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We'll be on the NCL Prima in January. One of our stops is Great Stirrup Cay. Should we opt not to tender to the island and just stay on the boat, what restaurants, etc. will be available for us to enjoy on the boat.

We will be picking our specialty restaurants for "Prima" soon. We were on the "Bliss" back in January and really had a great eating experience in the "Food Republic" restaurant. The food was great, and it was lots of fun sharing our choices. We'll likely pick that one again, but if complimentary "Indulge" is extremely similar, we may pick another.

I did one that wasn't nearly that long. And it was great! Check to see if there's an option of shorter length. I've done it twice, and I'd do it again! (Seems it was only 3-4 hours total).

Although the Virgin Gordas would be nice, from what I've read I just think the excursion would be too crowded for us. So we're probably going to rule that one out. We are often content just to hang around near the port area. And if you feel that the Tortola port area has much to offer, we may be content to just do that. However, if there are some other specific excursions (sight-seeing even with a little beach time) that ships offer that you enjoyed, we may consider doing one of those. We are a senior-citizen foursome.

I think that all our foursome will care to do in Grand Cayman is to taxi/uber to the Seven-Mile Beach and then just walk around and find a nice place to grab some lunch and stay for a while. After that we'll probably walk a bit more and then just taxi/uber on back to the ship. We don't care anything about sunbathing/getting into the water. For those of you who have been to Seven -Mile Beach, what point would you recommend that we ask the taxi/uber to take drop us off? If you can recommend a specific restaurant (sandwiches/seafood) that would be great too.

The title pretty much says it all because sometimes we'd just as soon walk around the port area and just find a nice place to kick back, enjoy some good seafood or sandwich, and just people watch. (We cruise January 2025 on the NCL Prima).

The title really asks it all. I might add that good seafood would be important. We also want to be sure that we'll have reliable, readily available taxi/uber service to and from the ship (especially on our return to the ship).

The title really asks it all. I might add that good food (seafood, of course) would be important as well. We'd prefer that it be within walking distance of the ship (within 1 to 1-and-a-half miles),

We are looking for a cruise that would depart from some major port on the West Coast of North America and go to Hawaii. Once there, we would then stay in a resort for a few days and then catch another cruise that would return us to the mainland.

What are the usual hours for "Indulge"? Is "Indulge" open for lunch on days when the ship is at port?

We will be on the NCL Prima in January 2025. Where are we likely to dock? One dock I've read about is Amber Cove. Another is at the site of Taino Bay. Or is it possible there is a different one altogether. Curious because Taino Bay looks very appealing from what I've seen in some videos.

Sorry .... We did the sunet cruise with Captain Andy's. I should have specified. That's why it was important that we be there for 2 days. (I checked the website, and I see that there are plenty of other options ... some you could probably do with just one day in Kauai). IT WAS WONDERFUL!!!

When we were on the Pride of America, the ship spent two nights on Kauai. Because we were there for two nights, we were able to book an excursion with Captain Andy's that took us along the Napali Coast. IT WAS FANTASTIC! (See attachment below). {We didn't get it thru NCL}. Check your itinerary ... and if you are in Kauai for 2 nights, definitely look into this one! However, if you are only there for one night, it might be difficult to fit it into your plans. https://www.napali.com/

We'd love to find a nice restaurant for lunch where we can kick back and enjoy the scenery (preferably with a beach view). We're figuring either within walking distance of the tender drop off or on 7-Mile Beach. (We'll be there on a Tuesday). We're at port from 9-4, so a lunch anytime between 11 and 1:30 would probably work for us. We'll make reservations if they take them if you think they would be helpful. Seafood is a must ... and it must include shrimp as we have one in our party who ONLY eats shrimp when it comes to seafood ... As for the cost, it'll be our excursion for the day....so unless it's ridiculously high ... we'll be okay with the cost.

