St. Kitts & Nevis - FIRST PORT of CALL for Icon of the Seas

We are on the first official sailing of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas and today we are in the first official port of call in St. Kitts. In deciding what to do in this port, we started looking at excursions and booked a Nevis Island Tour through Shore Excursions Group. See the link below:
Shore Excursions Group: www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/...
After docking in St. Kitts, we met our tour guide who took us to the ferry and gave us our tickets. Once we rode the ferry to Nevis we met with our guide for this island. This was not a private tour as booked but we knew it would be a small group... and it ended up being just the two of us. Our first stop was at Hamilton House as Alexander Hamilton was born on Nevis and he is important to their history. Then we were taken up to a high vantage point to see the island with an amazing view of the volcano. There was also a natural hot spring up here which we could have soaked in if we wanted to. We put our feet in but that was all. It would have felt amazing!! We made several other stops around the island to see the beauty and ended at the beach for lunch.
Once bak onboard, it was time for a show! The Aqua Theater has been moved from the back of the ship on the Oasis class ships to the front inside the AquaDome on Icon of the Seas. This venue is truly amazing and the show was mindblowing!! It is definitely a must-see onboard!!
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  • @EECCTravels
    @EECCTravels4 ай бұрын

    Shore Excursions Group: www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=289325&data=alisa@eecctravels.com

  • @WolfgangMotif
    @WolfgangMotif4 ай бұрын

    Wow! That opening drone shot!! 👏👏👏

  • @rebeccabeck9505
    @rebeccabeck95054 ай бұрын

    We did a carnival cruise to St. Kitts last January. We chose to do one of the open air tour buses that take you around the island. It was so much fun and I would highly recommend it. We saw a bunch of them outside the cruise terminals and found one that looked like other cruise passengers were taking it too. It was $25 a person for a several hour tour. They showed us the beaches, the jungle, a castle ruin, and the pass where the island narrows to its iconic shape. There were multiple stops where we bought local food (we bought the best chicken and rib platter off a side of the road vendor open air BBQing and it was amazing!) and soft drinks were provided. He even had local beers for free! It didn't feel super touristy as they took us to more local spots. Everyone was kind and helpful. We love the Caribbean.

  • @ricktaylor5397
    @ricktaylor53974 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed the vlog on one of my favorite ports. Couple of corrections though. St. Kitts & Nevis are not part of the British Virgin Islands. They have been an independent country since 1983. Secondly, Alexander Hamilton was born in 1755, not 1855, and the house was built around 1680.

  • @nakidaarthurton

    @nakidaarthurton

    4 ай бұрын

    I came here to say this, but I'm glad they enjoyed my Island😊

  • @timothycollins3829

    @timothycollins3829

    4 ай бұрын

    Sounded like a great tour. Next time I go to St. Kitts, it sounds like a great idea. Another option for a private tour is Thenford Grey tours. He does a full day tour of St. Kitts that is tremendous.

  • @dawnking9408

    @dawnking9408

    4 ай бұрын

    I would go on the island tour

  • @keithanthony9449
    @keithanthony94494 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love your videos. It's great when you take us with you on your excursions. The little bits of history is a great added bonus. Keep up the great work.

  • @user-xw8zt2jo7w
    @user-xw8zt2jo7w4 ай бұрын

    St. Kitts is one of my favorites. We taxied to the Shipwreck Bar and snorkeled. They have black sand beaches and wild but friendly monkeys. Also went on a snorkeling/drinking excursion to an actual partially sank ship. Again, great snorkeling and great hosts on the catermaran. EECC, you are our idols! Keep traveling and sharing.

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh that sounds fun…lol, I mean who doesn’t like a ship wreck bar?! We may have to do that excursion next time! Send me the link if you don’t mind!! Thank you for your support and happy travels to you!! 😊🤙

  • @kimhead5129

    @kimhead5129

    4 ай бұрын

    Going to St. Kitts this Sept. Would like to know about this Shipwreck Bar too!

  • @lucylu3793
    @lucylu37934 ай бұрын

    We took a day rate at The Mariott in St Kitts. We also loved Nevis. It's tough to choose. That's why we went twice lol

  • @skbenergy
    @skbenergy4 ай бұрын

    Am a aviation spotter from St. Kitts....I love this video.... I hope you guys had a blast, am loving this blog :) !!!, not much people go over to Nevis so am happy you guys did this :)...makes my heart warm.

