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Thanks so much for posting! I really appreciate the tips for OSJ as we'll be flying in early on a Sunday in May 2020.

DAY 8- DISEMBARKATION (MIAMI)

Apologies for taking so long, work and life in general have been crazy busy!

Anyway, we woke early in the morning to the sound of the gangway being prepped on Deck 3 above us. We could see it from our window, as well as the rest of the deserted port terminal. We grabbed a quick breakfast and our last specialty coffees up at the buffet. I will say that I found the breakfast buffet much more enjoyable than lunch, and I can't comment on dinner since we never tried it. My favorites were the French Toast, Eggs Benedict and potatoes. The Pizza Pirate was okay for a late night snack, but we preferred getting fresh grilled sandwiches at the Deli. After breakfast, we headed back to the room to grab our stuff. We had elected to self-disembark with our own bags in tow because we didn't want to miss our 11:00 am flight home. We lugged our stuff forward and up to the Deck 3 theater entrance, which was already packed with people. Had we thought to walk over to the other entrance, we would have seen the signs labeled "Early Flight" which is where we should have lined up. Oh well. After about 20 minutes, the crowd of people started to move off the ship, and soon we found ourselves in customs. We got through with no issues and proceeded outside to a taxi bound for the Miami Airport.

We reached the airport around 8:30 am, with plenty of time to make our flight. We headed to the American Airlines check in/baggage check and found a HUGE CROWD OF PEOPLE gathered there. Apparently there were multiple lines for multiple kiosks which then fed into one line, but many passengers seemed to be having issues so this process took forever. We were there for almost an hour before we finally got our bag checked and proceeded to TSA. From there it was another long day of flying, and we finally touched down in San Diego at 4:30 pm.

Looking back on my vacation, I know I had a lot of hopes and expectations pinned on this trip. After all, we probably won't be able to do another long vacation for a few years. I wanted to make the most out of everyday, to eat and drink anything and everything because I could, and to try to relax with DH without having to worry about kids, work or house chores. Yes the weather was windy/rainy a good portion of the time, and our beach days were less than ideal. But I hope that looking back on our photos in a few years, I will remember that we still had fun, made memories and visited places we've never been to before.

Thanks everyone for your comments! Feel free to leave questions and I will try to answer them. For those of you going on this ship in the near future, I hope you have a Glory-ous time :-)

DAY 7- FAREWELL DAY AT SEA

We spent the morning packing up most of our things, then headed to the Spa around 11:00 am for a much needed couple's massage. They were running about 10-15 minutes late for our service, so they added hot stones onto my massage for free. My spa experience was positive overall- I will say that my masseuse did a very good job working on my problem areas, and I didn't feel sore afterwards like I did with previous massages. DH agreed that his massage was very good also. There were two things that detracted from our experience. First, whoever designed the ship's layout decided to place the kids camps directly above the spa, so despite the calming music we could still hear thumping footprints running back and forth above our room. It kinda killed the mood a bit. Second, our masseuses lathered us down with some kind of pain relieving oil, which felt a lot like Icy Hot. By the time we were done, I felt great, but I was greasy from head to toe. I wish I had just worn a bathrobe instead of having to put on my regular clothes.

After the spa, we visited the front desk to settle our account, grabbed lunch and drinks at the buffet, then got some hot tub time. Unfortunately we lost track of time, so we went back to the room feeling overcooked, tipsy and very sleepy. I made the mistake of taking an afternoon nap, and by the time I woke up it was time for dinner.

We got ourselves dressed up for dinner at the Emerald Steakhouse. I had been looking forward to this all week, but at this point I was still groggy from my nap and tried my best to enjoy it. For starters I had the Lobster Bisque and Caesar salad, while DH had the Beef Carpaccio and the Ahi Tuna Tartare. Everything was great so far, and they even offered us a free bottle of wine (not sure why, maybe because of our anniversary). We didn't need it because of our Cheers package, but we went ahead and ordered a $35 bottle of Zinfandel, and the quality was much better than what we had been drinking. I don't eat steak, so I ordered the lobster ravioli- it tasted pretty "fishy" for lobster, so I'm guessing it wasn't very fresh. We were both completely full by dessert time, so we ordered the cheesecake and chocolate samplers to go. We finished the night at the comedy club once again, had a few bites of our dessert before turning in for the night.

