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We just booked a Cloud 9 Spa Suite on the Mardi Gras. We love other ships Thermal Suites, so we figured for our first ever suite this might be the best option for us. Anyone that's sailed then before , what was your thoughts?

On 8/11/2021 at 2:33 PM, imallears said:

You can only book your appointment up to 3 days in advance of when you need to be tested. That is why you are seeing no availability. 

CVS let's you book a rapid test 2 weeks out. I scheduled one for the 28th for a cruise on the Magic the 30th. Unfortunately I have to drive 80 miles round trip but it's the closest one that does rapid 

10 hours ago, xraymomma said:

 

Can you tell me anything about Bimini? We’re scheduled to stop there 10/1, I think, and there aren’t many reviews for it. We have a beach excursion booked, but I’d love any firsthand information you have to offer. 
Thanks!

I was wondering the same thing. There's no reviews it's too new of a stop.

Just now, helene109 said:

Only 2 days before so going with CVS making the appointment for rapid test now

How far in advance?

17 minutes ago, GTO-Girl said:

Royal spells out their 3 days requirements as this:

 

Sailing Saturday - can test starting on Wednesday 

Sailing Sunday - can test starting on Thursday 

Hope this helps….

So Monday sailing would be testing in Friday?

2 hours ago, helene109 said:

Just called Walgreens insurance covers the test but results take 2-24 hours!

Thanks, do they take appointments?

I wish there were more options on the excursions on my 08/30 magic sailing. I wonder if you can snorkel from the beach anywhere on the island? I have seen no snorkeling excursions put on the site and it's only a month away so they probably won't be adding anymore.

I've never had an issue bringing my vape supplies. I pack them in my carry on and have never had a problem. As far as buying in ports, I'm sure you can find some. Like most vapers, I am partial to one specific brand and you never know who is going to have them. I just pack extra in case of a break. Have fun

Thanks

Is it safe to say that the Escape Room is sold out for my sailing if it’s not showing up in the cruise planner?

We are going to Coco Cay and Nassau in April. We would like to do a water park but are unsure which is the best option. We have been to Atlantis before and absolutely love it! However, the price for our cruise is $190. That’s about $90 more than it was last time we went. We haven’t been to Coco Cay since the addition of the water park. Anyone out there that’s done both have a preference? Also any insight on the Coco Cay waterpark would be greatly appreciated.

We went in late February a few years ago. It was chilly, windy, and choppy. Almost didn’t stop and waited about an hour and captain finally cleared for us to go. There was another bigger ship that came and went not stopping. When we got to the beach we wanted to snorkel. It’s was cloudy and made the water feel a lot colder than it was. We tried snorkeling anyways but didn’t see much and it was really exhausting swimming in choppy water like that. We relaxed on the beach the rest of the day and it was so relaxing and beautiful. I probably wouldn’t book anything with stops in the Bahamas in February again. There is a chance of it being cold and windy that time of year. We loved that trip anyways and I wouldn’t worry too much about it if I was going right now. Have fun and enjoy your vacation.

On 1/31/2020 at 1:54 PM, milton333 said:

Since the cruise line offers snorkeling as an excursion, does anyone know if someone will give you a hard time if you have your own equipment and try to just snorkel a bit on your own? 

 We were wondering the same thing. We went before renovations and brought our own equipment. I was a little worried but they let us snorkel. The employee on the beach said  the excursion is basically charging for the equipment and some instructions for non experienced snorklers. It was February and chilly the last time we went and didn’t see hardly any fish because the water was so choppy. In fact we are very experienced snorkeling and I would say that the water that day was some of the hardest I have ever swam in. Let’s hope for warm weather and calm seas on our next visit in April. Excited to see what they have done with the island since we last visited. 

That’s one port I wouldn’t never skip. It’s beautiful,relaxing, and quiet. We also were there on Oasis and the island is very spacious, it never felt crowded at all.

On 12/12/2013 at 6:26 PM, mitsugirly said:

 

This is a picture I took from the web that's right in front of Tropicante:

 

 

This was a picture from Nohoch right down from it (same beach of course) that I took the day we were there. As you can see, my hubby is WAY out there and it's still not deep and he's standing on the seagrass.

