[PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] Mardi Gras at Sea

 By: Cheyann Armstrong

Cruisers are heading to and from the boat into Grand Turk. Many people are headed to excursions or simply staying on the boat to relax.

Boats are lining up along the port. The boats run some of the excursions such as parasailing and deep-sea snorkeling.

Jet skis are seen everywhere surrounding the boat. This is one of the many excursions tourists can chose from.

A movie is playing on the big screen at the Lido pool. This movie provides entertainment for those who chose to stay on the boat rather than going on an excursion.

The beaches are empty. Ship is about to set sail so everyone is back on board for departure.

The sports center is looking busy again. Kids and teens are looking for something fun to do while back on board.

The water is calm in the Atlantic. The ship has set sail on it's way back to the U.S.

The beach is getting crowded quickly upon arrival. Tourists are snorkeling and swimming in the clear waters. *This photo is supposed to be 2nd but I can not get it to stay there*

The sun is setting over the horizon. The common areas of the ship are dying down as people are getting washed up for dinner.

The ship seems almost vacant. Everyone is moving slow this morning as it is the last day at sea.

The bartenders are setting up and the early-risers are the only people outside. The ship is awfully quiet compared the last few days.

The blue waters are still calm and bright. The entire trip has luckily been beautiful weather so far.

The balcony is the perfect place to stare off into the horizon. Even after sitting for an hour, you are lucky if you see a singular boat pass by.

Looking down into the water, it is unbelievable how it is such a pretty color. If you happen to be looking out at the right time, you will see dolphins or sharks swimming alongside the boat.

The smaller pool areas are no longer busy after dinner. Most people are packing or enjoying the final night of activities. 

Everyone is trying to get in their last drinks of the trip. The bars are the most occupied areas right now.

Deck 18 is the brightest part of the ship at this time of the night. The lights are turned down lower, even inside, as the night goes on.  
A movie is playing on the Lido deck again for late night entertainment. Cruisers are snacking on popcorn while taking in the last bits of relaxation.

The pools and hot tubs are closed for the final time of the trip. The pool deck is pretty much cleared out, minus a few people left roaming around.

The bars are now closed and it seems like a ghost town. This wraps up the night, which is the end of this trip.