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We did the tour through Marysol Tours on Feb 17, 2020.  Did the 12 falls and it was the perfect amount of activity that took about 2.5 to 3 hours at great price of $50.  There were two families of four in the van but it could seat four more.  The van was well maintained and clean.  The walk to the van outside the gates took about 10 minutes and was very easy to find.  We were able to keep everything in the van safely.  Of course we didn't bring anything of value.  Cash for tips, passports and credit card.  The van driver stayed at the van and the tour guide went with us on the tour.  Jose set up the paparazzi to document the tour.  I recommend this because you don't have to worry about your camera.  We had a young man named Willy and he took about 130 pictures and 10 videos.  It cost $50 plus tip and worth every penny.  The actual tour had 12 in the party (us from the van and 4 more) with Two falls guides (another Willy and Jevon).  

Jose asked us if we wanted to stop to eat for $10 per person after the falls tour but we declined.  We did stop at a place to purchase souvenirs and then he took us back to the starting point and we walked to the port shops with about an hour and a half to look around before the time we had to get back to the ship.  

I would highly recommend a tour and Marysol tours was great.  

We did this excursion through Marysol Tours and it was awesome!   Each jump has a ladder with a handrail in case you want to take the alternate route.  The last jump you can also choose to do the slide instead of the jump.  And it also has a ladder to a shorter platform to jump about 4 feet.  

You have to wear a life jacket and helmet from the top of the hike to the end.  It is mandatory.  The water is deep in some areas.  I am 5'2'' and had to swim/float/doggie paddle in some areas right after the high jumps.  We were able to walk the majority of time.  It is rocky and I lost my balance a few times. Wear water shoes and bottoms with good coverage.  You will hike in your swim suit and can not take you bag.  If you wear glasses the guides will hold them for you while jumping and sliding.  

1 hour ago, nickiefriend said:

I too just got off of the Breeze. I realized there were a lot of kids on board, but did not realize it was 1000 until Leigh told the number during one of the shows. I never really ran into any children or teens that were being disrespectful, but I DID encounter several grown adults that were never taught any manners what so ever!

 

There was a group of about 6 adults (they had a lot of children too) that were very LOUD and cussing during the entire Overcomer movie. This same group rushed the elevators any time the doors opened.  Other adults have never learned to let people OFF the elevator before you try to get on. We had a balcony room and both sides of us slammed doors all dang week.  And these were adults! Children were not the problem, but it was a constant slam the balcony door, slam, slam slam.  At one point during sail away from St Thomas, it was slammed 57 times between the two rooms.

 

I have been on several Carnival cruises but I do not know if I will go on another cruise period.  This behavior is not a Carnival problem, it is a humanity problem.  Too many folks think of only themselves and it is just safer for me to stay home lol.

I agree with the humanity issue.  Children are not inately disrespectful or respectful.  It is a learned behavior.  And if their adult parents do not have manners and good behaviors they will not be respectful, well mannered well behaved children.  

5 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

I would say 1,000 kids last week is kind of surprising.  I’ve cruised either in the last two weeks of Feb or the first week of March the last four years and the number has been more like 500.

 

That’s been mostly out of Texas though.

 

 

I would say close to 1,000 is a good estimate.  We were on the same cruise there were a lot of kids aboard because NY state, many other north east states and Atlanta had winter break for the week of Presidents week.  Personally I did not see many kids mis-behaving.  I have a 14 yo son and 16 yo daughter and they did go off on their own for an hour or two but not very late since we were wiped out from doing so much during the day.  

We were also in the storm on the Breeze.  What a wild night.  Luckily we were in a cove balcony midship on deck 2.  The minute the captain announced rought weather ahead I made all the family take a bonine and wear sea bands.  I am grateful non of us were seasick.  My 14 yo son actually slept through the entire event.  My 16 yo daughter was scared but handled it fabulously.  Some guest were sleeping in the Ovation theater because they were so frightened. 

We actually would like to cruise again despite the rough seas and it was our first cruise ever.  You can't get much worse, right?  

Every cruise ship that was in Port Canaveral that morning experienced the rough seas regardless of the eastern or western itinerary. I heard third hand the port had 12 foot swells.  Not sure if the other ports were affected.  I have know some families that sailed out of Fort Lauderdale and Miami but have not talked to them yet.  

I was also talking with people on the plane that vacationed in Orlando.  Friday was super windy and it rained intermittenly.  So no one had a perfect weather vacation.  

Hope you are recovering.  I am still swaying a little and need to get my land legs back.  

Living so close to Canada we all have passports.  It's just easier to cross the border.  My kids have had them since they turned 10 because they started to cross with other families.

