Carnival's Amber Cove Excursion???

[jordanaire]

Can someone explain the difference between two of Carnival's Amber Cove shore excursions?

 

One is titled "Lifestyle Resort Experience". It costs $49.99 per person.

The other is titled "Lifestyle Serenity VIP Resort". It costs $79.99 per person.

 

Other than the obvious (price), what is the difference between the two excursions? Does the "VIP" excursion include all-you-can-eat and drink at the resort, while the other excursion is just access to the resort but no food or drink (unless you purchase it)?

[ScottJames]

Probably one includes food and/or a full opened bar. We went to one of them that was $79 and had full reign of everything at the resort. All the food and bars

[PurdueChefAmber]

Do VIP, it ROCKS!!!

[buercksalot]

Both say they are all-inclusive. I've been trying to figure out the difference as well...

[cruiselovin'momma]

Do VIP, it ROCKS!!!

 

Did you go on this VIP experience? If so, what exactly did it include? And, do you know in what way it differs from the other one?

[Ohio Bucki]

Both say they are all-inclusive. I've been trying to figure out the difference as well...

 

It looks to me like the only one that is all-inclusive is the "VIP". I would say the OP assumption about the difference is correct.

[Banks822]

I was curious about the difference also, but booked VIP just to be safe.

[PurdueChefAmber]

Did you go on this VIP experience? If so' date=' what exactly did it include? And, do you know in what way it differs from the other one?[/quote']

 

 

Yes. I did it in January and am doing in again in April. They treat you like queens and kings and it literally is the best day ever. Unlimited drinks, great food, oysters, paradise, great customer service. No excursion will ever compare to it.

 

 

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[cruizinisthebest]

Have you emailed shoreexcursions@carnival.com? They are great at responding and helping to clarify if you have a question. I had alot of questions about the cabanas at Amber Cove, and they replied every time.

[boopsahoy]

:Dwoohoo! I booked that one! I was choosing between 3 inclusives and chose this one-glad I made the right choice!

[Luke Saint Joe]

Gee, this spiked my interest, but when I look at excursions available for Dec 30 2016 sailing of Carnival Magic, it is not listed. Perhaps it'll show up along the way. Sounds like a great day!

[Keys2Heaven]

Same here. Decided to treat ourselves to just a morning/afternoon of pampering. And who can say 'no' to oysters and crepes!!

 

Have done a lot of research on the Lifestyle's resorts since booking the VIP excursion and the Serenity Beach area is supposed to be the best for this resort.

 

From all the positive reviews, it sounds like a winner.

[bamboozel]

We just got off a cruise that went to Amber Cove a couple of weeks ago!!! We did an excursion that was sightseeing tour…not very good. We did meet some people on board that did the Serenity VIP, the one your talking about…they loved it!!! It was $49.99….now it's $79 !!! They couldn't have said better things about it!! All the food and drinks and beaches and pools. I wish my husband and I did that excursion!!!!! Next time!!!!

[kmac30]

Yes. I did it in January and am doing in again in April. They treat you like queens and kings and it literally is the best day ever. Unlimited drinks, great food, oysters, paradise, great customer service. No excursion will ever compare to it.

 

 

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Amber, welcome back! Please say you are going to finish your Conquest review!!! I was really looking forward to hearing all about it and what you did on the islands. I am doing that same itenerary!

 

Thanks !!

[cruiselovin'momma]

Yes. I did it in January and am doing in again in April. They treat you like queens and kings and it literally is the best day ever. Unlimited drinks, great food, oysters, paradise, great customer service. No excursion will ever compare to it.

 

 

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Thanks for your response! We decided to book this one, and, we're really excited to try it out!

[tinkerbell_82]

Yes. I did it in January and am doing in again in April. They treat you like queens and kings and it literally is the best day ever. Unlimited drinks, great food, oysters, paradise, great customer service. No excursion will ever compare to it.

 

 

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Hi Amber- just a couple of questions about this one: do you think it would be alright to bring a one year old to? Also, do you have any pics you can share? I'm having a really hard time figuring out what to do in AC with my munchkin.

 

TIA!

[hbrote]

For anyone who has taken this VIP Tour, were you bothered by folks trying to sell timeshares ???? Read this on another site.

[cruiselovin'momma]

I found out that the difference is that the Resort offers a VIP beach for members only and that is what the VIP experience includes.

 

Copied from their website:

 

As part of the Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, members have access to an exclusive area of the Resorts pristine beach…V.I.P Beach…where they can relax on special loungers soaking up the sun and receive distinctive beachside refreshment services.

$105.00 per person/per day fee applies.

 

 

 

Carnival responded to my email saying:

 

"The difference is that on the VIP Resort Getaway you have an exclusive experience at the Serenity Private Beach area."

[cruiselovin'momma]

Here's a map I found of the resort showing the Serenity beach area separate from the other beach area.....

[Keys2Heaven]

We booked the Lifestyles VIP Serenity Beach for our April 24th Conquest Cruise @ $49 and see that it is now $79.

 

Have read that there are issues with this resort and that this excursion is either being cancelled and/or cruise guests are being redirected to another resort (Iberostar).

 

Can anyone who booked VIP Serenity Beach and sailed within the last few weeks confirm that this excursion is still valid. If not, what happened once you were underway....cancelled/credit or sent somewhere else.

 

I'm wondering if Carnival is cancelling those that booked at $49 and sending them somewhere else. Maybe Lifestyles increased their price to the cruise line?