CruisnDeb

My husband and I will be on this ship (same itinerary) in March. I’m enjoying your review, pictures, and thoughts and can’t wait for the rest of your review

On 9/26/2022 at 7:35 AM, Cruise Gopher said:

Tito’s frozen strawberry lemonade

(great to order out at the Sunset bar)

 

Tito’s 

Lemon Juice

Strawberry Pureé

Blend with ice

 

It’s so good and goes down a bit too easy. 🥴

This sounds really yummy.  I think it might be my first drink when I step onto the Infinity on the 15th 🙂 

Yep.  I just booked a cruise with a Princess cruise vacation planner  I mentioned that I probably wouldn't use the excursion credit.  I was very (happily) surprised when she said I could use it as regular OBC.

Has anyone done this tour?  What did you think of it?  It says strenuous, but how strenuous can it be if its all flat? 

9 minutes ago, BermudaBound2014 said:

 

Just know that there is currently a move on Maui to ban the bike ride down (or change the way it is handled). I don't want to be a debbie downer, but you should know what you are getting into if you sign up for this particular experience. Most locals in the area are very much against this tour. There is a discussion about this on the Hawaii forum you may want to read before signing up for the ride down. 

I will need to go read this.....kind of curious as to why they have a problem with it.

1 hour ago, ROYALBOY said:

Does anyone know if Celebrity keeps tenders running all night when they overnight in Maui. We are booked for a Haleakala Sunrise with pickup at 2:30AM. Many thanks.

Are you doing the one with the bike ride back down the mountain?  We did this and it is one of my favorite excursions ever.  Watching the sunrise while you are above the clouds is truly a unique experience and the 26 mile bike ride down to the coast was really nice--we removed layers as we would stop at different scenic views on the way down.

I would want the truffled five cheese ravioli and the pan roasted sea bass, but they are from different menus.  Do you have the take all of menu 1 or all of menu 2?  Or can you pick something from each? 

Which terminal has the Infinity been sailing out of in FLL/Port Everglades recently?  I believe it's 19, but just double checking on recent cruisers experience.  Thanks.

6 minutes ago, sun bum said:

Yes, the same cards for the second game 

 

Thank you so much.

I'm reading that they do 2 games each session.  If you purchase 3 cards for $40, do you use the same cards for both games?

Do they accept US currency here? 

Does anyone have any pictures of the menu for the pool/beach bar at the new Puerto Plata cruise port?  Just trying to get an idea of what they offer and the prices charged so I know how much cash to have on hand.

5 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

We have arrived!

 

Awww Ken this makes me sad for you.  Thanks so much for all the information you have provided and all the questions you have answered.  Safe travels home.

3 hours ago, Ken the cruiser said:

I have achieved confirmation of what I originally heard and it’s basically up to the Cruise Director. So, for our part we are going to mention on the after cruise survey that we sure hope they bring The Liars Club back to the Reflection. 

Can you explain what The Liars Club is?  I’ve never of it. 

6 minutes ago, dateacher said:

I was a little hesitant to make the original post thinking it was a bit lame and yet I love the responses and have learned some insider tricks along the way.

I'm really glad you did.  My husband doesn't really enjoy dressing up and going to the MDR, especially since it takes so long for dinner.  This post has made me see the buffett in a whole new way and I'm thinking on our upcoming cruise I may let us try the buffet for dinner the majority of nights.

36 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

We were walking on the promenade and saw a sailboat on the port side and wondered what’s a little sailboat doing way out here. Then off in the distance we saw a USCG cutter just kind of hanging around. (Sorry for the picture as they we off in the distance by the time I took it).
 

 

Then we walked over to the starboard side and saw an island off in the distance and asked an officer what island that was?

 

 

Of course, it was Cuba and it didn’t take long to figure out what was going on. They were probably trying to sail to the US until the USCG showed up. But then decided to turn around and try again another day. 
 

35 minutes ago, keesar said:

There are often theme nights for dinner in the OceanView.  We have gone there for German night, Mexican night, etc.  It was very quiet and you got to relax and eat at your own pace.  

 

How do find out theme nights? Do they post it in the daily?

1 hour ago, Ken the cruiser said:

Just back from our Funky Nassau Jeep Adventure excursion around the older parts of Nassau in an open air jeep and had a great time!!

 

And for those that are curious if you need to where a mask while walking around downtown Nassau, the answer is yes. In fact there is a $200 fine if you’re caught not wearing one by the COVID police according to our tour guide. But more dramatic is that a business can also be fined $3,000 if you’re cited on their property for not wearing a mask and are not eating or drinking. 

Good to know. 

55 minutes ago, iluvthe-c said:

What is the appeal of Pancho's?  Never been there and have no real plans for Cozumel next week.

Good food, good (big) margaritas.  I also love the ambiance 🙂 

43 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

We aren't either. I already was not planning on getting off in Bimini (from what I've read about the little place), and Nassau... well - been there 50 times already, so...

 

Out of all 4 ports we're now going to - I suspect the only place we'll get off the ship will be in Cozumel, and that's only to enjoy a Margarita (just one!) at Pancho's Backyard, then back onto the ship.

 

Tom

We always go to Pancho's whenever we stop in Cozumel 🙂.  My oldest son (pictured here) insists upon it lol.

9 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

So to bring this recommendation to a close. If you like a sweet fruity white wine without an acidic after taste and Jam Jar is available, give it a try. If not or you’d rather just order by the glass, try the Moscato wine they currently have it stock. Both are quite tasty and with only 10% alcohol, you can keep your wits about you as they keep refilling your glass! 😂😂

Interesting. I may have to try this since I have never liked wine much except moscato! Maybe Jam Jar will have a red I will actually enjoy 😊 

57 minutes ago, charlielinda said:

Reflection in February.  Apex in April. 

We cruise on the reflection in March—enjoy your cruise!!!

11 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Don't think was snarky.  Was genuinely trying to provide information.  Original post sad transatlantic but did not mention ship.  Following posts said APEX and then Reflection, that does not sound like a transatlantic to me. 

Post #4 comes across as snarky. 

57 minutes ago, charlielinda said:

Ok.  Maybe I should not come here anymore for assistance either buy in the past this board has been helpful.   But I’ll try once again. We are on the Apex for two weeks.  I’d appreciate any assistance.  Even if someone could give me an idea for a seven day cruise.  I am just trying to plan.  I know I can’t book until on board.  

Sometimes you just have to ignore the snarky comments. There are still plenty of helpful people on these boards 🙂. 

14 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

so now you are on the Reflection?  Your post #5 said APEX

I’m thinking it’s 2 different cruises.