On Mar 17, 2024 we anchored at Boracay, Philippines, an island located in the West Visayas Region. It is one of the islands of the province of Aklan, in the center of the Philippines. The island is a small island (only about 7 km. long and 1 km. wide) but is home to over 300 resorts and hotels, ranging from budget to upscale. It is known for its fine beaches and coral reefs, which attract many different marine life.

We decided to try to explore this small island on our own. On our way out of the port we were greeted by some musicians and dancers that demonstrated the friendly atmosphere of the island. It was very hot, so we hired a tuk-tuk driver to take us around the island and stop at some of the beaches.

When we got back to the ship, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with entertainment by the Cruise Director and the musicians and singers in the various bands on the ship.