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Thanks for posting! 

19 hours ago, WVU_Neal said:

Could you share any info about the costs for golf cart rentals? Thanks.

Here is the link to the website

https://www.bonairecruisers.com/book-now/luxury-golf-carts/

We booked the Premium Cart rental and it was $175

The regular golf carts were a little less.

On 8/22/2023 at 1:43 PM, espmass said:

Best thing we ever did in Bonaire was to rent a golf cart through Bonaire Cruisers (https://www.bonairecruisers.com/) and drive all over the island and tour by ourselves.  We have done it twice.  Visited the Donkey Refuge, the Flamingo Preserve, the salt flats, several beaches, etc.  Very easy and very safe.

Thinking this would be perfect! Thanks!

On 11/6/2023 at 4:35 PM, SMMRLUVN said:

It seems all the shore excursions for a Klein Curacao catamaran trip leave at 8 am or 8:30am from Jan Theil…and our ship docks at 8am. Of course booking a non-cruise line affiliated excursion means we are not priority to leave the ship. We have 12 hours in port so it’s crazy to me that I cannot find a 9 hour trip to leave at 9 am. Thoughts? Ideas? Forget the whole thing?

I have been having trouble with the same thing! Were you able to find something?

On 11/14/2023 at 6:55 AM, hmbc1977 said:

I've been searching for this same thing and just stumbled across this, which is not a catamaran trip, but is a trip to Klein Curacao that leaves at 9:45 for cruise passengers and is back by 4 p.m.  Powerboat ride to Klein Curaçao island. Highly recommended for adventure! (powerboat-caribbean.com)  

I was looking at that also, but it is not available to book on Trip Advisor or Viator for September, but it is available on their website. 

Thanks for your review of Top Drive. We have been to Aruba twice and are going again in September. So far, nothing has worked out for us, be it weather, or arrangements. I am thinking having our own transportation would be a plus. 

5 minutes ago, alpencoolcruiser said:

Were you already there ? 

No, we will be there on 9/11

Thank you for posting this video!

I believe you need to make both cabins reservations for the same time. After boarding, I would go to the maître d to request a table for four for one or all of your reservations. Hope that helps!

We have brought a couple beers back at night, because sometimes sitting on the balcony with a beer in the morning is just perfect! No problem getting them.

4 minutes ago, Honolulu Blue said:

I vehemently disagree.  Those handrails aren't for decoration; they're for balance.  I usually give them a light touch, but if the ship's wobbling or I miss a step, I'm not ashamed to grab hold and hang on for as long as I need to.

 

Source:  Someone who has used the stairs on cruises a time or two. 🙂

That is why I said "unless you need to". Obviously, rough seas or a slip would require you to grab the handrail. It's not embarrassing, just a way I like to stay healthy on a cruise ship!

Re: elevators:

My husband has often said, "Wait! let them come out, first!" to the folks waiting for an elevator, as they rush to the one with the door starting to open. Rude! What's the hurry?!

A good tip on cruises generally, don't touch the handrails unless you really need to! 

If you are on a ship with the glass blowing class, go and watch, it's very cool. Going to try it out for myself in January.

On 10/28/2022 at 5:16 PM, scottca075 said:

 

How many of these have you used?

Since I live very close to San Francisco, I have not used any here. But I use this type of service in many ports, they work out very well. Read reviews, of course!

Just googled this, there seems to be many choices!

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/luggage-storage-san-francisco/

Thanks for your input! We will be on Symphony on the 18th! Do you know/remember if there is an escape room? TIA

While I have no info for Park Cafe, I did see on these boards that Johnny rockets had GF buns. If Park Cafe doesn't have them maybe you can get one from JR and bring it over to PC. I may do this if I have to!

On 4/29/2022 at 2:30 PM, S.A.M.J.R. said:

So check in cabin 1, back out, check in cabin 2, back out, etc?  Then you can go back to put in passport/vax info?

If you have your cabins linked, you can do it without backing out to another reservation, it's just a simple scroll down to check everyone that is connected to your cabin.

I got our time to board (10:30 am) for our June 18th cruise. I just did the time for now, I will have everyone put in their passport and vax cards later.

I have been stressing about how to get all three of our cabins checked in at the same time. I'm glad to hear that I can handle everyone's check in time. Thanks!

We will have to wait until June to be on the Symphony! Thanks for posting a review!

It would be great if you could report back here and let us know if Hairspray was on. TIA!

So glad to hear your positive comments.  We will be on the Reflection on 
Feb 12th, and although some ports have changed (or probably will be changed), we are just excited to be back at sea.  

Happy to hear this, but I am also leery of things like the self serve buffets. We will continue to be cautious.

On 7/29/2019 at 12:12 PM, rsabridget said:

We are coming in the day before our cruise in October and am looking for a beach front hotel.  Any suggestions?  

OOOOPS! I see you have already been on your cruise! Never mind!

We have often stayed at the Marriott Stellaris Resort in Condado. It has a gorgeous pool and beach. It is a taxi ride to OSJ, but for us, a perfect spot to be pre and post cruise.

I uploaded a photo for my husband and myself online, but it doesn't show up on the app. Will I need to take a photo while checking in at the pier, or is the Xpress pass all that is needed?