Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[Sea Dog]

30 minutes ago, brillohead said:

Just curious, is there a price point at which you would NOT book the Beach Club?

Because I'm seeing it priced at $180-$200 per person on some cruises, and considering that it doesn't even include drinks at that price (unless one purchased the DBP), I'm trying to wrap my brain around that price.  

When you could go to Nachi Cocom or Paradise Beach and get all the drinks you want PLUS a 2-3 hour massage for the same price, I'm just trying to understand what makes the beach club at Coco Cay worth so much more money?

 

 

We paid $177 per person. Yes it was expensive and from a value standpoint not as good as other deals but it was worth it to me and what’s worth something to someone may not be worth it to another. The fact that I had a beautiful pool at my disposal that wasn’t crowded like the Oasis Lagoon pool was (stay tuned for review with pics ) and multiple waiters and waitresses getting you drinks. The fact that I had custom over sized beach towels and my own beach bed. We had a fantastic steak and lobster lunch and not chicken nuggets was worth it to me. Too me having fewer people and great service was the deciding factor for me. It may not be for everyone but I’m glad I purchased it on this day.

 

 

Just now, Sunshine3601 said:

I guess 150 CP

Ding..Ding…Ding winner!

[Sunshine3601]

11 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

We paid $177 per person. Yes it was expensive and from a value standpoint not as good as other deals but it was worth it to me and what’s worth something to someone may not be worth it to another. The fact that I had a beautiful pool at my disposal that wasn’t crowded like the Oasis Lagoon pool was (stay tuned for review with pics ) and multiple waiters and waitresses getting you drinks. The fact that I had custom over sized beach towels and my own beach bed. We had a fantastic steak and lobster lunch and not chicken nuggets was worth it to me. Too me having fewer people and great service was the deciding factor for me. It may not be for everyone but I’m glad I purchased it on this day.

 

 

Ding..Ding…Ding winner!

That is great you had a fabulous day at the Beach Club.   I cannot wait to read your review with all the beautiful photos😀  

[brillohead]

29 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

We paid $177 per person. Yes it was expensive and from a value standpoint not as good as other deals but it was worth it to me and what’s worth something to someone may not be worth it to another. The fact that I had a beautiful pool at my disposal that wasn’t crowded like the Oasis Lagoon pool was (stay tuned for review with pics ) and multiple waiters and waitresses getting you drinks. The fact that I had custom over sized beach towels and my own beach bed. We had a fantastic steak and lobster lunch and not chicken nuggets was worth it to me. Too me having fewer people and great service was the deciding factor for me. It may not be for everyone but I’m glad I purchased it on this day.

Yep, totally a "personal/subjective" type of thing.

I've only had problems with crowding in the Oasis Lagoon pool right in front of the swim up bar, where the DJ is set up.  Other areas of the pool have lots of space between people.

I'm curious to see what the 'adults only' beach is like on Coco Cay (and if Royal is going to charge admission, or if it will be free).  Time will tell!

[StanleyandGus]

2 hours ago, brillohead said:

Half the pain meds, twice as often during the daytime

Thank you! I am a retired pharmacist, but having someone who has actually experienced post op pain due to a tonsillectomy is valuable. And I will keep the hydration requirement in mind. 
 

Did you drink just water, or was there anything else that appealed? I guess Jello would be good.

[c-leg5]

12 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

Here is the response from Paradise Beach. There will only be 3 smallish ships in port when we are there on 11/26 (on Adventure), so I think we'll be good at least for this next visit.

 

Hola Bethany!

Greetings from beautiful Paradise Beach! Our A la carte option is only
offered if we have space available that day. (Max. 550 guests a day). For
the use of our facilities (including the rental of lounge chairs, beach
umbrellas, use of the pool, and FREE Wi-Fi) we only charge $10usd per person
with a $10usd min. spend on F&B. We don't take reservations for this option
since it's not guaranteed.

Our Fun Pass is an additional $15usd per person and includes our famous
water park, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.

To secure your spot we highly recommend booking in advance. We are offering
a promotion on our Exclusive All-Inclusive F&B, FALL IN PARADISE, which is
available for reservations on our website,

https://paradisebeachcozumel.com/

Adults $59usd
Teens (12-17) $45usd
Kids (5-11) $39usd
Kids (0-4) Free

(Valid for all dates of 2022)

When booking our Excusive All-Inclusive F&B the Fun Pass is only an
additional $10usd!! (Regular price $18usd)

I hope this information has been helpful and please let me know if you have
any other questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Saludos!
Malin
Paradise Beach
Cozumel, Mexico

Isn’t that the same as their website says?

