PSkinner Posted August 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Has anyone ever had a massage on Passion Island? If so, can you tell me the cost? We will be there 2 weeks from today(yippie) and were wondering about the amount of cash to take. Also, do the have wifi there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 7, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I haven't been to Passion Island...yet. We will be there in November, but wanted to subscribe to this thread in case you get an answer (I'm wondering about the wifi). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSkinner Posted August 7, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted August 7, 2014 We are heading there on Aug 16 so if no one answers this I can at least give you the info. Anything else you might have questions on? If you think of any reply and i will try my best to get answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 7, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I believe that the meal is included in the price (we are doing the ship excursion), but I'm not sure about the drinks and if it's unlimited. If it's not, pricing on soda and alcohol please. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostrow Posted August 7, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Been there a few times. Place where the corona commercials are actually filmed. Last we went, lunch was included and beer. But, that was a few years ago. But very nice area. Very rustic. Water very rough. Nice beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 7, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Been there a few times. Place where the corona commercials are actually filmed. Last we went, lunch was included and beer. But, that was a few years ago. But very nice area. Very rustic. Water very rough. Nice beach This is the first time that I have ever seen someone mention rough water. :confused: Could it have been the day you were there? Even the pictures that I have seen of the place looks fairly calm. Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem lady Posted August 13, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2014 DH Had a massage a few years back on Passion Island. Said it was the best massage he had ever had. The guy was named either Victor or Hugo. I think it ran about $80.00 for an hour. He had originally asked for a 30 minute massage, but said it was so great he went for the whole hour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXSAIL Posted August 14, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Drinks are all included... I believe that the meal is included in the price (we are doing the ship excursion), but I'm not sure about the drinks and if it's unlimited. If it's not, pricing on soda and alcohol please. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Drinks are all included... I just want to make absolutely positively sure that ALL drinks (both soda and alcohol) are included throughout the day. I would hate to get there and find out that it's only with the meal or something. When I go on to NCL's website, it states "A meal and beverage provided", so it's kind of unclear. Are there any other expenses here? (Other than something you would buy at the gift shop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted August 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I just want to make absolutely positively sure that ALL drinks (both soda and alcohol) are included throughout the day. I would hate to get there and find out that it's only with the meal or something. When I go on to NCL's website, it states "A meal and beverage provided", so it's kind of unclear. Are there any other expenses here? (Other than something you would buy at the gift shop). We were there a couple of years ago. There are 2 free drinks provided - Sex on the Beach and a rum punch. You can get other drinks at a full bar, but they do cost. Not sure what kind of beer there was but it was not free when we were there. I think there was also iced tea and lemonade. Can't remember, 'cuz I stayed with the rum punch. It wasn't real strong. There are several small buildings for vendors. Everything from jewelry to clothing. We looked in a few but I'm not that much into shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 19, 2014 We loved Passion Island! We booked our excursion through Princess. Unlimited drinks, lunch, etc. were included in the price! We felt as if we were walking around in a Corona advertisement! :D LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXSAIL Posted August 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 19, 2014 We went there with Carnival and Rccl....All drinks were included. I know because I had too many...Never heard of just one or two included ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted August 20, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 20, 2014 No, I must not have been clear. It isn't just 1 or 2 free drinks included. There were 2 different unlimited drinks offered that were located where the lunch was set out. If you wanted a specialty drink or something else we had to pay and it was at the little tiki bar by the beach. Maybe it has changed since we've been there and every drink is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 21, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2014 We went there with Carnival and Rccl....All drinks were included. I know because I had too many...Never heard of just one or two included ? No, I must not have been clear. It isn't just 1 or 2 free drinks included. There were 2 different unlimited drinks offered that were located where the lunch was set out. If you wanted a specialty drink or something else we had to pay and it was at the little tiki bar by the beach. Maybe it has changed since we've been there and every drink is free. Do TXSAIL, was it only 2 particular drinks that you had too many of :D or was it all drinks? Also do the drinks include soda? (At all you can drink)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted August 21, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2014 We went there with Carnival and Rccl....All drinks were included. I know because I had too many...Never heard of just one or two included ? The unlimited free drinks we had on Passion Island were already made up and were self-serve. Is this what you had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSkinner Posted September 3, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just returned from our cruise and I must say we were