  • @user-hm1np3fj9f
    @user-hm1np3fj9fАй бұрын

    Wow, what the experience, thank you

  • @DouglasCyr
    @DouglasCyr4 ай бұрын

    Have been to St Kitts several times and enjoyed my visit but now Nevis is on my list! Looks like a great day. Thanks for taking us along!!!

  • @reneeoverbeck7866
    @reneeoverbeck78664 ай бұрын

    The island tours are the best! Especially when you book outside the cruise line.❤

  • @monielove713
    @monielove7134 ай бұрын

    Love watching you all!

  • @user-hm1np3fj9f
    @user-hm1np3fj9fАй бұрын

    Fantastic shows, thank you

  • @ExploringME
    @ExploringME4 ай бұрын

    St Kitts is such a beautiful island. It is also one of the best places that I have ever been snorkeling. I took my boys last year on an excursion that I booked through Royal Caribbean called "Kayak and Snorkel" and it was amazing!! The guides were amazing, and we were able to see stingrays and sea turtles and not just the tropical fish that you typically see on a snorkeling excursion. Thank you both for sharing your experiences with the world!! I love them all!!

  • @yvette968
    @yvette9684 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊 Nevis is beautiful. I hope you both had a wonderful time. ❤

  • @deba175
    @deba1754 ай бұрын

    Can’t wait to watch next one !!😊

  • @TravelwithTravelarii
    @TravelwithTravelarii4 ай бұрын

    Caribbean Adventure! Loving the island vibes and scenic tour!

  • @fayesouthall6604
    @fayesouthall66044 ай бұрын

    Wow what a beautiful ship. 🚢

  • @GROW_YT_VIEWS_137
    @GROW_YT_VIEWS_1374 ай бұрын

    So uplifting!

  • @teresaedwards250
    @teresaedwards2504 ай бұрын

    When we were in saint Kitts we took a train tour and really enjoyed it.very pretty views from the train.and lots of Pina colada s,that they gave you on the train.this was back in 2017

  • @user-sf9rs9kf8g
    @user-sf9rs9kf8g4 ай бұрын

    It looked like a great tour.

  • @beckymungo1333
    @beckymungo13334 ай бұрын

    Yes, I would love to go Nevis.

  • @deshonjb
    @deshonjb4 ай бұрын

    Woww. The aqua show was beyond. So epic. The people are greatly talented❤

  • @artthomas2539
    @artthomas25394 ай бұрын

    Nevis looks like a great place to visit Thanks for sharing!

  • @mercyrodriguez5780
    @mercyrodriguez57804 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this tour, we have been there twice and never paid attention to Nevis, we’ll be there in April again, we’ll do this tour!

  • @ExpeditionGenao
    @ExpeditionGenao4 ай бұрын

    What a great little vlog!! Beautifully showcased some lovely gems of the islands ! ❤

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊

  • @jenniferrichardson3733
    @jenniferrichardson37334 ай бұрын

    We were on the inaugural cruise and loved St. Kitts and absolutely LOVED the Aqua show!! Glad we got to meet you, Jason and bummed I only got to say "hi" in passing to you, Elise. Love your channel and watch all of your videos.

  • @mimikarenbryant7325
    @mimikarenbryant73254 ай бұрын

    We visited St. Kitts last month with HAL. Opted for an island tour there that included Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park which was the highlight of the tour! So next time you might enjoy visiting the fort! We will do a ferry tour over to Nevis (like you did). We'd love all the historical sites! next time! It's unfortunate we have to choose right? But there's always a next time! Great video!

  • @JulieThompson38
    @JulieThompson384 ай бұрын

    Love you two. The aqua show looked amazing.

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    It’s mind blowing how they do that!!

  • @MrRbrgrn
    @MrRbrgrn4 ай бұрын

    ROFL!!! ok no lemon citrus towel to the face!!! Thanks for the laugh

  • @jamespugh
    @jamespugh4 ай бұрын

    Looks like you had a amazing time guys. Yea we would to the guide tour I think. Look amazing with history.

