Frightfully Fall cruising on the Vista 10/5-12/19

[cruzin Phillis]

Day 4- 1st port stop, Jamaica (Montego Bay)

Funtimes:

 

 

 

This was me and hubby 4th time here. We have done the dunns, tour Appleton, bobsled like a jamaican, and did the food tour like foodies. So we wanted something that was easy, and relaxing for us and the kids.

I booked an all inclusive deal through resortforaday.com

here is the description along with prices:

 

What's Included

• Round trip transfers from the cruise port of Falmouth or Montego Bay
• Full access to the Hilton's magnificent private beach & pools
• Water Park with tube slide and lazy river
• Unlimited lunch, snacks and unlimited beverages
• Beach & pool lounge chairs and towels
• Poolside concierge service
• Non-motorized water sports: windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, volleyball, aerobics, and tennis
• Daily activity program
• A limited number of COMPLIMENTARY lockers are available to Resort For a Day guests!
• Handicap Accessible
• Internet access at the internet cafe - touch base with family and friends. Internet Cafe is located by the lobby

Resort for a Day Experience:

Enjoy a Resort for a Day pass at Hilton Rose Hall - an all inclusive beachfront resort. Choose the way you want to spend your day in port with all the options at this resort! Relax on the newly expanded private beach, kayak along the surf, or get in on the action at the Sugar Mill Falls Water Park. Kids will thoroughly enjoy the jungle garden – complete with a rope-and-wood suspension bridge. Dine at one of three lunch venues and two swim-up pool bars. Immerse yourself in peaceful solitude or spend time having a blast with family and friends. Now that’s what we call the perfect daycation to add to a cruise vacation!

Resort Description:

Hilton Rose Hall Montego Bay is an all inclusive beachfront hotel, once a legendary 18th-century sugar plantation, evokes historic Jamaican charm and hospitality. There are picturesque cascading waterfalls, three terraced pools, relaxing lagoons, a 280-foot waterslide, and a lazy river. 

Getting There:

Deluxe motor coach transportation is included from the cruise ports of Montego Bay and Falmouth Jamaica; the resort is a convenient 25 minute ride from either port. The shuttle departs 45 minutes after your cruise ship arrival time and picks you back up 2 hours prior to your cruise ship departure time. For ships arriving at 7:30am and earlier (local Jamaica time), the shuttle will depart at 8:30am (local Jamaica time)

 

 

Edited October 18, 2019 by cruzin Phillis

[cruzin Phillis]

MY MIL, SIL, and the BFF booked a sight seeing tour through carnival. It was a 4hr tour for 40.00 per person. I was told they stopped at places like Margaritaville, an old farm/plantation, shops, and local mom pop restaurants. 

Here is the info:

[cruzin Phillis]

We arrived at 8am.

 

We were up and eating a light breakfast. Someone is ready for fun:

 

We exited the ship and proceeded through the terminal

 

 

It was very humid outside. We had to walk through the terminal to the other side, then head right all the way to the end on the driveway. We checked in with the rep and waited, and waited, and waited. After waiting for 50 minutes, I asked what time we would leave. I was informed in about 10 minutes. So 20 minutes later she called for the bus. 

We loaded up and off we went into the best worst traffic ever. They drive on the left side and as they say in Jamaica, "The left side is the ride side and the right side is suicide."

 

Here are pics of the drive to Hilton Rose Hall:

Bidding Vista adieu for the day:

Burger King

KFC 

 

Random Pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[marci4tony]

We were also torn with what to do in Jamaica - 

 

So we booked a "boogie board down the river" tour - I expect the water to be brisk, but its something we've never done, and its way out of the ordinary!

 

Your description of Jam driving is just like I remembered it!  Glad you made it home ALIVE!!  Mwah-haw-haw!

[cruzin Phillis]

2 minutes ago, marci4tony said:

We were also torn with what to do in Jamaica - 

 

So we booked a "boogie board down the river" tour - I expect the water to be brisk, but its something we've never done, and its way out of the ordinary!

 

Your description of Jam driving is just like I remembered it!  Glad you made it home ALIVE!!  Mwah-haw-haw!

 

RIGHT!! Sad that this drive was the best. The worst was on the way to appleton estate where I thought I would need  xanax after that ride!!!

[cruzin Phillis]

After 30 minutes, we were pulling up to the resort. The grounds were beautiful.

 

We pulled up to the front entrance and gallop to a screeching halt. The  day pass check in line was slow. 1 person processing 30 people. About 20 minutes later, 2 other ladies walked over to help.

Soon we had our wrist bands and gleefully headed out to the right...no,no, to the left. Ok, how do we get to the beach area??? We had to search for someone to help us find our way. One ride down the elevators and we arrived.... to paradise!!!

