taxgal

We are taking the 4 day out of Houston. Please make sure she gets there on time!!!

We always stay at the Embassy Suites. Drinks and breakfast included in the fee. They also offer transportation to the pier....

I have a jacket still in the wrapper that my husband received. I'd love to swap for an apron....taxgal1040dotgmaildotcom

Or try Divi Little Bay. I does not have waves but it does not that the crowds either. It is also closer to the ship so takes less time in transit.

My DH & I were on Freedom on the 7/27 sailing and they held a BJ and slots tournaments....

Just off Freedom 2 weeks ago, DH & I paid $55/per/day purchasing on board with OBC from credit card.

My DH used to complain about the cost....normally a couple of frozen drinks to cool off after a grueling day on the links; however, since we started buying the premium drink package ....:D:p

Enjoying your review as DH and I did the FOS July 27 Eastern Carib trip.

Just love reliving the vacation thru you review!:D

My DH hates the towel charged as you mentioned....

His Marine Corps solution was to re-allocate assets...get 4 towels for the two of us the day before going ashore at the pool where they just give you all the towels you want.:rolleyes: Not only was there no deposit for the towels, there was also no line to scan your sea pass when returning to the ship...just toss the towels in the bin and keep going.

Chiggiebug,

Why not?

quality or price?

we are hesitant to go on ship since for 40 dollars we eat like kings at our local sushi place [we go 3-4 times a month] [not counting bar bill and tip but the charge there doesnt include those either]

markjj99,

Hope this helps not sure if it will be deleted by the hosts.

Check out both of these on trip advisor.

For small groups check out fury they take a max of 25.

for private try capt kim at inter line sail.

Go with a private company not the cruise line....Smaller group or private whatever y'all can afford. Avoid the cattlecall and poor locations of the line's contractors.

I know I've been on several cruises & several times to St Thomas....but stay away from the cruise line snorkel trips as they are cattle calls...people are dense packed and you get kicked. There are many smaller operators in Charlotte Amalie as well as American Yacht Harbor. We normally hire a private sail charter from the latter. Does it cost more, yes; however, it is a better experience--our family are the only ones in the small coves we visit.

Worth it? No, costs twice as much as at home and the hard sell for more services/products really left me with a bad taste in my mouth. Save your money for twice the massages post cruise.

We've done both and decided the best for us was two cabins even if not connecting. DH refuses to go to the spa to shower, he says he is on vacation too and does not want to walk over a 1/4 mile [round trip] from our aft balcony just to take a shower! We had our 5 & 10 yr olds across the passageway from us and never had a problem. Just made sure they were in their room, locked in and called them at bedtime if we were at a show. I guess the big decision [and it is personal one for each family] is how comfortable are the parents and children with separate, non-connecting rooms...just 'cause it worked for us doesn't mean it'll work for y'all. By the time they were teens, it was accepted practice and never had any problems with noise or visitors.

Having done 1/2 a dozen cruises on both Princess and RCI, I think the review is great and confirms what we have observed over the years. We like both lines but since DH is now a teacher and we like the Carib, we no longer have Princess as an option for summer cruises...It has virtually abandoned it during the summer. [Recently, CB is the ship that spends the most time there in the summer, been on her twice, but DH doesn't care for her because there is no running track--very important to my Marine.:rolleyes:]

matj2000 you are way too trusting.

We were on an excursion where the driver let someone on who he thought was in the group and 8 people lost their wallets.:(

My DH never leaves our stuff alone...it is either in a waterproof container or he posts a gear guard [he is a retired Marine]:rolleyes:

I too have a question about the shade. We've been past Coco-maybe twice and hoping to finally making this time. I will burn even with an spf 30....is there really a lot of shade or will I have to 'chase' it all day?

Also, are there umbrellas or clam shells to rent....my pockets are not deep enough for a cabana so please don't suggest one of those.

Thanks.

I too have a question about the shade. We've been past Coco-maybe twice and hoping to finally making this time. I will burn even with an spf 30....is there really a lot of shade or will I have to 'chase' it all day?

Also, are there umbrellas or clam shells to rent....my pockets are not deep enough for a cabana so please don't suggest one of those.

Thanks.

Has anyone had music other than Latin? We were hoping for swing/big band/50s.

Thanks for the info.

Guess we'll just have to check it out and see what offered when we sail.

We like swing and 50s....Latin is just not us.

Thanks y'all for the replies.....

Can anyone address what kind of music they band played?

Was it Big Band? Disco? Pop?

Thanks,

Heather

Is there much noise in that cabin from the club venue on deck six?

That would be the only downside I see....we are early risers and that means early [1100ish] to bed and if it was loud to the wee hours I would consider a different room despite the great balcony.

Maybe I just have not looked/searched in the correct areas; but, I would love to hear what the music, food and overall experience was like for anyone who recently went dinner & dancing in the Tropicana on Getaway.

Does it really give that feeling of a dinner club with live band dancing?

Another vote for two rooms.:D

Done both and you cant beat having an actual door to close when the adults want a time out from kids.:)

As for supervision, our rule was their [2 DDs] door stays open and ours will be either open or closed. If it was open, they were welcome to visit. If it was closed we were sleeping.;)

My DH especially enjoyed the 2 bathrooms when the DDs were teenagers...he did not want to have to share that space with 3 women during formal night dinner preparation!

And especially important, as noted above, having an adult listed for each cabin means double the wine!!!

short answer, as many have said, YES!!!!!

Emergencies happen all the time as do unexpected events.