cruzinismyname

I posted this on another thread and didnt get a good answer.

We are going on a transitional Carnival Spirit from Tampa through the Panama Canal and end in Seattle. 4 stops in Grand Cayman, Cartagena Columbia, Puntarenas Costa Rica and Cabo. Will  the ship stick to local times, specifically the last 2 ports. 

We will be on the April 7 Spirit transitional cruise through the Panama Canal and I am getting conflicting answers on this. Does anyone know the answers on this cruise that starts in Tampa Bay and ends in Seattle? Stops are Grand Cayman, Cartagena Columbia, Puntarenas Costa Rica and Cabo.

It just did a couple of months ago I think

We did the same itinerary, same ship, and same room once

What is a boka??

thanks everyone!!

.......which nights are the elegant ones on the Sunshine 8 day Southern.

Nov 23 depart Port Canaveral

Sea day

Sea day

Aruba 1-11

Curacao 8-4

Sea day

Grand Turk 8-4

Sea day

Debark

Thanks!!

If anyone can share the 3 day Inspiration fun times it would be appreciated! TIA!

Thank you lisajm and soccersharon! Much appreciated!!

Is there only 1 port in Cozumel? Need the name. Going on the Breeze next week. Need to know for private excursion. Thanks!

Yes we were notified too. Maybe they will improve that road up there....ha!

Can anyone tell me if the Carnival Breeze will be docked or tendered in Falmouth? TIA :)

We did exactly the same thing a year ago. Marvyn was our driver and he is so knowledgable of his country with lots of info. We go back next January and plan to use him again taking friends and family this time. No need to worry, you are in good hands with his company. The Blue Hole is amazing!

We were on the Breeze a year ago and when it comes to basketball I'm 53 and try to act like a 20 year old on the court. lol One day they had an organized tourney and made teams of 5 from however many signed up. It wasn't much but enough to get my bball junkie out of me. Look for it on your fun times. Have fun!

Go hawks!!!!!!!

We also used Marvyns paradise Tours in January and without a doubt recommend him. We requested Marvyn as a our driver for the 4 of us and took us to the Blue Hole, a tour around the area, lunch at Scotchies and some time at a beach. He was very informative, funny and cared about our well being. Answered my emails very quickly. You will not be disappointed!

Just like what we hoped for! We booked 10288 on the other side 15 months ago for the 6 day cruise and paid $863 total! It is going to be so cool to just walk right out our door to the pool and eats! We leave a week from Sunday! woohoo!!! Thanks for the vid! :D

CE nights are never your first or last nights. Usually sea days but not always. Definetly not on a day when you are in port til late.

Well that doesn't answer my question. :) Anybody?

Are they on the 2 sea days? Thanks

Can anyone tell me their thoughts about this room location?

Rudy and Jose handled our large group like they had been doing this for years. They were fantastic from communication to the actual tour. A class act. We will always remember that day in Acapulco!!

Robert

Manzanillo beach vendor

This is the delicious red snapper we had for dinner

Where we hung out at Revolcadero Beach before eating

Beto Godoy Restaurant

This was taken as soon as we got off the ship. Rudy is front row 3rd from left

Click on pic to enlarge them

As promised here on CC, I am writing my review about Rudy and Jose at Tour By Van. My group of 19, mostly 16-20 year olds and 5 adults, went in 2 very comfortable vans. 6 months ago I requested to Rudy that we wanted to go see the divers, go to a beach with big waves and a very authentic restaurant away from the city. Rudy responded immediately, gave me his ideas and told me a very good price.

Rudy and Jose were waiting for us at the pier as promised, about 12:30 pm and immediately took a picture of our group with the Spirit in the background. We went over the itinerary and off we went. Rudy was very informative and wanted to make us happy. Off we went to Revolcadera beach about 15 miles south of Acapulco. We made some stops along the way that Rudy suggested and took photos. Rudy had some water and soda on ice and I requested some beer too. We ran into a traffic accident and was held up for probably 30-45 mins. But no problem, Rudy and Jose talked about their city while we drank our refreshments. Rudy and Jose kept in contact using 2 way radios or phones ( cant remember). I was in the lead van with Rudy when he tells me that Jose had to make an emergency potty break for the kids! I am sure they appreciated that.

We got to a restaurant called Beto Godoy where we had amazing red snapper cooked over an open grill that had fabulous spices and seasonings.

Before we ate, Rudy led us over towards the beach and brought some chairs and tables and our cooler for us. Some of us went into the ocean and played, some stayed and drank and enjoyed the late afternoon sunset. It really was a beautiful place to be with the sun going down. Absolutely no one around except a few locals. After eating dinner, some of us went over to the restrooms and showered off and some changed into different clothes.

We drove back to the city and stopped off at Senor Frogs, which we wanted to do. We had a couple of drinks and some aps and watched the kids totally enjoying themselves. After an hour or so we had to leave to catch the 10:30 dive show. What an amazing thing to watch!

Rudy and Jose got us back to the ship in plenty of time before our 1 am departure. The kids told me later that Jose was the "coolest dude" being their driver. Rudy was everything he said he would be and more. My group was so happy with me for choosing him.

I will try to post some pictures when I can figure out how to do it.

Robert

OK - quit rubbing it in!!!! I was scheduled to go on his tour in February, but had to switch cruises.:( So it's 2011 for us now!

Sorry Ginny, didnt mean to rub it in:(. Although I am very happy its me going soon!:D Hey, 2011 is just around the corner!! :eek:

Robert