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Is it easy once we exit the cruise ship to grab a taxi to a beach? Will they drop off and come back for you? We are thinking of Blue Bay Beach or Casa Abao.

We’re on the AmaLea from Vilshofen to Budapest beginning 10/29. Scrolling through posts it seems like every one else is going the opposite direction. Any reports on what’s happening with those heading down river? Where are they being bussed to and from?

We’ll be on the AmaLea, Vilshofen to Budapest in late October. I know it’s a long way off, so I’ll be checking back regularly for updates.

What are the beach options in Progreso? Are taxi's readily available to get you to a beach and are any beaches recommended? Thanks!

Thank you! I will definitely check further into staying there.

Has anyone stayed in Ravenna the night before a cruise? We’ve been to Venice and while I’d love to visit again, we only have the one night and are considering going to Ravenna direct from the airport to see someplace new. If anyone has stayed, what do you think? Is it worth it or should we just stay the night in Venice and transfer in the morning?

I would have booked a private tour, but I couldn’t find one. If anyone knows of a private vendor selling this excursion, I would love the info. For now we are booked with Celebrity and hope for the best. We will definitely stick to the front of the line. You are the 2nd who recommended this.

Thanks for the info, we are all swimmers.

LOL, guess I should have proof read. Stupid phone is always second guessing what I want to say!

Is there snoring the beach?

Thanks everyone! We’ve decided to book the Celebrity tour. Thanks for the tips as well!

We will be in Tortola on a Sunday when the ferry from Road Town to Virgin Gorda does not run, so we are unable to go to the Baths on our own. I'm looking for opinions of the cruise line excursion to the Baths. We're trying to decide if it's worth booking with Celebrity or finding something else to do. I posted in the Tortola forum, but have not received an answer yet, so posting here as well.

Has anyone done the Baths with Celebrity? If so, what are is your opinion?

Sorry just seeing this. We stayed at The Element Miami Airport. I ended up ordering my wine from Total Wine. It worked out great!

I have been planning to visit the Baths on my own via a ferry and taxi, but just realized that the ferry service doesn't run on Sundays when we will be in Tortola. Is there another option aside from a cruise ship excursion? If we don't see the Baths, what else is recommended aside from Jost Van Dyke?

Thank you for the detailed response. I’m leaning toward going to the Baths, although until I started researching what to do I didn’t realize that they are not on Tortola and never having been, an island tour also sounds beautiful. I’ll have to discuss with my husband and the other couple traveling with us. If we go to the Baths on our own do we take a ferry over, then get a taxi? Any way to set it all up prior to arrival? Also, I realized I somehow got the date and time wrong! Not sure how I managed that. We’ll be there on the Celebrity Millennium Sunday, 2/12/23 from 8 am - 5 pm.

Wednesday 2/11/23 from 8 am to 6 pm.

Wednesday 2/11/23 from 8 am to 6 pm.

We have a stop here on the Celebrity Millennium next February and we’re trying to decide where to spend our day. We’ve never been to the BVI and both places look wonderful! Any thoughts on which to choose for a first time visitor. We often choose active excursions, but also love a beach day with good food a drinks. I’d also appreciate any recommendations who to book with other than the cruise line. Also open to suggestions for anything else we might consider!

Thanks, I didn’t noticed that. In any case, I’ve decided to order from Total Wine. Most of the suggestions given aren’t really on my route and it’s just easier to have it delivered.

Thanks to everyone for their replies. I have discovered that I can order from Total Wine and have it delivered to my hotel, so that’s likely what we will do as long as I can get a delivery time in the morning before we leave for the port.

Do you have a specific place you know of?

I’m aware, just wondering if there is a Publix or any place that is super close. Otherwise, we’ll have the driver stop somewhere on our way.

We arrive in Miami late the night before our cruise and staying near the airport. We are sailing on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. Is there a convenient place near the port to stop for a couple bottles of wine before we board?