imightylucky Posted February 22, 2006 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2006 1st time on RCI, what is there to do if you stay on the ship in port. Are there activities going on? How long :rolleyes: is tendering into Cozumel? Thank for any answers:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted February 22, 2006 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Activities are pretty limited. It's mostly a great time for the pool. Bar service is available but limited, and make sure you check where lunch is available. Sometimes the Windjammer and JRs are closed, and you have to resort to the DR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzeyQ Posted February 22, 2006 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2006 There will be some activities going on but not as many as there would be on a sea day. There's always the spa, if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted February 22, 2006 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2006 1st time on RCI, what is there to do if you stay on the ship in port. Are there activities going on? How long :rolleyes: is tendering into Cozumel? Thank for any answers:D I, for one, cannot imagine stayin onboard. I love going on shore, even if I have been there before. Since this is your first cruise, I suggest that, if nothing else, you grab a taxi and have them take you somewhere! Check out the ports of call forums on this board to find ideas. Yes, the ships are fabulous, but the islands are even more so! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside2358 Posted February 22, 2006 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Activities are pretty limited. It's mostly a great time for the pool. Bar service is available but limited, and make sure you check where lunch is available. Sometimes the Windjammer and JRs are closed, and you have to resort to the DR. I thought it was the dining room that was closed sometimes but not Windjammer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted February 22, 2006 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2006 It depends on the ship and port... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted February 22, 2006 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I thought it was the dining room that was closed sometimes but not Windjammer... I think that's correct. If you want to get a spa treatment, they often have specials on port days (still pricey, but sometimes as much as 25% cheaper than on a sea day). We take a lot of weekend cruises to Ensenada and don't get off the ship there. It's really wonderful to have some peace & quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imightylucky Posted February 22, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Thanks all for the quick responses..........we will be in Cozumel for 12 hours, and just not sure if we want to stay in sun and shopping for that long. Still looking at all the island activities available. Thanks again, will keep reading.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imightylucky Posted February 22, 2006 Author #9 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Just 1 more question, is Cozumel pretty much back to normal after Wilma? Was there in '02 and loved it.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted February 22, 2006 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I haven't been there recently, but have been reading the Cozumel board and it is still far from normal. Or maybe it is getting to its NEW normal. Check out this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=299687 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imightylucky Posted February 22, 2006 Author #11 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Thanks Sheffie, very infomative site.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted February 22, 2006 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Staying on the ship when everyone else is in port is WONDERFUL!!! We've repeated ports that we hated and stayed on the ship...it's the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewdog Posted February 22, 2006 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Is hot tub alone for over 2 hours a good enough reason to stay on the ship for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 22, 2006 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Not the hot tub, but having the pool without being jammed together like sardines is good enough reason for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted February 22, 2006 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2006 We are also fans of staying on-board when in certain ports. This seems to be a popular option with those who have done a lot of cruising and are bored with some of the ports. Its great not to have any crowds around the pool, no lines for food, no pool games, etc etc. Its not for everyone, but for some it makes for a relaxing day. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imightylucky Posted February 22, 2006 Author #16 Share Posted February 22, 2006 hhhhmmmmm.............having hot tub and pool with no crowds sounds pretty enticing..........:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorman23 Posted February 22, 2006 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2006 We were in Cozemel with the Enchantment of the Seas Jan 30th and the shopping area looks pretty good. The hotels and resorts are still a mess but you can spend several hours wlking around the shopping area and find just about anything you want. Only bad thing is you get tendered in. We waited until after lunch and there was no crowd and we had a nice walk around town. Taxi's from the old pier to downtown is about $5-6 per couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted February 23, 2006 #18 Share Posted February 23, 2006 We took a very last minute cruise last spring. Got a great deal that I couldn't pass up. But because of that, we didn't have lots of money to spend on excurions, etc. DH got off at every port, but after we boarded the ship, I NEVER GOT OFF THE SHIP until we disembarked! It was absolutely fabulous. There are limited activities going on, depending on the port. Some times there will be some early morning stuff like the walk-a-mile and then maybe a ring-toss. Then very limited things until later afternoon. Often no pool side entertainment until closer to sail time. Which is fine by me! How many times in a week can you hear the same steel drum band anyway! :) OK, I just pulled out some Compass on a port day. There was a bean bag toss, walk-a-mile, step aerobic class, TV Tune Triva, Family Ping-pong, Pilates, all during one of the at port times. On another port day nothing started until 3:00pm when the ship was in port noon until 6:00. Between 3 and 6 there was an Aerobics class, Pictionary, kick-boxing, name that country tune and a walk-a-mile session. On both these days both the Windjammer and the main dining room were open for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imightylucky Posted February 23, 2006 Author #19 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Is the casino open while in port?????? Really do appreciate all the answers...........:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted February 23, 2006 #20 Share Posted February 23, 2006 No. None of the shops or the casino are open until about 30 mins after leaving port. Some of the bars are open and the spa, but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imightylucky Posted February 23, 2006 Author #21 Share Posted February 23, 2006 DH wants to gamble if on board, guess he will now be committed to going onshore with us!!!!!!!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted February 23, 2006 #22 Share Posted February 23, 2006 What ports are you going to??? Aruba, Bahamas and San Juan all have gambling close to the port... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyNL Posted February 23, 2006 #23 Share Posted February 23, 2006 It's like when you were a kid and your parents left and you had the house to yourself ;) Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imightylucky Posted February 23, 2006 Author #24 Share Posted February 23, 2006 We'll be in Cozumel and Costa Maya, so no casinos. We will have a great time anyway.............counting the days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Fastback Posted February 23, 2006 #25 Share Posted February 23, 2006 We have skipped ports several times. It's very nice to have almost the whole ship to ourselves. I enjoy socializing but sometimes "alone time" is cool. I guess it depends on the port. Going thru the "gauntlet of vendors/taxis" gets old sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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