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We were there 1/31/23. We also scheduled through WhatsApp. They took our email and responded back with confirmation. Nice 45 minute stroll. $10 and great location! Plenty of loungers and good snorkeling. Clean bathrooms. We were unable  to get a taxi back, they took us with their van instead!

We did this excursion last 1/29/23. Great excursion! The crew is outstanding and even served a nice fresh cooked lunch with dessert. We got on a tour bus after changing and did the south end for $25. We didn’t have reservations he was just waiting for people. Taxis will also provide private tours as well. The prices are controlled and listed.

We like Madame Jeanettes. There are many great restaurants in Aruba. Where ever you go, I would make reservations.  

We are going in January 2023 and considering staying at Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort. Anybody out there who has stayed there?

In January we walked to a rum distillery and did the free tour, bought a rum drink than walked back to the ship. This took us through the port shopping district. We love the less crowded ship on port days. The first time we were there about 15 years ago took a cab to Atlantis walked around than cabbed back to port and had fun at senior frogs.  Another trip we spent a bunch more going to blue lagoon and swam with dolphins. We enjoyed Nassau each time. 

On a 7 am to 4 pm stop, I would sleep in enjoy a late breakfast or lunch on ship in a main dinning room, walk around a little and go back to the ship. Or never get off the ship. 

We are sailing on Harmony of the Sea on August 4, 2019 and want to pass along a beverage package price drop from $56 to $49.  This is the lowest price I have seen since we booked in the fall.  

Does anyone have an idea what this years Black Friday deal will be?

On our September 2018 cruise on the Escape, we were in spice H2O, when a buxom older woman had her husband apply sunscreen to her back. THEN she turned around and he applied it to her front!

We just returned from a week on escape my must do's are:

1. Howl at the moon, the last night late was the best some other performers on the ship joined in.

2. Cagney's

3. Tappenyaki

4. Manny at district brew house.

5. District brew house when still light out, views are amazing!

6. Choir of Men

We loved our trip and the escape!

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Thank you for your review! We are scheduled for Bermuda in a couple weeks if it gets rerouted, I am taking your attitude!

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This has been one of the most informational post on CC I have read. Thank you for starting it. We have had family members who have done the one week cruise and others a month or more land based. Both loved Alaska! Each needs to find there own adventure! We will likely wait until we can take the time for land based trip and keep cruising to warm weather locations.

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I think it is fair to say not everyone is going to enjoy the destination equally, and much may depend on where one is from. Having sailed on 15 cruises all over the world, I think it is fair to say more of the cruise ship staff say Alaska is their favorite destination than any other...

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Did u purchase just the standard plan?

 

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It was a plan through our travel agent.

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I've cruise before but never purchased the travel insurance so...Travel insurance or not? What are the covered reasons for a cancellation? We are travelling early Jan. Thanks for the input :)

We traveled for years without travel insurance never thought twice about it. Two years ago we went on a 50th anniversary cruise for my in laws and they bought insurance for everyone. The cruise goal was everyone goes or cancel and plan another time. Mid cruise a health crises occurred. Norwegian was amazing and the insurance paid very well. Significant medical care on ship, emergency surgery in Cozumel, three people stayed there for a week, flight changes etc. approximately 20,000 dollars of expense all paid for. We will never cruise again without insurance.

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I am traveling solo and staying in a studio cabin.

 

My scheduled arrival time is 10:30am - 11:00am. How long should I expect to wait to get on the ship? Also, will I possibly be able to get a Vibe Pass? If so, where do I go to get it?

 

I will give a credit card upon arrival. However, I am also planning on bringing $1,000 in cash. Will $1,000 be enough for extra tips (I have UBP & SDP) and for my time in Bermuda?

 

Finally, any advice for a first time solo cruiser loner would be much appreciated!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We are on the same cruise. My brother in law is also going staying in the solo cabins. I recommend joining the cruise critic role call and going to the meet and mingle. You may meet people to do things with. We are planning to get a 2 day ferry/bus pass to travel the island for around $30. In my opinion you have more than enough cash planned unless you are a big shopper or gambler. See you on the cruise!

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We have stayed in inside, ocean view and balcony cabins and have loved every cruise. We spend little time in our room. Enjoy your cruise!

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Thanks for the review! We will be going in September and are getting very excited!

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Thank you Doug and Sue for another fabulous review! We are winding down from a week lake vacation and looking forward to reading this is making returning to work so much easier!

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Alright, we will finish this up later this week! I hope everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday tomorrow!

Thank you for your review! I feel like I am on vacation!

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It would be my last choice for a cabin....but it would be better than not sailing. Was on the Escape in April of this year, it's a great ship.

We were on deck 5 similar location on the getaway and did not experience noise issues. Easy location to get to 6,7,8 and for leaving the ship in ports.

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It's TECHNICALLY not against the rules to have loud, screaming sex on your balcony either, right?

 

Well it is is the balcony that I PAID FOR, and I should get to use it how I WANT, right? I mean we'll keep the sex to a level that we feel to be reasonable, so why isn't that enough for you?

 

If it bothers you so much, you can just wear earplugs.

The music playing is a nice way to cover up the sounds of marital relations! And no peaking around into neighbors balconies.

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If you want to do something special for your wife AND she is not hugely into dom , I would consider a pass to the thermal spa or a massage.

If you want to do something special for your wife AND she is not hugely into dom , I would consider a pass to the thermal spa or a massage.

I do not use public bathrooms, use stairs instead of elevators and wash my hands. in port we only buy bottled/canned drinks.

take out at O'sheehans!

Good to know, we didn't try that last NCL cruise! thanks