 

 

 

This is what's was under the water:

 

 

 

 

This is the darker areas:

 

 

 

It kinda went in humps all over. You would be able to stand on those areas and then it would drop off in a little "pool" like area here and there. But you could walk out for quite a distance.

 

Just beware, some of the drops offs have surprises waiting in that area hiding.

 

 

 

I'm not in ANY way trying to tell you not to go here. I just want you to know what's there and what the water is like. If you're expecting crystal blue clear water, like you usually do in the Caribbean, it's just not really the same and there is a lot of seagrass.

Hi! So I have read most of your reviews over the years and I think that you and your family have similar tastes in snorkeling and beach days as we do. In your honest opinion which place in Costa Maya did  you enjoyed the most? Thanks so much! 

P.S my favorite review of yours  was the one where your oldest daughter tried buying a pet monkey! Great reading 😀😀

On 8/29/2019 at 11:10 AM, CruiseyMcBoatFace said:

Hi, all. I'm visiting in October and would love to snorkel with my mother, but she's not able to get in and out of the water on a boat ladder. Wondering if there are beaches that have good walk-in/walk-out access to snorkeling sites. Thanks.

Hi we are going in October as well and would love to find a place to snorkel.

So I booked kind of last minute today for a cruise October 9th. Do you think they still may offer a chance to bid even though it’s in less than a month? Just curious if anyone has had experienced that happening.

The same thing happens when you book a cruise through RCI website. It 

stated 7 nights from 499 but I couldn’t find a single date where that was the price. It’s just what these companies do.

I bought a bunch of sanitizer for our Sunday cruise. I’m sad to hear it doesn’t defend against Noro. 

15 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

"Sea" you on board real soon!  🙂  Looking for a healthy, and happy cruise this time.  Finally over the flu we caught on Rhapsody.  😮 

See you on Sunday, glad your feeling better! That is a major fear for me, getting sick while on vacation. Hopefully this cruise will make it up to you guys. 

9 hours ago, vanelli56 said:

On the current sailing now... which boarded directly Behind the norovirus cruise.  The staff have been amazing. 

I almost feel bad for some of them... there has been one guy, all week, doing nothing but sanitizing the coke machine next to sorrentos.  I salute you Mr. Coke machine sanitizing guy!

 

But seriously,  the crew are cleaning nonstop,  buttons, handrails,  etc. And they have folks with hand sanitizer,  EVERYWHERE. Also, they are handling a lot more in the food service areas... such as handing you utensils,  or pouring your beverages or coffee for you.  It slows things up just slightly,  but nothing so bad that it backs up more then a few moments.  

 

Thus far, have not heard of anyone falling ill this week.  So, kudos to RCI and onward to St. Marteen. 

That’s good to know! Thanks for the info, we are leaving Sunday on Oasis.

Thanks for sharing! I actually love reading reviews that are mostly text. Enjoy planning your next cruise, that’s one of my favorite things to do.

My printer is broken! Is it okay to screen shot my set sail pass and use that at the port? Sailing on Sunday and won’t have time to fix my printer before that. Tia

1 hour ago, ChiliTiger said:

I am currently on Oasis too. Not a peep about anyone falling ill.they made an announcement at muster about what had happened during the previous cruise and that the ship had been thoroughly sanitized. They strongly implored everyone to practice diligent hand washing...and from my observation everyone is taking it very seriously...if the women’s restrooms are any indication...we all look like we are preparing for surgery with all the hand scrubbibg going on in there. We avoided windjammer but decided to check it out yesterday..won’t go back...just too many folks crammed in to one space for my liking. Anyway..so far so good!!! 

 

That’s great news! We are leaving on Oasis this Sunday.

13 minutes ago, shazza_h said:

Hi - We are on board right now.  The crew have been very diligent in making sure that everyone washes their hands, wiping down surfaces etc.  You don't have to go far anywhere to find someone cleaning something!

Crew is serving food at the Windjammer, the Coastal Kitchen buffet, park café etc.  You can't even get too close to the food as it is all roped off with a crew member standing between the rope and the food.  Slows down the whole process but for the best I guess.

That’s good to hear. Enjoy the rest of your cruise.