disappointed in Passion Island. Yes, unlimited drinks but they are very watered down. No beach service; you have to wait in a rather long line to get a drink. (save yourself time; ask for 2 at a time). Lunch was included but all they had was chips/salsa and some rather well cooked chicken wings. The wings were mostly bone, not much meat. :( Our excursion showed 11-4 but after waiting on catamaran (just a tender boat not a catamaran) we did not arrive until 12:30. Had to be ready to leave by 3 so not much time on the beach. And since the passengers of the Triumph were already there no place to sit until they left at 1:30. Next time we will pay the same price and go back to Nachi Cocom for unlimited drinks, beach service and a full 4 course meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 3, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The Passion Island excursions we booked through Princess were nothing like what PSkinner described. When we have been there and a Carnival excursion came in, they were taken to a totally different section down the beach from where we were with it's own bar, food buffet, and chairs. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted September 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just returned from our cruise and I must say we were disappointed in Passion Island. Yes, unlimited drinks but they are very watered down. No beach service; you have to wait in a rather long line to get a drink. (save yourself time; ask for 2 at a time). Lunch was included but all they had was chips/salsa and some rather well cooked chicken wings. The wings were mostly bone, not much meat. :( Our excursion showed 11-4 but after waiting on catamaran (just a tender boat not a catamaran) we did not arrive until 12:30. Had to be ready to leave by 3 so not much time on the beach. And since the passengers of the Triumph were already there no place to sit until they left at 1:30. Next time we will pay the same price and go back to Nachi Cocom for unlimited drinks, beach service and a full 4 course meal. Ours was nothing like this. We booked with the Twister ride over and back, which was a BLAST. We were the first ones there so we were able to score some great lounge chairs. Others arrived later, I think by a tender type boat. The unlimited drinks were very watered down, but there was never a line for them. the buffet was great. There was chips and salsa, chicken (not wings) salad, rice, beans, probably more. It smelled great and tasted very good. We were there about 6 hours. I'm thinking maybe this tour has changed over the years? We booked through Celebrity, which was the only way to get the Twister ride. It's not offered any more, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted September 4, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Just returned from our cruise and I must say we were disappointed in Passion Island. Yes, unlimited drinks but they are very watered down. No beach service; you have to wait in a rather long line to get a drink. (save yourself time; ask for 2 at a time). Lunch was included but all they had was chips/salsa and some rather well cooked chicken wings. The wings were mostly bone, not much meat. :( Our excursion showed 11-4 but after waiting on catamaran (just a tender boat not a catamaran) we did not arrive until 12:30. Had to be ready to leave by 3 so not much time on the beach. And since the passengers of the Triumph were already there no place to sit until they left at 1:30. Next time we will pay the same price and go back to Nachi Cocom for unlimited drinks, beach service and a full 4 course meal. Sorry to hear that you had a bad time. Can you tell us which cruise line you used for your tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted September 4, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 4, 2014 We were traveling with friends on their first cruise and thought we'd try this excursion, easy boat/ferry ride from the port and a nice day on what so many reviewers described as a gorgeous beach. We were very disappointed in the beach and the experience. The drinks were good and they made sure we wanted nothing. Great chairs under a palapa and lunch was just ok as compared to other beach lunches we've enjoyed. I'm still amazed at the top-rated reviews on carnival's forum. We stay in Playacar and ferry to Cozumel and drive to the beaches and we'd recommend that or a tour with a beach over Passion Island. Just a mediocre experience at best, and a disappointing beach experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbricks70 Posted September 4, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 4, 2014 This place can be PACKED if there are several Carnival ships in port...beware. WIFI was not there when we visited, they even had problems getting their wireless cc terminal to work. Not sure how it is now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figmentdj Posted September 5, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Was gonna go in January but it got cancelled due to high wind. How's the snorkeling? Edited September 5, 2014 by figmentdj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSkinner Posted September 10, 2014 Author #23 Share Posted September 10, 2014 We booked thru Carnival and I think that may be the issue. In the past we went thru Royal. Next week we are going to Nachi Cocom so I know I will be happy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted September 11, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 11, 2014 We booked thru Carnival and I think that may be the issue. In the past we went thru Royal. Next week we are going to Nachi Cocom so I know I will be happy:) Doesn't matter really, it's the place that matters, and we were just a little disappointed in the place. The excursion was fine - drinks are flowing, lunch is ready for you - just not as nice as we expected based on the rave reviews... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted September 13, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Doesn't matter really, it's the place that matters, and we were just a little disappointed in the place. The excursion was fine - drinks are flowing, lunch is ready for you - just not as nice as we expected based on the rave reviews... When we booked it was solely for the Twister boat ride experience and we booked it through the ship. I don't think the Twister portion is offered any more. That part was worth the rest of it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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