CLS/KAS

I'm wondering if when you hit port in the morning, could you call the Chogogo Resort and make a reservation that way, to get ahead of the crowd?? doesn't hurt to ask>>>

thoughts??? Heading there in 2 wks.. I need to find a beach.. somewhere! 

Trying to find out Who the current Beverage Manager and Casino Mgr’s are on board.. more specifically, during the week of February 17th ‘24

thanks in advance!

chris

On 2/16/2022 at 1:08 PM, tonik58 said:

Were you able to be dropped off at a beach and have him return? I'm just looking for a beach with a bar and time to relax. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Absolutely... He will ask you what you want to do, to see, to eat, if hungry, for the day..

what ever your priorities are, He will be glad to make it happen!

I found my "Tour Guides" on this board many years ago from fellow cruisers, who Highly rec'md their people.. all word of mouth.. I found this one on here.. Have used, and vetted Him.. 

and I will be looking Fwd to seeing Him soon. I hope this helps

I found a private tour guide recommended on here that I contacted, used, and was very satisfied with! Had no problems!

His name is Glen Ray

His rates are very reasonable

will take you wherever you want to go!

antiguaGlenmontaxiandtours.com

or glenmon8@hotmail. com

Facebook.comglenroyjoesphtaxiandtours

tell Him Chris Smith rec'md you..

you will not be disappointed

good luck!

i am just back from Antigua

may I also rec'md my favorite tour guide there to consider...

I found a private tour guide recommended on here that I contacted, used, and was very satisfied with! Had no problems!

His name is Glen Ray

His rates are very reasonable

will take you wherever you want to go!

antiguaGlenmontaxiandtours.com

or glenmon8@hotmail. com

Facebook.comglenroyjoesphtaxiandtours

tell Him Chris Smith rec'md you..

you will not be disappointed

good luck!

I just got back from Antigua, 

was there first week of Feb'22

yes they are allowing Private tour operators
I had no issues using mine

I found a private tour guide recommended on here that I contacted, used, and was very satisfied with! Had no problems!

His name is Glen Ray

will take you wherever you want to go!

antiguaGlenmontaxiandtours.com

or glenmon8@hotmail. com

Facebook.comglenroyjoesphtaxiandtours

tell Him Chris Smith rec'md you..

you will not be disappointed

good luck!

I could not find a "list",

but was on the Carnival Freedom first week of Feb'22

there were plenty plenty of tour guides to use.. and no one was "checking" when you got back.

I found a private tour guide recommended on here that I contacted, used, and was very satisfied with! Had no problems!

His name is Glen Ray

His rates are very reasonable

will take you wherever you want to go!

antiguaGlenmontaxiandtours.com

or glenmon8@hotmail. com

Facebook.comglenroyjoesphtaxiandtours

tell Him Chris Smith rec'md you..

you will not be disappointed

good luck!

On 1/16/2022 at 2:50 PM, Tiger0613 said:

1/15 - Miami

 

1/16 - Sea Day - It was supposed to be Half Moon Cay, but there was a crew medical emergency(not Covid) last night, so the ship diverted to Freeport to offload the crew member.  They are refunding the taxes, fees, and port expenses for Half Moon Cay as well as giving us $50 OBC per person.

 

1/17 - Grand Turk - We will be getting there earlier due to Half Moon Cay getting canceled.

 

1/18 - Sea Day

 

1/19 - Aruba

 

1/20 - Bonaire

 

1/21 - Sea Day

 

1/22 - Sea Day

 

1/23 - Miami

thank you so much!

On 1/15/2022 at 6:01 PM, PORT ROYAL said:

All will take cruisers for the day, just book your lunch and stay in advance.  
You’ll be pleased to note they are upscale restaurants having beach furniture, facilities etc for use by patrons, not rent beds and umbrella for the day.places, such as Darkwood and the like.  

 

 

Thank you so much.. why I use this page...

will these places take cruisers for the day?

I just want to relax

thanks!

Hello< 

I am sailing on the Freedom on the 29th Jan'22

Can someone who is on the cruise now (01/15/22), let me know your port stops.

On the 5th sailing,... the 8 day cruise was 7 days a sea, and 1 day in Antigua.

thank you..

Any updates?

18 hours ago, Alwaysontime said:

How fun!  We will be on the Star in June…our first Viking Ocean cruise…4 have been cancelled so hope this one goes.  Do they do scavenger hunts on all the ships?  Do you sign up ahead of sailing? 
 

