Arnie70 Posted September 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi, we doing our 1st cruise in March to the Caribbean, we are travelling in 2 couples but on separate bookings. If we book excursions through the cruise personaliser is it possible to book for both couples at the same time, if it isn't possible & we have to book separate does that mean we may end up on separate tour buses etc? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh1809 Posted September 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I think you'll have to book separately. Normally the tour busses for a particular excursion are filled up on a "first come, first served basis" rather than pre-allocated. So if you turn up as a group at where the busses are parked you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted September 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi, we doing our 1st cruise in March to the Caribbean, we are travelling in 2 couples but on separate bookings. If we book excursions through the cruise personaliser is it possible to book for both couples at the same time, if it isn't possible & we have to book separate does that mean we may end up on separate tour buses etc? Thanks! Busses are not pre-allocated. The instructions given in the daily programme say (I'm paraphrasing here) if you wish to travel as a group, go as a group to the meeting place (usually on shore). If you present yourself as a group to the person collecting the tickets (usually at the bus door) you will all get on the same bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmafrancis62 Posted September 9, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2018 If you are going to Grenada I recommend Rhum Runner. Good experience of music, rum and the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted September 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2018 If you are going to St Lucia, do try Cosol Tours,, much better than any ships tour and much less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzysdad Posted September 9, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Personally I would never pay for any of the ships excursions, much better value to be had doing it yourself and with little research or effort you will save yourselves hundreds of dollars as a party of four over two weeks taking your own trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted September 9, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I agree with ozysdad, the Caribbean is so easy for DIY trips. There are buses waiting in every port and will take you on trips round the islands. Usually 20 dollars each. The drivers are local and very knowledgeable, they are also very reliable getting you back to the ship in plenty of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie70 Posted September 9, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks everyone, will definitely do some research into DIY excursions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted September 9, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) As a first time cruiser I would stick to ships excursions, especially in the Caribbean The peace of mind knowing you will get back to the ship on time, and that the vehicles and guides have been vetted, is well worth the extra cost. If anything does go wrong P&O will be responsible for sorting it out, if you go independently you may find its up to you. More experienced cruisers may feel comfortable doing independent tours, but as first timers I would stick to ships tours. And yes, the ship will sail without you if you are late. Edited September 9, 2018 by FangedRose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboo Posted September 10, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2018 If you are going to St Lucia, do try Cosol Tours,, much better than any ships tour and much less money. Totally agree about Cosol...best excursion in the Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingsascent Posted September 10, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2018 We were in the Caribbean last November. We booked all our own trips on arrival. Basically when you get off the ship you will be met by taxi drivers or minibus drivers offering tours. At the end they will drop you off at a beach if you wish and pick you up later. You pay at the end when you arrive back at the ship. Have a great holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylizcat Posted September 10, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Totally agree about Cosol...best excursion in the Caribbean I believe Cosol was killed recently. Don’t know whether or not his tours continue. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted September 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2018 We have always done our own excursions. Don't put a newbie off doing their own. As long as you plan correctly and leave a couple of hours before you have to be back on board, it's simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartswife Posted September 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I believe Cosol was killed recently. Don’t know whether or not his tours continue. Sent from my iPad using Forums Yes they are. We are provisionally booked in for March 2020!!!! I know it's a long way ahead but so many people recommend them I was worried about not being able to get a booking, pay on return to the ship, quoted $75 for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted September 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I think you'll have to book separately. Normally the tour busses for a particular excursion are filled up on a "first come, first served basis" rather than pre-allocated. So if you turn up as a group at where the busses are parked you should be fine. Correct, but there are multiple departure time options for many of the tours. Both couples will need to book the same time, then what you describe works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted September 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Correct, but there are multiple departure time options for many of the tours. Both couples will need to book the same time, then what you describe works fine. Occasionally there are morning excursions and afternoon excursions. And of course they will have to decide which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted September 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Occasionally there are morning excursions and afternoon excursions. And of course they will have to decide which. That’s the point I’m making. There can even be multiple morning and multiple afternoon departure times. Both couples need to be booked on exactly the same time slot to be able to travel together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted September 10, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2018 That’s the point I’m making. There can even be multiple morning and multiple afternoon departure times. Both couples need to be booked on exactly the same time slot to be able to travel together. Never known multiple departure times. Always do P&O excursions, booked online prior to departure. Never been offered a choice of times apart from am or pm. Even on Britannia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted September 10, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Never known multiple departure times. Always do P&O excursions, booked online prior to departure. Never been offered a choice of times apart from am or pm. Even on Britannia. Well I’m not making it up! It’s not for every excursion on every cruise, but we book the day they are released and have often had a choice of departure times for the most popular tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted September 11, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Never known multiple departure times. Always do P&O excursions, booked online prior to departure. Never been offered a choice of times apart from am or pm. Even on Britannia. Here are 3 examples (there are more) from our upcoming cruise on Aurora where there are multiple morning departure times; 1) 0830 & 0900 2) 1000 & 1130 3) 0845 & 1045 & 1245 Couples wishing to travel together would both need to book the exact same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted September 11, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Here are 3 examples (there are more) from our upcoming cruise on Aurora where there are multiple morning departure times; 1) 0830 & 0900 2) 1000 & 1130 3) 0845 & 1045 & 1245 Couples wishing to travel together would both need to book the exact same time. In that case yes, they would have to book the same time. Looking through the booklet for my next cruise, (previously booked online before receiving it) only one time slot available for each tour. Never known it different (apart from am and pm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted September 11, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 11, 2018 In that case yes, they would have to book the same time. Looking through the booklet for my next cruise, (previously booked online before receiving it) only one time slot available for each tour. Never known it different (apart from am and pm). We've had several start times on lots of excursions. On our last cruise some were running all day. It just depends on how interesting the ports are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted September 11, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 11, 2018 We've had several start times on lots of excursions. On our last cruise some were running all day. It just depends on how interesting the ports are. Different tours have different start times. I've never known the same tour have several different start times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted September 11, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Different tours have different start times. I've never known the same tour have several different start times. Obviously, I'm not stupid! :D The same excursions started at different times throughout the day due to popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted September 11, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I've never known the same tour have several different start times. Well they do. You still seem to be struggling to accept the facts. Just because you haven’t experienced something or were unaware of it doesn’t make it untrue. Let it go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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