Zeldon

Sorry, I know it’s an old thread.

Is there a difference in the coffee in different parts of the ship? It’s my first cruise, and I’ve heard mention of syrup or something.

Basically - does this card get my better quality coffee, in addition to fancy coffee?

Hi,

I'm travelling on the Caribbean Princess in December.

I want to bring something to hold my towel to the pool lounger chair.

I'm not buying a specialty item (fancy clips, etc) - think dollar store in Canada (ie summery things not available anymore).

I've seen binder clips mentioned - what size? Clothes pins? Bungee cords?

Note: I know this has been covered before, but it's always buried deep and I couldn't find anything solid in 5min so I posted. Feel free to link to those though.

Thank you!

I'm cruising in December on Princess, FLL port and airport.

Ship gets in at 6am, my flight is at 2:30pm.

If there time to do anything (shopping, meal somewhere) or no?

Like even just Target or something.

Hi. I've looked at a few Falmouth posts but didn't see these:

Food - it's clear that most people advise staying in cruise bubble. Is there any good, authentic Jamaican/Caribbean food? I gather there are a bunch of American chain restaurants there, but if I'm in Jamaica I want run punch and roti/patties/coco bread.

Beach - my ship has an excursion to Chukka beach. Thoughts? Is there a better beach very close?

The day you're doing the Canal, the only way you can get off the ship is an excursion thru the ship. It gets boring sitting around in that lake waiting to go back through the lock. ;)

Are you referring to some excursion or to staying on the ship?

I get the impression you suggest doing an excursion that day,

In a city setting I'm comfortable going alone. I've traveled enough that I'm not concerned - ex. Cayman and Cartagena.

Some place like Limon no way I would risk that. Too many things could go wrong.

Colon I would do an excursion, only because it's soo so short.

While I shop a little, it isn't in an of itself an activity for me, unless it;s exceptionally unique and special (like souks in Marakesh)

Thanks everyone.

Stops are (with time in 24hr format): Falmouth, Jamaica (9-17); Cartagena, Colombia (9-15); Panama Canal (6:30-15); Colon, Panama (17-20); Limon, Costa Rica (7-18); and Grand Cayman (7-16).

Falmouth, Panama Canal, and Colon - not sure what I'm going to do. Any recommendations are welcome.

Cartagena - going to go solo. I prefer to wander cities on my own, not with a group. Very excited about this, hate that it's so short.

Limon - definitely going to go with an excursion. Not ziplining (not at this stop), but other recommendations welcome.

Grand Cayman - I hear it's small and easy to navigate. My goal (schedule permitting) is to do some sort of snorkelish expedition (never done it before, want expert guidance), then go to Hell or some rum cake thing or something on my own. There are tours that include both with things I don't want to do (Turtle farm, stingray something - I have reasons). Because it's a tender port I wasn't sure if I'd be going back and forth to the ship (in which case suck it up and do the expedition) or just to some default stop (I can theoretically go solo).

I will be going on my first cruise (Panama canal) in December. I'm trying to choose excursions/plan port days but I have questions.

1. One of our stops requires a tender. I want to do one organized activity (snorkelling type thing) then go solo. Is that an option? Do they bring you back to the boat, or to some sort of tender stop?

2. Thoughts on independent excursions? How would that work? Is it risky? Are there companies that sort of work the tour circuit, or is it unique to each stop?

Thanks