I would doubt there are enough dining packages sold pre cruise to fill all restaurants. Exception would be Izumi, which tends to get pre-cruise booked quick enough as individuals, Diamonds, and Suite guests Hibachi hog..
Outside of "magically" opening your cabin door without your S&S card, these are pretty useless.Many bars and restaurants have you take them off to use. Gets to be a bit of a pain in the wrist.
Current Euro futures for September are less than 9/10 of a cent higher than cash.Reflects cost of carry for 6 months. So traders aren't expecting any major shift at present.
The Fort with shopping is very close to the pier., maybe 1/4-1/2 mile. easy sidewalk walk. Then another short walk to teh bridge and you can cross over into Willelmstad (?).
Once you check in 45 days before cruise, you should be able to make reservations on line vs waiting until boarding. Royal has supposedly rolled this out for the Icon and gradually implementing on other ships.
Not entirely sure but at one time the only wave runners were out of Tequila Beach. I don't actually recall seeing any waverunners out off the beach last January.
https://tequilabeachtours.com/costa-maya-waverunners-jet-skies/
I don't think the Utopia has started sailing yet.But its only 3 and 4 day voyages out of Port Canaveral vs the 7 day trips out of Miami for the Icon. That says to me the Utopia is much more of a party ship. But yes the Icon is designed to be more family oriented.
Giovanni's has a good antipasto platter, Nonna's Soup, Meatball Gigante, Caprese Salad, Calamari and Polenta as well as gluten free pasta. And several desserts.
Rule of thumb #1: Never buy jewelry in the Caribbean unless you know the store is reputable.
Rule of thumb #2: Just wave off any vendors along the beach in Costa Maya. The minute you stop and pay any attention,they don't leave you alone.
Rule of thumb #3: The beaches selected for any ship excursion are never the best places to go, especially in Costa Maya.
I believe these were tours by private vendors that met up at Wet Lizard.
But you can email Wet Lizard and ask. www.wetlizard@hotmail.com. They're also on FB.
And for your other question, contact the Brewery.
https://www.belikin.bz/
Just when you convince yourself hot tubs are ok:🤢
https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2024/03/25/yes_hot_tubs_are_full_of_nasty_germs_1020477.html
@Moondoggy51 might be referring to the small beach at the port. I know that there was nothing happening to the old beach at Cha Chi back in January. The guy with the lease/ownership refuses to sell.