JAcouple Posted February 28, 2011 #201 Share Posted February 28, 2011 ok for those who have been on HMC are you able to use your sail and sign card for drink purchases ?? someone on facebook was asking ohhh and in the shops ?? We were at HMC on Carnival back in December. The only method of payment we were aware of was CASH. no credit cards, no sign & sail. That was with the local vendors in little open huts selling their crafts, jewelry, clothing, etc. When we got in line for the ship at the end of the day, the actual stores were already locked up. The only thing left open was the bar. so we grabbed souvenirs from the locals and high-tailed it to the water taxi's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNNY BUN Posted March 9, 2011 #202 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Sailing May 22 on the Carnival Valor....just booked our cabana after looking at all the posts and pics about them. We are SO EXCITED!!:p Looking for your vote on best cabana in regards to it 's location...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNNY BUN Posted March 9, 2011 #203 Share Posted March 9, 2011 What time is lunch served? Are the lines horribly long for the buffet? When you first board the ship and head to the desk, do they show you a diagram of the locations of the cabanas that also indicates where the restrooms and lunch buffet are? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted March 9, 2011 #204 Share Posted March 9, 2011 What time is lunch served? Are the lines horribly long for the buffet? When you first board the ship and head to the desk, do they show you a diagram of the locations of the cabanas that also indicates where the restrooms and lunch buffet are? Thanks so much! Yep, the show you a map of the beach area, the cabanas are numbered and you can see the proximity to the food area, restrooms, etc. We didnt find the food lines too long at all...they had multiple stations open and they moved fast. I honestly cant remember the times but Id like to say 11-1 or something..? Also, youll have snacks in your cabana to tide you over :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted March 10, 2011 #205 Share Posted March 10, 2011 What time is lunch served? Are the lines horribly long for the buffet? Thanks so much! I am looking at at the program from our last visit. Lunch is served from 11:00 AM -1:30 PM. The food Pavilion is well organized and well equipped to handle any large crowds, so the food line flows quite smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oompaland Posted March 10, 2011 #206 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Sailing May 22 on the Carnival Valor....just booked our cabana after looking at all the posts and pics about them. We are SO EXCITED!!:p Looking for your vote on best cabana in regards to it 's location...... We just booked a cabana also! We are thinking of 6, 7 or 8. Can you hear music at any of these? Another question is the clamshells...can they put them anywhere? I would hope someone wouldnt park in front of our cabana and ruin our view. What are the guidelines on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessz79 Posted March 23, 2011 #207 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I see people mentioning going over on the 1st tenders at 8 or 8:30. Is this always the same time? We are supposed to be on HMC from 9:30 to 6 and are wondering how early we can get over there. We just rented a cabana today online and I'm so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allblueskys Posted March 23, 2011 #208 Share Posted March 23, 2011 No next cruise I book must go to HMC. We have gone to the RCL and NCL private islands that everyone complains about an just cant even imagine how nice this place is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 23, 2011 #209 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I see people mentioning going over on the 1st tenders at 8 or 8:30. Is this always the same time? We are supposed to be on HMC from 9:30 to 6 and are wondering how early we can get over there. We just rented a cabana today online and I'm so excited! All depends on when the ship is in position, and ready to start tendering. The first tender is whenever that is reached. There aren't scheduled times, to my knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted March 23, 2011 #210 Share Posted March 23, 2011 We are normally aboard the first tender. We set foot on HMC anytime between 8:00 and 8:30. As Bruce mentioned, it can vary from cruise to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moran4carnival Posted March 24, 2011 #211 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I have a cabana booked for our July cruise on the Valor. So looking forward to this port. From where the tender drops you off, to the walk to the beach, how long is it? Is everything pretty close together (food area, tender, cabana access) also is there any shopping to be had here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 24, 2011 #212 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I have a cabana booked for our July cruise on the Valor. So looking forward to this port. From where the tender drops you off, to the walk to the beach, how long is it? Is everything pretty close together (food area, tender, cabana access) also is there any shopping to be had here? If you watch the videos on this thread, you will see how the cabanas are laid out: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1378367 The first cabana is about 5 minute walk from the tender. There is also a transport vehicle for cabana users. The food is generally behind cabanas 3 and 4. Yes there is shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valancy1 Posted April 11, 2011 #213 Share Posted April 11, 2011 So excited--I have booked a cabana for our 9/11 Valor sailing. I take it I need to go to Guest Services to "choose" which cabana after embarkation, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bafinegan Posted April 11, 2011 #214 Share Posted April 11, 2011 we were lucky euff to get the private oasis for our group of 12 . we are sailing out of jacksonvile on may 28 on the fascination. it worked out to $120 pp (including money for the tips) WE ARE SOOO EXCITED!!! baf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativeaz Posted April 12, 2011 #215 Share Posted April 12, 2011 What exactly is included when you rent the Private Oasis? I've rented a cabana before, but would like to know more about the Private Oasis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 12, 2011 #216 Share Posted April 12, 2011 What exactly is included when you rent the Private Oasis? I've rented a cabana before, but would like to know more about the Private Oasis? Just read down the main page for this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1358099 And there is another detailed description a little further back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted April 13, 2011 #217 Share Posted April 13, 2011 So excited--I have booked a cabana for our 9/11 Valor sailing. I take it I need to go to Guest Services to "choose" which cabana after embarkation, right? That appears to be the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativeaz Posted April 13, 2011 #218 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks CruiserBruce! That helped a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted April 18, 2011 #219 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Does anyone know if there is a childs rate for the Oasis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizfish Posted April 19, 2011 #220 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Does anyone know if there is a childs rate for the Oasis? The Oasis is flat rate for up to 12 people. Over 12 people it is $99 per person. We were told there is no charge for an infant. Don't know at what age they would charge the full $99 per extra person rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0LLTIDE Posted April 19, 2011 #221 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Great review! Thanks so much for answering the questions that other's seem to skip right over (I've searched all over for info on HMC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted April 20, 2011 #222 Share Posted April 20, 2011 lilylight .... Many thanks for your great review! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workin4theweekend Posted April 20, 2011 #223 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Thanks for the 4 star review:D! You answered ALL of my HMC questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alabamaprincess Posted April 23, 2011 #224 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Has anyone recently been to HMC? I was wondering if your cabanna was pre-assigned or did you get to pick your cabanna once on board. We reserved our on line. I didn't know if we should try to get on the ship early to pick our number or if they had already been selected based on when you booked online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valancy1 Posted April 23, 2011 #225 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Has anyone recently been to HMC? I was wondering if your cabanna was pre-assigned or did you get to pick your cabanna once on board. We reserved our on line. I didn't know if we should try to get on the ship early to pick our number or if they had already been selected based on when you booked online. I would really like to know the answer to this question, too. I booked on-line (thankful I did!) but would like to choose my cabana... Any thoughts? Thanks in advance, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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