  • @andrewaskew174
    @andrewaskew1744 ай бұрын

    Hi there Guys, Thankyou you very much for your really good videos. I have been to the Caribbean in 2016. Every Island is different. St Kitts and Nevis is nice. Its well worth a visit. The beaches are good , the beaches are better in Antigua and Barbuda.Barbados is also great and is beautiful. Thanks and enjoy your holiday

  • @Kellyu4
    @Kellyu44 ай бұрын

    I love Ting!! We get them in Jamaica, but I have never seen them in glass bottles. I am going to look for the pink one in April when we go. Love your videos.

  • @wickedmainah950
    @wickedmainah9504 ай бұрын

    My first cruise we went to st.kitts. we did the train and catamaran tour around st Kitts. That was an awesome experience. Saw monkeys and old sugar mills. The train went by a school, all the little kids came out to wave. The catamaran was great too, saw flying fish and drank local beers and soda. Friendly laid back people. It must have been 105 when we went.

  • @kjellmyraas6552
    @kjellmyraas65524 ай бұрын

    That looks woundful st Kitts you guys so I hope That look beautiful and wonderful to be there on st Kitts

  • @peterbunter2059
    @peterbunter20594 ай бұрын

    We were on the MSC Seascape docked in front of you. Love your videos. Please keep making them. Pete and Janis from the UK.

  • @letiacarlson7242
    @letiacarlson72424 ай бұрын

    Island tour definitely

  • @letiacarlson7242

    @letiacarlson7242

    4 ай бұрын

    I miss ur Elly van travels hope u guys will be back on the road

  • @danham2001
    @danham20014 ай бұрын

    We are going to St Kitts and Nevis in December and can’t wait. We are planning on doing the Volcano hike… would love to know if any others had done this whilst you were there. Love the videos, you guys rock!

  • @throughmylens3530
    @throughmylens35304 ай бұрын

    Love your video, So much info. You totally explain what you are doing and get to the point. Much better than Friar Tuck and Maid Marian. Keep up the great videos.

  • @ParrotplaySix
    @ParrotplaySix4 ай бұрын

    St. Kitts is my favorite island.🌴

  • @99Moonbeam
    @99Moonbeam4 ай бұрын

    Love island hoping

  • @heideleskun1163
    @heideleskun11634 ай бұрын

    Ting is really good, especially from the Southern Caribbean. I've totally noticed differences. I actually like a good vinegar coleslaw, that one looked good.

  • @lynnecornelison5903
    @lynnecornelison59034 ай бұрын

    We did an island tour of St Kitts in May with Thenford Grey Tours. Like Teach, a mature local who proudly showed us much of his homeland. (His son actually lives in our AL town; it is a small world.) I loved hearing his childhood experiences, as he was about 7 years older than us. But he left the driving to his nephew. No boulder bumps. We visited the Romney property (Mitt Romney’s ancestors) with beautiful landscaping and a batik shop. My main focus: Brimstone Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a hill with sweeping views of the Caribbean. The setting for that could have been Hawaii; so similar. Guess it’s the volcanic origins. We ended at Frigate Bay for a delicious lunch and a float in warm, comfortable water. (And gave a big War Eagle when I saw the flag on the restaurant ceiling.) We said if we return, we would give Nevis a try.

  • @ARCAdventures
    @ARCAdventures4 ай бұрын

    Ahh so crazy. So we very nearly were on the same excursion as you all. We chose a beach break on Nevis with Shore Excursion Group but it was canceled but we newly chose yours. Boo would have been cool! Great vlog!

  • @suziejo0505
    @suziejo05054 ай бұрын

    Hey guys, I would definitely go to the Island! if time I would do both!

  • @virgloh8934
    @virgloh89344 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tour..I'll be there in April, Royal Caribbean, not sure what excursions we have booked thru RC....I was in Europe in November and loved, loved that cruise...

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Definitely take a look at the link in the pinned comment and look at the excursions available for your upcoming cruise. They have the best ‘back to ship’ promise I have seen in a third party company offer.

  • @debschultz143
    @debschultz1434 ай бұрын

    Next time we go to St Kitts I want to do that excursion!!!

