Cruise Date 9 | Island Princess — Our Day in the Azores
Ponta Delgada PortNorway CountryPortugal CountryPrincess Cruises Cruise LineIsland Princess Cruise ShipRegal Princess Cruise Ship
Cruise Date 9 — October 14, 2026! Hello from Island Princess! Today we had an absolutely wonderful day visiting São Miguel in the beautiful Azores, and I can't wait to share it with you! We're sailing on our 50-day Grand Mediterranean Odyssey, and after several days crossing the Atlantic, we arrived in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. I knew the Azores would be beautiful, but I had no idea just how much there was to see and experience on this remarkable island! We booked a Princess Cruises excursion called Ribeira Grande, Terra Nostra Garden & Furnas Valley, and it was a wonderful way to explore São Miguel. We visited spectacular volcanic landscapes, saw geothermal hot springs and bubbling mineral waters, walked through beautiful botanical gardens, and learned about the fascinating history of the island. One of my favorite stops was Terra Nostra Garden, with its incredible collection of plants from around the world and its famous mineral-rich thermal pool. We also enjoyed a traditional Azorean lunch, explored Furnas Valley, tasted some of the mineral water, and visited a pineapple plantation where we learned how pineapples are grown in greenhouses. And the scenery was absolutely spectacular! I'll share some of the beautiful footage we took, along with helpful advice about choosing excursions, accessibility, walking conditions, and what to bring ashore. If you're planning a cruise that visits the Azores, I have several tips that I think will help you make the most of your day. We're also talking about an interesting Halloween announcement from Regal Princess. If you're sailing over Halloween, your ship's celebration might not actually take place on October 31! And I have a little Princess Medallion update after my bracelet unexpectedly broke during our excursion. I'd love to hear from those of you who have visited the Azores. What did you enjoy most? And if you haven't been, is São Miguel somewhere you'd like to visit? Thank you for joining us and sharing our adventures with the Let's Go! Family! There's a whole world out there… Let's Go! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let’s Go! Travel Tips as we share the latest Cruise News Today, cruise travel tips, and insights from destinations around the world—from Alaska and the Caribbean to Europe, including the Mediterranean, Antarctica, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway, and beyond. We invite you to share your experiences in the comments so we can all learn how to make the most of our cruise vacations. Thank you, and God bless you! 🏪 Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merch Store: https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/let-s-go-travel-tips 👚 YouTube Merchandise: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 Share your travel photos in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips === CONTACT INFO === ✉ USPS Mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 ✉ Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩🏫 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #cruisetips #letsgotraveltips #cruiseupdates #cruisetravel