Hoping the child is okay.  I would be a nervous wreck if that happened to my son.  

Thanks for the feed back.  We will be there next Thursday.   Did you have your own snorkel gear or did you rent?

Thanks for the review.  We will be there next Monday!!  What time did you get back to the Ship?  Did you have enough time to walk around the port?

Thank you.  I guess I will put qty of 4 and ask for one cup.  

Do the hot and cold beverages arrive in a thermal carafe?  How many cups of coffee and hot chocolate do they give you if you state one on the order sheet?  Can you find bananas on the lido buffet or would it be easier to order through the Rise and Shine menu?  TIA!!

We are a family of four.  There is my husband, 15 yo son, 16 yo daughter and myself.  I am budgeting $150 each person for the entire cruise.  We are bringing soda on board so that eliminates that expense.  I figured one drink (virgin for the kids) $12, one specialty coffee $5.95 per day for each of us. Of course I do have a 10% extra buffer for added comfort (I didn't tell them).  

Can anyone provide info on the best route to walk to the closest fort from the Carnival port?  I did a google map but I worry that it is not best for pedestrians walking.  Thanks. 

Can anyone provide info on the best route to walk to the closest fort from the Carnival port?  I did a google map but I worry that it is not best for pedestrians walking.  Thanks. 

Could my son wear his sports glasses?  Do you need to take them off to jump and slide?

So sorry to here about your daughter.  I am sure it is one bummer of a vacation. 

Out of curiosity.  They just quarantine the individual with the symptoms?  What about their cabin mates?  They are hosts and carriers even when they are not exhibiting symptoms.  

On 12/1/2019 at 11:52 AM, Saint Greg said:

Cakes

 

 

Oh yeah, and some healthy fruit to the left 🙂  I really love your trip reports.  They really do engage the reader.  Thank you for your hard work.  

On 12/3/2019 at 2:45 PM, grandmarnnurse said:

I’ve seen hamburgers with eggs at a lot of restaurants. It’s quite popular. 

Yes, very popular in Buffalo area.  And, quite tasty.  I like it with avocado:)

5 minutes ago, ABQrobin said:

I think they are doing something with the website.  I totally freaked out this morning when I looked at our cruise manager on the website.  The screen format is different and their are only 2 dozen excursions listed, not the 200+ the a few days ago.  None of the ones I had saved in my basket are there.  I hate it when they do  stuff like this!  I am guessing the website will be fixed in a day or two.  It happened to us last year on our cruise when they changed the order of ports on our itinerary...it was 3 months out so no problems really, but all of a sudden all the excursions were missing.  It took 3-4 days for everything to get added back on.  So I am not going to panic for now...I will wait over the weekend before I call them..  hopefully all the excursions get put back on the website.  

 

 Thank you!  I had a few in my cart that are gone as well.

When I log into my cruise planner and view shore excursions there are only a few remaining.  A couple of days ago there were many more available.  My cruise is in 92 days.  Was there a booking deadline I was unaware of?  

I am wondering the same.  In April they had a Tax Day sale so I am hoping for a black Friday sale as well.

Go Sabres!! (from a fellow WNYer😊)

5 hours ago, TNcruising02 said:

The appointment window of time is printed on the boarding pass after doing the online check-in.  When people do the online check-in as soon as they are able to do it, they can choose from several different times.  The closer to the cruise, the less times available and they are usually only late times.

One time, after dropping off our bags, we got to the line five minutes late and had to go to the early/late line.

Thank you.  Kinda like SW airline 24 hr check in...quick fingers gains upper hand!  What time is on line check in available?

When are you notified of your specific arrival time?

Thank everyone for the reassurance.  It is during the President's Week break for a majority of NY schools.  I do have Pre check TSA security so that should be quicker than regular TSA security.  

14 hours ago, Jerseygirl1416 said:

We used Cortrans and did priority self debarkation, didn’t check bags at the airport, have TSA Precheck and were at the gate by 9am. You’ve got plenty of time.

Did Cortrans drop you off at your Flight terminal?  Did you have a good experience and would you recommend over GoPort?  I know GoPort has one drop off and you have to walk to your airline and that is a major con.  

We plan on using Cortran or GoPort to shuttle us back to MCO for our 12:55 pm flight.  If we do the self Deembarkation between 7:30-8:30 will this allow us enough time to go through TSA pre-check and get to the gate with time to spare.  The other option is to change our flight to 6:30, rent a car and do something in Orlando.  Any thoughts?

Godfrey Tours has good reviews.  They do a tour a five hour tour for $32.