 

I guess you have to know about the discount but it seems like they offer  that most of the time - kind of like someone else’s sale?

[brillohead]

33 minutes ago, StanleyandGus said:

Thank you! I am a retired pharmacist, but having someone who has actually experienced post op pain due to a tonsillectomy is valuable. And I will keep the hydration requirement in mind. 
 

Did you drink just water, or was there anything else that appealed? I guess Jello would be good.

General hydration is necessary because of the scabs in the throat. (Tonsillectomies are barbaric as surgeries go, IMO -- I've had knee surgeries, appendectomy (open, back in the olden days before laparoscopies were around), oral surgeries, and a c-section.... the tonsillectomy surgery lasted all of ten minutes from start to finish, but was the absolute worst to recover from!).  

Anything that sounds/feels good would be fine as far as hydration, they just recommend avoiding anything red, so you can tell if there are bleeding issues. Stock up on popsicles, puddings, jello, ice cream/sherbet, yogurt, soups... anything soft and wet!

 

[brillohead]

42 minutes ago, c-leg5 said:

Isn’t that the same as their website says?

 

I guess you have to know about the discount but it seems like they offer  that most of the time - kind of like someone else’s sale?

It's kinda hidden on their website.... it used to be up front, but now you have to go searching for it.  

They are also now only offering pay-as-you-go if they haven't sold enough all-inclusives for that day.  It used to always be an option.

 

 

[bobmacliberty]

Finally tried my first rum old fashioned. Didn’t really like it at first since the taste was very different from a bourbon old fashioned. It grew on me though the more I sipped it. 

[Bailey & Sophie]

10 hours ago, singinalot said:

 

I'm pretty sure I'll be unable to contain my excitement and will likely do a live.

 

 

I love your reviews. Your pics are so awesome.

But I don't think you revealed where this cruise is going

(unless I missed it...sometimes I skim when I have 15 pages to catch up on).

[grapau27]

3 hours ago, singinalot said:

we had a few couples over tonight for our first supper club. my theme choice? greek of course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

there are many videos of us leaning greek dances…will probably entertain us for decades

Fantastic photos Crystal.

It is 52°F and raining heavily here in North East England at 08.30am.

Wishing everyone a great day.

Graham.

[aussielozzie18]

Floriade in Canberra.  Australia’s largest flower show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[aussielozzie18]

 

Australian National Botanic Gardens ( Canberra).  Explored for 2hrs when it first opened this morning. So much Wattle.  So much Australian flora. So many birds (photo shy) but Birdsong was glorious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 24, 2022 by aussielozzie18

[aussielozzie18]

“Connection” Aboriginal art, dance & music at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra by the same people who did Van Gogh Alive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Bailey & Sophie]

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

 

Australian National Botanic Gardens ( Canberra).  Explored for 2hrs when it first opened this morning. So much Wattle.  So much Australian flora. So many birds (photo shy) but Birdsong was glorious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I adore spring. It's such a spiritual time with all the floral and wildlife rebirthing. It's truly God's gift to us and your pictures reflect this.

On the other hand, we are moving into autumn. Leaves are turning and birds are flocking for their long flights before winter sets.

Nature is incredible!

[sgmn]

I'm way behind, hope to catch up on the long drive home tomorrow, but I thought I would post a few pics from our Cornish holiday.

We only booked for four nights but trying to pack in as much as possible. We are staying in a small cottage in a village called Veryan. My mum went to her first school here and we think my grandfather is buried in the local church yard though can't find a grave.

It's a lovely little village with a pub about 10 min walk which does great food. 

On Thursday we met up with my cousins in Mevagissey, a fishing village.  Our uncle was a fisherman there and we had a bench in the harbour in his memory and always meet for a cup of tea there when we are down .

Yesterday we had a coastal hike from Pendower to Portscatho. It isn't that far but hard work following the coastal path. Beautiful weather and there was a lovely beach at the end with a great beach cafe for lunch .

Today we hope to go to Perranporth where my grandmother lived and where we always had our summer holidays as children

 

Mevagissey 

 

Coastal hike

 

Edited September 24, 2022 by sgmn

[grapau27]

23 minutes ago, sgmn said:

I'm way behind, hope to catch up on the long drive home tomorrow, but I thought I would post a few pics from our Cornish holiday.

