Susie B.

(Cross posted on Dominican Republic Forum) Has anyone tried the API Beach Bar/ Restaurant? You can see it on the left as the tender brings you into dock in Cap Cana. I think they offer shuttle service from the pier area. It looks like a beautiful beach.

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I love to go early before many people are awake. Often the cardio machines are fairly busy especially the first few days. I really enjoy the stretch class that's usually around 7am and the Abs class that usually follows. I pick up my coffee on the way back to the cabin. If I didn't hit the gym first thing it's unlikely I'd make it there at all. I always feel better if I can get some time in there to start my day.

Has anyone been to Api Beach bar and restaurant in Cap Cana? From what I can tell so far the facility has a shuttle that would pick you up near where the ship's tender drops you off in Cap Cana. They don't sell day passes but have some kind of a minimum purchase agreement to use their bar/restaurant and beach area. I was looking at the Cap Cana area on GoogleEarth and found it. It looks like a convenient location to the port area. I'm wondering how this might compare to the beach in Juanillo.

We were on the 2/11/18 Eastern Caribbean sailing on the Silhouette. We did 2 Celebrity excursions the day we were in port for St. Maarten - the second being a catamaran cruise. We were only in port until 5pm (all aboard at 4:30) so I'm fairly certain it wasn't the sunset catamaran; the departure time for the catamaran was 1pm. I found it to be one of the highlights. The crew was great, very friendly - while it gave a very eye-opening, sobering look at the hurricane destruction they're still dealing with. Maho Beach is not very active at all with airplane take-offs, landings. I think the catamaran crew said that there are virtually no major resorts open, so the tourist air traffic is next to nothing.

Thanks Amy, great info. Did your cat sail take you up toward Maho Bay/Maho Beach? We're in port until 7pm that day. Which other excursion did you take?

We're in St. Maarten on the Equinox next month. Has anyone been on either of the catamaran shore excursions? Looks like one goes over by Maho Beach and the other is a sunset sail. Thanks for any info.

We're in St. Maarten on the Equinox next month. Has anyone been on either of the catamaran shore excursions? Looks like one goes over by Maho Beach and the other is a sunset sail. Thanks for any info.

Rising Tide was our go to bar most nights on the Allure back in October pre dinner. We had great service from the cocktail servers and the elevator operator. They were happy to take our photos for us also. Since being on the Rising Tide it has made every other elevator ride seem quite dull. Looking forward to returning again.

For anyone recently visiting St. Maarten how did you spend your day?

Has anyone been to Pinel recently? It sounds like the ferries are running and at least one restaurant is open but curious to hear about anyone's experience.

Thank you for the great posts while on the Flower Power Cruise! Since we couldn’t be there it’s been nice to see how enjoyable it has been! [emoji259][emoji254][emoji272]

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I'm sure we have may others but this just came to mind... in the elevator on our way to dinner on formal night. A couple got on who were also all dressed up. He was in a tux and evidently had just recently shaved but cut himself. He still had the tiny piece of tissue on his face over the cut to help stop the bleeding. Not sure if he intended to leave it there all through dinner or forgot to remove it.

Thanks again posters for all the info!

:) Thank you Orator. I’m hoping the Celebrity excursion/day pass at the Sanctuary all-inclusive will be a smart choice.

We're scheduled to stop (via tender) on the Silhouette. It's such a new cruise port I'm not able to find too much info yet. Looks like Celebrity will tender into the Cap Cana Marina? If you've been here did you take an excursion or taxi to a near beach? Thanks in advance for any info.

What’s your favorite resort that offers a day pass in Nassau?

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Thanks for the info.

I’ve read some conflicting information regarding day pass offerings at Baha Mar. Does anybody know if they do offer them or not?

Thanks so much for any info.

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Good to know, thanks Merion_Mom:)

Thanks Clarea! That's exactly what I wanted to know! :)

It's been awhile since we've been on an Oasis class ship so I'm looking for any Diamond members who have been on Allure lately. Did you receive drink coupons for your complimentary evening cocktails or were the drinks were served in the Diamond Lounge or a different larger lounge? :cocktail: Cheers!

Here's a link to an article I found regarding the port of St. Maarten -- https://maritime-executive.com/article/ports-reopen-in-puerto-rico-but-st-maarten-is-cut-off

I'm wondering what the eastern Caribbean itineraries might look like until St. Maarten and St. Thomas ports can welcome passengers once again. Were any other ports damaged by Irma that I'm missing? :confused:

I don't often drink beer but when I do...it's a Franziskaner

Thanks Cruiseapril! Did you purchase onsite or in advance?

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For the Nassau experts or those that have experienced a resort for the day in Nassau which are your favorites? Thanks so much for any information.