sharecruises Posted February 2, 2007 #451 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Whoo whoo....thanks for the great new pictures of Playa Uvas !! Looks beautiful ! I want to be sure to check out the "glass jewelry" early enough now too..thanks for the tip! I like the fact that Uvas has lockers to rent, that makes the shopping part "do able" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in tx Posted February 2, 2007 #452 Share Posted February 2, 2007 xrayvin, Thanks for your post. Loved your pics...What kind of water camera did you use? They came out A LOT MORE BETTER than mine!! LOL :-) ohhh...I wanna go back!! Sharecruise, you will love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardoE Posted February 3, 2007 #453 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Gracias PSCruiser - Keeponrolling - Lady in Tx - Ihbsurf - Xrayvin I'm glad you all had a good time at Uvas, thanks for the great reviews :) Saludos Eduardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayvin Posted February 3, 2007 #454 Share Posted February 3, 2007 ladyintx~I ordered a camera online (leisure pro dot com) It was just a cheap underwater camera ($16 I think) I thought it was going to be a disposable one with a flash (that was all I wanted a flash) When I got the camera it is actually a real one that holds film and then is in a waterproof case. They had 800 speed in it, I will definatly use it again. I wish I had used it in Jamaica! I just used a waterproof camera I bought at walmart for $10 and the pictures are so grainy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayvin Posted February 3, 2007 #455 Share Posted February 3, 2007 happens every time now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlourens Posted February 4, 2007 #456 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Xrayvin - thanks for the review and pics! Just a couple of questions for you: > How early did you get there, and when did it start to really get busy? > Can you snorkel whenever you want (on your own), or do they just let you do the tour and that's it? > What do you mean by the "no drinking rule?" Thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needsomesun Posted February 5, 2007 #457 Share Posted February 5, 2007 We were at Playa Uvas on Thursday, February 1. There were six of us. We grabbed a taxi (a van) at the International Pier, which cost us $20 for the entire group. On the way back to the pier, we split up into two cabs, which ended up being the same price ($10 per cab). Carmen greeted me by name as we walked in, which surprised and impressed everyone in the group (since I had made all the arrangements). We purchased only the basic $7 admission, as we were really only interested in lounging in the sun. Our server was Rafael (spelling?), and he did a great job. He was funny, and did a wonderful job of keeping us supplied with drinks. We also ate there; the chips, salsa, quacamole, and mexican nachos were all delicious. There were 7 ships in Cozumel when we were there. Even though there were plenty of people around, we never felt crowded. We did go out into the water - I love that beautiful warm, Caribbean water. While the beach at Playa Uvas is a little rockier than at someplace like Paradise Beach, it was no problem walking out, even with bare feet. We all had a wonderful time, and would return again (in fact, I'm ready right now). Feel free to ask me any questions you might have! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in tx Posted February 5, 2007 #458 Share Posted February 5, 2007 ladyintx~I ordered a camera online (leisure pro dot com) It was just a cheap underwater camera ($16 I think) I thought it was going to be a disposable one with a flash (that was all I wanted a flash) When I got the camera it is actually a real one that holds film and then is in a waterproof case. They had 800 speed in it, I will definatly use it again. I wish I had used it in Jamaica! I just used a waterproof camera I bought at walmart for $10 and the pictures are so grainy!! Yea, I forgot all of my water cameras at home so I bought a reusable water camera (with no flash) in Merida and it was noo good! :rolleyes: Your pics came out a lot better than mine! lol.. mine came out grainy and you can barely see the fish. Oh well, better luck next time. Thanks for info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillfloatin' Posted February 6, 2007 #459 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks for the review Tom. Next month we'll be there and I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillfloatin' Posted February 8, 2007 #460 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Can any recent visitors to Playa Uvas comment on the water temp? Also, is the water usually calm or a little rough? Thanks for any info. We'll be there next month, so enjoy hearing from recent visitors as to current conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in tx Posted February 8, 2007 #461 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Xrayvin - thanks for the review and pics! Just a couple of questions for you:> How early did you get there, and when did it start to really get busy? > Can you snorkel whenever you want (on your own), or do they just let you do the tour and that's it? > What do you mean by the "no drinking rule?" Thanks much! I'm not Xrayvin but i can answer some of these questions for you. > Can you snorkel whenever you want (on your own), or do they just let you do the tour and that's it? A) You can snorkel anytime you want to! > What do you mean by the "no drinking rule?" A) I think what he meant by the "no drinking rule" is that as of a rule of thumb you don't want to eat or drink to much before you go swimming, it's the same for snorkeling! You can drink but you don't wanna go out there drunk or full...it's for your own safety!! I was able to drink 2 drinks before I went snorkeling. Tom, Thanks for your review! We had the same Server!! He was awesome!! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in tx Posted February 8, 2007 #462 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We were at Playa Uvas on Thursday, February 1. There were six of us. We grabbed a taxi (a van) at the International Pier, which cost us $20 for the entire group. On the way back to the pier, we split up into two cabs, which ended up being the same price ($10 per cab). Carmen greeted me by name as we walked in, which surprised and impressed everyone in the group (since I had made all the arrangements). We purchased only the basic $7 admission, as we were really only interested in lounging in the sun. Our server was Rafael (spelling?), and he did a great job. He was funny, and did a wonderful job of keeping us supplied with drinks. We also ate there; the chips, salsa, quacamole, and mexican nachos were all delicious. There were 7 ships in Cozumel when we were there. Even though there were plenty of people around, we never felt crowded. We did go out into the water - I love that beautiful warm, Caribbean water. While the beach at Playa Uvas is a little rockier than at someplace like Paradise Beach, it was no problem walking out, even with bare feet. We all had a wonderful time, and would return again (in fact, I'm ready right now). Feel free to ask me any questions you might have! Tom Thanks for your review! We had the same Server!!:p He was awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillfloatin' Posted February 8, 2007 #463 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Personally, I always like the excursions that keep an eye on alcohol consumption before a swimming. It tells me they really take our safety seriously. I've found this true for many boating excursions I've been on as well. But no problem with the alcohol flowing AFTER you finish your water activities!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phill369 Posted February 8, 2007 #464 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Wow, this is an amazing thread! Thanks for all of the great advice, I will definitely be coming here March 5th! Before I logged into CC I looked into Playa Uva's Web site & sent an e-mail to Eduardo. He responded within the hour! I can't wait to come here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTerry14 Posted February 10, 2007 #465 Share Posted February 10, 2007 slow boards!!! They are working on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted February 10, 2007 #466 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Am I there yet?!? Geez...I wish I was already there. Only 21 more days until I'm greeting Eduardo again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillfloatin' Posted February 10, 2007 #467 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Stircrazy, sounds like you'll be there about a week or so before me. I'll be there on March 13th. Can't wait. We're doing back-to-back cruises on the new NCL Pearl. First cruise is 9-day Southern Caribbean, followed by a 5-day Western. Playa Uvas will be our second to last port so we'll really be ready for some of that famous pampering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huhwhat Posted February 10, 2007 #468 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Perhaps this has been covered in the preceding 26 pages but can anyone speak to the massages at Playa Uvas. Cost? Quality? Setting? Any guidance is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huhwhat Posted February 10, 2007 #469 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Woohooo! My first double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endi302 Posted February 10, 2007 #470 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Perhaps this has been covered in the preceding 26 pages but can anyone speak to the massages at Playa Uvas. Cost? Quality? Setting? Any guidance is appreciated. My wife had one on our last trip. She said the massage was wonderful and well worth the low price. I believe the prices are listed on the Playa Uvas web site. Hope this helps, Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted February 12, 2007 #471 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Perhaps this has been covered in the preceding 26 pages but can anyone speak to the massages at Playa Uvas. Cost? Quality? Setting? Any guidance is appreciated. Quality is comparable to any high-end resort massage I've had worldwide. Luz is a pro! The massage is much better than those onboard the ship...with no high pressure for you to purchase those Steiner products. The cost is very fair. Check the website for Playa Uvas price list. Here's a photo of the setting...and Luz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhbsurf Posted February 12, 2007 #472 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Perhaps this has been covered in the preceding 26 pages but can anyone speak to the massages at Playa Uvas. Cost? Quality? Setting? Any guidance is appreciated. I wouldn't say I'm a massage pro, but I've probably had about 20 or so - the one from Luz was definitely one of the top 3. She was wonderful and the seaside setting so relaxing. (This was the first one I've had on the beach and was wondering if I'd be apprehensive with people watching...I wasn't and it was lovely.) The cost was a little than those in Costa Maya, but much cheaper than the ship (I think I could have gotten 3 from Luz for the price of one on our ship!!!) She used aromatherapy oils and it was VERY relaxing. I chose the relaxation massage, but you could also choose deep tissue also. I went for 30 minutes, which entailed back, arms, neck and scalp. My only regret is I wish I had taken the full hour...would have been heaven!!! - GO FOR THE FULL HOUR!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stircrzy Posted February 14, 2007 #473 Share Posted February 14, 2007 17 more days....yee haw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillfloatin' Posted February 14, 2007 #474 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Stircrazy, that photo of Luz in the massage tent has me thinking maybe I should add a massage to my day at Playa Uvas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecruisin Posted February 15, 2007 #475 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Dumb questions, but here goes.Dumb question#1 Does anyone know if you purchase a package that includes lunch, can you substitue something of an equal or lower price for the fajatis? #2. How much is it to rent towels? Thanks for anyones help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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