iceman2a Posted December 6, 2011 #26 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Thanks for the pics! Came here specificly for info on the progress of the upgrades (thinking about a late Feb. cruise on the Sky) and pics have answered most questions! :) It has been 4 years since I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted December 26, 2011 #27 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thank you so much for the awesome review and pictures. I truly enjoyed them and it gave a great perspective on what the place looks like (I haven't been there since the 80's) :D Since you said something about walking past the adult only beach area and then to the swimming area (where you see the huge rocks out in the water) and you mentioned that there were not a lot of rocks (and you only spotted 4 there)...is there no snorkeling there? I know they have the snorkeling rental equipment, but you need to basically have iron shore or coral in order to see very much (other than the occasional fish that will swarm looking for food) so I guess I'm wondering is there actually a place there to snorkel? Does anyone have any idea how much they rent the snorkel gear for? Does it include life vest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted December 28, 2011 #28 Share Posted December 28, 2011 It's still a work in progress to me and I hope to see it when it's finished. Last week we stopped there on the Gem and I thought it was still quite rocky. The adults only beach is not marked and plenty of people with kids come over there. I'm hoping that's something they'll address in the future--a big sign to say it's adults only. The only place it said that is on the map they gave out. The water is beautiful and the tenders hold 450 so it's a relatively quick process. The food was excellent, bar service somewhat limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles99 Posted December 29, 2011 #29 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks for the pics and to the recent cruisers, for the updates. Hopefully others will keep this updated. We'll be there in April & are really looking forward to snorkeling & relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Anna & Sir Troy Posted January 6, 2012 #30 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I really appreciate the pictures and update, wish NCL would keep us updated! I was really looking forward to lazy river, but I'm guessing by Feb. 27 - It is a no-go at this point. So up for sunning and snorkeling! Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted January 6, 2012 #31 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I really appreciate the pictures and update, wish NCL would keep us updated! I was really looking forward to lazy river, but I'm guessing by Feb. 27 - It is a no-go at this point. So up for sunning and snorkeling! Anna I'll be there in April. I'm looking forward to the cabanas and lazy river. I would appreciate it, if you can find out anything while you are there in February, and report back. Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 7, 2012 #32 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Great pictures -- thank you for sharing. It has been years since we were there -- a lot has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDee1234 Posted January 10, 2012 #33 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks for the updated pics. I was there in July and as I can see alot has changed. I wonder when all of the construction will be complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m$m7 Posted January 15, 2012 #34 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Does anyone have any new updates on the island since October when the OP was there:confused: We're sailing in a few weeks & was just wondering what the progress is on the island makeover;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadWriteCreate Posted January 15, 2012 #35 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Is there no extra charge to take a tender to the island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krolyat Posted January 15, 2012 #36 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Is there no extra charge to take a tender to the island? That is correct. There is no free for taking the tender to the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykidsaregreat Posted January 22, 2012 #37 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Great pictures.........is there a charge for the buffet or is it included? Can we rent dive vests? Thanks a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 23, 2012 #38 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Great pictures.........is there a charge for the buffet or is it included? Can we rent dive vests? Thanks a bunch! Food is included because it is brought from the ship and cooked. It's just like you are still on the ship eating. Yes, you can rent equipment for snorkeling and such according to the NCL website and others have stated on here that you can. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelly11 Posted January 23, 2012 #39 Share Posted January 23, 2012 There are a few hammocks in the adults only beach. Are the family cabanas done yet? I was wondering how much they were if they are finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBoy013 Posted January 24, 2012 #40 Share Posted January 24, 2012 bdaddy - thanks so much for the pictures and great information. I leave next Monday on the Sky and can't wait! Dumb question about GSC - I know you said the drinks were free pour, do they charge for beer and wine just like on the ship then? Thanks for any additional information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ttnc4me Posted January 25, 2012 #41 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yes, you can rent equipment for snorkeling and such according to the NCL website and others have stated on here that you can. :) How much is it to rent snorkel equipment? And, I can't tell from the pics... is there a separate area designated out in the water just for snorkeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ04SS Posted February 2, 2012 #42 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Are the waverunner tours through NCL? Are they worth it? