jes Scott Posted January 2, 2015 #1526 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Anything special to get it home form port then? We are flying southwest, and obviously can't be checked in. Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 2, 2015 #1527 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Anything special to get it home form port then? We are flying southwest, and obviously can't be checked in. Jess I'd recommend something padded, similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/JetBag-Padded-Absorbent-Liquid-Transport/dp/B004TMYJUW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420157226&sr=8-5&keywords=wine+diaper+padded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susieann Posted January 2, 2015 #1528 Share Posted January 2, 2015 [Thanks for your response. In that case, We may take some Maxwell or Folgers 4-cup packets which might just fit better. Where there's a will, there's a way, especially when it comes to early morning coffee! And we could just leave standing room service order, if necessary.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoigna Posted January 2, 2015 #1529 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Anything special to get it home form port then? We are flying southwest, and obviously can't be checked in. Jess I found something great. It is sold by U-Haul you can buy different bottle amounts - but just travelled with a 3 bottle box from Puerto Vallarta - with a connection - and made it to home in 1 piece. I'm going to use again on my upcoming cruise - here is a picture but u can go to the U-Haul site Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited January 2, 2015 by marcoigna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes Scott Posted January 2, 2015 #1530 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'd recommend something padded, similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/JetBag-Padded-Absorbent-Liquid-Transport/dp/B004TMYJUW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420157226&sr=8-5&keywords=wine+diaper+padded Thanks!! Will check it out, Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted January 2, 2015 #1531 Share Posted January 2, 2015 If anyone is interested in looking at Cruise Compasses from the 8 day itinerary, click on the link below. They were from a cruise in March 2014, but not much changes week to week, I suspect. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2013731 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 2, 2015 #1532 Share Posted January 2, 2015 We have been Diamonds for awhile, but I have never really taken the time to enjoy a morning coffee there and plan to do it when we are on Indy. It has a very nice outdoor sitting area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted January 2, 2015 #1533 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) It has a very nice outdoor sitting area. We generally head to the DL before dinner for a drink or two, although now with the coupons loaded onto your seapass card -- that isn't necessary.....but the view is always nice in the evening to enjoy. Nice to know about the outdoor seating area for my morning cup of coffee....thx Edited January 2, 2015 by Paulette3028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTBabyNurse Posted January 5, 2015 #1534 Share Posted January 5, 2015 We just got off the Indy the other day. To answer a couple questions on this thread... The Diamond Lounge was to the side of Olive or Twist. The Diamond Concierge was Gustavo Butcher. There was only a dispenser for shampoo in our shower and hubby said the shampoo really made his hair feel dry. There was no shaving bar in the shower for the ladies. No body wash dispenser...we got bar soap. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted January 12, 2015 #1535 Share Posted January 12, 2015 We generally head to the DL before dinner for a drink or two, although now with the coupons loaded onto your seapass card -- that isn't necessary.....but the view is always nice in the evening to enjoy. Nice to know about the outdoor seating area for my morning cup of coffee....thx I am going to stop into Bed Bath and Beyond and see if they have some type of suction bar/soap holder that is small enough to fit in my luggage that will act as a shaving bar in the shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matandbri Posted January 17, 2015 #1536 Share Posted January 17, 2015 We cruised carnival about 10 years ago....I remember the ice tea being awful. Is that the case here? I don't drink soda, am diabetic so juices are out. If it's bad I will bring a few tea bags.... Jess I don't drink caffeine, so I can't comment on the tea, but they have a wide variety of tea bags available. Several days I brewed my own and pored it over ice and it was delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes Scott Posted January 17, 2015 #1537 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I don't drink caffeine, so I can't comment on the tea, but they have a wide variety of tea bags available. Several days I brewed my own and pored it over ice and it was delicious! I think that sound like a good plan! Thanks Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukenurse416 Posted January 23, 2015 #1538 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Anyone going on the Independence over Halloween this year? Suggestions for a hotel the day before? