Newport, RI



We made no plans for this port because some good friends were going to come onboard. I did look to see places of interest other than the mansions and discovered that the oldest synagogue in the USA is there. It was within walking distance of the port so figured that would be an interesting place to visit. It is a National Historic Site. 

We were off the ship at 10 on the first tender. We met up with Kathie and Steve shortly after we arrived. We took some things to their car, which we are going to ship home next week from their house, then headed to the synagogue. They had a small visitor center with lots to read. We had to wait about 25 minutes for a tour. The tour lasted 30 minutes. It was a small synagogue but in almost pristine condition. That was amazing since it was built in the 1760's! They do not have the oldest congregation but do have the oldest synagogue. It was an interesting visit. After, we walked up the hill to a small cemetery where the first rabbi was buried. We then headed back to the pier. 

Crystal made it very easy to have guests on board while in port. I filled out the info online before we left home, sent copies of their passports and it was done. I checked with the front desk to be sure it was arranged once on board. On Holland America it is free to bring on a guest. Crystal charges $20 just to have them on board. I guess it is supposed to cover the open bar. They also charge for any meal, and it is not cheap. That was a big surprise. But it was fun having them to our "home" and showing them around. They stayed until 3:45, then took a tender back to town. Thanks for coming Kathie and Steve!

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  1. KathieSeptember 15, 2017 at 8:00 AM

    We had a great time. The ship is beautiful. We enjoyed lunch.....so many choices. Thanks for the treat. xoxo

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