shamda Posted January 2, 2012 Author #101 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Our last port of call was Cozumel. We had been there a few times before and had seen the island. We really needed a nice quiet day of relaxation. Knowing that there were going to be 6 ships in port the same day I planned in advance to spend the day at a Nachi Cocumb which is a private beach. They only allow 100 guests. I believe the cost was $55 per person and includes open bar, lunch and the beach chairs. The food was pretty good. We really enjoyed the quiet. Only thing is that to make the reservation they charge $12 deposit. One of the members in our party got the stomach virus and was not able to leave the ship. I lost my deposit on her and they would not apply it towards the balance due for the rest of us. I guess it makes sense as they stop taking reservations at 100 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shamda Posted January 3, 2012 Author #107 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I will send them to you this morning when I get to my office. If you do not see them in your inbox check your junk or bulk mail folders. Could I please get a copy of the compasses? ~Thanks a bunch! ~Steph wv4dmb@aim.com :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamda Posted January 3, 2012 Author #108 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I sent them out to you today. Please let me know if you received them ok. We are taking our family on Allure in May. I would love a copy of the compass. My email is; kjoslin58@gmail.com. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Boy Posted January 3, 2012 #109 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I really enjoyed your pictures. They brought to light the various ports and features of the Allure. We are going in February on a western cruise. I would appreciate a copy of the Compasses so we can preplan our activities. Thanks again for the pictures and comments. Very informative. Email Address: jtrayno@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted January 3, 2012 #110 Share Posted January 3, 2012 awesome photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTyler Posted January 4, 2012 #111 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nachi looks really nice I will have to try some time looks very similar to Mr Sanchos love the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamda Posted January 4, 2012 Author #112 Share Posted January 4, 2012 It was nice, however one thing i forgot to mention it is about a 20 min cab ride from the port. I believe I paid about $20 each way. We decided to stop downtown and shop on the way back, so I think it was about $15 back to downtown and then another $10 back to the ship. These amounts included tip. Nachi looks really nice I will have to try some time looks very similar to Mr Sanchos love the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitoffnine Posted January 4, 2012 #113 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Send me your email address and I will email the Compass files to you. Hi Howard - if you could send copies of the compasses to dwinakor@yahoo.com, I'd be grateful. Thank you, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoli=) Posted January 4, 2012 #114 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Great pics! I have a question...I am thinking of the Allure or Carnival Dream. What are your suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betmust Posted January 4, 2012 #115 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thank you for your pictures and review. I really enjoyed reading and looking at those pictures. They came out really good. I will be on the Allure in March and wondered if you could send the compasses to me also. Thank you so much for posting.. betmust@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverenoughcruises Posted January 4, 2012 #116 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks so much for the pictures. Have been on Allure before and loved her. Going again in March was also wondering if you could please email me the compasses. Again, thank you so much for taking the time to post and email all of us. We all obviously love cruising and pictures are always great to see!!! My email is jennyacook@aol.com Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted January 4, 2012 #117 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Awesome pics! Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamda Posted January 4, 2012 Author #118 Share Posted January 4, 2012 It really depends on many factors. Are they priced the same? Which ports of call would you visit? How old are you and what type of things do you like to do? I am sure you have found many forum threads here arguing which line is better. It really depends on you. For me I did not care much for the Dream. It was in no way shape or form as nice as the Allure. I thought the food and service may have been better on the Dream. but the ship seems cheap compared to the Allure. Now if you throw in the Celebrity Solstice class ships, I think it wins hands down in all categories. Again, that is just me. Great pics!I have a question...I am thinking of the Allure or Carnival Dream. What are your suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamda Posted January 4, 2012 Author #119 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I think I responded to everyone that requested the Compass files. If I missed you please let me know and I will send. Check your bulk or junk mail folders if you do not see them in your inbox. Hi Howard - if you could send copies of the compasses to dwinakor@yahoo.com, I'd be grateful. Thank you, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobKat406 Posted January 4, 2012 #120 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Howard - I'm going in April and would love to see the compasses! katkul@Verizon.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamda Posted January 4, 2012 Author #121 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Just sent them, enjoy! Howard - I'm going in April and would love to see the compasses! katkul@Verizon.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobKat406 Posted January 4, 2012 #122 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thank you - and gorgeous pictures - I can't believe the colors!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betmust Posted January 5, 2012 #123 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I received the Compass you mailed me -thank you so much for doing that. I know it can be time consuming. Also, thanks again for the review. I really enjoyed reading it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamda Posted January 5, 2012 Author #124 Share Posted January 5, 2012 As I mentioned in my review the entertainment was the best I have ever seen on any cruise. We have been on many cruises on several lines and from top to bottom the entertainment on this ship was the best. Not only the main shows, but all of the entertainment around the ship. I have never seen so much going on late at night. Live music for all tastes. The jazz club was great, they had a salsa club that had a good band, they had a piano player in the schooner bar although being so busy we never made it up there. They had a piano player one night in the viking crown lounge. Nice place to go for a nightcap and to relax. The view from up there in unreal! The main shows were Blue Planet, Chicago, the aqua show, the ice skating show, the headliner show and the comedy show. There is an announcement before each show about photography. None of the shows allow flash photography, which I dont mind as I do not use a flash anyway. I do not believe any of them allow video although I saw many people using their cell phones to video. Again, crowds of people that do not care about rules and do what the want. They did not allow any photography in Chicago or the comedy club, so I do not have pictures from them. I do have the others and will post them here. I cannot finish a review about entertainment on the Allure without mentioning seat saving. They announce in each theatre that there is no seat saving. Of course that did not stop this group of over pushy passengers of doing what they want. I wont say anymore about this. My advice is to make your reservations online for the shows as much in advance as you can. If you cannot or forget, as soon as you board the ship head to the box office and do it there. You do not want to be on the lines for those without reservations. Again in summary, the entertainment was excellent, the fellow passengers made is stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamda Posted January 5, 2012 Author #125 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Ok, here are pictures from the show Blue Planet. Excellent and creative show that mixes singing, dancing and acrobatics. Sort of like Cirque but more emphasis on the singing and dancing. Very enjoyable show. Like I said above, they did allow non flash photography so I was able to take these pictures with no flash. We had decent seats which helps when taking pictures too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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