Our original plan in Cartagena was to rent a taxi and then go on to the walled city. But as we came out of the port area we were 'politely encouraged' to take a tour by solicitation. They told us the cost ($40 per pereson) and showed us the things that we would see. We all looked at one another (our party of four) and decided ... 'what the heck, let's do it'. The tour was fast-paced and we saw many things. At the end we were taken to a restaurant where we had a wonderful meal (and, of course, the meal was not included...and we expected that). So I guess what I'm saying here is don't be afraid to go with an excursion not offered by the ship. Someone named Grey organized our group of 8....but then someone else took over as guide a few blocks later .... his name escapes me, but he was very good and very knowledgeable. We took a risk, and luckily we won. Had I known what I know now, I probably would have researched online to find a reputable tour guide in advance. I do remember hearing great things about Dora (not to take away from the one that we took). As I said, we just took the plunge and ended up lucking out. BUT WHATEVER YOU DO ... Don't miss the Walled City of Cartegena. And be sure to spend some quality time in the bird area near the port on your return. That, in and of itself, is a nice excursion just right off the ship.

Looking for restaurant/bar suggestions for some good kick-back time while in Tortola. We'd prefer it being relatively near the port, but a short taxi ride will be okay if it's out best option.

We did this excursion back in 2020. Beautiful place. Unfortunately we made the mistake of going to a restaurant (I forget the name, but it was nice). We waited a huge amount of time to be seated, get our meal, etc. .... My suggestion .... forget doing food .... spend all of your time on that wonderful beach area. By the time we got out of the restaurant, we only had about 20-30 minutes to enjoy the beach. (I looked it up. It was Hendo's Hideout. Trust me, I'm not knocking the restaurant....it was nice. We just wasted too much precious beach time while there.)

Don't miss this wonderful complimentary Chinese/Asian restaurant. We were on "The Star" back in April and dined there four times on our 15-day Mediterranan cruise. Sadly, it's only on "The Star". I can't understand why "Ginza" is not offered on other ships. It's a small restauarant, but it's definitely worth a wait if you cannot get right in right away. We're going to be on "The Bliss" later this month. And if "Ginza" were on 'The Bliss', I can assure you that we'd definitely be going several times.

Wow. Thanks for the info.

We are wanting to know the cost of renting a lounger in the VIBE area of the ship. We are only interested in 'renting for a day' a couple of times during our 14-day cruise.

Friends have told us to be sure and have fish and coconut rice while in the walled city of Cartagena. Any restuarants to recommend for these two items? Will we have luck just walking around and finding one? Or should we zoom in on just one restaurant, call ahead, and make the reservations. Also... will most take U.S. Credit cards .... and what about paying for the taxi/uber ... will they take credit cards .... or will we need the local currency? For the sake of saving time ... a good restaurant near an emerald souviner shop would work perfectly for our plans.

Yes...our first. Someone in our party of four recently talked to a sibling who has spent time in Cartegena. We were given pretty much the same advice that you've shared. One thing that was mentioned was to be sure--while we are there--to get some seafood along with coconut rice. Looking forward to that day, hoping the weather will cooperate.

Our ship doesn't offer many excursions at Manzanillo ... and it doesn't look as though there's that much to do right at the port. So here's what I'm thinking/hoping we might be able to do. Is there a nice beach restaurant/bar relatively close by that we could easily walk/taxi/bus/uber to ... and then play it be ear from there? Any beach restaurant/bar that you could suggest? We'd be perfectly content to kick back an hour or so there, walk around for a bit, and then just make our way back to the ship.

We are trying to decide what to do while at port in Cartagena, Colombia, while on our Panama Canal cruise this January. We are seniors, and we really do like the idea of taking an excursion through the ship. We currently don't have very many excursions from which to choose, but one of the excursions is a shopping tour into Cartegena. It will include going to Las Bovedas and La Serrezuela. Also included is a stop for coffee, a stop for rum, and a place to see/shop for emeralds (name of store is not mentioned). If you have taken this excursion, is there a reasonable amount of freedom as you browse/shop? (In other words are you free to roam...and then meet at a designated place at a designated time, etc., etc.). Also share your general thoughts. Your input is appreciated.

We are trying to decide what to do while at port in Cartagena, Colombia, while on our Panama Canal cruise this January. We are seniors, and we really do like the idea of taking an excursion through the ship. We currently don't have very many excursions from which to choose, but one of the excursions is a shopping tour into Cartegena. It will include going to Las Bovedas and La Serrezuela. Also included is a stop for coffee, a stop for rum, and a place to see/shop for emeralds (name of store is not mentioned). If you have taken this excursion, is there a reasonable amount of freedom as you browse/shop? (In other words are you free to roam...and then meet at a designated place at a designated time, etc., etc.). Also share your general thoughts. Your input is appreciated.