ready2cruzagain Posted October 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Has anyone been to Playa Mia Grand Beach Park lately? How is? Looking at booking an excursion through the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Lots of reviews here and on Tip Advisor. I would also look at the Playa Mia web site and compare package deals they offer to the ship's excursion. Taxi each way, if transport is not included, will be about $17 each way (fare covers up to 4 passengers sharing the cab). Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted October 25, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted October 25, 2018 7 hours ago, JohninDC said: Lots of reviews here and on Tip Advisor. I would also look at the Playa Mia web site and compare package deals they offer to the ship's excursion. Taxi each way, if transport is not included, will be about $17 each way (fare covers up to 4 passengers sharing the cab). Have a great cruise! I tried doing a search on here and it does not work, says no results. Looking at doing it through MSC with their 20% off it is cheaper and transportation is included. I will look at Trip Ad. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpjb Posted October 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I was also looking at booking Playa Mia. If you go to shore excursioneer, their prices are actually less than Playa Mia's own site, and they will give you a full refund if you don't go for any reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted October 29, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 3:54 PM, kpjb said: I was also looking at booking Playa Mia. If you go to shore excursioneer, their prices are actually less than Playa Mia's own site, and they will give you a full refund if you don't go for any reason. Actually, it is only $59 pp through MSC, they give a 20% discount if you book online before your cruise. So cheaper to book through the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted October 29, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) On 10/25/2018 at 2:28 PM, ready2cruzagain said: I tried doing a search on here and it does not work, says no results. Looking at doing it through MSC with their 20% off it is cheaper and transportation is included. I will look at Trip Ad. Thanks Search engine is working again now. Main problem with going through the ship is you are limited to their timings. If that works for you, may be a good option. Edited October 29, 2018 by c-leg5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiMom Posted December 13, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 13, 2018 The Playa Mia Grand Beach Park site looks amazing. It sure looks like booking directly with them will give us more flexibility, since the Carnival excursion requires the higher package purchase with open bar and full buffet access. Does anyone happen to know prices of food and drinks, if we order as we go during the stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted December 13, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 13, 2018 12 hours ago, MississippiMom said: The Playa Mia Grand Beach Park site looks amazing. It sure looks like booking directly with them will give us more flexibility, since the Carnival excursion requires the higher package purchase with open bar and full buffet access. Does anyone happen to know prices of food and drinks, if we order as we go during the stay? If you search on line there are several pictures of the Playa Mia menu posted. Google or Bing are your friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted December 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 13, 2018 12 hours ago, MississippiMom said: The Playa Mia Grand Beach Park site looks amazing. It sure looks like booking directly with them will give us more flexibility, since the Carnival excursion requires the higher package purchase with open bar and full buffet access. Does anyone happen to know prices of food and drinks, if we order as we go during the stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted December 13, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Was just at Playa Mia. Service was very good. Food was pretty bad. The kids splash park is outstanding. The beach is well kept and very nice. The overall facilities are nice. If you have kids, I would go here. If you do not have kids, I would do Mr. Sanchos. In either case, I'd book direct and not go through your cruise line. It's SO much easier to just walk off the ship at YOUR timing, hop in a cab and head over. Then when you are done, at YOUR leisure, you hop in a cab and go back. Cabs are readily available and waiting outside all day. We were there a good hour before the cruise passengers arrived, enjoying an empty beach, pool, etc... and we felt like going back earlier so we left when WE were ready. There is no reason to do this through your cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpjb Posted December 15, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Keep in mind that the all inclusive food is totally different than the ala carte food. All inclusive has a buffet of "meh" items, but you choose from a full menu when purchasing on your own. I found the buffet sufficient to tide me over during the day until I got back on the ship. YMMV depending on how much you plan on eating or drinking, but the place is known for their water activities and not for their great food and drink options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonimarieb Posted December 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Paradise Beach was better in my opinion. It’s not all inclusive but the pool is breathtaking and admission so cheap you’ll still pay less by the time you buy food and a few drinks. We’ve been to both and would return to Paradise beach hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gators77 Posted February 10, 2019 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2019 On 12/13/2018 at 4:10 PM, BNBR said: Was just at Playa Mia. Service was very good. Food was pretty bad. The kids splash park is outstanding. The beach is well kept and very nice. The overall facilities are nice. If you have kids, I would go here. If you do not have kids, I would do Mr. Sanchos. In either case, I'd book direct and not go through your cruise line. It's SO much easier to just walk off the ship at YOUR timing, hop in a cab and head over. Then when you are done, at YOUR leisure, you hop in a cab and go back. Cabs are readily available and waiting outside all day. We were there a good hour before the cruise passengers arrived, enjoying an empty beach, pool, etc... and we felt like going back earlier so we left when WE were ready. There is no reason to do this through your cruise line. What is the price for admission for adults and kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted February 10, 2019 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Gators77 said: What is the price for admission for adults and kids? https://www.playamia.com/tours-and-excursions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii697 Posted April 2, 2019 #15 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Is Paradise beach a good option for a 9 year old, a 21 year old and 61 year old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted April 2, 2019 #16 Share Posted April 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Hawaii697 said: Is Paradise beach a good option for a 9 year old, a 21 year old and 61 year old? Yes! Water toys, big pool, nice beach, good facilities plus good food, drinks and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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