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieq Posted January 23, 2015 #1539 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Anyone have a copy of the debarkation schedule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkySal Posted January 23, 2015 #1540 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Anyone going on the Independence over Halloween this year? Suggestions for a hotel the day before?Thanks Ask for ideas over here or on the "port" thread! We will all be cruising the same week as you!;) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2000258&page=43 As for us, we are staying at the Rodeway Inn, as it provides free shuttles to/from airport/port areas!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted January 23, 2015 #1541 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Anyone going on the Independence over Halloween this year? Suggestions for a hotel the day before?Thanks Not cruising your ship, but The Renaissance Hotel at the cruise port is where I usually stay, and an evening before the cruise dinner at Bimini Boatyard on the waterway, which is right next to the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHLEV1974 Posted January 23, 2015 #1542 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) If I purchase alcohol in port what us the limit and procedure? I really need some guavaberry from Sint Maartens! Jess are you asking about the limit for duty free? are you bringing it into the US or Canada? it depends on the country you are bringing the liquor into...could be 1 litre, 2 litres, or more if purchased from a US Terr. check the country of entry :) Edited January 23, 2015 by MICHLEV1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes Scott Posted January 24, 2015 #1543 Share Posted January 24, 2015 are you asking about the limit for duty free? are you bringing it into the US or Canada? it depends on the country you are bringing the liquor into...could be 1 litre, 2 litres, or more if purchased from a US Terr. check the country of entry :) Thanks. Bringing to US from st. Maartens. Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted January 28, 2015 #1544 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It looks like Indy might be scheduled to take Liberty of the Seas place at Cape Liberty from May of 2016 for the summer. Port Schedules at George Town, Grand Cayman seem to indicate that this might be the case. If this is correct, this might create a couple of interesting re-positioning sailings from Port Everglades to Bayonne Cape Liberty in April/May 2016 and then returning on a southbound in October/November 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted January 28, 2015 #1545 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Question for those recent cruisers on Indy.....I know that Jamie Fentiman has been the CD; but who have you had RECENTLY as the Activities Manager working with Jamie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC__Cruiser Posted January 28, 2015 #1546 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Allison and Pablo are his two assistants. I believe Allison technically holds the title as activities manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted February 25, 2015 #1547 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Just completed the 8 day itinerary on Indy....enjoyed it a great deal. The longest cruise I had been on prior were 7 day cruises....and that extra day, may not seem like a lot, but it was a wonderful small addition. It was an odd week. There was a CD convention in Miami, so the Entertainment staff was working one person short....with Gordon Travis acting as CD (normally he had been the Activity Manager on prior sailings) and Amy Tripp as AM (she was usually a part of the Entertainment team). Everyone worked hard to make all the events come off well. Perhaps a few less activities around the ship during the day...but it did not impact me at all. Ship is wonderful....I love the Royal Promenade and the Café Promenade had wonderful snacks and I found it a great place for a light lunch of shrimp rolls and chicken wraps or turkey sandwiches along with coffee and cookies. Rock the Boat completed its contract on board and they were truly wonderful. We had Mo5aic as a headliner group. They are wonderful....we had seen them on Allure last summer and it was a treat to be able to enjoy them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinBarb63 Posted February 25, 2015 #1548 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Anyone going on the Independence over Halloween this year? Suggestions for a hotel the day before?Thanks Stop on by the Roll Call for this cruise...lots of great info! Join the Meet & Greet as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackpba Posted February 28, 2015 #1549 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Leigh Xuereb is going to be the permanent replacement for CD on Indy starting in April. Has anyone ever had him? From what I google on him, he looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 28, 2015 #1550 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Leigh Xuereb is going to be the permanent replacement for CD on Indy starting in April. Has anyone ever had him? From what I google on him, he looks good. We've seen Leigh on Explorer several times. Excellent CD and funny too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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