buckeyeinmd

La Romana. We debated back and forth about what to do at this port. We almost did the Seavis boat trip to Saona island but hesitated because it was all day and included food. We try to avoid excursions with food and look for more half day activities because of the kids. friendly.

Good call on not doing Seavis. We did it and the island had lots of sea grass so it was hard to go in the water and snorkel. And the lunch wasn't that good. Parts of the excursion was good though. Not sure if I would try it again.

Doug

The Vista did not impress me.........she also looked way too crowded.:eek:

Just off the Vista and there were some areas it was too crowded but most of the time, we had no problems getting around and getting to what we needed.

Doug

Every person in the cabin can bring a 12 pack of cans (soda or I think juice). We got the middle internet package (I forget what it was called) and it seemed ok. Found that it worked slower during the day when others were using it. At 5AM when I was doing the track, it seemed fine but slowed down during the day.

And you can use the Carnival hub app to chat with others on the ship while onboard.

Doug

Was on the same cruise and haven't started my review yet. I agree with lots of this. The lack of an atrium and some areas did seem crowded and we too thought the A/C wasn't working in lots of places. The staff was always working and we had no problems with them. We ate in the Main Dining Room every night and we loved the anytime dining. As for other places, we really liked the Pig & Anchor (free lunch only on sea days). The white pizza was good as were the burritos and Guy's burgers. We really didn't do the buffet.

Matt was awesome as the cruise director. Overall, we found more positive than negative.

Doug

Was just there last week. We walked there. Yes, part of it is on the road but it definitely is less than 1.6 miles. As others said, its a nice secluded beach with no facilities. We did try to snorkel there but didn't see anything.

Doug

Was just there last week 1:30-10. Keep in mind that most of the stores in town close around 6. We booked thru Rud Tours and for $20 round trip a person, we got a 2 hour tour of the town which was entertaining and then they dropped us off at Mambo Beach for 2 hours and then picked us up and brought us back to port. So we saw the town and the beach and can't be the price. We just couldn't shop in town. We just happen to find the tour after we walked off the ship and was looking around.

Doug

I also got the oops page. However maybe you can answer a question. I was on the Vista November of last year. The smell of smoke from the casino was so over powering. I could smell smoke in the lobby bar and, in the atrium area on the lobby mezzanine and promenade desks. Just wondering if you had the same experience.

Just got off the Vista 3 hours ago and never smelled it in the atrium. Course it could be dependent on the number of smokers in the casino.

Doug

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

I had heard there is a "road" that runs behind so you wouldn't have to walk in the sand. Does anyone know if this is true?

There is a road but not sure how direct it is from the port

Doug

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

after 7pm I believe.

On the Vista right now (8 day cruise) Havana area is definitely open to all after 7. Pool stays open till midnight. Not many seem to know about it

Doug

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

From this picture - it looks like from tip to tip, it is only a little longer to walk from the port to Jacks than from the ship to the port.

 

Having just done it 3 days ago, it is a little longer than the ship to pier but like others have said, it is walking on sand

Doug

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Did Makins77 report what their group did on Curacao and Aruba? Unless there are extraordinary circumstances going on, doesn't it make sense after information gathering on the boards for what to do that we report back what we decided upon and the pros and cons of the results???

Nope..never saw a response anywhere.

Doug

Sadly all my pictures I posted are now useless thanks to photobucket changing there 3rd party policy.

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Georgiafan - Bummer...but thanks for the review.

Doug

Thanks..liking what I see since we leave this Saturday.

Doug

Hoping to find the one for Grand Turk, La Romana, Aruba, and Curacao. I've seen plenty of requests for it, but no one has posted it.

Sunshower - me too since we sail that route in 2 weeks

Doug

We took a tour that included a snorkel stop at the wall. Here is one picture I have handy.

Basically, it's cool to see from the surface. But you are at least 12+ feet from the ground at that point (maybe even 20).

I'd love to scuba it - just to get closer to it.

 

VermeulT - what tour was that? And great pic.

Doug

Thanks for the feedback. We sail that same route in less than 3 week so we're excited and hoping the weather holds for us. Sorry you have to divert to other ports.

Doug

Really enjoying your review Georgiafan. I think I"m almost ready for my cruise in 3 weeks.

Doug

Thanks for the review!

Doug

I will be going to Grand Turk for the first time in May on the carnival magic.

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app

And what did you do decide to do?

Doug

Blue Velvet - Good Not Great

 

 

Ice Cream Sandwiches - Save your 2$

Georgiafan - Thanks for saving me money. I'll be sure to take your advice next month.

Doug

Excellent review, enjoying immensely. Will be on Aug 12 sailing and cannot wait to attend the military gathering. So nice of CCL to acknowledge those who gave/give us our freedoms.

 

Sent from my cell, I hate spellcheck, plz 4 give errors :)

PIttsburghGirlee - see you on the 12th. Don't think we've seen you on the roll call though.

Doug

Thanks SpaceCowboy.

Doug

First Class Vets Gathering

Sounds like a great time.

Doug

Enjoying this review...Hope there is more to come.

Doug

One month from today, I'll be getting ready to get my huevos rancheros fix.

I'll be right there also.

Doug