jtdlmc Posted February 4, 2011 #101 Share Posted February 4, 2011 We will be cruising Feb 27th on Valor to W Caribbean. Do the cruiseships always require a tender in Belize? My itinery only shows Gran Cayman as being tendered. Yes and it's a long one - about 4 miles each way I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belize Tourism Board Posted February 4, 2011 #102 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Hi Everyone, I’m writing on behalf of the Belize Tourism Board, as we recently learned that some of you have questions about negotiations between Belizean tender operators and Carnival. We wanted to respectfully make ourselves available to you in case there is anything that we can help clarify. We greatly respect everyone’s personal opinions and thoughts, and our intention in joining the discussion is simply to help answer any questions you might have and clarify information about the negotiations. We value all of our travelers – repeat and future travelers – and are committed to providing you with the best service that we can. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and helping as best as possible. Thanks, BTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belize Tourism Board Posted February 4, 2011 #103 Share Posted February 4, 2011 What is the latest information about Carnival ships going to Belize? We really hope we stop there on our cruise that we have booked in three weeks. Thanks for your help! Hi Lake-Cruiser, Thanks for reaching out. I'm happy to report that we have not been informed of any additional cancellations. However, we do recommend that you contact Carnival directly for the most accurate information on your specific itinerary. We look forward to welcoming you to Belize and sincerely hope you enjoy your visit! Best, BTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triphopcooper Posted February 5, 2011 #104 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I have been informed that ships regularly scheduled to call on Belize this coming week we will be going to Belize. However, the situation is not completely cleared so we will still have to take it week by week. I'll advise on the following week as soon as I have confirmation one way or the other. Hopefully things will be back to normal soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake-Cruiser Posted February 12, 2011 #105 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Hi Everyone, I’m writing on behalf of the Belize Tourism Board, as we recently learned that some of you have questions about negotiations between Belizean tender operators and Carnival. We wanted to respectfully make ourselves available to you in case there is anything that we can help clarify. We greatly respect everyone’s personal opinions and thoughts, and our intention in joining the discussion is simply to help answer any questions you might have and clarify information about the negotiations. We value all of our travelers – repeat and future travelers – and are committed to providing you with the best service that we can. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and helping as best as possible. Thanks, BTB Any new information on ships going to Belize?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdlmc Posted February 12, 2011 #106 Share Posted February 12, 2011 It looks as thought they are alternating weeks with the Legend. We were supposed to be in Belize on Feb 24 but got a letter from Carnival yesterday saying we are being rerouted to Costa Maya :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanford's girl Posted February 14, 2011 #107 Share Posted February 14, 2011 It looks as thought they are alternating weeks with the Legend. We were supposed to be in Belize on Feb 24 but got a letter from Carnival yesterday saying we are being rerouted to Costa Maya :( That sure doesn't give you a lot of time to research that port and make plans. Do you know if the Carnival ships that don't go to Belize will all be stopping at Costa Maya instead? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdlmc Posted February 14, 2011 #108 Share Posted February 14, 2011 That sure doesn't give you a lot of time to research that port and make plans. Do you know if the Carnival ships that don't go to Belize will all be stopping at Costa Maya instead? :confused: It depends on the itinerary. Some are going to Grand Cayman, I believe. I'm glad we got that much notice. The past few weeks they had been telling people as they boarded the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
072175 Posted February 14, 2011 #109 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We stopped in Belize last week on the Dream. My Wife and her friend went ashore as I stayed on board with the kids. The tender lines were long, they could not get off the boat until about 10:30. They also said that of Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Roatan they thought that the port in Belize ws thhe least desireable for shopping. Of course for excursions then it is a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belize Tourism Board Posted February 14, 2011 #110 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Any new information on ships going to Belize?:confused: Hi Lake-Cruiser, We have been informed that the Carnival Legend ship call on February 24, 2011 has been canceled, but we are unaware of any other cancellations. Aside from this one cancellation, if you have questions about your upcoming trip, we suggest contacting Carnival directly for the most accurate itinerary information. Thanks, BTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockynkatrina Posted February 14, 2011 #111 Share Posted February 14, 2011 yay...i have never been so nerveous in a port,I would never take my family outside the gates ever again.we were heckeled,and harassed too often. Yes it is a pretty port,but never judge a book by its cover.enjoy the cruise,and overlook small issues like this that we have very little if any control over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj cruiser Posted February 14, 2011 #112 Share Posted February 14, 2011 We are suppose to be there next month on the Dream...I am looking forward to snorkeling! We did cave tubing last time and had a blast. I guess everyone just has different experiences :D If we end up going to Grand Cayman I am fine with that too...wish I was there now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockynkatrina Posted February 15, 2011 #113 Share Posted February 15, 2011 im sure its probaly a great place,I just never had a good experience to bragg about.I have heard awesome things about cave tubing,i did the city tour,and boy that was an adventure in itself...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinc Posted February 15, 2011 #114 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hi Lake-Cruiser, We have been informed that the Carnival Legend ship call on February 24, 2011 has been canceled, but we are unaware of any other cancellations. Aside from this one cancellation, if you have questions about your upcoming trip, we suggest contacting Carnival directly for the most accurate itinerary information. Thanks, BTB Thanks for the info. I WANT MY BELIZE!!