Have fun on your cruise..Pam

I am running this through my FB page group..over 60 people!

but I have seen Carnival run them through their CD.

Thank you All!

Please keep them coming!

Hello All,

Planning on having a scavenger hunt on our upcoming cruise in late Jan!

looking for some new ideas, and some unique ones..

if anyone has a list from a past one...please!

thanks guys..

I have been in contact with the taxi service I use in St. Kitts.

as of a few weeks ago, You are .

allowed to use private taxi service 's,

as long as they are cleared by the govt.

of course the Cruise lines are not going to tell you this,

because they want ALL the $$ they can get from the excursions, 

they don't care about the locals, and will not inform their passengers,

because they know people will use them.. (cheaper/ better tour)

I am going in early Feb. planning on using them

anyone going sooner?

just talked with my taxi driver.. as of today, you can take tours with them

they are angry that the cruise ships are not telling the passengers.

the Gov't is trying to get the Cruise Lines to tell them,

but of course they are dragging their feet ...$$$$ 

Please All, 

Keep updating!

On 11/17/2021 at 3:56 PM, theLCC1 said:

Important to note .. the above is for cruises departing from Barbados not Florida. There is a lot of confusion regarding this so make sure you select the correct departure port when looking at the requirements. Florida departures are required to have a bubble excursion for Nov and December - EDITED for new information that this was added to Florida departure port restrictions:

 

Note: Fully vaccinated guests visiting St. Lucia, Barbados and St. Kitts may depart the ship to visit the designated, enclosed port area and purchase tours from local independent operators to go into port. Independent tour operators are unaffiliated with Royal Caribbean.

and thank you for this!!..

On 11/15/2021 at 11:51 AM, RocCruisers said:

As always subject to change, but for December through RCL - St. Kitts, Barbados and St Lucia are exempt. 

 

Going Ashore in Ports of Call

Tours Required to Go Ashore

Due to current requirements of your itinerary, all guests on December sailings from Barbados will need to book a tour if they wish to go ashore in ports of call, regardless of vaccination status. We will continue to update booked guests and the information on this page as we know more about this requirement for future sailings.

Note: Fully vaccinated guests visiting St. Lucia, Barbados and St. Kitts may depart the ship to visit the designated, enclosed port area and purchase tours from local independent operators to go into port. Independent tour operators are unaffiliated with Royal Caribbean.

Healthy Shore Excursions

Royal Caribbean has worked with local tour operators to ensure they follow our Healthy Sail Panel health guidance for all Shore Excursions in ports of call. These tours are available at a variety of price points and may be purchased in advance on Cruise Planner or once onboard using the Royal Caribbean App.

 

thank you for this!!

I have used Rose and Jim's taxi service over 5 times

have an autistic daughter

http://www.roseandjimstaxi.com/ourtours.htm

very reasonable, know everyone

will let you plan your day, or give you their tour

using them in January

hope this helps someone

Chris

Heading to the Island late January '22

been many times

want to use a local cab.. always the best way

anyone have any recommendations?

thanks

also going in late January..looking for local cab driver

also been many times, 

best way to see this island, as most!

suggestions?

thanks

Hello All

Heading to St Kitts end of Jan '22

Cab driver I use is telling me as of today they are waiting for restrictions to be lifted.. still

I am with a group of over 300 people, know the Island, and really want to use my friends,

that I have learned to trust, and support, to tour with. 

I don't want to be forced to buy the Ships tour...5 time here...

I am now about 75 days out.. know not to wait too long to book excursions..

anyone have latest news Pls

thanks

On 12/30/2019 at 7:41 PM, Elaine5715 said:

When you enter the dining room for breakfast/brunch/lunch or ATD, you give your cabin number.  And yes, they know who has prepaid and who goes to GS and has them removed.  All three of the dining room team share those grats.

Hello,

I am Platinum cruiser, who for the last 8 + cruises, have not used my credit cards on board, and have set up a cash account. Ship grats are not added till the 2nd to last day, after 1 pm, for all guests who have not yet payed them, (which I gladly do!)  crew is not prevy to your Financial booking info at the MDR desk....I have asked this, and other questions to different Carnival employees in conversations, through the years. personally I don't care.. have always had a great time w the crew... have gotten to know some very well now 🙂

just wish we could get back to cruise'n.....can I get an Amen....