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    27 Falls Cab from Port Seating Maximum

    in Dominican Republic

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    13 minutes ago, djmckinn said:

    From a cost standpoint, it may make sense to use a tour company for 2 people. I believe the taxi costs $50 each way regardless of the number of people. You could probably try to team up with others going to split the cost if you can find some others. There were some people that ended up in our group that used a tour operator for about $50/person including everything. So I don't think using a taxi or a non-cruise tour operator makes a difference as far as the group you are in.

     

    Not sure exactly the details you are looking for, so let me know if you want to know anything else, but here is how it went for us:

     

    - Got off the boat at 9:00 am walked over the taxi stand, said we wanted to go to the 27 waterfalls. Got assigned a driver and went on our way.

     

    - About a 20 or 30 minute ride to the waterfalls.

     

    - Left our stuff in the van, except for some money. Leave anything you don't want to lose or to get wet in the van. Driver takes you up to the window to pay for the trip. Only choice was 7 or 12 waterfalls that day. We did 12 for I believe $13 per person (what a deal that is!). You could pay extra for lunch but we declined.

     

    - A guide was assigned and they help you pick out helmets and life jackets. Went to the concession stand a bought a bottle of water for everyone for $1/bottle for a decent size bottle. Had to wait maybe 10-15 minutes for others to join our group before we left. Had about 14 or 15 in the group by the time we left. They did a good job of letting us know why were waiting and what was going on so it wasn't an issue.

     

    - Did the hike up. Didn't find the hike difficult but they went very slow to make sure everyone was fine and keeping up. One lady was struggling a bit so they made sure she was doing ok. Probably could have done the hike in 20 or 30 mins easily, but probably took 45 minutes. They have a place to dispose of the water bottles before going down in the water. There were other groups that were around, but just make sure you stay with your group which isn't hard.

     

    - There was a guy taking pictures in the group. Just tell them if you are going to buy pictures or not and he will get pictures of you if you want for a fee.

     

    - Jumping down the falls started. First jump I think was the highest - fun!! Some people opted for the ladder down, but if you've come this far seems like you should jump! Guides tell you what to do. Best if you keep your arms by your side - your instinct is to put them out, but that won't feel very good! There are a series of jumps, slides, and swims with walking in between.

     

    - We encountered other groups (probably from the ship tour because there were a lot of them together). Just follow your guides.

     

    - Got done about noon, was pretty well dried off by the time we walked back. Tipped the guides and got back in the taxi van.

     

    - Driver offered to take us anywhere else, but opted to go back to the port. Got back around 12:30 and then paid the driver + tip.

     

    That was exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much!! My plan is to jump!! 😎

     

     

    27 Falls Cab from Port Seating Maximum

    in Dominican Republic

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    On 8/19/2019 at 5:11 AM, djmckinn said:

    We have a family of 5 and easily fit in a minivan last week. It looked like most of the vehicles they had were minivans so you should be fine splitting them up into 3 groups. Cost was $100 round trip.

     

    You can only do a maximum of 12 waterfalls right now because it has been so dry. Still a great time and well worth doing. Taking a taxi is easy and will save you over using a tour company.

    May I ask how you went about the trip from start to finish? I had booked through a tour operator but I don't want to get stuck in a large group and spend a lot of time waiting/standing around. It's just me and my husband. 

     

    Thank you!!

    Another Bottomless Bubbles Question

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    I want to purchase this but read that it says 1 16oz soda and then you have to wait 5 minutes. We have  carnival tumblers that hold 2 soda's. How strict are they with the 1 drink rule? Do you think if I ask and tip they'll fill it up with the 2? I know I could go to any bar but it's nice to have the two and be on our way for a longer period of time.

     

    Thanks!! 🙂 

    Alaskan Cruise on Carnival

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    My husband and I just went in May (He's 42 and I'm 39) and we had a blast. Mix of ages everywhere and the piano bar was the busiest I've ever seen it. We plan on going again and taking our teenage kids.

     

    We just walked around the tourist area in Juneau, rode a train in Skagway and went Salmon fishing in Ketchikan. So worth it!!

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    Best vacation beauty tips???

    in Cruise Fashions & Beauty

    Posted

    19 hours ago, ger_77 said:

    While it isn't waterproof, I do use Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50.  It isn't greasy, and it is suitable for sensitive skin as well.   It's easy to reapply after being in the water because it isn't heavy like many sunscreens.   When I travel, it's like my credit card, I don't leave home without it!

     

    Smooth Sailing!   🙂🙂🙂

     

    Thank you, I will definitely give that a try!

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