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Now that Carnival has changed it's rules regarding bringing cans of soda onboard at ports of call, can anyone tell me how soda prices compare in the Caribbean? Is a 12-pack of Coke more or less expensive in Cozumel or Jamaica than in the US? I'm trying to decide if I want to do Bottomless Bubbles or just stock up when we're in port. Thank you! :)

Checked bag on the plane, carry-on on the ship. Just make sure you pack them in a large plastic bag in case they break!

Enjoying your review! We're sailing on the Magic in March (a group of 20 from Nebraska & Iowa) so looking forward to seeing if we have the same itinerary.

Can anyone tell me, on the doors to get out to the "secret deck" at the forward end of the Lido deck (deck 10), is there a large sill you have to step over or could you get through the doors with a wheelchair?

I'm considering booking a shore excursion with Ken Smythe/Ken's Wheelchair Taxi & Tours in Montego Bay next March. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with his services & what you thought? I could only find one post about him on CC, but it was from 2008, so I'm hoping his services are still as great they said they were. I really don't want to spend $200 if it's not worth it, but I'm not brave enough to go exploring Jamaica on our own! Or does anyone have other suggestions? (I use a manual wheelchair, cannot stand or walk at all.) Thank you!

Thank you everyone for all the advice! We booked our cruise last week for March 20, 2016, so about 7 1/2 months in advance and did get an accessible inside cabin. I don't know how many they had available -- I was just happy to get one! :) We're at the forward end of the Lido deck, and I've read that the front isn't the best place to be, but I'm kind of excited to have a window, even if we don't have much of a view. I can't wait!

My sister-in-law is planning a family cruise for next March or April, but wants to wait for Carnival to come out with a special rate that she's used before. I am in a wheelchair and will definitely need an accessible cabin, so I'm concerned about availability when we get around to booking. Has anyone had any luck getting an accessible cabin 6 months out or so, or do you have to book considerably earlier than that? (I called the special needs dept at Carnival, but they couldn't really tell me much unless I had a specific cruise. All I know right now is they're looking at a 7-day Caribbean cruise sailing out of Galveston.) Any advice would be greatly appreciated!