KenMo

Our cabin steward met us right away and asked if we wanted early or late room service. We chose late so he could get in there while we were at dinner.

Having both is supposed to be an option.

Was that not offered to you?

Book online. They will be gone if you wait to board the ship.

Booking online gives you no priority.

Board ASAP and get yourself straight to the Excursion Desk to pick your cabana/villa.

Whatever the time is for Early Sitting is, that is the time to be there...not a range of time.

There may be others at your table and you probably don't want to keep them waiting.

Even if you have your own table, you don't want to be late because it interrupts the flow of service for your wait staff.

So now the question is...do you want to be alone or with others. There is no way to know that until you go to the dining room and find out how big your table is.

The MD is there around 1-1:30-ish to make changes. He'll help if he can.

Without an excursion, there really isn't much to do.

Some people are afraid to venture outside the port area. But there's really nothing touristy to do. Belize City is a working city. You will see nothing but people going about their daily business...whatever that may be.

We've done several excursions there so now we just do as you suggested...do a little shopping and eat.

We don't go back to the ship to eat though. We eat at the port at a place called the Wet Lizard. You can't miss it.

Yes, we will always book one when we go there now, however, we will get the Villa next time...and I wand C or D. I scouted them out while there.

I'm trying to decide on a Villa.

What is it about C or D that you like?

IIRC, PC does not have a VIP Lounge. The VIPs just sit in a separate section.

Doesn't matter anyway...FTTF do not have access to the lounge. So they would also not be sitting with the VIPs at PC.

Per Carnival's FAQs:

We offer Priority Check-In at all embarkation ports.

Deluxe Suite Accommodations include the following categories: CS ES GS SS VS FS HS SS OS JS OB

For those guests traveling with minor children alone (without an adult) in separate staterooms that do not fall into one of the three categories above, these additional staterooms may check in through the Priority Check-In Program as well.

Guests who have purchased the Faster to the Fun package do not have access to the Priority Check-In Lounge.

Havana guests are not allowed to bring non-Havana guests to the pool area. This has been confirmed by JH.

To paraphrase JH: Bringing other people in kinda defeats the purpose for others who have paid for the privilege.

Another vote for http://www.cbshuttle.com

Conquest

Looks like she and DH are in a Cloud 9 Spa cabin. DH is not going to use the Cloud 9 Spa and she wants to know if someone in a non-Cloud 9 Spa cabin can use her husband's pass.

The answer to that is no. If you're not in a Cloud 9 Spa cabin, you must purchase a pass.

Has nothing to do with gifting spa treatments.

Just so you know, the Cloud 9 Spa on Breeze won't be the same as Vista.

There's no T-pool on Vista. Just a rectangular shaped hot tub. There are several of those heated chairs in the same room as the hot tub.

JH has been asked several times to include a video of the Cloud 9 Spa, he keeps saying soon but hasn't posted it yet.

He's posted videos of other areas of the ship, but not the spa area.

I've never heard of the infra red sauna. Guess I'll have to google.

Imagination does not have the Cloud 9 Spa, so there are no passes to buy.

Whatever is in Imagination's spa area is free. Other than treatments, etc.

You mentioned an 11 year old son.

The lower numbered cabanas will be closer to the water toys.

If you're wondering about the poop...

I've read that Carnival makes a place for that on the lifeboat deck.

Another vote for http://www.ridesas.com

Have used them several times with no problems.

If you want low key, go with Nachi.

I don't know how the snorkeling is off the beach, but you can purchase a snorkel excursion on Nachi's website or when you get there.

I read that this is the fourth year this group has delayed boarding.

They'll get off the ship when they're damn good and ready.

I wonder what enhanced turn down service is?

My first cruise, we stayed in Cozumel until 11pm.

I thought they would stay longer than 1 or 2 hours with the extended time.

Big deal.

Priority embark and debark.

Carnival is adding some perks for suites.

JH said they will start rolling them out next month on Vista.

"Roll out" tells me it's not going to be fleet wide all at the same time.

Time will tell.

Suites have Priority boarding but their rooms are not ready early.

I don't know if she has a suite or not, but FTTF gets you early access to your cabin.

First Access to Stateroom

Your stateroom will be ready for you as soon as you board so you can relax or freshen up for all the fun you are about to have.

Note: This is also a benefit for VIFP Diamond and Platinum guests and guests traveling in deluxe suite accommodations.

Your CHECK-IN time is 11am to noon, if your speaking of the new staggered check-in. This is not the same as boarding.

We have done both Xunantunich and Lamanai with http://belizecruiseexcursions.com/

Never had a problem.

I have booked a private excursion through Victor Bodden tours in Roatan. My biggest fear of cruising is missing the ship! Ive had nightmares about it! :eek:

 

Victor reassures me via email we will be back in plenty of time.

 

Can anyone here reassure me as well? :D:o I have read countless positive reviews and for some reason, Im still having trouble easing my mind. I generally dont book excursions I guess is the problem.

 

Any good, positive words on Victor Bodden here?

I've used Victor several times.

We have never even come close to missing the ship.

Relax and have a great cruise!!