UP NEXT: Disembarkation

DAY 6- COZUMEL

We woke up to a cloudy morning off the coast of Cozumel, and it appeared that we hadn’t docked yet. We enjoyed breakfast in the MDR- our excursion ticket said to meet at the end of the pier by 10 am, so we had plenty of time to eat. Turns out we had more time than we thought, because our docking was delayed by about an hour. As we stood in the forward staircase with dozens of fellow impatient passengers (talk about a fire hazard), we heard the announcement that several water-based excursions had been cancelled due to strong winds and high waves. Our excursion was “Everybody Loves Rays and Sharks,” which is swimming and snorkeling with sting rays in a private cove. I checked my Carnival Hub app and sure enough, we had an excursion refund posted to our account.

I was really bummed, because after the two cloudy/rainy beach stops on our trip so far, I was really hoping to get in some more water time. I guess I could understand the concern since we would have been swimming in a shallow cove with the waves crashing all around. When we finally got off the ship, we decided to walk around the Puerta Maya shops for a while and get the last of our souvenirs. Shopping tip- if you’re looking for the typical souvenirs like shirts, hats, shot glasses, etc. there will be four or five shops selling the exact same merchandise. If you have the time,compare the prices at a few stores before purchasing. You can even take photos on your phone to reference as you go.

We ended up with a few bags full of goodies to take home, plus a large backpack to throw all our dirty laundry in so we would have more room in our suitcases for souvenirs. By this time we were getting hungry for lunch, and the sun was starting to burn through the clouds. We hiked back to the ship to drop off all our purchases and extra gear, then set off again on a lunch finding adventure.

Instead of the port restaurants and bars (Fat Tuesday,Margaritaville, etc.), we decided to leave the complex in search of a less “touristy” dining experience. From the port complex we turned left and headed north along the coast. After half a mile of walking, we stopped at a place called “Paprika” on the right side of the road. We immediately ordered some chips and guacamole with some beer, followed by a shrimp quesadilla and fish sandwich. Everything we ate was AWESOME. The quesadilla was one of the best I had ever had, and they even stuffed avocado in it (as a San Diego native I do love my avocados).

After lunch we decided to walk a bit further in search of a beach bar. We ended up getting a table at Sunset, which had free wifi and happy hour drink prices. Our table was in the sand, but it was more like a sandbox since the coast here is very rocky. They did have a few steps that went down into the water, so I quickly got my feet wet and retreated to the safety of our table.

We spent an hour or so here before walking back to port. The wind was still blowing full force- we could feel it pushing us as we walked back to the ship. We tried to enjoy the Serenity hot tub, but the heat didn’t seem to be on so it felt like a windy bathtub. Oh well, we still made the most of an unpredictable day.

We had our second formal dinner in the MDR that night. There was no lobster on the menu, so I went with the crab cake appetizer and grilled jumbo shrimp. We still had some Carnival “Gestures” left on our account, so we spent the rest of the evening taking more formal photos and visiting the comedy club.

UP NEXT: Spa Day at Sea

Question about your Tabyana beach break in Roatan. Were going in April and I booked the Tabyana beach break through the cruise ship excursions but in the description it says for excursion time is 10:15 am to 2:15 pm. But the ship is supposed to be in port till 6pm. Is the last bus back to the ship leaving Tabyana beach at 2:15 pm then? Ship gets into port at 10 am and I get that buses start running at 10:15 am and run round the clock back and forth shuttling passengers but the excursion description say till 2:15 pm. Just want to verify if that mean last bus leaving Tabyana back to ship is at 2:15 pm or does that mean last bus from ship to beach is at 2:15 pm?

It's probably the last bus from Tabyana back to the port, but they will have bus departure times posted at the beach. I believe they were every 45 minutes or so. Keep in mind it takes about an hour to drive back to port, so factor that in to your plans.

DAY 5- BELIZE

The two things I had read about Belize City was that 1)almost all the interesting activities require an hour drive/ferry away from the port and 2) the tender ride from the ship to port is almost as long. Our tour for the day was the “Lamanai Mayan Ruins and River Boat Cruise.” The bus ride was over an hour long, but unlike our experience in Roatan, our tour guides were cheerful and talking the entire time, giving us facts about the city and Belizean culture. Also the weather was bright and sunny, so I think that helped brighten our attitudes as well.

We reached our first stop, which was a bar/restaurant/gift shop at the boat landing on the New River. We had a few minutes to look around, so DH and I tried some local beer(Belikin Lager and Belikin Stout, respectively). We piled into the boat and zoomed down the river for maybe twenty minutes, and then docked at the Lamanai site.

