Jan...I just asked Diane the Internet Manager - she said that Captain Romeo and the Raads will be onboard for Christmas. The Captain seems very charming and funny! I haven't been involved in many of the shipboard activities so haven't really met the Raads yet - but I plan to before the end of the cruise.

There were 17 Radisson Kayakers...we had a great time, but can't really tell you that we saw much.

The kayaks are acrylic and it is very easy to see through the bottom into the water. The water is crystal clear, but there wasn't an abundance of fish or coral on our route.

I must also hasten to add that we were paddleing like crazy to keep up with our young, athletic guide. Our arms are sure to complain about that tomorrow.

Costa Maya is such a new and undeveloped area, it was interesting to see it now before it becomes "developed". The water is beautiful and it is a great stop for some sun and beach time. I don't think there's much else to do here, but we made the best of it and I met many other interesting fellow passengers.

It's another beautiful sunny day and most passengers are out by the pool or joining in the Mexican tradition of Siesta! I think I'll try that at the POOL. More later....