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The issue is not the lack of chocolates, it’s the constant cutting back of small luxuries that X use to offer. Going on a cruise is a luxury and people pay thousands to do so. So you’re saying it’s ok for X to do cut backs to boost profits but loyal cruisers shouldn’t complain or voice their opinions? Celebrity is a company out to make profits, we get that and I’ve never had the urge to try other lines until the last 3 cruises we did. We saw a significant change in the food quantity, service with increased pricing with perks taken away. I do provide feedback and constructive criticism when asked but I’m also going to try other cruise lines to see if Celebrity really is offering me a good product for the price. The only way X will respond is when they see a decline in bookings and on board spending. We’re kidding ourselves if we don’t think they read and even participate in these cruise blogs. Virgin may not be for me but I’m open to trying it - hence why I cancelled an X cruise to try one. This may make loyal cruisers like myself realize the grass isn’t greener on the other side or we may become loyal to a new brand. That’s a risk X will take when they see other lines go after their customer base.

I just canceled a Celebrity Cruise to try Virgin. The last 2 Celebrity cruises the food and service was sub par and lots of changes in the menu. Meatloaf was one of the mains in Blu on the last night. Celebrity has increased prices, taken away amenities and is providing sub par service and food. Now they have a major cruise line targeting their loyal customer base by offering the Match and Sea Program. it will be interesting to see if they do any damage control or if the profits for all the changes compensate for any lost customers. Only time will tell.

When you walk into port area to the left is a water taxi. You can get in and it takes you to the beach. Or you can walk. Just keep going and follow the bend in the road and you’ll see the boardwalk.

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No but it was busy. They have a cab station to the right of the beach shops if your looking at the beach. If they have a lot of ships it can get busy. We left at 2pm and our ship was leaving at 5:00 pm. There was a Disney Cruise there as well and it was Christmas time so it was busy. A lot of people left at the same time. When you do get a cab back make sure you tell them what cruise you’re on as there are 2 different docking areas and people are also going to hotels, so make sure both ways your on the right bus. They have open air cabs as well as vans. A family ended up on our bus going to the beach but they wanted to go downtown. (they were not happy) It can be a bit chaotic at the taxi station. They’re trying to get as many people on as fast as they can.

I It’s Great Bay Beach.

When you get off the ship you can with walk a few minutes and you’ll see a water taxi. I think it $7.00 if you buy a return ticket or $5.00 one way. For walking just walk out of the port and follow the road. You’ll see shops to your left. Just follow and your on the beach. Lots of chairs and umbrellas. About 20 minutes. The vendors will ask for more. Keep walking and tell them you want 2 chairs, umbrella and a 6 pack of Corona and offer $25.00. We walk about mid-way up until you see a little restaurant call Caribbean Blend. Great jerk chicken. You can see the ships from the beach. Enjoy.

We were there last week. Best day of the cruise. We’ve booked them before and we do a lot of catamaran trip like this when cruising. Great day out. 3 snorkelling stops. The last one they dock at a shallow bay. You can get off and do a short hike, snorkel, paddle board or swim. Great lunch and drinks all day. ‘Highly Recommend.

We were there last week. Grab a water taxi at the port for $7.00USD return trip or walk 20 minutes There are lots of vendors. we paid $25.00USD for 2 beach chairs, an umbrella, 6 coronas and free wifi. Great Restaurants along the boardwalk - we like Caribbean Blend for great jerk chicken. We do this every time we go.

We were in St. Thomas last week and went to Megan’s Bay. It’s a 15.00USD per person each way cab ride. $5.00 PP entrance fee and a Beer is $5.50. Chair Rentals are $20.00 each. No wifi. It was very crowded and to be honest I’ve been to nicer beaches so I wasn’t sure what the hype is all about. We would try another beach next time. The day before we were in St Maarten. 20 minute walk to a beautiful beach - $25.00 gets you 2 beach chairs with an umbrella, 6 Corona and free wifi. The beach is not as clear but just as beautiful in my opinion.