I can’t recommend this tour enough. The guides were friendly and gave us plenty of info, and even though there were other tours going they were all spaced out so we didn’t feel crowded. There is a bit of walking involved, but the jungle sights and sounds are worth it. We saw three temples- the Mask Temple, the High Temple, and the Jaguar Temple. The High Temple was the most impressive, and we got to climb all the way to the top. It was strenuous and scary at times- we had to climb the last part up on all fours since it was so steep. The panoramic view was amazing, and we were even treated to the sounds of howler monkeys. If you’ve never heard them before, they sound like dinosaurs roaring, and that day there were two males competing to see which was the loudest.

After a couple hours, we took the boat back to the landing, where we had a buffet lunch at the restaurant. Lunch was jerk chicken, potato salad and fried plantains with punch. Then we piled back into the tour bus and started the long drive back to port. By the time we returned, we only had about 30 minutes until the last tender, so we decided to skip the shops and get in line for the tender. We were just in time,too- dark clouds rolled in as we boarded the Glory, and it looked like it was going to rain soon.

For dinner I had two appetizers- I tried escargot for the first time, and it wasn’t bad, it just looks weird. I also tried the Belizean fry jack, thinking they were like empanadas, but they had no filling so it was just a flaky crust with nothing in it. Very disappointing. DH and I both had the penne mariscos for our entrée, and it was delicious. DH really liked his cheesecake, and he is a bit of a cheesecake snob. I had the chocolate panna cotta, and it was okay, not as good as the melting cake though.

The weather continued to worsen as the night went on- we were disappointed to find the 80s Glow Party on Lido was cancelled due to rain. It was one of the few events on the ship that we had looked forward to. We moved to one of the indoor bars and settled in for the night.

UP NEXT- Wind, Waves & Winging It in Cozumel

DAY 4- ROATAN

We arrived in Mahogany Bay, Roatan to find it cloudy with sprinkling rain. Our excursion for the day was “Canopy Tour & Tabyana Beach Break,” although we weren’t sure if we’d be able to enjoy either at this point. Our tour guide assured us that the zip lining portion would proceed as scheduled unless there was lightning,so we piled into two buses and started the long drive toward West End.

The bus trip was over an hour, and our silent driver spent most of it navigating rain-filled potholes in the two lane road. After the bumpy ride, we arrived at the top of the zip line course. Thankfully the rain had mostly stopped at this point. We handed over our bags and were fitted for harnesses and helmets, and then they gave us a safety briefing. The instructor added with a grin that since the lines were wet from the rain, we would be going even faster than we expected.

I confess that this was my first time zip lining, but I wasn’t too worried about the heights. I was more afraid that I would end up bashing into a tree. Turns out my fears were justified. I got the hang of the harness fairly quickly, but as I used my glove to brake, it never seemed to be quite enough to slow me down. Yes the instructors caught me before I hit the trees, but I know my feet grazed them a few times. I ended up using both hands to brake, and that seemed to work better.

Maybe we just had a poor experience due to the weather, but DH and I left that course unsure if we’d ever try zip lining again. We were so worried about braking the whole time that we weren’t really paying attention to the beautiful scenery. After we reached the bottom of the course, we were given some time to use the facilities/buy photos before the bus picked us up. We had a nice photo op with a parrot and a green macaw casually sitting on the ground near the parking lot. The best photos are ones you don’t have to pay for :-)

Our bus finally came and we took a short drive to Tabyana Beach. This looked like a neat little complex, with shops, a bar/restaurant,security guards watching over the beach chairs, and I had heard this was a great spot for snorkeling. Unfortunately the clouds had rolled in again, and the light rain returned. I felt disappointed, because after the harrowing bus ride and zip line experience, I had really been looking forward to relaxing on the beach. We got changed anyway and grabbed drinks at the bar. By the time we reached the empty rows of beach chairs, the rain had mostly moved on. DH went swimming for a bit, while I took a few photos and tried to cheer myself up. The water was still warm and beautiful, and I had a drink in my hand and toes in the sand. There were a few vendors roaming around, but they moved on after I said no thanks.

