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I ended up booking the StayPineapple Hotel on 337 West 36th Street. It’s a cute Boutique hotel. 
 

Im looking into booking private excursions for our group since I’ve been to these islands a couple of times. 
 

I have 4 cruises booked between November and May. One is with my friend an 8 day out of Baltimore on Royal, NYE out of Bayonne with hubby on Royal, this one and Hawaii in May on NCL. 

Yes I tried the Comfort inn and it was booked my YA gave me another hotel to try so I need to do that soon. 
 

I still work part time bartending and with it being summer at the beach we have friends visiting so I better get started looking at private excursions for our group, hotels etc.  

I didn’t realize you can already book restaurants. Is it for all the paid restaurants or just a couple, any info would be appreciated. 
 

Im also in the 3 groups of the other site.

I just got 2 of my other friends to join this cruise. My TA just told me this ship is almost sold out so he had to book them a guaranty balcony for now and I have another friend hopefully booking later tonight. 
 

What’s the address of the Comfort Inn you’re staying at My Jillian?  So far I have 9 couples going. 
 

My Jillian I’ve taken the train from Baltimore to Boston and NJ Transit a lot to NYC. This will be the first time from Delaware but 1 1/2 to 2 hrs by Amtrak is about right. Wow if you found it for $10 that’s cheap, I’m finding $40 each way which I think is very reasonable. I’m still researching hotels for the day before since we always go in one day early just in case of bad weather. 
 

On 7/5/2023 at 1:59 PM, myjillian said:

Hi Debbie from Del.  their are 4 of us thinking about taking the train from Del into NYC.  We will come inthe day before.  When I looked onAmtrak it says $10 on the train that will take one and a half hrs to get into NYC.  Have you ever done that ??  It seems cheap...any feedback will be appreciated.  Thank you

Good afternoon everyone. I’m Debbie from Delaware. I booked this many months ago with my husband (Jeff) and so far 6 other couples that will be joining us from Delaware and NJ. 

I can’t wait to get on this ship it looks so beautiful and I take the comments from those on her with a grain of salt. Until I’m on her and see for myself then I’ll judge. 
 

I’ll be turning Diamond on this cruise and have sailed on many of the cruise lines and I can’t say I’ve ever had a bad cruise.

I can’t wait to get to know all of you. 

Debbie

In one week we’ll be flying to Rome for 3 days precruise until we board the Pride. This will be our 11th time on her and I love this ship, she feels like home. I’ve been in contact with a crew member who will be on board so it will be nice to see them again.  
 

I had friends who sailed her in June and have been frequent cruises with her and didn’t have the best experience with the MDR but since then I’ve heard things have gotten better. I’m sure we’ll be fine.  
 

I’m so excited to go to the Greek Islands and have new adventures.  I’m also hoping there’s a good piano player since I’ve seen the shows many times so Piano Bar here I come. 
 

Blue Bay is much closer than Porto Mari, Kokomo is a few minutes further than Blue Bay. The entrance fee in US dollars is approx. $8.00 per adult and $4.00 per child.

Blue Bay is a bigger beach area than Kokomo.

Here is the beach info site for Blue Bay.

https://www.bluebay-curacao.com/activities/beach

 

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Thanks so much for the info.

I would say Mambo beach but the snorkeling is not as good as Porto Mari.

Check out Kokomo and also maybe Blue Bay.

You can also consider a day pass at the Hilton Curacao if you want a resort type experience. When we stayed there on a vacation last year, the snorkeling was good.

 

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Thanks for the feedback.

What is the distance to Blue Bay and Kokomo? Does Blue Bay have a fee to use? Is it closer than Porto Mari? Thanks for your help.

Bup1224, I’ve been to Curaçao several times and have done island tour, sea aquarium, walked thru town and over floating bridge and been to Playa Porto Marie which has some fantastic snorkeling. My question is where else can I go for a great beach with the amenities as Porto Marie without the long distance?

This thread brings back a memory for me. I went to use a washer and someone’s clothes were done so I waited 15 minutes and then removed them and put the clothes on a table and put my clothes in to wash. Just as I finished putting detergent in the couple came in and asked where their clothes were, I said I put them on the table. They asked me why I took them out of the washer and I told them when I got there the clothes were done and I waited 15 minutes after that it’s fair game. They told me I was rude I shrugged my shoulders and said oh well and smiled.

I stayed there the entire time until my clothes were done washing. When they came back for their clothes after using the dryer I just smiled, ticked them off even more.

We're on the Journey cruise 1/7/18. You too???

Yup and staying on for the week after. So used to the 21 days why stop now, lol. See you then.

Hey Debbie!!! Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed the review. I didn't think it was possible, but I think you like the Pride a little bit more than we do! :D We'll be back on her sometime in 2019.

LOL. Looking at doing the new Celebrity Edge March 17, 2019 and doing a B2B, love the look of this new ship.

Loved your review and it was nice meeting you and Patti throughout the trip.

I too love this ship and was on the week before with girlfriends and then Jeff met up with me for the 14 days back.

This was cruise no. 7 on this ship and have next January for 21 days and then November 2018, can you tell we like it. :)

On our upcoming cruise we get 5 specialty restaurants and I haven't ever used those restaurants. I'm wondering can you order 2 appetizers if you want them.

I've had it cancelled 3 times on us so we're hoping this month we'll finally get there.

I've used Nativeway several times and have recommended them. Sharon is usually very quick to respond try again.

We also did this tour in March and had no problem getting a taxi. After the tour we walked down the street and took the bus back to the ship. It's a really good tour with wonderful food for lunch.

I've used a noodle in the pool and have had no problem.

We've done 2 cruises on Deck 8 (8206 & 8210)under the Buffet area and would not book that area again. Heard scraping and carts rolling across the floors from 12:30 am to 2:00 am and then again started around 5:00 am.

Next cruise is Deck 4.

Love it. I miss the steel bands at the pool area, DJ's are good for Club and some late night Party's by the pool but nothing compares with the steel bands playing while your sailing away from ports.

Jason, wonderful job. You did good, there's another guy called "Radio" and he does a lot of reviews for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity (just like your style) but to be truthful your style is a whole lot better.

Congrats to you and Annie :D

Really a great job your doing, can't wait for more to come.

My liquor was purchased in the Ship's Gift Shop.

I now know to go back to the room on the last night around 7:00 to make sure my liquor will be there. In all my 28 cruises this was the first time it ever happened.

On our last Cruise in October we purchased 4 bottles of Vodka and never received it. Since we didn't get back to our room until after 11:00 we could talk to our room steward until the next morning. When we asked him he said he delivered all boxes to the rooms but couldn't remember if he delivered to ours.

Needless to say someone received 4 bottles of Stoli Vodka and did not return to rightful owner. I hope they enjoyed it. :mad:

I even went down to Customer Service and they said they couldn't do anything and that the crew always delivers to correct room.

Loving your review too. We were on the Pride before she went in for the upgrades and will be back on in March to bring her back to Baltimore. Nice to see the changes they've made.

Thanks so much.