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6 minutes ago, Crismess669 said:

I got: The information you submitted indicates that your cruise is scheduled to operate and is not eligible for a full refund. Normal cancellation fees will apply.

Checked our Feb. 12th cruise and got the same message.

I used the expedited service and got the passport (renewal) back in less than a month

Oops here as well!

Got the same email this morning, first elite offer, but it is not showing up in my offers, just an email with a link to "book now" or "learn more", when I go to that it's like $500 for a balcony room, not free.  I'm going to check back later and see if it pops up in my offers and check it out.

4 minutes ago, bizeemom4 said:

Hi. The Barcelo site does not mention anything about wifi. Is it available and included in the $77 price?

Wifi was only available in the hotel lobby but it was included in the price.

7 hours ago, SweetPea0517 said:

Why the next day from Galveston?  Is the casino not open the first day?

Casino is open, but because of Texas state laws cheers and DOU are not available until the following morning

17 minutes ago, jcgld62 said:

Anyone know how the DOU works when cruising from Galveston? Is it active the first day?

Not until the second day for Galveston departures, just like cheers.

We stay at the Hampton Inn/Brickell, Shuttle to the port and a Publix nearby, plus some good restaurants within walking distance.

18 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Wow, thank you all for the birthday wishes! I will thank each and every one of you personally (*by username) when I get back home... I ended up hibernating for about ten hours, and that really ate into my port time. I'm going to go out and get some food and coffee to try and shake off the cobwebs...

How did the Fly By work?

If you are Platinum, to disembark early do you have to self assist or can you put your luggage out by your door the night before?

Just booked 2 Ultra cruises, here is a list we had to pick from:

Sept 28, 8 days on the Magic

Oct. 12 7 days on the Vista

Oct. 19 7 days on the Conquest

Oct. 26 7 days on the Vista, Conquest and Sunshine

Nov. 2 14 days on the Breeze

Nov 9 7 days on the Vista and Miracle

Nov. 16 8 days on the Horizon

Dec. 8 7 days on the Glory

Dec. 14 7 days on the Breeze

We chose chose Oct. 12 and Nov. 16,  prices were discounted a little bit, plus the fun money, DOU and the gift, it's better than paying the rack price.

10 minutes ago, kendracruises said:

Just got an Ultra flyer in the mail today and it says Sailing info to be released May 8th, 2019.  So more coming up

Same here.

12 minutes ago, Choozin Croozin said:

Did you feel safe in that area at night? We are staying at the Courtyard on Second St/ We stayed there about 12 yrs ago and walked around fine, but there was a group of us. We are seniors (old but in shape), so a little more concerned. We are not stupid, we do keep a watchful eye out. 

We are in our early sixties and felt quite safe, we walked to an Italian Restaurant and ate dinner and walked back around 9:30 or so, about 3 blocks from the hotel, seemed like there were quite a few tourists around.  There was also a nice bar right beside the hotel that we stopped into before heading to bed.

Last cruise in Jan. we ended up going to Cozumel twice, we originally had planned on going to Nachi Cocom on our first stop but was offered a free Carnival excursion on a Catamaran to Passion Island along with some other premier cruisers...we took it, a shuttle boat to the island, one food server, one bartender, not near enough loungers, enough said. My wife and I agreed we'd rater had paid for Nachi than go to Passion Island for free. So we miss our port in Roatan and it's announced that we are headed back to Cozumel.  Tried to get reservations for Nachi but internet was so bad, with everyone scrambling to find something to do in Cozumel, never could get through, settled for Occidental Barcelo, day pass.  Don't think we will be going back there again, nothing horrible but just not that good.  We found out later some other people just showed up to Nachi, as they could not make reservations either and were allowed in.  Nachi is so much better.

Last Oct. we stayed at Hampton Inn Brickell, fits your criteria, except I don't believe they offer shuttle from the airport, we used Uber. They do shuttle to the Port and breakfast is included along with a free drink per person. Lots of great restaurants within walking distance.

My wife and I were on the Horizon a couple of months ago and we always go the first night to the Steakhouse for the 50% off

any bottle of wine.  As the hostess was taking us to our table, a table of 8 rather large humans were wearing swim trunks, tank tops and flip flops.  As we were seated I inquired as to the dress code...the hostess told me that they hadn't received their luggage yet.  I responded "All 8 of them, what a coincidence". She rolled her eyes and apologized.  So who knows what the dress code is on the first night? I don't.  BTW-this was at 8:00

My wife and I were on the Freedom a couple of weeks ago and ate twice at the Steakhouse.  We had reservations (around 8:00) on the first and last nights and they were not even half full.

