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On 10/10/2019 at 9:47 PM, Andy C said:

What an atrocious menu.

You can always walk to the buffet.  Which serves the stuff on the menu plus tacos and BBQ chicken. 

On 10/10/2019 at 9:48 PM, traveler1980 said:

Thank you so much for posting these.  I'm hoping we will catch a much lower price than the $999 currently posted.  We had a cabana on Labadee last year and really enjoyed the privacy.  

 

$999-  yikes!!!  I don’t think I would pay that for this experience.  Though it was good-  it wasn’t $999 good. 

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

Glad you had an awesome day. This was our home last Friday. Other than a small hike to the bathroom is is an amazing spot. 

We were in two-  so it wasn’t terrible at all

for us-  once you got on the packed down sand,  it was fine :-) 

1 hour ago, kdnurs said:

We saw those but didnt get close enough to see what the water was like...I have a few questions...1. Was the water very shallow?   2. Was there a seaweed bed there in front of the cabanas?  3. If so, how large was the seaweed bed?  4. Were there any rocks in the water?  I ask this because i am very sensitive to things touching my feet in the water. I will need to wear water shoes if I choose that type of cabana. It isn't a problem, but trying to eliminate extra weight in packing. 

 

I love your pictures. I cant remember what I saw when I walked by them....lol...shucks, I never noticed there were outlets or a ceiling fan...both pluses.     THANKS!!!

1-   I would say for the most part the water was less than five feet in the entire cabana area. 

2- yes on the seaweed bed.  It wasn’t a large bed and could be walked around,  but it was there.  There was another one a little further out.  I am not a huge fan of it touching my feet,  but I was ok. 

3-  see answer 2.  

4-  there are rocks and shells in the water.  Very typical of my experience in most oceans.  Of course,  with tides that could be better or worse depending on the day.  

I would wear shoes if it was something that made you uncomfortable.  You can always take them off it you don’t think you need them.  

5 hours ago, 37645 said:

Can you no longer get funnel cakes delivered to the cabanas? Do you have to go to the place yourself to get them? Thanks for all these pics 🙂

They aren’t something on a menu,  however we were delivered one today at the Chill island cabanas.  We didn’t ask,  they just did it.  

1 hour ago, booplesnoople said:

Oh my gosh thanks so much for these!! We have a Chill Island cabana for our sailing coming up October 28 and I couldn't find any good photos to show my husband!

That is exactly why I did these!  I

couldn’t find any new,  current information anywhere!  We just booked it and hoped for the best!  

On 10/9/2019 at 8:12 AM, Cel_cruise said:

We have a water park cabana in April for $299.  Navigator is the only ship in port.  

 

Should we be requesting a certain cabana in that area? Do they have numbers? Any thoughts on location of middle vs end of row, near the wave pool or slide area etc? 

They are preassigned.  I feel like the only way to request would be before sailing.  However,  I don’t think there is a bad location. It just depends on where your family spends their time.  

Tuesday,  I was in the water park and today I am on Chill Island.   

What is included:

Cabana structure

cabana attendant 

cooler with ice and six waters

safe

cabinet 

cabana accommodates 8 people,  but there is seating for 9-10.  

Towels for six people

floating mats for 2

snorkel gear for 2

A place to charge cell phones with USB and  electric charger.  

Cost:

Cost fluctuates a great deal-  we paid $499,  but I have seen it as high as $899 for our specific cruise.   

We were in cabana 2.   Other than location,  major difference between the cabanas on Chill Island and the Cabanas at the water park is the ceiling fan in the cabana and the charging outlets.  Also,  the cabana structure is wooden in chill island and heavy canvas at the water park.  The other difference is the subtle “extras” that the attendants provide.  It seems that they are anticipating your every need,  before you have it,  on Chill Island.  In the water park,  it seems more of a “fast food” atmosphere-  if that makes sense. 

Out attendant was amazing!  She brought fruit kabobs, dessert selections, and various other awesome things without asking.  She was very sweet with our two sons and even brought one a Sprite while he was IN the water.  Absolutely not necessary,  but a cute photo and a very amazing memory and gesture.   

The location of the cabana is ok.  I say this because the beach area is very small for the number of people who could be in the cabanas.  Two cabanas remained unsold on our day.  It never felt crowded,  but I feel like it could have become crowded in on different day.  If you wish to snorkel,  you would need to go to another part of the island,  as the area directly in front of the cabanas doesn’t provide a good location.  There is an area directly to the left of the cabana area where my son did enjoy going snorkeling.   If you are an older group who just wants to lay and float,  this area is excellent.  If you have children under 8-9 and you want a shallow confined area,  this is also a good choice.  If your group includes teens or tweens-  I would suggest being open to allowing them to explore on their own a little.  

The food offerings are the same as those in the water park cabana.   

6 hours ago, Cel_cruise said:

We have a water park cabana in April for $299.  Navigator is the only ship in port.  

 

Should we be requesting a certain cabana in that area? Do they have numbers? Any thoughts on location of middle vs end of row, near the wave pool or slide area etc? 

