jeepers13

34 minutes ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Rather than “negotiate” on the quayside, just discuss and book a bespoke private tour with….

 

On 5/8/2023 at 7:46 AM, quillwercruisers said:

I think on the bigger ships that have a Haven proper then the Haven is worth it. On the smaller ships without the Haven proper, we sail in the regular Suites, not the Haven suites. As said above, you get the same benefits but without being able to go into the "Haven" which does not have a bar and restaurant, so for us, on the smaller ships it isn't worth it. Keep in mind also, that on some smaller ships they have a Club Balcony Suite which is not really a suite and you don't get any of the benefits of the butler and breakfast/Lunch designated restaurants.

On 5/13/2023 at 1:54 PM, NSnJW said:

Is that Eugene Oregon?  

My cruise buddy lived in Portland and The Dalles for quite awhile.

We have a back to back and two more cruises reserved.  Kinda making up for lost time.

It will be good to walk through port cities without a cane.

Nice, thank you

We'll be there for one day on a cruise for my husband's 50th birthday.
Antigua looks small, like it would be ideal for heading out with a driver.  We'd like to see Half Moon Bay on the other side of the island.
Can we pick a driver up easily at the pier?

So these bids to upgrade are per person, is that correct?

I'm confused.  They are suites which are not technically in the Haven program?

We can bid to upgrade to aft or forward penthouse at well as the owner's suite.

Great, thank you

So, worth it?

We're leaving 8/10 on Sky for my husband's 50th.
I'm just guessing Sky does not have a lounge, restaurant or pool.
So what do we get for the Haven experience on this ship?

We're looking at these three cruises around Australia and would love your input.  We've never been to this part of the world, know nothing about it.  Have you enjoyed any of these cruises - Australia, Fiji or New Zealand - and if yes, what did you think?

We are looking at three cruises around Australia and would live your input.  we've never been to this part of the world.

Have you done any of these cruises - Australia, New Zealand or Fiji - and if yes, what did you think?

All on the Pearl:

La Cucina's calamari appetizer, best we've had anywhere.

The shrimp cocktail in Cagney's... a-mazing!

And Jeepers13, I had a steak to match yours!

The banana cream pie (can't remember if it was Cagney's or Moderno)

Fianlly, a cake, which was a special, special surprise arranged by our suite butler for our 25th wedding anniversary. Despite Norwegian's general lackluster performance in the dessert category, this was really, really good!

 

I wasn't having any luck embedding individual photos, but this is the album.

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cv6utLNfCiWaQLv1A

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I'll start with this Bistro steak right here.

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Does anyone know if there is a ferry to mainland Belize available from the island?

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Actually, food is NOT included free....

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Okay, we've never been but will be there soon. :)

It looks like it might be just a beaches & bbq kind of scene? Is this true?

If you've been and would care to share your experience, what to do, etc, we would appreciate.

Thanks!

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Even the buffet on Holland America is excellent.

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Cracked black pepper sirloin with prawns on Eurodam

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Last time we were there, we hired a driver, saw most of the island.

We like to see the place as people live there. If we can make a trip. I'll research to find what we wish to see.

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Found these guys:

http://gchirico.wixsite.com/aquaadventuresroatan/bay-island-tours

Kind of expensive, which seems to be the deal, and I think these are geared toward diving and snorkeling. Was hoping to explire an island.

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Surely someone must offer a day excursion on a boat?

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I should say Utila as well.

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We'll be visiting soon and would love to see something new. I'm talking about the smaller islands dotted around Roatán - like Isla Morat, Barbereta or Guanaja.

We'd really like to see one, but I can't find any information online. Can anyone help?

Thanks

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Sounds wonderful, thank you for your reply.

We'll be taking a ferry over from St. Martin.

May I ask where you rented the car? How much was it?

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My hubby and I are so excited. We're going to take a six-hour excursion over from St. Maarten on our upcoming cruise.

We don't know anything about St. Bart's, so we're hoping you can give us some direction.

What do we have to see?

Where should we eat?

What's the best beach?

Anything unusual or off the beaten path to explore on this island?

Thanks for the feedback!

Regarding the original poster's question, yes there is something unusual on Half Moon Cay. Somewhere on the island - you'll have to do some digging - there are some small ruins one can walk to. I don't think anyone ever visits them.

I just heard back again from the one person who responded. He offered us a van for $200 for four hours +$50/hour additional. He could not guarantee and English-speaking driver.

Has anyone else been able to catch a cab at Amber Cove?

That is good to know, thank you for the information.

I've emailed half a dozen or so agents I've found online. Only one replied, and he cannot guarantee us an English-speaking driver.

I was hoping we could grab a taxi at the pier, so this is good to hear.