On 1/7/2019 at 10:33 AM, Jenny in TX said:

We were in Cozumel twice this past week because our ship missed a stop in Roatan so they took us back to Cozumel the next day.  We went to Nachi both days and had a great time as usual.  We have Manual as our waiter both times and when we walked in the 2nd day everyone recognized us but where very confused why we were back again.

 

If you don't like where they seat you, you can ask to move.  They always let us choose our seats.

 

We were at Nachi 4 times in 2018 and already have them booked again for a cruise in April.

We were on the same cruise, once they announced that we were returning to Cozumel we attempted to get reservations at Nachi, their site (after 30 minutes trying to get online, internet was horrible even with the premier package) said they were sold out for that day.  Tried Mr. Sanchos, same thing.  Went to the Occidental instead, not impressed.

My wife and I were there this past Thursday on a day pass.  We were not impressed.  Water was murky, unable to find one lounger on their beach area, many were occupied but most had towels draped on them.  We ended up at the pool, which was fine.  The food was so so, not much of a selection (buffet style).  Once we flagged down a bar waiter, he was good at bringing our drinks.

We prefer Nachi Cocom, but since we had missed our stop in Roatan the day before(too windy to port) the ship was able to stop again in Cozumel, but too late to get reservations at Nachi.  We have done many day passes in the Carribean and this one was our least favorite.  However there were not many kids there and there was a separate adult pool.  There was only a limited number of cruise guests at the resort (you could tell by the wrist bands).

8 minutes ago, Lottacruises said:

 

Are you on the Freedom or the Vista? What time is your check in time, according to your boarding pass?

Have you sailed out of Galveston before?

What time do you plan to arrive for check in?

I ask these because I can share some information based on this.

Freedom, 11:30-12:00

Yes, 3 times

Since supposedly I have priority, I was planning on arriving around 10:30-11:00, staying at the Harbor House the night before the cruise.  

14 hours ago, Lottacruises said:

 

I'm only curious how the people outside will know you are with the premier group and get you in the priority line without any notation on your boarding pass.

Which is my concern...still awaiting for a response from the Player's Club.  It didn't work very well in Miami.

You can each have your own package.

My wife and I are on a Premier Plus cruise out of Galveston here in about 2 weeks and our boarding passes do not say anything about Priority boarding. I called the 800 number and was assured that there would be a separate premier line.  I was told the same thing last Oct. on our Premier Plus cruise out of Miami on the Horizon and there was no separate line so we just rolled with the flow. I have emailed the Player's Club and awaiting a response.  Has anyone recently been on a premier cruise out of Galveston and did your boarding pass reflect your priority status or was there a separate line for you?  The last premier cruise we took out of Galveston, back in April, our boarding pass had Priority written on it.  Not a terrible deal but sure did like it when we were able to use it.

On 11/11/2018 at 9:33 PM, JennyD1 said:

Premier Plus was wonderful.  Only 30 people were invited (plus 30 guests).  There were about 20 people total at the welcome cocktail party.  They had lots of drawings for free play, spa, excursions, chef table etc..  There were only about 60 names in the drum, so you get called numerous times (if you are in the casino).  We made it our business to be there.  My husband got called four times and I was called twice. They gave away a ton of free play. Casino not crowded at all.  The hosts were great and made it a lot of fun.  They offered comped steakhouse dinners, plus you got all the regular premier gifts; cookies, strawberries, fruit basket, beach towel, insulated cups, wine and champagne delivered to cabin.  I am doing the Ultra this Saturday on the Breeze and after reading recent Ultra reviews I am a little worried.  They are saying there are 400 to 500 invitees on these Ultra sailings.  That seems like an awful lot of people.  I have been on past Ultra's and I did not find them to be that crowded.  I always thought the regular Premier were the most crowded.  I guess I will find out on Saturday!

How was the Ultra?  Just got an email saying I can book a Spring Ultra Cruise beginning Dec. 6, no sailing dates listed, and the rate is "up to $500 off" which is better than nothing but not near as good as the free balcony room on the 2 premier plus cruises I received (took 1 on the Horizon, Oct. 20 and 1 scheduled on the Freedom Dec 29).

We were on the Horizon 2 weeks ago, the muster drill was pretty simple, we went to the MDR, they announce a few no shows, spilled their message and off we went back to paradise.  They say that no phones were allowed but 95% had them, me included and everyone were on them....no problem.