Day #2: Newport, Rhode Island
Cruise Line: Princess Ship: Caribbean Princess Length of Cruise: 7 days Departure Port: New York City
Cruise Line: Princess Ship: Caribbean Princess Length of Cruise: 7 days Departure Port: New York City
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Sunrise on arrival at Newport Arrival: We were greeted by a beautiful sunrise just as the Caribbean Princess arrived in Newport at around 7:00am. We started our day by having breakfast on the Lido deck at the Horizon Court Buffet. A continental breakfast began at 5:00am while the full breakfast started at 6:00am and ended at 11:30am. Many guests were up early to eat in order to be ready for their excursions.
Here is a view of the port from the ship:
 View from ship |
Tendering: In order to go ashore, you had to go by tender boats. Tender tickets were issued for those guests going on morning excursions and also for guests who wanted to visit Newport on their own. We were told to allow about 60 minutes for the tender process in order to meet up with your tour guide at the scheduled time for your excursion and to also allow 60 minutes to return to the ship in the afternoon. The wind was strong that morning so the tender trip was a little rocky.
Excursions: Newport was a fascinating place to visit. There were colonial buildings as well as many 19th century mansions to see. The view of the Rhode Island coastline was spectacular. We chose the “Newport by Land & Sea” excursion which gave us an opportunity to see the historical, the glamorous and the scenic sights of Newport. The Newport excursions were varied and provided something for all different types of interests.
Excursions: Newport was a fascinating place to visit. There were colonial buildings as well as many 19th century mansions to see. The view of the Rhode Island coastline was spectacular. We chose the “Newport by Land & Sea” excursion which gave us an opportunity to see the historical, the glamorous and the scenic sights of Newport. The Newport excursions were varied and provided something for all different types of interests.
 Ft. Adams |  Newport with Trinity Church in background |
Self Touring: After our excursion, we had time to tour on our own before we had to head to the ship for a 4:00pm departure. There were many interesting places to eat and also some fun places to shop. We also discovered Trinity Church which was founded in 1698 and is the oldest Episcopal parish in the state. The current Georgian building was constructed in 1725-26 and is a National Historic Landmark. The church was used as a garrison church by the British Army in 1776-78. George Washington was said to have worshipped there in 1781. Not far from Trinity Church is St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church where John F. and Jackie Kennedy were married.
 Many different kinds of boats |  Summer house of the rich and famous |
 Sign outside St. Mary's Church |  Trinity Church |
 Inside Trinity Church |
Dinner: Tonight’s dinner was formal dress. Most of the women guests were in nice dresses or dressy tops with slacks while the men guests were in dress slacks, shirts and ties or nice sweaters. Some of the men wore suits or sports coats. There were very few guests in “formal” dresses or tuxedos. The meal was delicious.
Entertainment: Again there were so many activities to select for our after dinner entertainment, but we hurried to the Princess Theater to get good seats for the Production Show: the Piano Man. The show was great and the dancers and orchestra so talented!
Entertainment: Again there were so many activities to select for our after dinner entertainment, but we hurried to the Princess Theater to get good seats for the Production Show: the Piano Man. The show was great and the dancers and orchestra so talented!
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