Jenna2407

Is it easy enough to just get a taxi? And would it then be easy to get 1 back to the ship? How much roughly would a taxi be? I have seen a trip i like the look of, its a cat and beach one for $75 pp.

Also at great stirrup cay, with it being a private island, is food and drink included? We have the UBP? Or do we need to pay for anything we have whilst off the ship?

Thankyou for your replies, they were very helpful.

Yes I think we will just stick to booking the exc through NCL as I would be panicking about things going wrong. When do we book excursions? Once we're on board? Stingrays are my favourite sea animal and that trip was top of my list for GSC. The snorkling on st.thomas, do you need to book an exc for that or is there plenty to see without doing a trip? We have our own snorkle stuff.

How many complimentary dining rooms are there? And do you need to book specialality ones in advance or can you once onboard?

Are the shows complimentary? And again do you HAVE to book in advance or is it usually possible to book once onboard?

Hi

I have already posted in my roll call but it isn't a very busy forum.

We are first time cruisers and will be on the epic leaving from port canaveral on feb 11th. I have quite a few questions so please bear with me.

I have been told it is cheaper to book with outside vendors for excursions? How much cheaper? I'm a bit of a worrier and so am considering just booking with NCL?

We are stopping at: st. Thomas, tortola and great stirrup cay. Is there anything we 'must do' at each of these stops?

I'm confused by the dining, other people have told me that you are given set meal times etc? But I've also read NCL don't do this? What is the dress code for evenings? Do we need to bring a suit for my husband and dad? Also I have read something about a 'white night'? What is this?

We each have the ultimate beverage package and have been told it includes all drinks up to a $15 value.... are there many drinks that are over this value?

Anh other first timers advice would be perfect - we all had to start somewhere. Oh also has any1 ever picked up car hire from cape canaveral alamo? Was it easy enough?