We only booked for four nights but trying to pack in as much as possible. We are staying in a small cottage in a village called Veryan. My mum went to her first school here and we think my grandfather is buried in the local church yard though can't find a grave.

It's a lovely little village with a pub about 10 min walk which does great food. 

On Thursday we met up with my cousins in Mevagissey, a fishing village.  Our uncle was a fisherman there and we had a bench in the harbour in his memory and always meet for a cup of tea there when we are down .

Yesterday we had a coastal hike from Pendower to Portscatho. It isn't that far but hard work following the coastal path. Beautiful weather and there was a lovely beach at the end with a great beach cafe for lunch .

Today we hope to go to Perranporth where my grandmother lived and where we always had our summer holidays as children

 

Mevagissey 

 

Coastal hike

 

Lovely photos Sue.

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Floriade in Canberra.  Australia’s largest flower show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stunning flower displays.

[dani negreanu]

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Lovely photos Sue.

 

+ 1, I see that Molly enjoys the Cornish holiday as well @sgmn

 

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Stunning flower displays.

 

+ 1,  reminds me of Keukenhoff gardens @aussielozzie18

[ReneeFLL]

On 9/22/2022 at 2:52 PM, Ocean Boy said:

My beautiful brown grass is turning green and growing again.😑

Just in time for winter. 😁

 

On 9/22/2022 at 5:21 PM, lenquixote66 said:

Try Tubi,Towbee and Toni.

Towbee was already on the list.

[Sea Dog]

10 hours ago, brillohead said:

Yep, totally a "personal/subjective" type of thing.

I've only had problems with crowding in the Oasis Lagoon pool right in front of the swim up bar, where the DJ is set up.  Other areas of the pool have lots of space between people.

I'm curious to see what the 'adults only' beach is like on Coco Cay (and if Royal is going to charge admission, or if it will be free).  Time will tell!

 

My guess as with everything it will be for an additional fee.

 

 

7 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

Finally tried my first rum old fashioned. Didn’t really like it at first since the taste was very different from a bourbon old fashioned. It grew on me though the more I sipped it. 

 

I tried on too and liked it. I also tried an Tequila Old Fashioned with a good Reposado and it was very good.

[h20skibum]

I got up at 4 am this morning to 40°, and I said this may be the day I try to give up Starbucks.  
 

I blame this on Susan. 
 

 

Evidently, today is not the day. 

[Ocean Boy]

45 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Just in time for winter. 😁

 

I thought we weren't allowed to use dirty words on CC.🤨

[Sunshine3601]

10 hours ago, brillohead said:

I'm curious to see what the 'adults only' beach is like on Coco Cay (and if Royal is going to charge admission, or if it will be free).  Time will tell!

I'm curious to learn more about the Adult only club.  Last news I heard was from Mr Bayley saying it would be open mid or late 2023.   Has there been any updates?

[Arzeena]

On 9/22/2022 at 5:34 PM, TravelGirlinDallas said:

We have been to Paradise Beach quite a few times. We loved it and never moved on to try any of the others, mainly because they were the only one that had a pay-as-you-go option instead of A.I., which is better for us. It has never been crowded when we've been there, but I'm sure that depends on how many ships are in port. The food is really good at Paradise. 

 

 

 

 

I too like Paradise Beach. We have been many times and they have been crowded some of those times, but it is pretty big. By far THE cleansest bathrooms in Cozumel.

I like Nachi Cocum too.

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, sgmn said:

I'm way behind, hope to catch up on the long drive home tomorrow, but I thought I would post a few pics from our Cornish holiday.

We only booked for four nights but trying to pack in as much as possible. We are staying in a small cottage in a village called Veryan. My mum went to her first school here and we think my grandfather is buried in the local church yard though can't find a grave.

It's a lovely little village with a pub about 10 min walk which does great food. 

On Thursday we met up with my cousins in Mevagissey, a fishing village.  Our uncle was a fisherman there and we had a bench in the harbour in his memory and always meet for a cup of tea there when we are down .

Yesterday we had a coastal hike from Pendower to Portscatho. It isn't that far but hard work following the coastal path. Beautiful weather and there was a lovely beach at the end with a great beach cafe for lunch .

Today we hope to go to Perranporth where my grandmother lived and where we always had our summer holidays as children

 

Mevagissey 

 

Coastal hike

 

Beautiful photos.  You both look as happy as your wedding day!  🥰