golfadj Posted October 7, 2013 #26 Share Posted October 7, 2013 How was Liberty and the 2.0 upgrades? DW and I have sailed Liberty 2 times previously (before 2.0) and she is 1 of our favorite CCL ships.:D Only 2 things really affect us. Love the guys burgers and burrito bar is also very good. EA sports bar is nice but already had a place to watch football so no biggie. Couldnt figure out video games at the bar and nobody was around to show me so that didnt matter. That they added some new bars no big deal to us. Overall a great cruise but sure wish they would improve entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucmom3 Posted October 7, 2013 #27 Share Posted October 7, 2013 We just got off the Sensation on Thurs., and there were no issues with Customs at Port Canaveral. They were there ready and waiting for us. I think they may have furloughed the drug sniffing dogs, there were none present...lol For those on here waiting to go back to work, hope Congress gets their acts together so you can start booking again ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormynow Posted October 7, 2013 #28 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Just off the Paradise in Tampa Sat. Most custom agents have ever seen, and one little 6 inch tall beagle dog sniffing bags. He was cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustardgirl Posted October 7, 2013 #29 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Just back from the Liberty going to San Juan and St Thomas Went to old fort El Moro and it was locked up but nice to walk the grounds. We took ferry from St Thomas to St John to go to beach. didnt realize beaches would be closed due to govt shutdown but taxi driver took us to Trunk Bay and we made up with him to come back in two hours. We walked around barricades to beach and about 40 people were there. No bathrooms or restaurants open but we had great time in the water. We saw quite a few customs guards as we got off ship in Miami yesterday and went thru real fast. So what I'm getting from this is... if you want to go to Trunk Bay you can! Just that 1. you won't have to pay and 2. it's going to be a lot less crowded!!! (alright the bathrooms could be an issue, lol) I hadn't planned on going there on our cruise....but if the shutdown is still in effect it might be an option! Last time I was there (20+ years ago) it was before it got so popular, so I just couldn't see myself going when there would be lots of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 7, 2013 #30 Share Posted October 7, 2013 So what I'm getting from this is... if you want to go to Trunk Bay you can! Just that 1. you won't have to pay and 2. it's going to be a lot less crowded!!! (alright the bathrooms could be an issue, lol) I hadn't planned on going there on our cruise....but if the shutdown is still in effect it might be an option! Last time I was there (20+ years ago) it was before it got so popular, so I just couldn't see myself going when there would be lots of people. Didnt seem like they would charge to get on the beach but would have been nice to have at least a snack bar. Didnt think of this so didnt bring food or water with us. Did notice that the ship tours going to St John were cancelled but didnt know the exact reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustardgirl Posted October 9, 2013 #31 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Didnt seem like they would charge to get on the beach but would have been nice to have at least a snack bar. Didnt think of this so didnt bring food or water with us. Did notice that the ship tours going to St John were cancelled but didnt know the exact reason. Actually they do charge you to go to Trunk Bay... it's not a lot but I hate paying to go to a beach, then add that it is really crowded when you go when on a cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 9, 2013 #32 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Actually they do charge you to go to Trunk Bay... it's not a lot but I hate paying to go to a beach, then add that it is really crowded when you go when on a cruise... Beautiful beach and dont think I would mind (do pay extra for Megans Bay) but if we go back and would like to would probably try another beach in St John next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted October 9, 2013 #33 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Beautiful beach and dont think I would mind (do pay extra for Megans Bay) but if we go back and would like to would probably try another beach in St John next time. Yeah you do have to pay to get in Megans Bay (and to get there), then pay for a water mat, and a chair/lounger. But as you say, so worth it for this beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted October 9, 2013 #34 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Yeah you do have to pay to get in Megans Bay (and to get there), then pay for a water mat, and a chair/lounger. But as you say, so worth it for this beach. They have a really nice covered beach bar at Megan's Bay too. It poured rain while we were there, but we stayed nice and dry under the bar cover. We finally got tired of waiting for the rain to stop and went back to the ship where the sun was shining brightly. Typical Caribbean weather. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seannyice81 Posted October 9, 2013 #35 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Trunk Bay is supposedly almost normal again according to this article dated the 6th. http://stthomassource.com/content/news/local-news/2013/10/06/vi-national-park-beaches-open It doesn't mention the popular snorkel trail though. I suspect the gear rental booth is closed, but I imagine you're good if you have your own stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted October 11, 2013 #36 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Well it appears the security screening lines at Nashville International Airport are starting to cause people to miss their flights. The airlines are blaming it on the TSA--the federal agency that does airport screening. I thought the 2 hour rule applied to international flights, but it looks like it applies to domestic flights too now. I can't help but think that poor morale is starting to impact federal workers. Heads up to those flying to their cruise port. Give yourself extra time for screening. http://www.wkrn.com/story/23667233/lines-at-nashville-airport I hope that Congress gets their act together before I cruise in early November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyarra Posted October 11, 2013 #37 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Passport office in Seattle was open on Monday. I had an appointment and showed up and all was good. Believe it or not today in the mail all 3 passports were there!!! I was shocked! Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlkubi Posted October 12, 2013 #38 Share Posted October 12, 2013 We just got off the Legend transatlantic yesterday and had no problems at all. We flew to London and back from NY with no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCDreamWeaver Posted October 12, 2013 #39 Share Posted October 12, 2013 hmmmm, kinda makes you wonder if you have to ask if it's shutdown???? Must not be missing much right now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rch3 Posted October 12, 2013 #40 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm glad those furloughed will get backpay for the time they are affected. Deferred vacation pay for time off in October. I bet regular vacation entitlements will be unaffected. So extra vacation with deferred pay for the "shutdown" part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 12, 2013 #41 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Makes one wonder how many of these govt bureaucrats are really needed. If they didnt pay congresss and their staffs during this shutdown it would probably last about 7 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted October 12, 2013 #42 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Makes one wonder how many of these govt bureaucrats are really needed. If they didnt pay congresss and their staffs during this shutdown it would probably last about 7 seconds If they didn't get paid, there would have never been talk of a shutdown, much less would it have even happened. Let's face, they do not have to play by the same rules as you and I, the taxpayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruzen Posted October 12, 2013 #43 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yep- can't afford to cruise this year. Didn't you just get off the Breeze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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