loveclearbluewater

I'm with you!!! I've never purchased: ship shore excursions (prefer going it on my own)' date=' photographs (I'll take my own), specialty coffee - I don't buy them as a rule, why do it on a ship...I love my coffee strong and black with no sugar....and no frou-frou, pastries and cakes from the specialty shop, shipboard art of any kind--I've been known to go to the auction--for the free champagne. If it's good, I'll take a seat and watch, if it's bad champagne..one glass is enough.

 

I don't play bingo. I used to once in a while when it was 3 cards for 1.00-5.00 and they gave real cash prizes - and it was a progressive jackpot with a huge pot of cash the last day. I won it once back in the 80's..over $4000.00!!!!

 

I don't shop onboard...unless they are running a "2-fer" on their nicer t-shirts.... Don't buy inches of "gold" or anything else.

 

I do shop ashore for my perfume....they don't carry it onboard. My souveniers, if any, are also bought ashore; small oils or watercolors done by local artists. I have a favorite restaurant in Cozumel and Cayman where I'll have a very nice lunch....Local places where locals eat without those "Margaritaville" prices.

 

My only cash indulgence is the Caribbean Stud table....I love that game!!! And, I save money just for that purpose only. When it's gone, I'm done...if I double it, I'm done.

 

I have never, ever stiffed anyone with tips....leaving them in place. Usually, I give extra to the room steward and the waiters at my table and maybe a favorite bartender. I do have 2/3 drinks during the day...but prefer water (free) or a nice club soda with lime.

 

For me, cruising is a great value in any economy.[/quote']

 

 

What and where are your favorite restaurants in Cozymel and Caymans?