  • @ronaldbernier462
    @ronaldbernier4624 ай бұрын

    Next time we go to St Kitts I would most defiantly like to do a Nevis island tour. That looked awesome.

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    You should! It was a cool experience 👍

  • @tomhovatter4247
    @tomhovatter42474 ай бұрын

    Awesome video, you guys always do a fantastic job of capturing your excursions. We’re going to St Kitts next year and we’re looking at an excursion similar to yours and one that just goes to Pinneys Beach on Nevis. Was that the same beach you went to? And would you recommend the Beach from what you saw?

  • @johnthyen5599
    @johnthyen55994 ай бұрын

    I did a tour of the romney estate in st kitts on my last trip. I will switch it up and go to Nevis on the prima in November 11 day.

  • @nathenzuber4021
    @nathenzuber40214 ай бұрын

    Cool looking beard, fits your face perfectly.

  • @mAdCapper
    @mAdCapper4 ай бұрын

    I can't wait to get an itenerary that goes to St Kitts. Thanks for the tour! Tbh, I am surprised you aren't still feeling a but from the bar crawl 🤣🤣

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha! There were a couple of days in between.

  • @user-js4pf6pr2g
    @user-js4pf6pr2g4 ай бұрын

    I loved the Island tour looked great and I really enjoy your content. Have you guys ever consider one of those river boat cruises either in the states or abroad like Viking or something

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes! We actually have a series from AmaWaterways from November in Holland & Belgium and are planning a USA river cruise this year.

  • @trishkeller8228
    @trishkeller82284 ай бұрын

    We did an island tour of St Kitts our first time, but Nevis looked amazing and we will find Teach next time!

  • @conniejohnson9393
    @conniejohnson93934 ай бұрын

    Loving your vlogs of the icon. Did you think you were too close at the water show? I do understand about the comfort of the chairs for sure, I wouldn't have lasted on the bench seating.

  • @user-ub8fn5ek5u
    @user-ub8fn5ek5u4 ай бұрын

    I’m surprised this is your first time in St Kitts- I have been so I would have stayed on the ship to enjoy it while other passengers go visit the island- matter of fact I won’t get off the ship until the end of the cruise- I have done the Caribbean islands so many times that I don’t need to do it if I was on the Icon of the seas - it’s nice to be on the ship if it’s not crowded

  • @billdurand3773
    @billdurand37734 ай бұрын

    You look beautiful Elisa!

  • @sulialto
    @sulialto4 ай бұрын

    Alisa ~ YOU ARE TOTALLY RIGHT! NEE-vus! The resort looked fabulous too ~ please let us know the tour operator!

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    There is a link in the pinned comment 👍

  • @garson51
    @garson514 ай бұрын

    So, that crepe - better than the one in Weymouth?😂. Loving the series and hopefully more to come.

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes! It’s probably the best crepe I have had!

  • @jay-_bad
    @jay-_bad4 ай бұрын

    My home 🇰🇳🇰🇳🇰🇳🇰🇳🇰🇳🇰🇳

  • @donovanbullock1785
    @donovanbullock17854 ай бұрын

    I would love to do an Iland tour.

  • @letiacarlson7242
    @letiacarlson72424 ай бұрын

    U need to see the ice show

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    We did!! It was incredible!

  • @jucsmiles5922
    @jucsmiles59224 ай бұрын

    Great video. We've been to St. Kitts, but not Nevis. When we go on the Icon later this year, we will defiantly go and check out Nevis. One question, at the aqua show, where you sat, did you two get wet because you were down front?

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    The show was great! And no, we didn’t get wet.

  • @ss_sailaway
    @ss_sailaway4 ай бұрын

    When discussing the history the gigantic part that African slaves had must be mentioned. 📚📚📚 Most, if not all, Caribbean islands had whatever European settler success stories only because the slave labor was free to them after purchasing.⛓⛓⛓ This is especially true with any plantation like Alexander Hamilton would have been very familiar with.

  • @Albanwinter
    @Albanwinter4 ай бұрын

    That tour looked awesome! I'm not particularly a beachy type of person so I think that tour is right up my alley. Now for a question about the crepes on the ship...Do they have just a regular chocolate spread for them? I don't care for Nutella but I love crepes. (I can hear people gasping now "You don't like Nutella?! What is wrong with you?!" LOL. I just don't like hazelnuts.)

