drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #201 Share Posted April 12, 2018 On our way back to town O’Neal talked about the animals on the island. He said the only native predator was a yellow python, but mongoose had been introduced and had killed most of the snakes and were working on the chicken population (which just run wild, everywhere). He suggested that everyone go to the Ocho Rios Jerk Center and try authentic food, however, the food on the ship is free so we wouldn’t be going there. He dropped us off in a shopping center within the “walk zone”. We spent a little while looking around- most shops had free rum samples. The shops seemed a little high for hats, t-shirts, and magnets. We did buy a hat for our son and then decided to find some free wi-fi. Very close to the ship is a taco stand called Rasta Taco, they would give you the wi-fi password without a purchase. They had a very nice little porch in the shade so we checked our emails and sent a few texts. Margaritaville was close by too, some people from the ship said they went there. We walked back to the ship- about a half a mile, nice wide sidewalk. Along the road on the way back we saw a fella selling fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #202 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Yummy Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #203 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Back on board for lunch at the buffet around 1:30. Then we found chairs on the upper deck around the pool- there was a nice breeze and I took a little nap. We stayed until sail away and then went to the hot tub in Spice. Buffet again for dinner- Carribean Night. We took our desserts to Spice and watched Dunkirk. DH wanted to play some pool so we went down to check out the tables, but I was just exhausted so I convinced him to call it a night (it was like 9:30). There was a puppy waiting for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayvacay2018 Posted April 12, 2018 #204 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Waiting on your review...can't wait to read about your trip. We sail in May on Carnival's Elation, but we will be visiting Dollywood this weekend!! We are just north fo K-town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #205 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Lunch view Pina colada in honor of being in Jamaica Views during sail away Dessert and a movie. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #206 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Waiting on your review...can't wait to read about your trip. We sail in May on Carnival's Elation, but we will be visiting Dollywood this weekend!! We are just north fo K-town! Enjoy Dollywood. I can make dinner suggestions if you need them. We haven't been on the Elation. Give us a review of your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #207 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Day 5 Grand Cayman We were both awake by 6:00, so we decided to get some walking in. This time we just walked around the upper decks, then back to Spice, several times. There were hardly any people out yet so could walk around between the chairs. The crew was conducting an emergency drill in the pool. They had an inflatable life raft that was turned upside down and the crew member had to climb on top of it and turn it over. It was very interesting to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #208 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Emergency drills. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakman58 Posted April 12, 2018 #209 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I'm enjoying your review and thanks for including so many photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #210 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Every morning there was evidence of constant maintenance and repair. The ship was extremely clean and I never noticed anything that looked like it could use some attention. On our walk we visited the sports deck. You could play basketball or soccer (the had tournaments. There was a jumpy thing and a spider slide but I forgot to get pics. There is also giant chess and ping pong. We always enjoy a good ping pong game but we never did play. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #211 Share Posted April 12, 2018 We had decided the day before that we would not get in a hurry catching a tender, so we had buffet breakfast and then when the slides opened at 10 we rode those until we got tired. There were just about 10 of riding so there wasn’t any wait time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNance Posted April 12, 2018 #212 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Pictures and review are great! We haven't been to that area of the Caribbean before, so your tips are appreciated! I can also relate to your frugality/let's do it anyway approach!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #213 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I rode too but apparently we didn't get pics of me. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #214 Share Posted April 12, 2018 By 10:45 we were on deck 4 waiting for a tender, one had just pulled in, but we had to wait for those on it to unload. We went to Margaritaville to check wi-fi, and to people watch. Then we headed to the right from the ship to Eden Rock Dive Center. For $14, I rented gear and went snorkelling. DH decided to save his $14- what for I’m not sure, but he did get some good pictures of me in the water. There were lots of fish, I could have just laid out there for hours. About 50 yards away, 2 excursion boats pulled in and people got off and snorkeled with me. I have decided that next time I will bring my own snorkel gear. There was a good place at GSC and on Grand Caymen there was a Marine Park right next to the place that I paid to rent. There were lockers and no entrance fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #215 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Grand Cayman Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #216 Share Posted April 12, 2018 My favorite. It looks like I just swam away from the ship. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasvar Posted April 12, 2018 #217 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I never knew that little Marine park was there. May have to check it out next time I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #218 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I never knew that little Marine park was there. May have to check it out next time I was there.It was tiny. It was just before you get to Eden Rock. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeriteR Posted April 12, 2018 #219 Share Posted April 12, 2018 It was tiny. It was just before you get to Eden Rock. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Enjoyed your review! Just read the whole thing! Looking forward to the finish. We like Eden Rock too and have been there twice. Are you aware that Carnival offers discounted fares for teachers? NCL and others might also. Worth asking about. Sent from my LG-M210 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #220 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Enjoyed your review! Just read the whole thing! Looking forward to the finish. We like Eden Rock too and have been there twice. Are you aware that Carnival offers discounted fares for teachers? NCL and others might also. Worth asking about. Sent from my LG-M210 using Forums mobile app I didn't know about teacher discounts but I will definitely be looking for that in the future. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 12, 2018 #221 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Than you and I apologize for posting misinformation. I can only blame the UBP.. it was 11 o'clock when we went to the meet and greet so I had already had a few. No worries, very understandable, lol. After a few eighteen and nineteen sound similar!! We board the Spirit on Sunday - we’ll have fun - we also have UBP! Great review so far! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayvacay2018 Posted April 12, 2018 #222 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Your trip sounds like a hoot! How do you find a "facebook" page for your(my) cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 12, 2018 Author #223 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Your trip sounds like a hoot! How do you find a "facebook" page for your(my) cruise?I just searched Norwegian epic and found one with the correct date. If there isn't one you can create one. It has been a lot of fun connecting with people and then seeing them on board. People also got questions answered on that page. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senior lady Posted April 12, 2018 #224 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I'm not sure I could handle a cabin like that. Dont mind the smallness, but would like a closed in bathroom That sink was no bigger than a bowl. Great review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsmom123 Posted April 13, 2018 Author #225 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I'm not sure I could handle a cabin like that. Dont mind the smallness, but would like a closed in bathroomThat sink was no bigger than a bowl. Great review The sink was small but it wasn't a problem. We made it work. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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