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The smoothie was FANTASTIC. Yes, we intended to try lots of different items, and share, so smaller portions wasn't a problem. Plus the food came to us so fast it was amazing. Enjoy your trip there!

Tracy Arm cruising day is not a pass-thru.... it is an epic event. YOU really should think about doing the small boat tour. It gets you right up to the glaciers, and you might see even more. We saw quite a few mountain goats on a hillside. Its gorgeous. My video: And at Juneau.... we loved the helicopter tour: BOTH ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!

Both ships will be great. Pick the itinerary you want most.

AWESOME news that you are finally looking at a cruise to Alaska!! It is amazing! We have not done it on those ships, but on the Carnival Legend and Carnival Splendor. Just be aware the dry season is early summer, wet season is late summer.... expect more rain in August. BUT the good thing is that there is more wildlife around in late summer due to the summer salmon runs. Also... as soon as you book, start booking your excursions. The best ones sell out long before your cruise. There are some available at the ports, but not necessarily the best ones. Have fun. I would pick the Spirit (sister of Legend) as we loved it.

Just got back from the Carnival Jubilee. We have been going to Cozumel almost every year for the past 24 years, mostly land vacations. We have done about everything there, but this time we did Paradise Beach club. Here is our video.... we think it explains everything.

Just back last week on the Carnival Jubilee, stopping in Costa Maya. Instead of booking thru the cruise ship, we booked a tour with Native Choice Tours. We thought they were a fantastic company, A/C vans, small groups, local Mayan guides who knew their stuff! Our video:

NEVER EVER flush any type of wipe. They will clog the pipes on a ship or at home. Just don't. Use them then toss in trash can.

The FIRST bus leaves at 12:30, but you can stay until the last bus call, which is usually an hour before your back-on-board time. When we were there last week, we didn't go on first bus, we took our time and wandered up to the waiting area. When there were 8+ people, a van pulled up and took us back to port. Easy peasy.

We just got back last week from Carnival Jubilee, and did an excursion to Tabyana beach. We have been to Roatan about a dozen times but this is our first time there and we loved it. Highly recommend it if you want to relax and chill.

WE just got back from the Carnival Jubilee.... went to Tabyana beach when in Roatan, and LOVED it. Totally chill vibe. I did a video on that and will post soon if anyone is interested.

The entire island of Roatan is surrounded by coral reefs. The reefs are for the most part right close to the shoreline, not far off like at some destinations. You really can snorkel/dive almost anywhere so the snorkel boats will most likely go to their nearest reef... why not? If you do a tour that goes to multiple stops, then they will go farther away. Regardless, its all good in Roatan.

Glasgow/Greenock.....check out Serca Tours. They use small (6 person) vans for their tours and the guides are amazing! We used them last year, highly recommended!

Probably not due to the current off-shore... it is very strong and sailboats just aren't a thing there for safety. Some beach clubs have smaller water craft, like paddleboats and standup paddle boards but they are only used in roped off areas for that reason. Otherwise they would be rescuing people constantly.

BIG thing.... make sure all bills are in good condition, no tears or missing corners, etc. Their bank will refuse to take them so the merchants have to be picky. Also, nothing bigger than a $20 bill.

Most independent tour operators know the ships schedules and account for the tender times. They would be stupid not to as their whole business is from the cruise ships. When you book an independent tour in Belize, they usually ask what ship you are on, then they can tell you yes or no for the time you arrive. But if it worries you that much, then just go with a ship's excursion to get the guarantee.

Roatan is safe as long as your aren't being stupid... like getting drunk and wandering around in the jungle. It is just as safe as Miami, or any other touristy place. Just act like you would elsewhere.

Bodden Tours is a great one where you can put together your own package and they will pick you up outside of port.

The entire island of Roatan is surrounded by coral reefs, really close to shore, and greatest snorkeling you can do on a cruise. Check out what your cruise line has to offer AND check out some of the independent operators there. They all depend on the cruise ships for business so they are very responsible... but you can check their ratings on Trip Advisor if you want to be sure. We love Bodden Tours.... you can actually do a package with them to see sloths and monkeys, then go snorkeling, or just snorkeling, or different beach clubs, etc. Other people love Roatan Five Star, others go to a beach club on the West End and snorkel with a guide there.

Walk off the Main street there, just a block or two away. Food will be half the price and 10x better.

We have used it 3 times and it was approved each time, no issues. It does have to be the same, like if Carnival includes lunch then the matching excursion has to, also. I think that is the sticking point for many matches.

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We were on our cruise, Sept 30-Oct 10.

Here are our videos: Paddywagon Odyssey Let me know if you have any other quesitons.

Liverpool we did a HOHO Beatles tour bus. It was awesome, booked thru Viator. Glasgow we did Serca tours. Awesome small groups. Cork we did Paddywagon tours. Belfast we did Odyssey tours. book ahead, don't wait until last minutes.

For Cobh(Cork) choose Paddywagon tours. We did a great one with them to the Blarney castle and Jameson distillery. Loved it. For Glasgow... Serca tours. Awesome small tours (only 6 people per van). Highly recommend.