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We were on the Freedom last week... missed Belize due to weather, re-routed to Costa Maya the next day. Excursion was refunded immediately and new ones were offered. Very impressed with how it was handled. Very smooth.

I was on the Freedom last week.... we missed Belize due to weather, but went to Costa Maya instead. Nothing was said about coronavirus at all.

10 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

Yeah EZ is 1/4 mile from the port and Falstaff is 3/4 mile from the port. I'd say that only matters if you're walking. It's like a 3 minute shuttle ride from Falstaff. The difference is Falstaff charges $75 to park in their garage and ride their shuttle. EZ charges $75 to park outside and walk to the port or $90 to take their shuttle. 

Actually... I paid $81.19 total to park with EZ, shuttle included. It was about the same as Falstaff, but I had the option to walk over if the weather was nice.

EDIT: I just looked at Falstaff again and they are $90 with shuttle, $75 without.

I booked EZ Cruise because it appears to be a little closer than Falstaff... Falstaff was my second choice.

I sail this Sunday so we will see if I made the right decision.

I'm sure it was covered, but what about Facetime on iphone?

On 1/1/2020 at 7:34 AM, lifes-a-beach said:

You may also consider driving to the terminal and dropping off your bags and family, then driving to the parking lot.  I have been doing that for years and find the wait, particularly other than Saturday and Sunday, to be reasonable.  I’ve walked to and from EZ cruise dozens of times by myself without bags.  Just remember to keep your passport and boarding pass.  By the time I get there my wife is through security and waiting for me.  I also keep an umbrella and/or one of those 99 cent throw away rain ponchos handy for both arrival and when we get back.  I walk to the lot and drive over and pick up my wife and bags.  

This sounds like the best deal... but, if I book a walking reservation, can I change it when we get there if I see the walk is too far or the drop off line is too bad? We are leaving on a Sunday.

Just an update... I was approved for the match on my second Lamanai  reservation... also, $22 credit per person.

34 minutes ago, Mutumbojimbo said:

The response I received was from Scott too.  I’m not going to re-submit. I’d hate to ruin this for everyone else by trying to get $22 OBC and making Scott mad. 🤣

Well, I didn’t realize I needed to do it for both my staterooms so I had to submit again, per their instructions  🤷🏻

3 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

 

I think it's double worth it to have this excursion through carnival. Not only due to the length, but also so you don't have to worry about fighting for an early water shuttle. You can relax in the lounge until they call you. Climbing the High Temple is one of the favorite things I've done on an excursion.

 

 

 

 

Full review here:

 

https://saintgregtravel.com/a-christmas-dream-belize/

 

 

Got my match... $22/person in credit!

Thanks!

On 12/30/2019 at 11:36 AM, Saint Greg said:

You have to book the excursion through carnival and include the link to excursion that you are price matching with. I have seen people turned down. It’s documented in some of the port of call forums so it’s a bit of a risk if you’re paying an additional $30-40pp for the carnival excursion. That’s why I’d like to see excursions people have had success with. 
 

Here is the form you have to fill out:

 

https://www.carnival.com/request-forms/shore-excursion-best-price-guarantee.aspx

 

 

Thanks! I actually booked the same excursion in Belize... submitted my form... fingers crossed. I actually found it for $74.99 on shoreexcursioneer, so we will see.

already done

Perfect! Many thanks!

Circling back to the internet plans... if I purchase one, can it be used on multiple devices, just not at the same time? Or, does it register to the one device and you always have to use it?

My wife and I may need to periodically check work email, just wondering if we can buy one plan, then log in at separate times to check.

Thanks in advance!

Can anyone explain the procedure to find the matching excursion and get the match with Carnival?

And I assume when everyone says turn on airplane mode, they mean, everyone who did not purchase an internet plan, right? 

How do you use the hub app in airplane mode, I assume you allow wifi only?

So glad I asked... yes, 2 teenagers... there will be conflict. So it is possible to each get their own?

Thank you again!

Thanks for the recommendations... Sounds like YTD is the way to go.

I will definitely get the HUB app.

Speaking of phones and apps, I suspect both my teenage boys will get the internet package, though the cost will come out of their pockets. I guess when we purchase it, we just need to specify who it belongs to?

OK... Its been 11 years since my last cruise... kids will do that to you.

So, I just booked the Carnival Freedom out of Galveston for 2/23/20.

I have a question about dining.... last I cruised, there were 2 seatings, early and late. Now, they have a 'your time' option. I understand the concept, but is there a difference from the scheduled time vs. the open time in regards to menu, etc? Please explain so I can choose. I have 2 rooms booked so making sure we have the same schedule is a must.

Thanks in advance!