sparkysj

I agree w/those who say it would be better if not always having to go back every couple hours while they close for lunch, dinner prep, build a bear (have to pay if you want to do this and only open for those who do pay), etc. We also do not stay up late and always say we will but our dd is worn out from day as well and ready for bed by 10. We like to spend lots of time with our kids while on vacation- in waterworks, on shore excursions and etc but also one of the reasons we choose to cruise is because of CC- we don't have family around to give us much (any really) help w/our kids so the one vacation a year we take we like some grown up time too.

So Belize has plenty of stores?

I know at least in Nassau they have quite a few stores with them but not out in the open. I guess maybe I'll stick to the official outlet stores here if the knock offs are about same in price and poor quality :( but thank you!

Is there anywhere close to the ship where you can buy knock off purses, etc?

when your 4yr old daughter only have to see the whale tail (not the whole ship) and yells "Vacation!!" :)

I was actually told by a Carnival rep to pack it in my suitcase & have done it the past 2 cruises and no issues. They inspected 1 of the cuitcases last time & didn't take it- I didn't realize the official policy was to carry on! I wish they would train their own employees on the rules LOL

I'm not sure if you can use Wyndham too (I didn't ask..) but we are going there in couple weeks and I talked to the hotel & was told it is $25pp for use of facility, towels and snorkeling included but no food/drink. You can't reserve online or ahead of time is what they told me. We plan on eating before get off ship and just taking some snacks for while we are there (however we have a 3yr old so we will prob only spend a few hours there and then go elsewhere). From all the reviews I have read on here it is supposed to be a great place.