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We had an cabin on 6 for four. The bunk, unfortunately, came down over the main bed. It hung pretty low which made for some interesting mid-night whacks of the head. I assumed the bunk would be over the pull out and my kids would have to deal with it - not me. :rolleyes: However, we were not in the room that much so I still don't regret saving the money and not doing the Neptune Suite.

I thought the Dive In sauce was fairly close to Thousand Island dressing.

Captain Scott said at the mariner's brunch:

 

New seats for the Vista Lounge.

New furniture for the Crow's nest.

New Carpet and "Soft furnishing" for all areas on decks 5,6,7 & 8.

Re-do of, Crew Bar and Officers Bar, crew mess and crew galley below passenger decks.

New bridge equipment.

New tile in the Lido restaurant.

 

All in 10 days time!

 

There may have been more that I don't recall.

Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet last week. Wtih 8 of us, we didn't make it to the M&G or the Mariner's lunch. It was a job just to keep us all together and organized. Thanks for posting the upgrade list. Hoping your cruise was as wonderful as ours. I agree, we loved the Dive In burgers.:D

Get the all day water taxi for $7pp. Water Taxi is a short walk down the pier to your left. This allows you to bring purchases back to the ship, eat for free and return to the beach. When you exit the water taxi downtown Phillisburg, the beach is both on your right and your left. There will be many hawkers who try to lead you to chairs as they make money from the store fronts. Don't allow this as you get a better deal by telling them "No Thank you" and finding the seats yourself. Walk to the left down the beach about half way down you will find Lizzy's. There we got 2 beach chairs, an umbrella, a water float, 2 Red Stripe beers and two shots of flavored rum and free WiFi...all for just $12 total,,,NOT per person. Last year it was $10. I sat on the beach and swam in beautiful water. We sat up under Lizzy's covered open porch, listening to music while enjoying $1.50 beers after our freebees. There is free wifi. There is also a big water trampoline that was free and plenty of jet skis to rent along the beach. We went early to get the best chairs,went shopping a little, went back to our ship for lunch and returned to our chairs by the water for the remainder of the day. The shopping in the next street over and you can access it right next to Lizzy's up the side street, We met wonderful people and they watched our chairs and things. This is by far the greatest island stop for a non expensive excursion...don't miss it!

 

 

Don't forget to visit "Juggies-World's Smallest Bar." 2 beers & cuban cigar for $2.99.

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Are you saying I can ignore all this chatter about poluted waters in the bay beach by the shopping area? I was there 10 years ago and loved it. Any parasailing there?

Ok - Just for clarification. I can bring two bottles of wine on without a corkage fee automatically going to the room, correct? I plan to drink these in the room. Thanks.

I will be coming in on the Carnival Sunshine the first week of May. I assume we will be at the big dock and don't plan on a formal excursion for this port. I want to walk the wall (the whole thing if you recommend) and have time to explore old town. Can you tell me what entrance I should begin at with little congestion but great views? Also, is taxi from the port my best bet? Will they speak English? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.