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For the people who have done the tours with Xuan, can you give me a general idea of price? I think he had quoted us $360 for 2 days of touring for 2 people.  $90/day per person.  For US I think that is fair price, for Vietnam seems a bit high?

MAXINES on boardwalk

This place is awesome. Great new local restaurant, opened by an ex executive chef from a fancy hotel. Maxine and Jonathan , the owners are very friendly and hard working. Their son Leondo was here today and he and Suzanne made me a wonderful frozen concoction. Great tables on beach covered with palm fronds and have inside restaurant. Bathroom spotless.

Maxine is an excellent cook from Jamaica with special spice recipe on their wings. The aroma of Jonathan cooking on the grill as you walk by will get your attention. If you want chairs on the beach they have an agreement with the Red Umbrella people. Their bucket of beers for $10 had a wide selection and their mixed drinks are excellent and best price on beach.

Great Atmosphere, great food and great people.

If you are coming by cruise ship take the easy walk toward town and onto boardwalk.

Jerk wings are tasty...best we have had on any island. Everything they sell is fresh, bought local in the morning. When it's gone it's gone so come early. Heard red snapper is a favorite.

This is a new place, only open a few months. Come support the locals.

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thanks for sharing

THANK YOU for all your experienced info. I'm going to take some more time, think about it and then pick up searching again. Funny search, which I never thought of, came up with our little airport in RI (PVD) as a cheaper flight than out of Boston. We don't mind traveling out through Boston or even NYC, but coming home after the vacation, the appeal of landing 15 min away is catching my eye!

We are cruising March/April 2019 Sydney to Singapore on RC Explorer of the Seas

I have spent hours/days looking at all the options of flights: where layovers are, long vs short layovers, days of the week to travel, price, etc. I've mostly been using Kayak and SkyScanner for research

My current thought is to book a round trip ticket from BOS to SINGAPORE; travel to Vietnam for a few days(there are $50 flights there), and then Vietnam to Sydney; Then after cruise Singapore to BOS.

One I'm looking for anyone's opinions on stop over cities(some are overnight, some are 8 or 12 hours during the day which would give us another "excursion" day in a new place: Amsterdam(on KLM), Dubai(Emirates) Bangkok, London, and others.

Also looking for opinions on trying to go for quickest flight with short stop over, vs spending the day/night off a plane.

A particular airline you had great experience with for long haul flight?

We started doing research on visas as well, but if anyone has any recent experience or tips let me know.

I've looked into Business Class tickets, but decided we will go economy and spend the money saved on another cruise!

Any other thoughts/opinions you have please share.

THANK YOU

They were awesome, we were out for 6 hours

We did the dune buggy tour in April, it was awesome.

I was debating the same thing. Currently it's 85.00. I heard if you go to local beaches it can cost you $45 just for 2 chairs and an umbrella?

We could not find a tour with an English speaking guide (except through ship), so we decided to rent a car and do the North Island Tour on our own. We rented through Eurocar for $45, we had an automatic. I google mapped the route and did research on the stops. We did all the same stops the tour did. We added a few extra stops along the way, and I brought a list of french travel phrases with us. It was a wonderful day in Martinique.

We were just in St. Kitts and we did a great private dune buggy tour that I would recommend. Mad Max Dune Buggy Beach Tours.

We were just in St. Kitts last week and we did a great private dune buggy tour that I would recommend. Mad Max Dune Buggy Beach Tours. We may actually do it again. We went to 5 beaches, 2 bars, many off road spots. The family that runs it is wonderful. I will be adding my Trip Advisor review today.

THANKS for posting this. Exactly what I was looking for! Now to find a rental car. Do you have the new google map tour with Secret Harbour?

Headed our on 3/30 Serenade

We will be in Martinique in April. It was my mom's favorite island.

We are looking forward to it. There isn't much info out there on the possible excursions.

I am considering the Kata Mambo tour? Does anyone have any experience with them? Or any other suggestons? (Karambole is booked for that day).

Thank you

We will be in St Croix in April. After doing some research decided on Tan Tan Tours. Has anyone used them?

Trying to decide between the 1/2 day tour vs the Anally Bay Tide Pool Swim tour? Grateful for any opinions. Thank you

As I get older I need to have my pipes cleaned more often too. :D

Any idea in past if they finish early can we get on?

Will rooms be ready or is crew asked to leave ship too?

If we arrive at noon, will it be comfortable to wait. Latest our shuttle runs is noon

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I just did a quick review on squaremouth. Roam right came up with what we need for $384/year for 2 people, 49 and 51 yo. Medical evac 250,000, emergency medical 25,000 , as well as trip cancellation/interruption etc. (not covered for work reasons just medical reasons).

I am in the process of looking for annual insurance myself. Did you find any more info?

Thank you for the suggestions. I just booked Monastary Arts for one pre-cruise light in February. This is such a great board!

Let us know how it is!

Thank you!!!!

I'm renting a car at HOU and dropping at Budget in Texas City and then returning and renting car there and dropping at airport.

Any update on costs of Budget taking me to cruise port or alternatives?

I did contact Galveston Express and Pink Taxi; neither will work.

I also wonder if they will take whole party and luggage for the same price as one person?

Thank you.

I wish it was easier to get to this port!

Ship - Vision of the Seas

Deck - 3

Stateroom # - 3528

Stateroom Category – OV

Starboard or Port Side - Starboard

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – No. We never figured out why, but it was very noisy. Some noise was the party next door late at night, but early am sounded like people were running above us. I was sure it was just a standard cabin above us, and I went up to check. I couldn't figure out they would have the room to get that much running in?? It might have been outside?? Also when we docked it was very loud. I think ropes/anchors must be near our cabin.

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - Yes

Was wind a problem? - No, but rough seas and water came up to window. We thought it was cool, but might freak out a few people.

Any specific problems with this cabin? - Except noise, no. Great location

We got in at 830 am. . Watched ship pull into port from the beach and headed over at 11:15. They called our line to get on and when we were about 10 people from front they stopped due to scanner issue. Then they had us sit down. We got on board at 1 pm...

Obviously electric on ship does not rely on port electricity. so we are good on board.

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I'm on navigator now. However power went out right before we boarded. First scanners went down then all power went out..

They are manually checking all carry ons. . And pat downs. .I really feel bad they are all out there waiting.

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Thank you for the info on Tuesdays embarkation. I love your "donation" to casino. That's what I call it too.

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Glad you made it; you will be very relaxed on the cruise.

You are on the last Navigator cruise out of Galveston.

She then takes a 2 day trip to FLL and we get on her in FLL.

We have had strange messages about boarding the ship. Some are saying she isn't due to arrive in FLL until NOON on Tuesday the 10th, some are saying coast guard inspection.

If you happen to hear any info while you are on the ship, can you let me know? either post here, or send me an email jdapowers@yahoo.com

Thank you :) Enjoy your well deserved vacation