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    We only saw Nutella so not 100% sure

  • @willg7882
    @willg78824 ай бұрын

    👍!

  • @ryanb2861
    @ryanb28614 ай бұрын

    Any plans on going back to hawaii. Would love to see you guys go more indepth on the islands and give big island another shot.

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    We definitely do plan on going back! We want to go back to the north shore to watch and film the surf competition on the big waves!

  • @vickigilligan8159
    @vickigilligan81594 ай бұрын

    alisa LOVE the oversized sunglasses. I have been lookin everywhere for really large framed sunglasses. What are those?

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    I found those on Temu 👍

  • @cindymcguine5688
    @cindymcguine56884 ай бұрын

    Only issue if you do an excursion thats not thru the cruise ship and something happens and you don’t get back in time that could be an issue. I’m too paranoid.

  • @sscott6122
    @sscott61224 ай бұрын

    Love the hat you are wearing. Where did you get it?

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    I found it in a shop in Animal Kingdom in Disney World.

  • @seadayz1883
    @seadayz18834 ай бұрын

    Was it hot this time of year? February or was it a different time of year?

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    This was shot last month in January and it was much cooler somewhere around in the 80’s as opposed to the summer months which is much much hotter! Winter in the Caribbean is very nice! 👍

  • @Skittl1321
    @Skittl13214 ай бұрын

    Isnt the lack of crowds because it is at 80% capacity? What about when its summer vacation with families and its 125%?

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    There were still almost 6k passengers onboard!

  • @howardosden3112
    @howardosden31124 ай бұрын

    We've been to St. Kitts, but not Nevis.

  • @user-vc8ci3gs5b
    @user-vc8ci3gs5b4 ай бұрын

    Hi I am india how can I go to st.kitts

  • @ThatGirlKia13
    @ThatGirlKia134 ай бұрын

    Did you get too meet the KZreadrs ordinary adventures ??

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    I don’t think we met them

  • @j2170000

    @j2170000

    4 ай бұрын

    They were right behind you guys at the lime and coconut video lol 😆

  • @clairebass5843
    @clairebass58434 ай бұрын

    I would love to go to some of the Caribbean Islands to learn more about slavery. I am wondering if history gets brushed over, or is the brutality also taught?

  • @clairebass5843

    @clairebass5843

    4 ай бұрын

    I suppose it changes from island to island.

  • @aimeerogers4542
    @aimeerogers45424 ай бұрын

    Before booking with a third party company, people with mobility issues need to know if they have to go outside the port to pick up the tour and where they will be dropped off when it's over.

  • @johnthyen5599
    @johnthyen55994 ай бұрын

    You lose an hour on the ferry boat that is something to think about

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    That is true but it was a nice day.

  • @eleanor4482
    @eleanor44824 ай бұрын

    We normally drive over to Reggae Beach Bar. Don’t know if you saw all the monkeys in diapers at the port.

  • @Mic22795
    @Mic22795Ай бұрын

    Amazing….um…with all the slaves?!?!?

  • @etwpg
    @etwpg4 ай бұрын

    Ugliest ship I’ve ever seen.

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    4 ай бұрын

    Really? I quite liked it.

  • @arnaldocerra7218

    @arnaldocerra7218

    4 ай бұрын

    Agreed, absolutely hideous ship and the AQUA show looked like a cheap copy of “O” in Las Vegas but I guess some people are easily impressed. St. Kitts & Nevis might be beautiful but it was very boring. At times it seemed they were struggling to make it interesting…

  • @stephencc2126
    @stephencc212624 күн бұрын

    U guys is a joke

  • @ulysseswynnjr9207
    @ulysseswynnjr92074 ай бұрын

    You Two 2️⃣ are like 👍 (L.O.V.E.R.S.!) … And … I just love that! … Keep up 🆙 with the good 😊 work. ~ I can’t wait until I’m vacationing on this RCI Cruise 🚢 Ship 🛳️ Enjoy. Stay Healthy. Safe and Sound Travels. God bless you both. 🇺🇸😋🇺🇸😋