I think that kind of depends on what you like.  If you plan on spending most of your time at the wave pool,  try to get 33-42.

 Otherwise,   I would be happy with any other the other locations.   The water park is not huge and everything is fairly centralized.  We were in 51 and the zip line  went  over us-  which was neat.  We were very close to the slides,  pretty close pool with the ropes course,  and the wave pool and the very,  very tall water slide (I can’t remember the name of it-  sorry!) 

2 hours ago, Djsmrs said:

Which cabana were you in?  We'll be there in December and it's hard to tell from the map where to pick.   I don't want to be over by the wave pool... it looks like there are some cabanas closer to/in between the two sets of waterslides.  We'll have the bigger kids (11/12) that will want to do Devil's tower and younger kids (6/9) that will probably be   more interested in the racers and tube slides.   Thoughts?  Suggestions?

They are preassigned,   I can’t imagine getting it changed once on the ship

if they are all sold out.  However,  you MAY be able to make a request before you cruise.  I don’t know.  We were in cabana  51 and were directly in front of the racers and tube slides.  Close to the wave pool,  and the pool with the ropes course, rope swing  and rock wall.  The entire area isn’t huge-  any cabana in the area would be fairly centralized with the exception of the ones near the wave pool.   

9 hours ago, micmacmissy said:

We are possibly booking in January - is there a cabana option away from the hubbub of the water park?  Maybe an oceanfront one?  Anywhere to look to determine cost/booking for that?

 

thanks!

Hi-  I included a map of all of the cabanas on the island.   I would check that out and it will give you an idea of where you may like to be.  There are several cabana options-  all with different prices,  depending on the cruise and the location of the cabana. 

1 hour ago, nalatrixie74 said:

can you show a better pic of your coke cups please?

Sure-  here you go.  These are NOT included in the cabana, and were part of the drink package.   We are just messy 🙂

Sorry about the weird(ish) pic,  everyone is still asleep in the cabin so lighting is weird :-)

1 hour ago, micmacmissy said:

 

Can  you give me an idea of pricing for Chill Island cabanas?

Hi-  I plan to include that in my review tomorrow, after we use it.   But it was $499.  Again,  the prices really fluctuate-  for our cruise alone,  it went up to $799 at one point.   

I really didn’t find it loud at all.  There was  music playing,  but not so loud that you couldn’t think or speak to those around you. 

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

Is food included or is that extra $$$$

Yes-  food is included.  They will also use the drink package if you have it. 

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

Did you have Byron as your attendant?

No we didn’t.  We had Tawanaya and she was slow,  but very sweet. 

I am writing this while sitting in the Water Park Cabanas.  We are in the Thrill Waterpark Cabanas and will be in the Chill Island Cabanas Thursday.  Since this is a new service (since Perfect Day is newish) I wanted to post a review with photos.   Because I was dying to know what I purchased.  But wasn’t able to find it anywhere. 😂

Below is information on Thrill Waterpark Cabanas:

Cost:  We saw the cost for pre purchase fluctuate pretty significantly.  We ended up paying $299.

What does it include:

Tickets for up to six people to be admitted to the water park.  

The cabana structure.

 Six towels. 

Six bottles of water

cooler with ice

safe

cabinet

Cabana attendant

How does it work:

When you arrive on ship, you will receive a letter in your room requesting that you write the name and room number of all (up

to) six people on your cabana.   This must be returned to guest services by 8:00pm that day.   That letter also has your cabana assignment and a map to locate your cabana.

When you arrival to Perfect Day-  you go through the kiosk,  scanning your sea pass for admission to the park.  Find the hut (there are serveral) marked “Cabana Concierge” they will check you in and give you your bracelets.   

The cabana’s are pretty nice,  overall.  They have curtains on 3 of 4 sides,  a safe,  a cooler with ice,  a storage cabinet significant seating.   They are positioned on a concrete slab. Which is nice because you can sort of keep sand off of things.   

I will update more later,  as I am

using my phone 🙂

My son doesn't drink anything carbonated.   We usually end up getting him the upgraded plan (not just the soda package- sorry, i can't remember the name of it.)   As he drinks  A LOT of bottled water and is picky about the way water tastes as well-  I am too, so I understand.   

To answer your question,   there are multiple flat flavors in the freestyle machine.  Just instruct her to stay away from the "sparkling" Dasani.  The Hi C,  Minute Maid and FLAT Dasani are not carbonated and there are multiple choices with regard to which flavor she can select.   

Sorry, we are newer to RC cruising and are trying to get the drink package purchase figured out.   The Refreshment Package states that "Premium Coffees and Teas" are offered.  Our ship,  Navigator of the Seas, says it will have a Starbucks.  I am trying to find out if that is included in the drink package.  In addition,  is there another coffee shop on the ship?  This is important as our nephew is traveling with us and is a Type one Diabetic.  He likes coffee a lot and knows what drinks at Starbucks won't affect his blood sugar.  Other coffee shops, not so much.  If other coffee shops are included,  can you give me an idea of their blended coffee options?    We are trying to determine which package to purchase for him for the trip. Thank you!!!