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpattershoppe Posted February 15, 2011 #115 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Geesh, I wish Carnival would tell us one way or another. We leave in about two weeks. This is so getting old. -pitterpattershoppe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireo492 Posted February 16, 2011 #116 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Carnival should just write off Belize and use Costa Maya and Grand Cayman. They are much safer and have better activities for cruisers. Plus in Costa Maya you don't need tenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel2Much Posted February 16, 2011 #117 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Carnival should just write off Belize and use Costa Maya and Grand Cayman. They are much safer and have better activities for cruisers. Plus in Costa Maya you don't need tenders ..and I wish they offered more cruise options that stop in Belize. I like mixing in a port that isn't a cookie-cutter Margaritaville/SenorFrogs/DiamondsInternational/CarlosnCharlies pre-fab resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinc Posted February 16, 2011 #118 Share Posted February 16, 2011 ..and i wish they offered more cruise options that stop in belize. I like mixing in a port that isn't a cookie-cutter margaritaville/senorfrogs/diamondsinternational/carlosncharlies pre-fab resort. yes yes yes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted February 16, 2011 #119 Share Posted February 16, 2011 ..and I wish they offered more cruise options that stop in Belize. I like mixing in a port that isn't a cookie-cutter Margaritaville/SenorFrogs/DiamondsInternational/CarlosnCharlies pre-fab resort. Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!! People complain that Caribbean ports are all starting to look the same. Well Duh! We asked for it. Put the same stupid, America-based stores in all of them and create an artificial "tourist village" so the podunks aren't intimidated by a place outside the narrow comfort zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucille&mike Posted February 16, 2011 #120 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well if you all ever stop into Belize the best tour operators are Experience Belize Tours![/quote One more time: Ports of Call Posting Guidelines Reviews/Recommendations of Tour Operators/Guides Legitimate third-party recommendations/reviews for tour operators/guides/businesses *must* be posted in response to a request for the information. All others will be removed from the boards. Additionally, repeatedly posting the same “review” over and over in response to many threads is considered “spamming” and will be removed from the boards. Legitimacy of third-party recommendations to be determined at the sole discretion of Cruise Critic. Post Shore Excursion Shares In ROLL CALLS Posts looking for members to "share" your excursion, or posts mentioning that a few more spaces in a van are available and you should contact so and so, are not allowed on the Ports of Call forums. Please use the ROLL CALL thread for your ship’s sailing to find others willing to share your shore excursion tour costs. Advertising is not allowed on Cruise Critic Tour operators/guides/drivers/businesses in Ports of Call may not promote their business in any way -- that includes posting a link to your website, phone number, location, tour information, hours of operation, pricing, scheduling, etc. Participation of Tour Operators/Guides/Businesses/Drivers/Locals in Ports of Call There is no advertising or self-promotion allowed on Cruise Critic. Tour operators, guides, drivers, businesses and locals in ports of call may offer up advice of a general nature only. They may not include any company name or contact information, nor may they use Cruise Critic's forums to conduct customer service - either for themselves or any company. The simple mention of a 'tour' or that someone owns a business by an owner (or their agent or anyone in their employ) will be considered advertising and will be removed. Posts will be removed at the sole discretion of Cruise Critic. Repeated violation will result in suspension of posting privileges. “One Post Wonders” – will be removed from the boards without notification to the author. This phenomenon essentially amounts to single or multiple posts created by a brand-new member touting tour operators/businesses/guides/drivers in ports of call. Questions, comments, concerns? Write to community@cruisecritic.com. Thank you all for your cooperation, Laura __________________ Laura Sr. Manager Community community@cruisecritic.com Cruise Critic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Fool Posted February 17, 2011 #121 Share Posted February 17, 2011 To Belize Tourism Board: Are you aware of any issues with NCL ships arriving in Belize. From what I have read this is limited to Carnival only. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpattershoppe Posted February 17, 2011 #122 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I e-mailed Carnival asking where we would be stopping...Belize or Costa Maya. They totally played dumb and then copy/pasted the itinerary listed on their Web site for our cruise. :rolleyes: Geesh. I e-mailed them back. :p -pitterpattershoppe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumzy1 Posted February 17, 2011 #123 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I e-mailed Carnival asking where we would be stopping...Belize or Costa Maya. They totally played dumb and then copy/pasted the itinerary listed on their Web site for our cruise. :rolleyes: Geesh. I e-mailed them back. :p -pitterpattershoppe pitterpattershoppe, I have been thinking about doing that now for the last week and 1/2. Part of me thought I would get a legitimate maybe somewhat intelligent answer and the other part of me said exactly what you got!!!! Let me know if you hear anymore. I booked through a TA and not through Carnival, so i don't get emails or phone calls from them about anything. Our itinerary changed after we booked and if it wasn't for the roll call here on CC I would have never known. Geez:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
072175 Posted February 18, 2011 #124 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I was on the Dream last week and we stopped in Belize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleboo Posted February 19, 2011 #125 Share Posted February 19, 2011 can you tell me how belize was do they take us $ anything special to buy? thanks also do you have any menus or daily programs to psot thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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