FlorenceItaly Posted December 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We cruised on the Celebrity Infinity October 24-November 8. I arranged a private tour with Roberto, and it was THE highlight of the cruise, and this is no exaggeration. We chose tour 2C which included the Old & New Locks, and MORE. All communication with him was prompt. I highly recommend this tour. Also, I am receiving no compensation for this endorsement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachlover1989 Posted December 7, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 7, 2017 We are doing this same cruise in the Spring and were hoping to use Robtad's. I emailed him and he responded quickly but when I asked a question I never heard back from him. I always worry about booking a private tour for this reason. But based on your review do you think that's unusual that he never got back to me? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted December 7, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted December 7, 2017 We are doing this same cruise in the Spring and were hoping to use Robtad's. I emailed him and he responded quickly but when I asked a question I never heard back from him. I always worry about booking a private tour for this reason. But based on your review do you think that's unusual that he never got back to me? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I think it's possible he may not have received it. I am aware that he has occasional problems with hotmail. I would go ahead and resend the same email showing the original date(forward from your sent mail), and say something like "I am not sure if you received my original email". He is dependable and reputable, so you have no worries there. I can't advise one way or another if you don't feel comfortable with a private tour vs cruise line. On this particular cruise I booked 3 private tours, and 1 ship tour. I hope this helps some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Thanks for sharing your experience. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted December 9, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Thanks for sharing your experience.Keith Happy to help! It truly was THE highlight of the cruise, and a once in a lifetime experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Marie, that is fantastic. I've made a note about the tour for our next visit. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted December 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 10, 2017 He has been at this for a long time and has been reliable we took a tour with him back in 2013 and had a great time. There are some pictures of our tour about half way down this page of my report. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1942047&page=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamasNomad Posted December 31, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We cruised on the Celebrity Infinity October 24-November 8. I arranged a private tour with Roberto, and it was THE highlight of the cruise, and this is no exaggeration. We chose tour 2C which included the Old & New Locks, and MORE. All communication with him was prompt. I highly recommend this tour. Also, I am receiving no compensation for this endorsement. Thank you for your feedback on this tour. I have booked the 2C option with Roberto for an upcoming cruise and was hoping for it to be good. Sounds like it will exceed my expectations !! Any issues with getting back to the ship on time? The 2C tour is so jam packed that I am a bit concerned. FYI - we are sailing on Celebrity Infinity as well. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted December 31, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Thank you for your feedback on this tour. I have booked the 2C option with Roberto for an upcoming cruise and was hoping for it to be good. Sounds like it will exceed my expectations !! Any issues with getting back to the ship on time? The 2C tour is so jam packed that I am a bit concerned. FYI - we are sailing on Celebrity Infinity as well. Cheryl Cheryl, it was THE highlight of the cruise, and this is no exaggeration. He made some special arrangements for our tour, and I suspect he may do the same for yours. You are free to tell him that you talked to me and I told you how wonderful his tour is, among the TOP, if not the top of ALL travel we have ever done. We had no problems getting back on time. He has been doing this for years, no worries. When we were leaving the port area there were a few other tour operators that tried to dissuade us from leaving the port area, but, I just kept walking per his instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeliving501 Posted January 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I just wrote to Roberto to book this tour for our cruise on the Infinity in September based upon your recommendation. How many people did you include in your group? Ellen Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted January 2, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I just wrote to Roberto to book this tour for our cruise on the Infinity in September based upon your recommendation. How many people did you include in your group? Ellen Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hi Ellen, There were 11 or 12 of us. Have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeliving501 Posted January 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thank you, Marie. So grateful that cruisers like you and Jane take the time to review and answer questions. Much appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted January 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 3, 2018 We enjoyed our tour in 2013 and are in email communications again for our Panama cruise this coming November. We are going to do Option #2:* Grand Tour (Two Oceans and Three Locks). Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sab17518 Posted January 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Can anyone get me contact info for Roberto. We will be there in march, and sounds like he is the guide to have. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted January 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Give these a try, last I heard at least one of them is a good addy... robtads2@hotmail.com robtads@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted January 28, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Can anyone get me contact info for Roberto. We will be there in march, and sounds like he is the guide to have.Thanks robtads2@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2bcruzng Posted February 18, 2018 #17 Share Posted February 18, 2018 robtads2@hotmail.com Does he have a website? Thanks, Reba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted February 18, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 18, 2018 He hasn't had one, don't think that has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 18, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Does he have a website? Thanks, Reba Not to my knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbay Posted February 19, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Is Roberto of Robtads the same company as My friend Mario and Almiza Tours? Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted February 19, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 19, 2018 No, as far as I know Robtads has no affiliation with Mario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbay Posted February 23, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Thanks, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbelc Posted February 24, 2018 #23 Share Posted February 24, 2018 We’re doing San Diego to Ft Lauderdale in October on the Infinity. I thought the ship didn’t stop at the locks. What port was this? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted February 24, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 24, 2018 We’re doing San Diego to Ft Lauderdale in October on the Infinity. I thought the ship didn’t stop at the locks. What port was this? Sent from my iPad using Forums Robtads is a tour guide that some have used on their stops in Panama. While the Infinity doesn't stop at the locks during the transit to let people take shore excursions, they do stop in Colon on most cruises. The October cruise from SAN-FLL include a stop in Colon the day after your transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 24, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yes, our tour was from Colon. As I mentioned previously, it was the highlight of our cruise. This, and our corner AFT FV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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