Ciref

I would like to take the Mount Liamuiga Volcano Hike. I am 59 years old but in good physical condition for my age.

I am deciding between going with the Royal Caribbean shore excursion, Royston or Thenford Grey in mid July.

The RCI excursion guarantees that I will get back on time and I am guessing that they will probably move at an easier pace then the private tours. On the other hand I think the private tours will be smaller groups giving me more attention and if I can keep up I would like the quicker ascent. In addition the private tour is 30% cheaper. Not a deciding factor but all things being equal I'd rather save the money.

I would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks.

Eric

Thanks all. This is exactly what I wanted to know.

Eric

What time does RCI allow guests to board the Jewel in San Juan? I seem to remember from the Serenade that the official time is noon but they usually started boarding earlier.

Eric

Thanks for all the information. You folks are the best for getting information regarding cruises.

Eric

Wow, I didn't realize that. Thanks for the quick response. I'll pass on the soda package and buy the cans since I won't be drinking more then two a day.

Eric

I am taking a cruise on the Jewel OTS in July. I am considering getting the soda package but I do not know the cost of purchasing a single glass of soda. Does anyone know what RCI is currently charging for a glass of soda on board? Thanks.

Eric

Thanks for all the responses. RCI has, in my opinion, significantly improved their main dining room menus since my cruise in July 2011. I am glad my wife and I can look forward to the same menus that were used on the Liberty for our July 2014 cruise on the Jewel.

Eric

I recently cruised on Liberty of the Seas and was impressed with the appetizers and entrees at dinner and the number of choices. Are the dinner menus substantially similar on all the RCI ships or are they simpler and with fewer choices on the smaller ships? I am cruising on Jewel in July and am hoping to see a comparable menu.

Eric

CIREF, we are looking for an ATV excursion for our cruise in October. What is the name of the ATV operator you are using and would you mind posting a review when you return in July.

Chris,

We took his tour in July of 2011. His name is Arnaldo Alves. He was a great tour guide, very enthusiastic and into showing us all the points of interest along the ride. Since it was a small group, four of us on 3 ATV's including Arnaldo, we moved very quickly which was exciting. He showed us caves with fruit bats that we took a short hike to, we ran along the edge of the island. We saw a boy with a herd of goats and we stopped at a small cantina to get drinks and where they fed the local lizards so we could see them up close. We went past some wind turbines and saw a lot of beautiful shore line and scenery along the way. He went out of his way to take a lot of pictures with our cameras as well.

This was a unique experience and I highly recommend booking with Arnaldo. I will post again after my wife and I return in July.

Eric

Could you please post the picture of the license plates? Going only on the description I can't figure out who it might be...:confused:

Isa,

Thanks so much for offering to help! I had searched my house, googled a lot of different combinations, googled the Curacao Department of Motor Vehicles, checked Trip Advisor and came up with nothing. However I went to Youtube yesterday and searched "Curacao ATV" and I found two videos with him in it.

I will be emailing him shortly, I won't be in Curacao until July, to set up a ride for my wife and I.

Thanks again, Isa and have a great day.

Eric

In July of 2011 my daughter, her friend and I took an ATV Tour in Curacao from a small operator that ran the business out of his home. I took his name and number but I have lost them.

I am returning with my wife this July and I would like to go with him again. We found him from a cab driver after the tour from the ship was booked. I have a picture of him with us but I am not sure if I am allowed to post it here. He had long, dark hair and a goatee. I also have the license plates of two of the ATVs in my photos.

Is there anyone out there who can help me locate this man?

Thanks,

Eric