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Hey y’all! Just booked this morning. First TA and first time to Spain! I’m so excited!

9 hours ago, mitsugirly said:

 

Thanks. I just hate when I don't get great pictures, but we had a lot of fun and the snorkeling was great.

 

I figured they were something like that but when I look them up, I don't see anything like what they had (as far as material). You only see the ones that are the smooth vinyl ones and not the one that look like an actual life jacket material. So, I wasn't sure. Thanks for the confirmation.

 

 

Yes, we left from Florida (Miami) and yes the ship changed time along the route (NCL always does this).

 

They run their own tours from my understanding. It's a family owned business. I really liked them. They do have a lot of tours they offer, so I thought maybe they used other vendors, but when you read about their excursions...for instance the jeep tour or the buggy tour...you're not in a group following each other, you're on a private tour.

 

 

I used Cozumel Cruise Excursions . Net. Despite the name, they are not a broker and are a family owned business and that's just the name they use.

Thanks for the info! Definitely going to check them out!

On 7/1/2019 at 2:57 PM, mitsugirly said:

Well I had ALMOST decided to just do the xrails to Jade Cavern but considering where we are docking, this is starting to be a headache (us having to take a cab to the International port and then another to the office where you get the xrails...therefore costing us twice each way for a cab) that I'm just not sure what to do.

 

I just wanted to try something different...then I found this...

 

A snorkeling tour to El Cielo (which I believe that's where I have read about the sandbar with all the starfish and stingrays that hang out) and it also goes to Palancar Reef and Columbia Reef. It's a company owned by a family that is previously from the US and they have nothing but wonderful reviews. Although I don't care for snorkeling from a boat (unless it's in a shallow area that I can get close to the reef and fish), I hear the El Ceilo area is pretty amazing. 

 

Anyone been here or did this tour?

I found one tour for El Cielo with 2 snorkel stops but the price is $69 pp. Your review on your company is incredible and for $50 pp would be even better. Can you say who you booked through? Thanks!

The Diamond Lounge gives you unlimited drinks without having to use the 3 nightly drink vouchers.

 

The 3 nightly drink vouchers are for use in bars other than the Diamond Lounge.

Will be sailing on oasis in March....my first diamond cruise! In the past have always gotten the deluxe drink pkg. with the DL you get unlimited drinks? Or is just the 3 free drinks? Confused. And if you get unlimited, what time does that apply?

I don't think it's fake people because I joined my roll call and clicked on something and it automatically generated this msg from me. I believe it's just a canned message that shows up

Has anyone been to this little restaurant on the beach? We are looking for a low key day with some food, drinks and beach to possibly lay out. How far from the cruise port and cost of taxi? cost of drinks? is it difficult to get a taxi back? beach chairs? thanks in advance

Definitely Sharkeez! We always watch football there. Easy walk from the pier....basically across the street

Definitely Sharkeez! I'm a huge college football fan and Sharkeez has several flat screens! Great atmosphere and right across the pier where enchantment docks. It's an easy walk!

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We are more on the lively side and not really looking for a quiet beach. Would like to lay out and swim with cool beach bars. Any suggestions?

Bing Bong told me last night they are trying to make Nassau. Coco Cay is VERY iffy (I am not counting on it). Things can still change but its looking better by the hour.

 

Those on the FR Sunday- my personal opinion is they COULD opt to stay in port Sunday and leave late Monday if the seas are really bad. Either way, you will still have 7 nights on the ship.

Thanks for the update OTown! Eagerly awaiting the 4 pm update. Leaving from Georgia in the next couple hours to head to PC. Hopefully we won't have to turn around at 4!

I'm also on EN Friday! Join our roll call!!

Yeah, I have a feeling it will be a cruise to nowhere. Doesn't matter. It's still a cruise.

 

I think they will be snug in Port Canaveral sometime on Sunday. With the extra space, there should be room

I don't mind the cruise to nowhere but would prefer not being in PC a day early! See y'all onboard EN!

Maybe you guys will get lucky and get a couple of extra nights out of it!

How awesome that would be (as long as I'm not running into walls down hallways)! If the waves hold out I'll stay out as long as I need to! I'll sacrifice!

I've got people on EN this weekend, they won't be surprised if it ends up being a cruise to nowhere. No big deal, it happened to us on MN once and we still had a lot of fun.

We're on EN this wknd! We were on the cruise to nowhere on MN with you a few years back!

I usually don't put it in the sig line until I've completed it.

Chiming in once again to see if yall have heard anything on the topic. Reading the comments made me giggle! Especially seeing our residential locations versus who we cheer for! nothing like SEC ball!!!

thanks SECdawg! been on enchantment a couple of times....nice ship. Schooner is always one of my favorite hangouts (depending on the entertainment). I was hoping for a good one!!! and by the way WAR EAGLE! :):p thanks for the response

anyone off enchantment recently know who the entertainment is in schooner? thanks!

Anyone know the CD on Jewel in late March 2016 out of San Juan?

Shopping is either in the port or along the road just outside. All tourista type places carrying items you'll also see in Cozumel and other Western C ports.

 

Along the malecon in Mahahual where the "beaches" are (it's all one long beach) there are some smaller craft kiosks and shops, but not a lot.

 

I think YaYa may have music. It's in the middle of the malecon. It's relatively new but picking up steam from positive reviews. Music is possible at Corona Beach Club and Tequila Beach as well. The latter two are closer to the end of the malecon nearest the cruise port and generally get crowded by snagging the first walk ons off the buses or taxis. Tequila Beach, at one time had the most "water activities" including jet skis. The malecon's character has changed dramatically over the past 18 months so that may no longer be the case. YaYas supposedly has paddleboards now.

 

Pez Quadro, Tropicante or Blue Kay might be options. Pez Quadro has palapas, beach massages and offers a discount to their all-inclusive packet on their web site. Tropicante has a great rep/ good service and good food and drink at reasonable prices. Blue Kay is a bit laid back and though closer to the cruise port than even Tequila Beach, hasn't attracted the crowds yet.

Reviews of these places are on this board and on TA. You can google all for websites.

Thanks crewsweeper! I will check out yaya. All we want is a clean beach with pretty water, drinks, food and music. No activities this beach trip, just lay in the sun with a lively atmosphere!

We have a quiet beach day booked in Roatan. We would like to do some shopping and a more lively beach day with music, beer and food. Where would be good shopping and what beach should we go to?

Jewel is my absolute favorite ship!! Miss her since she left Tampa! The most awesome staff afloat IMO!! Enjoy your cruise! and Dennis Charles is awesome as CD!!!

Who was it?? Herman Harper? Saw he was on a few weeks ago

Anyone recently off enchantment know who is playing piano in the schooner? We leave sept 12. Thanks

How fun the entertainment is depends on the passengers! So, have a blast!

yes it does! however....would like a heads up on what awaits! we usually travel with a fairly large crowd of our cruising family....we've met so many people and continue to cruise with them and the list gets bigger and bigger! we can turn a schooner out in a heartbeat :). this cruise, however, its just us....gonna be a different experience!!