DH came out of the water and asked for his snorkel mask- he had found the coral reef to the left of the resort. We walked together with our masks and waterproof camera until we reached a large rock wall with some coral reefs in the shallows. All you have to do is wade in about waist high, and you will start to see fish. One of the other snorkelers tossed some chunks of fresh banana in the water, and the fish swarmed all around us. It was an amazing experience seeing that many fish and feeling them brush against you without having to tread water or hold your breath. It was the highlight of my day.

We eventually returned to shore, showered and got back on the bus. It was a long drive back to port, and I was so tired that I fell asleep for parts of it. We stopped at a few shops in Mahogany Bay for souvenirs, including some local coffee, recycled metal ornaments and some T-hirts. I had hoped to take some photos of the port,but the sprinkling rain had turned into a steady downpour, so we pulled out an umbrella and hurried back to the ship.

Since we skipped lunch at Tabyana Beach, we were extra hungry for dinner at the MDR that night. I had the cannelloni for my appetizer and the linguini with sausage, peppers and mushrooms for my entrée. Can you tell yet that I’m a huge pasta fan? The linguini was one of my favorite dishes from the whole trip- DH even took some from my plate and said it was great. I also had the famous Bitter N Blanc for dessert, and it was pretty good.

UP NEXT: A Howling Good Time in Belize

DAY 3- GRAND CAYMAN

I woke up in the morning feeling much better and excited to get off the ship. I had heard that Georgetown was pretty nice (though expensive) as far as ports go, and I was eager to take in the beautiful island scenery.

However, when we got onto the tender boat and left the Glory we headed to... somewhere else. Apparently the waves were too rough for us to tender to Georgetown, so they chose an alternate landing point. I wish I had taken a photo, or bothered to ask where we were dropped off, but I guess it didn't matter. The makeshift landing point was a patch of dirt and rocks with a few pop-up vendors, tour guides with their signs, and one building that served as an information/help desk. We found our tour group for the day and set off for "Cayman Bar Hopping and Beach Break."

(If you have no interest in alcohol whatsoever, you may want to skip the next few paragraphs)

This tour was great for people who like to go beer tasting, rum tasting, etc. plus the bonus of being dropped off at the famous Seven Mile Beach. Our bus driver was named Leo and he made the drive both informative and entertaining. Our first stop was Cayman Island Brewery, which included any six tastings (maybe 6 ounces each) from their lineup. Their most popular beers were Caybrew Lager and Caybrew Light (gluten free), but my favorites were Mango Tango and the 345 Stout. I checked my phone to access the free wifi and realized it was only 9:30am… beer for breakfast! Thankfully we had come prepared with some snacks and water bottles, so we weren’t drinking on empty stomachs.

Our second stop was the Tortuga Rum Company. If you’ve been anywhere in the Caribbean, you’ve probably seen their rum cakes for sale. They come in all kinds of fun flavors, but when we stopped by they only had one type of cake and two flavors of rum to sample. The samples were small, but you could come back for more if you wished. This was a short stop on the tour, so after a quick stroll around the gift shop we decided to buy some rum. They had a package deal of three 750 mL bottles for $40, which they delivered directly to your ship (which the ship will hold until the last night of your cruise). The flavors we chose were mango (sweet and fruity),vanilla (smooth and light) and pineapple (fruity and strong).

Our third stop was the Cayman Spirits Co. There were at least a dozen bottles of rum, vodka and liqueurs lined up on the bar. The bartender gave us each a shot glass, turned up the music, and let us drink as much as we wanted. Partying ensued, followed by a quick distillery tour. Their most popular spirit is the Seven Fathoms Rum, which is literally aged in barrels submerged seven fathoms down into the sea. Very nice rum for sipping, but it is a little pricey at $40 a bottle.

Finally, Leo dropped us off at the Royal Palms Beach Club on Seven Mile Beach. We grabbed ourselves a table and ordered some much-needed lunch:conch fritters and Mahi Mahi tacos. The food was delicious (or maybe we were just tipsy and hungry), and we had more than enough to share. Then we walked to the beach and saw the waves still looked a bit rough, and rather close to shore. The beach club charges for using their chairs, so we plopped our stuff in the sand instead. DH went for a swim,but I was content to just get my feet/legs wet. After a while we left the beach and swam in the pool for a bit, which was much more relaxing. Then we showered and headed back to the bus.

By the time we arrived back at the port/landing point it was time to jump back on the tender and return to the Glory. We took a nap and changed, and then it was up to the MDR for dinner. I don’t remember what we ordered this night, but I’m sure it was good. After dinner we sought out the bars and comedy club, and that was the end of a long and exciting day.

