our purchase. This could never happen on a group tour. So hurray for Victor Bodden and hurray for Roatan.
Sidenote, we were told this was a high crime port by the ship and that we should not venture out on our own. I figured 1) We we're going to be in a car most of the time, and 2) We live in Baltimore and I seriously doubted the crime could be any scarier than home where murders can be as common as ants on a picnic in some areas.
Thank you Stef! This mad my heart smile! Wonderful video and it helps me make some excursion decisions. Peace!
So fun to watch your Vlogs again!
(*** grateful you’re healing 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️) love your videos! ❤️❤️
So happy to see you haveing so much fun!!!
Stef, if you enjoyed that you must get scuba certified. I have been a diver for years and your mind will be blown at how much more you will see and experience as a diver.
Love this video, the snorkeling looked amazing 🤩 thanks for Wonderland review, think I would have similar expression with some of it.
Hello, just found you, watching from Gold Coast Australia
Thank you for sharing your snorkeling experience! That was AMAZING!
So glad you did it!
This is a beautiful ship. I was on it a few weeks ago. Beautiful ship..
Loved seeing “all the faces” at Wonderland as you predicted. 😄. It is a joy to watch you and your experiences on the ship. Thank you for sharing! Go you!
Snorkeling looked so beautiful and amazing! Thanks for all the safety tips! Also, Wonderland what a great experience! Thank you for sharing. You should be very proud of yourself, very strong woman! Great memories!!!
I loved this video so much. I've heard good things about wonderland and I'm so excited to try it. The fish varieties were so cool to see. You're just so fun to watch. Can't wait for your next video!
Why did you title this The Most Dangerous Port?
Knowing about the ladder is very helpful. My previous snorkelling had been either beach walk in, or a catamaran with a stair like ladder. Then I took my mom on her first excursion ever in Costa Maya. It was a private snorkel, and the boat had no ladder! We hadn’t even considered that. Trying to heave my mom back up over the side is quite the memory LOL.
According to google, Roatan is considered the most dangerous port in the Caribbean. I found that out while I was doing research and that is why I was so nervous to venture out on my own.
Getting back on the boat is always my biggest concern. I am happy that newer boats have ladders
@@seanandstef can’t say I felt unsafe there. It was a little nervous waiting outside the port while our driver went to get his van, but it was probably better than walking in the sun, with no sidewalks, and five people, to his van LOL
Yeah I totally agree. The area outside of the port is not the nicest at all but I would definitely do another excursion in Roatan in a heartbeat. I loved my time there
I too totally enjoyed my snorkel adventure in Roatan. Thanks for this, brought back some great memories.
Such amazing snorkeling in Roatan ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your information about doing a private excursion, always was worried about doing one. :)
Stef you have been an inspiration to me for quite a few years now, I followed along and had fun with you and Sean and bless you, your certainly inspire me now as a single gal you show me you can do what your heart dreams of … one day I’d love to travel to Florida and sail on any of the cruise lines.. it’s a big dream for a lassy from little ol’ England but if I can be as strong as you are, one day one day !!!
Thank you, Stef, excellent Vlog and your excitement made it even more fun to watch. have a cruise coming up in April that Roatan is one of the stops and you just made up my mind what to do in Roatan. Thank you!!
The snorkeling was beautiful. Wonderland looked good, I hope to be able to try it one day. I have seen other videos of people trying it but yours was the most entertaining!
Love the single $1's tip! I always end up pulling out the whole money stack and feeling like a target!
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Loved your video!
I laughed outloud when you were talking about the fish hahaha scuse me coming through. I ate at wonderland for the 1st time last week, it was definitely an experience. Im glad they let you try so many little things. There were a few that I tried and Im like NOPE hahaha. Did you try one of the olives on the deconstructed salad? It was weird! Hahaha it tasted like an olive but the texture was what the heck was that?
Wow looked amazing. I really enjoy your videos.
I’ve thought that about towels, just seeing others! Maybe because I’ve lived solo in a foreign country!
On one private excursion I did I made sure to leave my itinerary where the ship could find it! I don’t recall where I was now, we weren’t alone on most tours.
There was a lot written about women traveling solo in Malaysia as some impressions of solo women in foreign countries came from American movies - not always an accurate portrayal.
Absolutely loved this video, Stef! I wholeheartedly agree ... the world is a better place underwater. 🌊🐠🐬🐙🐚🥰
You bring joy to my day! Thank you!
Awww, thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️ Hope you had a great day!
@@seanandstef I did have a great day that way made better when I watched you. You are pretty darn remarkable.
That looks so excellent! Can I ask, how long was the excursion? I'll be going to Roatan with a group of people who some like snorkeling, some just want a beach. I was thinking Tabyana, but the peddlers were turning me off. But this sounds perfect for the snorkelers, and maybe Little French Key for everyone else... Anyway, when you described the peace of being underwater, I've said those exact words. It's a magical experience, and I can't get enough of it! Thank you for the awesome video content!! I so love your videos, and I can't wait to see your Wonder of the Seas content as well. (I'll be going to the Western Med on Wonder in May! Woot woot!)
Such great advice. Thanks again :)
Great Advice Stef, I do the exact same thing in researching and more researching. I never take my passport off the ship either, it stays in the safety box. I do take a non cruise ship logo towel a ziplock bag and put my ship card, drivers license, and also colour photocopy of my passport to go ashore, after my hearty breakfast of course.
These tips are great.
Great video!! You're fabulous!
I felt like Belize was way more dangerous then Roatan. I went in Decmeber. Beautiful island. I didn't like the Odessey in February. There were 600 kids on board and both hottubs in the solarium were broken. Have you ever seen kids take over a ship before?
I have felt that about Belize as well. I was surprised when I googled Roatan doing research about the excursion and saw that it was classified as the most dangerous port in the Caribbean. I thought it was a lovely island.
I’m so sorry you had a bad cruise on Odyssey. We have been on many cruises where it feels like kids have taken over. It seems to happen towards the last few days and we usually steer clear of those areas. Not a big deal for us but I can understand the frustration
Stef, thanks so much for the tips on a solo excursion. I'm going on my solo cruise in a few months and watching your videos makes me exciting and not fearing it. I have a question, you mentioned at the end of a travel theft proof bag you carried. Can you tell me where I can order one? Thanks.
Glad you had a great time. Odyssey was not my favorite ship that's for sure. She is beautiful, but not my favorite by far.
But did you find Nemo? I'd love to see a Whale-Shark some day. Roatan is my favorite stop ever.
I made those same faces when I ate at Wonderland on the Harmony.
Haha, all the faces at Wonderland
YOU, my dear, are a troublemaker. I already knew I wanted to see monkeys, sloths and parrots. Now I have a decision to make. sigh. Great video!
It's too bad Britney Watson won't sponsor you for a May 1 Bermuda cruise on the Norwegian Joy.
That would be awesome
Love the content and the tips you share on being a traveler. I’ve had my fair share of being intimidated by the wall of male taxi drivers and people soliciting for you to buy stuff. But I’ve come to learn that it may be the only way they can earn an income especially the poorer islands. I now bring cash to purposely spend on each island and buy hand crafted items or spices back on the ship. Since I don’t necessarily need the items I buy, I sometimes gift it to the cabin Stewart after I leave.
What do you do with your valuables when you’re snorkeling ?
I don’t bring much on the boat. The only thing valuable was probably my phone and a little bit of tip money. I kept that all on the boat. I wasn’t worried about anything
Dear Steph, GREAT TIPS FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS--NO WHALE SHARK ABDUCTION, WAA WAA, YOU LOOKKED SO HAPPY AND PRESENT, TAKE CARE