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On 11/30/2023 at 5:20 PM, lixogab said:

There are 3.5 options for beaches in  St Kitts

- As suggested by Port Royal, get Marriott Day pass. Most expensive, AFAIR $50 pp for the pass, some snorkeling, even though it's located on the Atlantic side

- South Friars bay. About 1/2 mile of pretty nice beach. No off beach snorkeling. Taxi costs $7 pp each way (minimum 4 people, so you may have to share or pay $28) and leaves you at Carambola beach club ($30 for 2 chair and umbrella or $5 pp for use bathroom and showers).  Quiet place, usually get crowded pretty fast.  There is another bar called  Shipwreck with some Rasta vibe. Drinks less expensive than in Carambola, no umbrellas, chairs look to be rescued from an actual shipwreck.

Lots of Terds betweeen Carambola and Shipwreck.

- Cockleshell beach, Taxi $10 pp each way. Several bars, some of them noisy

 

The 0.5 option is to go to Nevis, but without tour it requires plenty of time and good coordination. Probably will do that some day. 

 

There is some shopping in the port area. The owners and workers  don't look like locals though.

Thank you for sharing!  Excellent information lixogab!

Thank you for sharing!

Love th epicture, simply beautiful!

1) Gravol or Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate), scopolamine and Sea Bands for nausea.

2) Ibuprofen.

3) Loperamide for diarrhea.

4) Sunscreen such as Ombrelle with an SPF of at least 30.

5) DEET insect repellant.

7) Duck tape.

8) Gas-X.

9) Aloe Vera.

10) Esomeprazole.

11) Polysporin cream.

12) Hydrocortisone 0.5 % Cream (!0.5% cream is a prescription in Canada).

13) Gauze, bandages and a pair of scissor.

14) Mole skin.

15) Afterbite.

16 Voltaren Emulgel.

17) Tweezers.

18) Tums

19) Baby Powder.

20) A sense of humour.

So I am home - two things - I have a funny feeling in my stomach.....(hunger?!!) and second - I WILL HAVE TO COOK!!!! Nooooooooooooo!!!!! :eek::eek:

 

Hate this bit!! :D:D

Welcome home Louise! Thank you for sharing your adventure onboard the Reflection!

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.

 

San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

 

Nassau, Bahamas from our balcony.

 

 

I love these breathtaking views!

I would suggest Celebrity!

My favorite port is Grand Cayman because I enjoy swimming with the stingrays at Stingray City.

You won’t go wrong with the Equinox! While the Reflection is a more modern ship with a Lawn Club Grill and better equipped fitness center, the Equinox is still a beautiful ship with hot glass shows and the modern amenities found on the Solstice class ships

Happy Cruising!

Thank you for sharing your experiences on the Reflection!

Thank you for sharing Pilot70D!

I think this list of 8 foods to avoid provides a little levity! It should be renamed “8 Foods to Avoid to Not Enjoy Your Cruise.”

I could never cruise without eating beef or chicken!

Photos we took in Reflection's gym:

 

 

 

 

 

A picture is worth a thousand words. I think the fitness center on the Reflection is excellent. There is a wide selection of dumbbells, Life Fitness machines and cardio equipment! The views on the treadmills are simply breathtaking!

We were on an 11-day cruise on the Equinox in March and it wasn’t too long. We had a great time!

We have sailed on the Equinox, the Silhouette and the Reflection and didn’t find the Reflection anymore crowded. The S-class ships are well designed to help minimize the crowded feeling onboard the ships!

I am not sure if this has been answered already ( can't see it) but can some one tell me what are the brands of water that are Premium and Non Premium. if we did not have them in a package what would they cost per bottle?

 

thank you in advance for all your help :)

Crystal Geyser is available on the classic package while Evian is the water you get with the premium beverage package.

I prefer a large table where we get to meet new people. We have always gone with a table for eight and have met many wonderful people over the years.

While not an experienced cruiser, I like to grab a bite to eat!

231 days and counting!

I would also consider Celebrity! They have modern ships, great itineraries and excellent dining!

While I applaud your sense of adventure and spontaneity, when it comes to private excursions, I would do my due diligence, so you don’t get disappointed.

I would research each port and decide what you want to do. I would also go to trip advisor to confirm the information and see what other traveller thought.

If you want to try cave tubing or zip lining in Belize, I would look up Vitalino Reyes.

It’s great to hear your issues were resolved to your satisfaction and that you took time to share this experience with us!

We usually meet at Café al Bacio before heading out on our excursions!

I’m sorry to hear about your experience in the Tuscan Grille. We always make a point to eat in the Tuscan Grille on each of our cruises and have always had excellent dining experiences! The Tuscan Grille is our favorite speciality restaurant on Celebrity.

I would have given them an opportunity to make it right for you. I’m impressed with the way Celebrity tried to address your concerns on three separate occasions!

I’m so sorry to hear about your lost luggage DiMar! What a terrible way to finish off a cruise!

I hope Celebrity helps you and you get your luggage back!

Ketchikan, Alaska

 

I have seen many float planes over the years, but never have seen a plane on a dock before! What an excellent picture Chernabog1940!