Tis the Season to be Jolly - FCCA Gift Giving Roatan

Once again it is that time of the season. Its the holidays and the time to reflect on another successful season, to celebrate the holiday season and to share with others that may not be so fortunate. Cruiselines all over the world embark on ports that we know are less fortunate and bring joy to hundreds of children each day. Today was no exception, as the Norwegian Spirit arrived to Roatan to spread the holiday joy to those who may not have a such a Merry Christmas.



The day started with a special visit with Santa Claus and the current Ms. Honduras as they were towed via a holiday sleigh from the Norwegian Spirit to the new Mahogany Bay terminal where the festivities happened.



NCL Spirit Officers, staff and crew assist with the gift giving to one of Roatan's local orphanage. A special ceremony and Rotary Club presentation was the highlight as the NCL Spirit Executive Chef Neil Allan accepted a Rotary special recognition for the event.

Salsa & Salsa - Same Great Tour, Now in Cozumel, Mexico

Everyone that has been on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera and went to Mazatlan must have heard of the Salsa & Salsa tour, right? If you haven't MSN.com has ranked this tour in its Top Ten must do shore excursions. It is a tour that blends culture, salsa making and salsa dancing. Hungry? You will arrive to your fully prepped table with all the ingredients to make 3 different types of salsas. Plus nachos and quesadillas! Thirsty? Try an assortment of drinks, including all-you-can-drink lime and strawberry Margaritas, Jamaica Tea (Hibiscus Herbal Tea) and bottled water.



Then even more fun! Time for the salsa lessons, dancing and show. Your hosts Pamela & Leonique are the famous dancing chefs that will guide you through the entire tour. Afterwards, you can enjoy the facilities at the hotel resort where the tour operates.



This tour is now available to experience in Cozumel. The backdrop is the beautiful Hotel Cozumel only minutes from either International Pier or Punta Langosta, where the ships dock. See www.ncl.com websites for availability on your next NCL Caribbean cruise calling to Cozumel.



For more infomation about the tour and more pictures see their website: http://www.salsaandsalsa.com/



Ole and enjoy more of Cozumel!

Black Pearl - Roatan's First Golf Course

Located in the central part of the island, The Black Pearl is the Roatan, Honduras' first golf course and is where the architects say "the greens meet the blues". It is a Pete Dye design 18 hole golf course seated between the reefs of the North Shore and jungle of this jewel of a Caribbean Island. Although, this course is only 1 month old and still in the process of finishing, the course has been signed off and been played on for nearly 2 weeks.



If your interested in playing during your cruise, see your cruiseline website, Shore Excursion desk onboard or Elite Golf Pro onboard today! For more information go to: http://www.premiumreeftours.com/



This is the signature hole #11 on the Black Pearl Golf Course.