jean87510

Agreed. Less teacher's pets.

We recently in October did the Atlantis on our own. Being the travelers that we are, we opted for the water taxi then walked to the Atlantis. Others take cabs. Either is fine. Water taxi IS cheaper overall imo and based on past experiences with cabs here. But others have been luckier with pricing. The day pass can be booked online. It is from 9 to 5. Here is the advantage over the cruise ship. You get there earlier. You aren't herded. You can leave later. Food and drink are not included. BUT it is not expensive. We are not big drinkers. We actually drank soda here and got unlimited refills. Staff is really nice all over the resort. There are no vendors harassing you. Place is gigantic and clean. I logged so many steps just walking around admiring everything. You can book extra experiences online with day pass. We did look at the comfort inn option but it was actually not available for our day. And I think it was around the same price for the 2 of us.

We rented a car and went there, the caves then to Paradise to snorkel. There is really nothing vendor wise at the beach but it is beautiful. You absolutely do not need a tour.

I have no idea re appetizers. No, we were not able to use the a la carte at chops for a seafood tower for my husband. Had to pay.

I didn't realize the others were unlimited appetizers and desserts. Good to know just in case.

Hmmm. I'd do Izumi. Only one that is worth the money. The other 2, no. Their food resembles Applebee's which is actually good but probably cheaper pp than Jamie's and Chops. I am not a big fan of Chops especially when I think my husband does a better job with our grill and smoker.

Troll alert!

We had a bad experience here last time with service and food in December 2022. We were there before and I don't know why it was different as we enjoyed it prior. I know we won't go back. I'm trying to remember a place that was delicious near the forts that a tour guide gave us. It was fantastic.

I was looking at this but husband hates lines and loves speed. He would not be happy. We actually rented e bikes in Skagway in 2022, and, although we didn't go where this excursion went, we had a wonderful time. Did about 30 miles total for the day. It may be an option for the independent loner types.

After having a daughter who had a fractured skull and a subdermal hematoma from riding a bike without a helmet when she was 9, I never go without mine. And neither do others in my biking club.

I just booked a 3 day (Key West and Ocean Cay) on this ship for November 1, 2024 prior to a work trip in Disney. No YC but no biggie as we are only on for 3 days and ship is pretty small plus passenger count is low. We did get Aurea just to try it.

Yes it is. On my end, I don't like people calling people cheap if they choose not to do as they do. I think a lot of the pushback against not the gratuities but the extra cash being handed out is due to the overkill for lack of a better word of the tipping culture in the US since the pandemic. I for one would be more than happy with the tips included. I actually just booked an excursion in Grand Cayman where the tip was available pre trip. It saves me carrying cash around. If the cruiselines went this way, I truly wouldn't care where they spread the gratuities because I'm on vacation.

When the gratuities are prepaid, if using a TA, does that factor into the TAs fee?

Agreed. And they will brag how they continue to hand out cash.

If you really want to go, I'd just book through the company. I did that for our Juneau port day and it was cheaper than cruiseline plus they had some alternate times.