Drrandall

10 to 20 years ago you would have been charged an arm and a leg to call home

Just called ATT. They added some international option for free. Whenever I am in Grand Caymen or Jamaica I am only charged $10 for unlimited calling, data and texting for 24 hours. Mexico is already included in my unlimited plan.

That's pretty awesome I think. I won't really use my phone probably. But it's nice to know it's so cheap if I had to call home.

We leave in 22 days on the Breeze. If I just keep my cell phone in airplane mode all week and just use the Carnival hub app, I guess I don't need to upgrade my plan?

Sucks that my billing date is right in the middle of our cruise. I'd have to pay for 2 months

Awesome! That is exactly how I felt - was not super excited about Jamaica but turned out to be our favorite port! When are you going? You will have to let me know about your day in Jamaica. Best wishes!!!

 

 

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We are leaving July 9th to the 16th. Just got Shingles 3 days ago for the first time in my life, My doc said I should be fine by the time we leave. Sucks.

I'll let you know how it was for sure!

Passport? Who needs a passport? Thats the who reason I'm on a cruise with my kiddos!

Welcome. Lots of good advice here. Try to prepay for everything including tips. Makes the cruise so much more relaxing.

I did prepaid grats, bottomless bubbles for kids, cheers for me(had to, all you can drink Starbucks!), paid for all excursions. It's a good feeling.

Shorts, flip flops, tank tops, bathing suits, sun screen and you are complete

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These are what I mean.

Gotcha. Thanks. That's a great idea

Thanks Charles and Misty. These are things I needed to know. Never even hear of a command hook

Looked to cool to pass up. Booked! Only 3 weeks away!

We decided Passion Island visit twister boat. Tough choice. Just looked too awesome to pass up

No. More people dressed up the first night it seemed. Khakis and a polo satisfy the Carnival dress code. I saw some shorts and flip flops in the dining room on the second formal night though. I wore a suit one night and khakis and a dress shirt the other.

 

I'm happy to answer any other questions you have. If you find my review, you can use the pictures to whet your appetite.

Thanks schittenden. I'll pull it up for sure

Thrill theatre for sure. Girls are 12 and 7.

Already have our suitcases packed. Lol. Got 6 bottle of sunscreen . I'll bring a strip without surge for sure.

Formal nights that formal? Was just gonna bring a pair of black pants and 1 or 2 dress or polo shirts

We are finally just a few weeks away. Thanks everyone for all your help. It's been 12 years since I have cruised. First time for kids.

I already purchased Cheers, bottomless bubbles, gratuities, stingray and turtles in GC, twister to Passion Island, private tour Montego Bay.

Now.... What do I need to make sure I don't forget to pack? Anything a must bring for our room?

I remember someone saying a power strip?

Or is there a board on Cruise critic for this advice?

Thanks again everyone.

The driving was OK, since you drive to the furthest point first and then make your way (stopping a couple of times) back to the ship. Not super cheap, but I think the personalized service is worth it. Lunch at Scotchies was very reasonable. I think the tip you mention is appropriate. We may have paid him a little more, but we got caught up in the moment, since he was such a nice guy.

 

 

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Nice. I don't mind paying $100 each for an all day tour with a nice guy like Errol. Was thinking this would be my least favorite port. Now it's the one I'm most looking forward to. Thanks shelbel.

I've been chatting with Errol. Around 2 hours. But we stop here and there on the way(beach, shopping, restaurants). Seems like a great guy. So thankful I don't have to go to Dunn's River falls with 5000 people.

You can't go wrong with Errol. Our day in Jamaica was the highlight of our trip due to Errol!! Let me know if you want more details, Drrandall.

 

 

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Errol just sent me an email. He said it's $230 for transportation. Konoko falls is $20 for adults and $13 for kids. Then lunch and shopping cost. We're your kids okay with a lot of driving? As far as tipping Errol? $30 to $50? Was hoping to spend less in Jamaica. Lol. Guess not.

You guys from Denver too? Saw the Broncos shirt.

I sent Errol a message yesterday.

Looks like a blast. How much money should I plan on?

We (me, husband and 6 yo daughter) cruised this past March and stopped in Falmouth. I hired a guide for the day, Errol Bowen, who I got as a rec from this site, and it was honestly our favorite port. Errol was lovely. He was waiting for us when we got off our ship and took us to Konoko Falls & Park, a beautiful private beach, and a great restaurant w/ authentic Jamaican jerk chicken. He even stopped on the side of the road and bought us some sugar cane to try. I would highly recommend him!!!

 

Errol Bowen

errol@traveljamaicatours.com

www.traveljamaicatours.com

1(876) 855-5919

 

 

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Perfect. Thanks Shelbel. This was exactly what I was looking for.

Doctors cave beach. It is $6 to get in. It's been 5-6 years since we were there, but I believe it was around $60-75 to parasail, per person, depending on if you were going single, double or triple.

 

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You can triple? Would love to go up with both my daughters.

I'm looking at the same possibly. I was just thinking of taking a cab to close by Dr Caves beach. It's like 6 bucks to get in. 10 bucks I think for a chair and umbrella. They have a restaurant and bar right there.

Prob be way less than a resort. But at least a resort has a pool.

Single dad here on the Breeze July 9th with my 2 daughters, 7 and 12.

I have every thing taken care of. Cheers, bottomless bubbles, Passion Island via twister in Cozumel, Stingray and turtle swim in Grand Caymen, but I can't decide what to do in Montego Bay.

Anyone recconnected something cool.

Was thinking of just taking a cab to Dr Caves beach. But I want to do something fun. Besides Dunn's River falls.

Any advice would be great.

a rum runner flask comes in handy for the pesky TX liquor law

Ordered my flasks today. I did Cheers. But didn't want a $100 bar bill on day 1.

Snapchat using the ship's WiFi is an additional charge but cheaper than Cellular at Sea. The pricing for the different pricing is earlier in this thread.

I kinda figured that. Wonder if the $5 was good.

Thanks Carnival for having this wifi airplane mode option. We are on our cruise during my billing date. That would of been 4, $40 cellphone charges. Saved me $160.

Old thread here but was wondering if you can video Snapchat with the basic internet plan. It worked when I was at a Cancun resort.

No need to upgrade your phone service with AT&T. The app uses the ships WiFi. Cellular data is not used.

Wow. That's awesome! Thanks.

Now Snapchat.....

When I was in Cancun last year I called people on it everyday for free. Is this possible on the ship or in ports?