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Good Tuesday morning.  We just returned from a B2B off of the Voyager.  

Megans  Bay in St. Thomas was beautiful, St. Maarten the beach in Philipsburg was beautiful.. orient beach was gross, St. Kitts, the atlantic side of the island near the Mariott was gross. Barbados at Baths Rock Beach was beautiful... Greneda the Atlantic side of the island was horrible. Outboard motor boats couldnt launch from the beach area.

We had the best time on this excursion a couple of weeks ago.  I was nervous until the first lap was completed.  After that it was game on…..  I had a total blast and so did hubby.

The driver met us promptly at the port.  While on the drive we heard about the history and culture of Bonaire.

The staff is very pleasant and professional.  All geared is well cared for.  Cleaning of used equipment is addressed immediately.  If we ever fin ourselves back on the island of Bonaire we will go do this excursions again.  Before we left our driver at the port we gave her a nice tip for the crew.

We are just getting back into the swing of things after doing a B2B on the Voyager and a few extra days in Puerto Rico.

I dont even know where to begin with our tour. 

KYRA couldn’t have said it any better.   Our driver got upset when we tried to get in his van.  The guy didnt even know he was taking us on a tour.  This part was very unorganized…Not to mention NO air conditioning with a van load of 9 people.  The driver didnt want to talk to NO BODY.  My husband was lucky enough to sit in the front seat where he could have leg room.  I was the fortunate person to sit on the little jump seat next to the sliding door.

This tour could not be completed without going through Royal.  A taxi can be taken to both establishments but no tour will be given.  You will have to call for a taxi to return you to the port.  There are no taxi stands outside of either establishment.

You can purchase the transfer if you are staying at one of RCCL hotels.  Grab a taxi...cheaper and faster.   

My credits showed up within 3 business days.  Usually you will see the credit within 30 days of your sailing.

On 3/27/2023 at 11:41 AM, jenn117 said:

Thank you so much - I will keep an eye out for that.  Have a great cruise.

Thank you …

I was bale to book DH spa days three months prior to our cruise.

Yea we booked this excursion for the April 16 sailing…

1 hour ago, SG65CB said:

 

As a B2B passenger you do not use the regular disembark procedure or go through the customs lines.

 

They will leave a letter in your room explaining the procedure. It can vary by ship, but normally they have all B2B passengers meet in a designated location at a designated time. Often they have customs agents meet you there. Then they'll take you off the ship as a group. You'll have the option to leave for your excursion, or re-board the ship after all passengers have left the ship. If you are going on an excursion they will give you an In-Transit Pass that will allow you bypass the regular check-in and boarding process to re-board the ship, although you will have to go through security. 

 

Thank you for this information.

WE are doing a B2B in two weeks.  Is there a line customs in PR for passengers with no luggage? We are getting off the ship for a private excursion and then will be getting back on later that afternoon? I'm trying to plan our departure time from the ship.

Thank you for for teh help.

On 3/22/2023 at 12:05 PM, tigers2425 said:

Thank you.  That would be awesome.  You actually booked through Royal Caribbean?

Yes we did…

We are doing a cocktail tour with Spoon Experience in OSJ…the tour is 5-7 pm

On 3/23/2023 at 4:39 PM, charleysmom said:

We will be arriving in San Juan on the Apex around 3 o’clock on Easter Sunday. Will things be open or does everything shut down for Easter? Conversely, are there any celebrations or anything interesting that happens Easter Sunday afternoon/evening?  Thanks!

We too will be in PR on Easter Sunday.  I have been in touch with our local tour company Spoon Food Experience about activities.  They have told me that there is nothing special happening in OSJ Easter Sunday.  They did state that many families will be picnicking and gathering on the grass area of El Morro to fly Kites.  

We too are on the 4/9 sailing of the Voyager.  We booked Chops for $52pp a few months ago.  I do believe I caught the sale on News Day.

we booked this excursion through the cruise line.  I can post a review when we return at the end of April.

We will be doing the land sailing in April.  I write a review when we return.

Look up West Deck in Aruba.  Located on the beach and within walking distance to the ship.

The Santa Ynez Valley is a 30-45 minute commute...

www.santabarbara.com To look at wineries and tasting rooms....

I redeemed my points last Saturday for a 4/9 cruise.  I printed the receipt showing that it will be applied to my account.   If its not there before I cruise, at least I have printed documentation supporting my claim.

2 hours ago, unclegrandpa said:

What time was the earliest people started disembarking there? I didn't have to wait to go through customs and immigration last year. It's all automated now. Didn't take long for the TSA either. I have Global Entry so at least I can go to a separate line.

 

I am more concerned about being able to get off the boat on time. I noticed that time could be unpredictable. 

 

Next morning isn't cheaper for me because you have to pay for a hotel and lose work hours. 1 AM flights are cheaper. But then you can't really work the next day either. 

The ship docks at 6:00 am if everything goes according to plan.  The earliest I've scene people get off the ship is 7:00 am carrying their own luggage.

small buttons fat fingers... sorry for the type-o 

6 hours ago, unclegrandpa said:

Our ship is scheduled to arrive at 6AM. If anyone had this arrival time with RCL, what was the earliest people were able to get off ship?

 

I am trying find the cheapest possible flight. The only reasonably priced option is 750AM. Probably too early. But I am still hoping it might work.

Way too early... you have to go through customs at the pier then the Ag inspection at the aiport.   Don't forget TSA lines.... best option is 11:00 am or later.  We are actually staying an extra night and flying out very early the next morning.  This option was much cheaper than trying to get a mid day flight.

Something is better than nothing…

I just redeemed by RCCL Visa pints for $250 OBC…. I’m sooooo excited. WE set sail for B2B April 9-23..

1 hour ago, dizzyr said:

Hmmmm we did that in Rome and it was one of the best days of the trip. Maybe I should look into that. Who did you book with? Do you remember the cost? 
 

It’s been a few years… before covid… we paid $200.. the driver picked up at the cruise terminal and waited for us all day at Caper Canaveral