 

[rn4t5]

16 hours ago, cruzin Phillis said:

Day 3, 2nd sea day...Monday night football

 

 

 

 

Hi, thanks for this review. Following closely as we plan to do a last minute Vista before Xmas. If I could ask a favor to please post the daily activities page for day 3. All in a Day’s Play page was a duplicate (see above). TIA

 

[cruzin Phillis]

and with minimal dialogue...here is a brief tour of the grounds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cruzin Phillis]

4 minutes ago, rn4t5 said:

17 hours ago, cruzin Phillis said:

Day 3, 2nd sea day...Monday night football

 

 

 

 

Hi, thanks for this review. Following closely as we plan to do a last minute Vista before Xmas. If I could ask a favor to please post the daily activities page for day 3. All in a Day’s Play page was a duplicate (see above). TIA

 

Sure. Here you go!

[cruzin Phillis]

More of the grounds area:

 

 

Outside spa

 

 

pizza place. Best jerk pizza ever!!

 

 

 

 

[cruzin Phillis]

Breeze was blowing, drinks were flowing. Life was good. It was not crowded at all. Shaded places were everywhere. We swam the lazy river, and slid the slides. Now it was food time  and I wanted authentic jerk food. So I found the jerk hut.

 

They offered jerk pork 

and jerk chicken as much as you want.

 

I was stuff and sleepy!! My little one beat me to it!!!

[rn4t5]

7 minutes ago, cruzin Phillis said:

Sure. Here you go!

Wow! That was quick! Thanks again and will keep following along.

[cruzin Phillis]

And like that, it was time to bid adieu. We spent about 4 hrs at the resort. The driver arrived on time at 2:30pm to pick us up. 

 

As we arrived back to the terminal. I ssw rain coming near by.

 

I thought, great here we go again:

 

We had a long line to wait in for boarding the ship.

 

 

With the ship departing, it was clear sailing from here.

 

 

 

 

Bye Jamaica..see you soon....well maybe in another 3, 4 years!!

[cruzin Phillis]

Back on board we changed and sent the request via hub to get a table for dinner. I didn't get any pics of dinner tonight. Too busy running my mouth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cruzin Phillis]

Up next, Cayman island.

[Amadawn1]

On 10/17/2019 at 3:00 PM, marci4tony said:

Hey Amanda, we are on the 11/16 sailing so I will try and get you all the updated paperwork prior to your sailing!

🙂

 

Its awesome that someone, like Ms Phyllis, takes the time for the details - it helps others who are soon to vacation, and it helps those that have already come and gone remember!

Thank you.  And I agree.  She's doing an awesome job with all the details!

[ZeeWP]

Thank you for such a great review and you have a beautiful family!

 

You didn't happen to get the Penguin's Camp Ocean activity schedule, did you?

[watermelonqueen99]

Awesome review! The Hilton Rose Hall is why Montego Bay is one of our favorite ports. We're going back for the third time in the spring!

[cruzin Phillis]

23 minutes ago, ZeeWP said:

Thank you for such a great review and you have a beautiful family!

 

You didn't happen to get the Penguin's Camp Ocean activity schedule, did you?

 

I didnt as it was on the app. But most of the time it was free play. Sunday they did dodge ball, Monday was Halloween theme arts and craft. Thursday they made scary glasses, and friday was a farewell party 

[cruzin Phillis]

16 minutes ago, watermelonqueen99 said:

Awesome review! The Hilton Rose Hall is why Montego Bay is one of our favorite ports. We're going back for the third time in the spring!

That place made me a believer in Jamaica again!!

[Cobyparis12]

Glad to hear about the internet speed. I’ll have to keep that in mind for our up coming cruise. 

[cruzin Phillis]

Just now, Cobyparis12 said:

Glad to hear about the internet speed. I’ll have to keep that in mind for our up coming cruise. 

Very strong signal too. I was able to get 3 bars on the other side of the terminal in Jamaica. 

[Cobyparis12]

Good to know, thanks!!

[cruzin Phillis]

Day 5- Cayman yeah!!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

Your morning funnel

 

we waited for the crowd to disperse as we didn't have anything plan but to walk and shop a little. We took the elevators to deck zero and took the water taxi. We left about 9 am. 

 

 

The paradise decided to join us as well: 

 

We have arrived!!!!!

 

 

Turning around to get more pics an RC liberty of seas joined us as well.

[cruzin Phillis]

This was a very nonchalant day. We just walked around in and out of shops. Nothing too big. We been here before where we went to Hell, played with stingrays, and danced along the 7 mile beach:

 

 

 

It was hot so we decided to get some lemonade:

 

We decided to head back to the ship. It was around 11am. I grabbed a Mojito while the hubby and boys went for a nap.

 

I went up deck for sail away:

 

 

 

 

 

Oh look, my yacht is following us