Aplmac Posted October 9, 2009 #26 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Are you collecting these ??? Oh yes! Once it's a cruise card, I collect it. btw...what kinda card is that? Mariner passed thru Barbados on her repo cruise, back in January. I had lunch on board -Chops Grille - nooot bad! :) Your Pre-Inaugural card above pertains to her West Coast routes now she's Over There, I guess? ..................................................... Go to http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/aplmac/Misc/Ship%20CARDS/ and/or to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=112394&id=682113168&l=e3d91e2688 and see some of my collection, thus far. Hoping you'll send me a few cards in the Mail? (just don't use scotch tape across the front of the card -that causes delamination -been there,too!) Tell me more..? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boston Posted October 10, 2009 #27 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks Ziggy. Don't know if you remember me from the Hal-O-Ween Dam cruise. We'll be in Barbados in February so this info is most helpful. Happy sails to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted October 10, 2009 Author #28 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks Ziggy. Don't know if you remember me from the Hal-O-Ween Dam cruise. We'll be in Barbados in February so this info is most helpful. Happy sails to you! Yes I do remember you! How have you been!!! We are going on the Ruby Princess on Nov 4th, our first time to these islands! Nice to see you again!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted October 10, 2009 Author #29 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Oh yes! Once it's a cruise card, I collect it. btw...what kinda card is that? Mariner passed thru Barbados on her repo cruise, back in January. I had lunch on board -Chops Grille - nooot bad! :) Your Pre-Inaugural card above pertains to her West Coast routes now she's Over There, I guess? ..................................................... Go to http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/aplmac/Misc/Ship%20CARDS/ and/or to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=112394&id=682113168&l=e3d91e2688 and see some of my collection, thus far. Hoping you'll send me a few cards in the Mail? (just don't use scotch tape across the front of the card -that causes delamination -been there,too!) Tell me more..? . Yes, the Mariner is here now :) They did it big thing about the a West Coast inaugural cruise here. I was invited to a pre-inaugural one night cruise to nowhere, everything was free, cabin, booze, specialty foods etc... shops were not free :) Pictures here: http://travel.webshots.com/album/570205994oAiKnp I will have to visit your website and get some cards together. Right now I'm packing for my cruise in 24 days :) Edited October 10, 2009 by Ziggy7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted October 10, 2009 #30 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Yes, the Mariner is here now :) They did it big thing about the a West Coast inaugural cruise here. I was invited to a pre-inaugural one night cruise to nowhere, everything was free, cabin, booze, specialty foods etc... shops were not free :) ===> My kinda cruise, even if brief! Pictures here: http://travel.webshots.com/album/570205994oAiKnp I will have to visit your website and get some cards together. Right now I'm packing for my cruise in 24 days :) Ruby Princess, Southern Caribbean, huh?I have a feeling you'll be on my island soon because I think I've seen your ship in the local Port Schedule, somewhere.. Hope you can find me some cards (the older the better) Maybe we should continue this discussion via email? Please contact me at pcdoctor (at) caribsurf dot com wouldja? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSidewayz Posted October 10, 2009 #31 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm not sure about some of those taxi rates posted either.....Like Aplmac I don't do tacis either but they some seem kinda high to me. Unless they are all round trip? I work in the Cruise Tourism industry and those are the government issued rates and regulations, high yes, but still always determine the price of your taxi ride before getting in.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzwpj Posted October 10, 2009 #32 Share Posted October 10, 2009 This looks like the place to be for a day, any info if a day pass is available, I can not seem to find any info? Thanks alot and thanks for your great site of info on Barbados etc. MyVal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted October 10, 2009 #33 Share Posted October 10, 2009 This looks like the place to be for a day, any info if a day pass is available, I can not seem to find any info? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=992658 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooloo Posted October 22, 2009 #34 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Thanks so much for this info - it's obvious a lot of effort went into it (I was about to start a thread asking lots of questions, but you've managed to answer them all in one fell swoop) thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSunshine Posted October 23, 2009 #35 Share Posted October 23, 2009 re the air-con.. I do know that bus companies have non-AC as well as AC rates that are given to the tour agencies.. which are then quoted to the ships.. usually the ships use only the AC rates to use for their base charges, thus part of the expense of the shore excursions. And as said before. The taxi rates ARE governed by the govt and they do as well have AC and non AC rates.. but 25pct is a bit outrageous.. have them turn it off... the breezes are fine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted October 28, 2009 Author #36 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Thanks so much for this info - it's obvious a lot of effort went into it (I was about to start a thread asking lots of questions, but you've managed to answer them all in one fell swoop) thanks:) Thanks! Glad it helped :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover2 Posted November 1, 2009 #37 Share Posted November 1, 2009 What a WONDERFUL job you did!!! It is very much appreciated. We will be stopping in Barbados this coming Feb. and all your info really helped me out. Thanks so much for all the time and energy you put into it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingandcruising Posted November 4, 2009 #38 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Any word on a reopening date? ive seen some sites say Dec 15th, we will be there on the 23rd of Dec. Should we take a chance that it will be open or just book another excursion? thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkat9438 Posted November 6, 2009 #39 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hi. I got an email from the cave saying they weren't scheduled to reopen until the beginning of the year. They did this last year too. I will have been here twice and unable to see the cave. Maybe on the next time around. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizdback Posted November 8, 2009 #40 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I need a little help with transportation. My brother has missed his connection to AOS and will be catching the ship on his own in Barbados. What is his best option for getting from the airport to the ship. There are 6 adults traveling. He will be arriving at 11 pm on Monday to catch the ship ***** Tuesday morning. Where would be the best place to stay on Monday night? Near the ship or the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandshores Posted November 9, 2009 #41 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Very nice write up....wish I could get this for every island we have on the cruise. Really helps alot....thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted November 19, 2009 Author #42 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Just returned from Barbados and had a great time!!!! We took the Shasa Catamaran tour to swim with the sea turtles and had an outstanding time! Tess picked us up at the port, drove us to the catamaran where Captain Jason was waiting for us. Captain Jason treated us to a great swim with many sea turtles! He took us to a private place so we had them all to our group! Then we swam over a totally beautiful reef! I am still amazed at the huge stingray we saw! One of the largest we have ever seen. Captain Jason was very fun and personable!!! Well worth the money! http://www.shasacatamarancruises.com/ Snorkel Cruise This cruise is a 3 hr cruise stopping to snorkel and swim with the tame sea turtles. Once back on board we continue to our next stop over a shipwreck and coral reef,where they are many varieties of tropical fish to see,all snorkeling gear is provided for adults and children. For the first time snorkeler, instruction is included at no extra charge! The most popular times for this cruise are 10am-1pm or for the more romantic at heart a sunset 3-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover2 Posted November 19, 2009 #43 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Ziggy sounds like you had a wonderful time!! Can I ask how many people were on your turtle cruise? Did it feel crowded? thanks~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted November 19, 2009 Author #44 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Ziggy sounds like you had a wonderful time!! Can I ask how many people were on your turtle cruise? Did it feel crowded? thanks~ There were just 12 of us and Jason. They specialize in small groups :) The ships tours had 40 people on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snausman Posted November 19, 2009 #45 Share Posted November 19, 2009 There were just 12 of us and Jason. They specialize in small groups :) The ships tours had 40 people on them! Wonderful pictures, thanks for sharing them with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazou Posted November 21, 2009 #46 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) I was trying to decide between Shasa 5 hours tour and 3 hours tour. We love doing snorkeling. Can you describe a bit more your adventure? How much time in the water with the turtle? and how much time snorkeling at the shipwreck? Do you feel like you should have take the 5 hours? Have you done something else after the catamaran tour? I still struggle with going to the cave also. thanks Debbie for the informations! Edited November 21, 2009 by zazou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted November 21, 2009 Author #47 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) I was trying to decide between Shasa 5 hours tour and 3 hours tour. We love doing snorkeling. Can you describe a bit more your adventure? How much time in the water with the turtle? and how much time snorkeling at the shipwreck? Do you feel like you should have take the 5 hours? Have you done something else after the catamaran tour? I still struggle with going to the cave also. thanks Debbie for the informations! We arrived at the area where the turtles gather, put on our snorkeling gear, and hopped in with water. Turtles were everywhere! At least a dozens of them swimming all around us. We swam with them a good 30 minutes. Since we chose to go to a private reef we did not swim over the shipwreck. We had a great time but I wish now that we would have done the 5 hour tour. Time goes by quickly when your having so much fun and Jason was very good at guiding us over the best parts of the reef and feeding the turtles all the time we were in the water with them. He never rushed us but 3 hours went too fast! It is very fun and Jason's a great guide. Shasa groups are no larger than 12 people so we did not feel crowded and they time it so you are not snorkeling with the larger groups. Swimming with the turtles is very fun. We even had a sting ray. Tess, his wife, meets you at port and guides you to the van that transports you to the catamaran where Jason is waiting for you. The van driver tells you all about the areas we were driving through. Well worth every penny we paid for sure!!! Cave sounds interesting but I did that in Tortola and it was a little scary for me LOL Edited November 21, 2009 by Ziggy7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazou Posted November 21, 2009 #48 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks Debbie! After reading your review, I just booked the 5 hours tour. Seem like we are going to have a wonderful time! Isabelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted November 21, 2009 Author #49 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks Debbie! After reading your review, I just booked the 5 hours tour. Seem like we are going to have a wonderful time! Isabelle Oh how wonderful! I wish I was going with you!!!! I'm sure you will not be disappointed!!!! Have a wonderful cruise!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just G Posted November 26, 2009 #50 Share Posted November 26, 2009 My ship will be porting here and I am looking for a tour of Barbados in January 2010 - something that will take me over much of the island with frequent stops for hiking, exploring, etc. Can anyone suggest an operator or two and give me some info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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