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreens Posted February 2, 2012 #43 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Are the waverunner tours through NCL? Are they worth it? Thanks again! I just came here looking for pictures, but from what I've heard.. you do not drive the wave-runner. You are just a passenger on it and someone else drives it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laszlo Posted February 2, 2012 #44 Share Posted February 2, 2012 You are just a passenger on it and someone else drives it. What fun would that be?.............that can't be right:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteRose Posted February 3, 2012 #45 Share Posted February 3, 2012 We visited GSC a week ago. We had been there twice in 2008 and really didn't care to ever return. We were SO surprised at the new and improved island. The weather was amazing and we had a great day!! It is beautiful!! The new buffet area is such an improvement, clean and very big. DH actually commented that NCL should anchor there for a few days... so relaxing and no need to plan something that you really don't want to do at a port you aren't that interested in. Can't wait til our next visit. I really didn't see any evidence of a lazy river or cabanas. He did take a walk and said that there seems to be lots of plans for the future. I was going to ask the hotel director (who we saw walking all over the island checking things out) but was having such a great relaxing day, I forgot! This was our third time at GSC and we actually got to visit each time.. some of the most recent cruises missed it because of weather... I can't believe we are three for three.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ04SS Posted February 3, 2012 #46 Share Posted February 3, 2012 We visited GSC a week ago. We had been there twice in 2008 and really didn't care to ever return. We were SO surprised at the new and improved island. The weather was amazing and we had a great day!! It is beautiful!! The new buffet area is such an improvement, clean and very big. DH actually commented that NCL should anchor there for a few days... so relaxing and no need to plan something that you really don't want to do at a port you aren't that interested in. Can't wait til our next visit. I really didn't see any evidence of a lazy river or cabanas. He did take a walk and said that there seems to be lots of plans for the future. I was going to ask the hotel director (who we saw walking all over the island checking things out) but was having such a great relaxing day, I forgot! This was our third time at GSC and we actually got to visit each time.. some of the most recent cruises missed it because of weather... I can't believe we are three for three.. How was the weather when you were there? Was the water warm(enough to swim)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Islanders Posted February 3, 2012 #47 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I just came here looking for pictures, but from what I've heard.. you do not drive the wave-runner. You are just a passenger on it and someone else drives it. Sorry, that is not correct. You have two options: 1) Two people can each rent their own or, 2) Two people can rent one with one person driving and the other being a passenger Hope this clears up any confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteRose Posted February 3, 2012 #48 Share Posted February 3, 2012 How was the weather when you were there? Was the water warm(enough to swim)? The weather was gorgeous!!! There were tons of people in the water... it felt a little cool when you first got in but really nice after a could of seconds. Lots of sun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchelle77 Posted February 4, 2012 #49 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Sorry, that is not correct. You have two options: 1) Two people can each rent their own or, 2) Two people can rent one with one person driving and the other being a passenger Hope this clears up any confusion Thank God you clarified .. I had booked this for my husband, who is built like a football player ... he'd have been PISSED if that were true and he were stuck on a jetski with a stranger!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turning40withMickey Posted February 5, 2012 #50 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I was wondering about the waverunners, too. Short time for a lot of $$, especially if the "lesson" is part of the hour.... The were no waverunners yet last June, but we had a fantastic day snorkeling and lying on the large family float. My daughters did the hippo slide, too. We enjoyed the barbecue lunch on the island and had a nice relaxing day. One of my girls used sunscreen way too sparingly and got a nasty sunburn which slowed her down a bit for Nassau the next day. I hope she is smarter this year! It sounds like a lot of improvements even in the last year. If you have recent photos, add them! Very enjoyable for us dreamers:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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