Berny's photos with the keyword: Curacao

On the left side you see the Queen Emma Bridge (image before), just fully open for passing ships.

More informations about this interesting pontoon bridge, originally built in 1888: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Emma_Bridge operators cabin

So this is "our" ship finally. And I agree with the comment of José Manuel Polo: "Nobody likes these big and ugly cruise ships, except those who made a cruise trip". Sooo many people on one ship, the ecological footprint is bad, very bad. I always was convinced, this is not my kind of travelling. After long discussions my son persuaded me to do this family trip and - surprise, suprise - I was excited. The hotel is travelling with you, it's convenient and relaxing, very nice cabin with balcony, excellent restaurants and entertainment if you want it, by far not so crowded as expected. The ship sailed at night, we arrived and departed around sunrise and sunset (or later) and could enjoy the different islands the whole day. AIDAperla was built in 2017, power is 46.8 MW, length 300 m, width 37.6 m, draught 8.1 m, 18 decks, 1643 cabins, 12 restaurants, 18 bars, 6 pools, 3100 m² wellness, 8 lounges, 4350 passengers, 900 crew. Wether you like it or not - HFF and a great weekend, my friends!

approaching Willemstad / Curaçao, early morning

Willemstad harbour