Oranjestad, 87 degrees

Mike getting on the bus ready to go Helmet Diving

We were packed in to a ferry to De Palm Island

It only took 10 minutes to get there

The first time we went Helmet Diving we were in Bermuda (Cruise 3)

Mike ready to go 20,000 leagues under the sea

We had to wait a half an hour to let the first group go

We saw lots of crabs

We got a spend some time on the beach and in the water

Aruba is 12 degrees North of the Equator

Waiting for Helmet Diving instructions

A cool green Iguana

We didn't get sucked in to renting wet suits

They said it might be cold 20 feet under water

The helmets are attached to air hoses

Helmet diving was so much fun!

Helmet diving was really easy

We had to hold on to handrails and walk on a metal path

There was a lot of cool stuff to see underwater

There were many instructors checking on us all the time

We bought pictures and a few videos on CD

Underwater pictures add 20 pounds

Partying underwater

A plane behind us made an underwater reef

Mike's nose pressed on the front of the glass

The instructor took off our helmets as soon as we climbed back up

Kimmy really liked Helmet Diving!

We got really close to this pelican

We saw beautiful blue/green Parrot Fish right from the dock

The lizard has similar colors to the Parrot Fish

De Palm Island provided a good lunch

We had spaghetti, beef stew, rice, and plantains

The snorkeling was fantastic

We want to try Snuba

The boat ride back wasn't as crowded

De Palm Island was a great stop

Walking back to the bus

We go back to the ship to change cloths

Lunch at Carlos 'n Charlies

We ordered tacos and nachos

The menu

The Sombrero is followed by a shot of Tequila

Kimmy drinking an $8 Coke

Pirate Captain Mike was here!

The Artist drew a picture of Kimmy

Mike bought a T-shirt

Shannon, Joe, and us were on the hunt of Natalee Holloway

We tried to find Charles Croes a witness in the case

He worked at the airport but we didn't go in

We went to Baby Beach

We brought floats from the Dollar Store

Kimmy trying to feed Seagulls

The water was very calm

The snorkeling was awesome!

The Baby Beach Snackbar

A Banana Bus

We went back to the ship for dinner

Carlos 'n Charlies was close to the ship

Carlos 'n Charlies after dinner

Carlos 'n Charlies was a lot of fun

We drank huge strawberry Daiquiris

The music was really good

This was the last place Natalee Holloway was seen

We partied with people we met on our ship

A Marrachi band played for a little while

They were good

Kimmy and Shannon hanging out

Joe pointing to a Pirate Captain Mike sticker

People dancing on the stage

Mexican food spoken here

The moved tables out to make room for a dance floor

The DJ was really good

Upstair at Carlos 'n Charlies

Famous Carlos and Charlies

Crew members participated in drinking games

Aruba was one of our favorite stop