kimnicki Posted May 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2015 and why? Trying to figure out which one would best suit us. It will be myself and my 20 year old DD. If I go further down the beach, will I be able to get cocktails there or will I have to walk down to the bar? Thanks for your imput! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insel Posted May 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) We chose cabana #7, just past the rows of chairs. Close enough to everything we needed but not too far. Right behind us was a trail up to the paved road then up to the food pavilion. The walk to the bar wasn't bad, we went to the little shops and stopped to see the church along the way. Anywhere past the craziness is ideal, in my opinion. Have a great time, it's a little piece of heaven. Edited May 4, 2015 by BAILEYHY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted May 4, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We've had 8 and 13. We liked the location of 8 best, though 13 had the benefit of being less crowded. 8 was near the restrooms and short walk to bar and food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missypriss19 Posted May 4, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We had Villa #3. Was close enough to the bar but away from the large crowds. #3 or #4 would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_to_Cruise Posted May 4, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2015 The Cabanas are numbered, and the Villas are alphabetic. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apdchief Posted May 4, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2015 The Villas are A, B, C, D & E. A,B & C are just to the left of the pirate ship bar if your looking at the island D is a little further down and then E is the furthest from the crowd. If you want to be the closest to the busiest area and louder music you want A, B or C. We had D which IMO was less busy, not too loud and yes they come around and take your drink orders. Also only a 5 minute walk to the cookout area. When you get off the ship they will transport you to your villa and when you leave they will transport you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted May 4, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 4, 2015 and why? Trying to figure out which one would best suit us. It will be myself and my 20 year old DD. If I go further down the beach, will I be able to get cocktails there or will I have to walk down to the bar? Thanks for your imput! Kim Did you get a cabana or a villa? The villas are quite a bit more $ and awfully big for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted May 4, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We had Villa D and Like the PP stated it was a bit further down but we LOVED the location, more privacy but still close enough to walk to the bar/lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock712 Posted May 4, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We've had cabana # 9 twice now. Far enough down to be away from the crowds , very short walk to restrooms , not that long of a walk to bar and food area. They do have servers that come around every so often to take drink orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reerun25 Posted May 4, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We had Villa C, and loved the location! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmptrwiz Posted May 4, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Cabana 10 or 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted May 4, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Never felt a need for a cabana. How much are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaGrl4Evr Posted May 4, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We had cabana # 10.... it was a perfect location. Far enough down the beach from the Chaos albeit we could still hear the music. No problem with the bar service waiters plus near the restrooms. # 9 or 11 would be great also. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nursepedinp Posted May 4, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2015 We had Cabana #9, location was great far as restroom, and short walk to the food, and away from the larger crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted May 4, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Never felt a need for a cabana. How much are they? Hi limoguy: $229 per HMC cabana on Carnival ($299 for the same cabana on Holland America). Book early if you want one because they often sell out online months prior to your cruise. You don't actually get to pick which one you want until you embark the ship. And those with priority embarkation often get the best ones. HMC villas are $499 per villa. Villas don't seem as likely to sell out early like cabanas do even though there are fewer of them. There is also a Private Oasis which costs $1495 and it does tend to sell out since there's only one. Several people on this thread are referring to their cabana preference although the OP asked about picking a villa. Edited May 4, 2015 by winddawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danacat222 Posted May 5, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We have had cabana 12 and villa D, and also had no cabana/villa, lol. There ARE shaded places. Any cabana 8 and up is going to be great, but if being close to food and restroom is important, 8,9,10. 12 really was not that far. The higher # you go, the more quiet. Just remember, you grab one online, but when it comes to cabana selection; they are first come first served at the excursion desk on embarkation day, so if you have your heart set on a specific #, have a second or third choice in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 5, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Did you get a cabana or a villa? The villas are quite a bit more $ and awfully big for two. I rented the Villa. It's the only excursion we will be doing and I wanted to do something special for the two of us. I was willing to put the money out, we are really looking forward to it! Thank you everyone for your input. I think I'm leaning towards D. Seems to be a perfect spot! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danacat222 Posted May 5, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I rented the Villa. It's the only excursion we will be doing and I wanted to do something special for the two of us. I was willing to put the money out, we are really looking forward to it! Thank you everyone for your input. I think I'm leaning towards D. Seems to be a perfect spot! Kim Loved D, it was perfect! Loved the private bathroom, shower, and hot tub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 5, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Loved D, it was perfect! Loved the private bathroom, shower, and hot tub! I'm excited to spend the day there! I love the idea of having somewhere private and relaxing to be for the day. Someone had mentioned before that you go to guest services after boarding. I don't want them to waste food since there will only be two of us. I'm assuming I can just let them know that when we pick the Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted May 5, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We've had 5, 10 and 11. I didn't care for 5 - too crowded and we had people coming up to use our shower. 10 and 11 were great. We found them close enough to the food and the bathrooms. Bar service was just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess_K Posted May 5, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I can't remember the name of the guy in our role call wanting to share a cabana with someone and I am being too lazy to look... perhaps he is still interested in sharing if that is something you want to do??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted May 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) We've had cabana # 9 twice now. Far enough down to be away from the crowds , very short walk to restrooms , not that long of a walk to bar and food area. They do have servers that come around every so often to take drink ordersThose servers come around even more often if you give them a tip! ;) We have had 9 too and loved it! Never felt a need for a cabana. How much are they? The need for us was that they are air conditioned and have some regular chairs. I have trouble with the heat and while in the cabanas the one side is open, it's amazing how much cooler it is in there. The misting fans were great for me too. I also need to be able to sit normally with back support sometimes, so I liked that I could use a lounger and then switch to the table in the shady and coolness for awhile. You get the cabana, floating mats and snorkel gear, fruit, vegies, chips and salsa and 8 cans of soda or bottles of water of your choice. They were fine with five of us sharing as long as we didn't want supplies for five. Edited May 6, 2015 by momof3cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine515 Posted May 6, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Does anyone have a good, able to see/read, up to date map showing the locations of all the Cabanas and Villas ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted May 6, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Does anyone have a good, able to see/read, up to date map showing the locations of all the Cabanas and Villas ? Thanks For those interested, there is a whole bunch of info on HMC under Ports of Call, Private Islands. Here is a thread with a map http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1875986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Elm Posted May 14, 2015 #25 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Do you go to Guest Services to reserve your Villa after you board the ship, or is it done inside the terminal when you check in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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