UP NEXT: Rainy Day in Roatan

DAY 2- AT SEA

Ohhh boy. So remember how I said we had the Cheers package? We spent our first evening onboard "getting our money's worth" and boy, did I regret it the next day :o. If anyone remembers the drunk lady who tripped TWICE on her own flip flops and landed hard on her knees, well that was me. I woke up the next morning with a dry mouth, queasy stomach and a few bruises (one of which was so large and dark that it was frequently mentioned by fellow cruisers in the hot tub later). My husband was also feeling sick, and guess what? We were at sea passing the tip of Cuba, and those waves were a-rockin'!

We tried to enjoy the Sea Day Brunch in the MDR, but one look at our food and we asked the server to give us to-go lids. We retreated back to our cabin, placed our postponed breakfast on the table, and crawled back into bed. When we did eat later, we agreed that the cold breakfast (eggs benedict for me, corned beef hash and eggs for DH) was pretty good, but the standard ship coffee was not. I ventured out to find the Creams Coffee Bar, and for the rest of the cruise we used our Cheers to get specialty coffee every single day. I'm not a huge mocha/frappa/expressachino fan- I can normally drink regular coffee with milk and sugar. But hey, we're on vacation, the drinks are included and it's so much easier. White Chocolate Mocha for me, please and thank you.

We managed to recover by dinner time for our first formal night- we both ordered lobster tails in the MDR, and DH liked it so much he ordered a second. I also made a point to inform him that lobster wouldn't be included on the second formal night, so that may have influenced him as well. They served us a chocolate ganache heart for dessert and sang "Happy Anniversary to You" which was very sweet. We spent the rest of the evening taking a few fancy photos and trying out some of the bars.

And here are my two cents on the bars/lounges/adult areas. Our favorites were:

-Comedy Club: get there early to get a good seat, and don't be afraid to share a table.

-Cinnabar Piano Club: we normally brought in drinks from another bar, since there is only one server here and it takes a while for them to get to you. Clay the pianist was great, and he enjoys Gentleman Jack on the rocks if you want to get him one :evilsmile:

-Colors Lobby: this was our go-to place to chill out if there was nothing else going on- grab something from the bar, sit down near the live band, rinse and repeat.

-RedFrog Rum Bar: Stop by for Red's Rum Treasure or a draft red ale on your way to the pool/hot tub/buffet

-Serenity Bar: their berry sangrias were great, plus they serve drinks to the forward hot tubs.

I really wanted to check out the White Heat dance club, but every time we walked by they hadn't opened yet. Also I couldn't get over the gaudy giant candles everywhere- were these Christmas leftovers? Didn't really send out a "dance club" vibe at all.

And the final incident of the night: our cabin was on Deck 2 (Main), right under the galley. On this particular rocky evening, it sounded like a dining cart was loose and rolling back and forth in the area above us. There were a few bangs as well, like cabinets being opened and shut. This happened late in the evening until early in the morning, when no cooking should have been taking place. It took us a while to get to sleep due to the noise and all that wave motion. We complained to Guest Services the next day, and the noise stopped. They also gave us $150 in "Gestures" to make up for the inconvenience. Gestures are like onboard credit, but they can only be used for the Pixels photos, Spa, Steakhouse and a few other places. They don't show up on your account right away, so we kept asking Guest Services to apply the Gestures on certain purchases, just to make sure we weren't charged.

UP NEXT: Day Drinking in Grand Cayman

I was on this cruise too. I know where you are going with this reveiw. I just wish you could have brought some of the Califoria sunshine with you.

Right??? When I checked the Caribbean weather a week before the cruise, it predicted rain/thunderstorms each day. We did get some scattered showers, but hey at least the beach water was warm.

In the meantime, here are my thoughts on... the MDR.

Ok, so 8 years ago we cruised with NCL and we were NOT impressed with the food or service. All I can say is wow, things have improved. We were seated in the upper Platinum Room for the early dining. Our serving team was wonderful (Glenn, Franklin and one other guy whose name escapes me). Our first night there, I ordered a chocolatini and they wrote my name in the glass with chocolate syrup! DH is more of a beer fan, and after a few nights they knew what he was going to order. The food was great overall- the famous melting chocolate cake didnt disappoint. The tirimasu seemed more cream/mousse than cake, but that was my only complaint really. I wish I had taken photos of the food, but I was too hungry and excited! Fave dishes included the rigatoni with sausage, peppers and mushrooms and the penne mariscos.

