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I haven't attended, but I wonder what they are like...I do some scrapbooking, but I certainly wouldn't bring my big bin of supplies with me on a cruise...maybe they teach you some basics and then try to sell you stuff, kind of like my Creative Memories consultant does...

You should try it out and then come back and give us a report!

There are several threads on early departures, and a lot of varying opinions. I would say you should contact the cruise line directly and ask them what their policy is. I would hate to give you advice and then it is not accurate! Hope you find a solution.

I used my debit card on my last cruise and had no issues, though the cruise line did put a $500 hold on it that dropped off about 24 hours after the end of the cruise.

When hubby and I went on the ecstasy we had also had a room key, so we had to keep up with our S&S cards and our key (which was a big white thing with holes in it...very strange.) Most of the ships you just use your S&S card though. Sometimes you can also check your S&S card balance in your room or you can always go to the guest services desk and ask for a copy of your current charges if you are concerned about it.

After the cruise on the Valor I included my S&S card in my scrapbook...:D

Just went to Uvas last weekend. It was a little more "primitive" than I thought; however, this did not take away from the experience. We both did the full kayak/snorkel package for $59 outside of Carnival. There were some there on the Carnival excursion but their price did not include food or the bar. We are not real alcohol drinkers, but you could get any soft drinks and fruity stuff too. The fajitas had plenty of meat and came with guacamole. I think it was $11 if you don't have a package deal. The clear kayaks and snorkeling were good with the guide. I know we saw more fish and coral with the guide. And we did not tip the guide nor did he expect it. We did tip our waiter. He deserved it though...very attentive. If you buy the package you do get to use a locker and towel but have to pay a deposit, so take extra cash. The beach beds and massage area were not in use much, so there shouldn't be any issues reserving this if you want it. 99 cents/minute for the massage and $10/day for the bed. A regular beach chair and umbrella are included. Price per day to just lay around is $7. The kayak trip wasn't much but the snorkeling was great. And it lasted forever...we were very tired when we got back to the beach. We just sat and relaxed for about an hour. We arrived around 10:30AM and left at 3PM. Taxi to/from the ship pier was $10/each way. I think they are pretty laid back about you changing your reservation to add stuff on once you get there. One of the guys did take our pic in the clear kayak and we bought it for $10. Cheaper than the ships pics and it actually was a good, clear pic of us in the kayak.

If anyone has any questions, let me know. And if you go, ask for Raul...he was a great waiter! And Carmen was very nice too taking care of all the reservation stuff...

Thanks! Just booked a reservation for the full pass...might as well do it all!

OK stupid question but how do you get to Playa Uvas? We will be on Carnival next week. Is this an excursion through Carnival or do we go in a taxi? Some say to make a reservation. How do we do this and do we pay when we get there?

Thanks! (i will go back and try to read more on this thread...but any info is appreciated.)