PS- DH said the ox tongue was good, but I passed on that

Thanks everyone! Will post more tomorrow.

Hi everyone, a few disclaimers before I get started:

- This is my first cruise review

- This is my first time sailing with Carnival

- I haven't cruised in 8 years, and this is my first proper vacation in 5 years

- I will try my best to answer questions about the ship/ports, but I don't have any menus/Fun Times, or many photos of the ship

A little about me:

My husband and I live near San Diego, CA. This trip was to celebrate our 10 year anniversary, and was also a huge deal because we hadn't had a vacation since having kids (hence the 5 year gap). We originally booked the 7 Day Eastern Caribbean trip on the Carnival Fascination (San Juan, St. Thomas, etc.), but ALONG CAME HURRICANE MARIA and our cruise was eventually cancelled by Carnival. We ended up re-booking like many others for the Eastern itinerary. We had never been to the ports (Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize and Cozumel) so we were still hoping to make a tropical, romantic vacation away from the kids.

DAY 1- MIAMI

We flew into Miami the night before (took all day flying coast to coast) and stayed at a hotel in Coconut Grove. Not much to tell here, but we did try alligator and some Florida beer for the first time at a cool gastropub called Lokal, so that's worth a mention.

In the morning, we were picked up by Wild Lime Adventures for our Everglades nature walk and airboat tour. These guys were great- one of the few tours willing to pick us up from Coconut Grove, the tour was a comfortable 10 people, and there were no gator shows/penned up animals on display, just the natural reserve. We found a ton of gators sunbathing on the edge of walking trails- they're pretty lethargic in the morning. I could have reached out and touched them, but I was satisfied with taking photos. The airboat ride was exciting, and the seasoned boat driver told us lots of interesting gator facts while steering the boat right next to gators. He even lured them close to the boat and got them to smile for us ;p

Our tour ran from 7:30 am to noon (including transportation), and they dropped us off at the Carnival terminal around 1:00 pm. Embarkation was fast- we didn't encounter any lines, so we got right on the boat. We stopped at our room to unload, then went up to Lido to grab lunch and our first ship drink (we had Cheers, so there would be MANY). After the safety muster we left port around 4:30 pm.

Photos- Everglades tour and our first ship drink: Red's Rum Treasure, highly recommend!

Up next- a rough Day at Sea

For the social plan, does anyone know if it works with laptops, or is it just for phones?

I did a Google image search for Carnival Glory room service menu and found quite a lot. There are pictures of the breakfast menu, regular menu and upcharge items.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Yes you can use it but and will pay just the taxes in port.

 

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Good to know, thanks!

Another Cheers newbie question... can you use it on the morning of debarkation for a mimosa or something? Since my "seven day" cruise is actually eight if you count debarkation, but Carnival only charged for seven days of drinking, I'm wondering if they left debarkation day out.

Does anyone have (or can point me to) photos of the room service menu? I heard some of it's free, and some of it's not, but that's about it.

Thanks again for posting everything! So glad I read those on a full stomach :-)

Thanks for the review and photos! We are doing the Western Caribbean in January. I would love to see Fun Times and menus if you have time to post them :-)

Sweet! Good to know the AI drinks aren't as limited as I thought.

I'm looking at the all inclusive drink menu for Mr. Sancho's, and it looks like they're mostly blended drinks (daquiri, pina colada, etc). I'm not a huge fan of booze slushies- might try one, but I wouldn't want to spend all day drinking them. I did see the Long Island Iced Tea available, so are there more on the rocks options on the AI drinks menu?

Also, are you able to order regular mixed drinks that aren't stated on the AI menu that would still be included? I like rum and cokes, Bahama Mamas, Tequila Sunrises, etc.

Thanks for the review. I would also love to see the Fun Times if you can post them.

Thanks so much for posting! After the photobucket image shutdown, it's been hard to find current menus on the forum.

Sad to hear about the damage to Barbuda, Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. Cruise wise, I'm okay with swapping ports instead of more sea days. Does anyone know what the Fascination is doing excursion-wise with the last minute changes in itinerary? Are excursions still available for Antigua and Dominica with such a short notice? Or do passengers just book excursions to the new ports once they board the ship in San Juan? I'm not cruising until January, but I would love to book excursions ahead of time if possible.