Sea Girls Posted April 11, 2007 #601 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Probably because that's where all the major airlines fly into. Hobby is where Southwest Airlines flys into. I don't know who else uses it. American and United also fly into Hobby. Continental and American fly into Intercontinental. Southwest is the major airline that goes from Hobby. Hobby is definitely closer as it is right off of the Gulf Freeway which takes you right to Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Girls Posted April 11, 2007 #602 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Anybody been in this cabin? How's the balcony view at each of the ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvalent2 Posted April 11, 2007 #603 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Hobby is closer to the terminal, it's about a 30 minute drive or less from Hobby airport. From Hobby airport you would get on I-45 South and according on how fast you drive you can be there within 30 minutes or less. Whereas from Bush Intercontinental Airport it will take approx. 1 1/2 more or less. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Packed Posted April 12, 2007 #604 Share Posted April 12, 2007 We are planning to do this excursion in August. Did you wear shorts or pants? What about food? Was lunch during your excursion? Can't wait to do this excursion. Did you book it on the ship or did you book it on line? We wore shorts and tennis shoes. I think most people did the same. Lunch was not included. However, they do have a snack stand at the end that you can get some stuff. my dh had some jerk chicken, and said it was great. We booked through the ship. i was told that is the only way to book this excursion. it was great!!!!!! YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Packed Posted April 12, 2007 #605 Share Posted April 12, 2007 We are planning to do this excursion in August. Did you wear shorts or pants? What about food? Was lunch during your excursion? Can't wait to do this excursion. Did you book it on the ship or did you book it on line? Too funny! :p I'm not much of a Tony Stewart fan myself. Carnivals Website says to fly into George Bush's airport- but ive seen many people saying they fly into Hobby airport? Which one is closer?? hobby is closest. carnival does not provide transportation from hobby to the pier...however, we rented a car, one way through enterprise and dropped it off about 5 minutes away and they shuttled us. then we booked with galveston limo for a shuttle ride to hobby (HOU) and they were cheaper than carnivals trip to bush. they waited for us as we were the last color called to get off the ship. i would use them again. we actually got a rental cheaper than the price of our one way shuttle. hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted April 13, 2007 #606 Share Posted April 13, 2007 What exactly is "jerked" chicken ????:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty65 Posted April 13, 2007 #607 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I'm not sure how it's made but it's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendik Posted April 13, 2007 #608 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hello all..thanks for all the great information. We're sailing on the Conquest June 24th. Wanted to know if alcholic drinks are free while gambling in the casino. Also, any recommendations on who to book the snorkeling/stingray excursion with in Cayman? Private or Carnival. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breanne$5 Posted April 13, 2007 #609 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hello all..thanks for all the great information. We're sailing on the Conquest June 24th. Wanted to know if alcholic drinks are free while gambling in the casino. Also, any recommendations on who to book the snorkeling/stingray excursion with in Cayman? Private or Carnival.Thanks! You get to pay for your drinks, while you donate your money. We used Captain Bryan in Cayman. He has a 50' catamaran. We motored out and sailed back. There were only about 30 of us, with three crew members. It was wonderful, I highly recommend them. Only $35 each. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted April 13, 2007 #610 Share Posted April 13, 2007 The one, and only time that I know of, that you get FREE DRINKS, is at the past guest party. The Past guest party will only be held if your on a cruise that is i think 5 days or longer ? And I'm told you can order any drinks there that you wanted instead of taking what they give you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozeman Posted April 13, 2007 #611 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hello all..thanks for all the great information. We're sailing on the Conquest June 24th. Wanted to know if alcholic drinks are free while gambling in the casino. Also, any recommendations on who to book the snorkeling/stingray excursion with in Cayman? Private or Carnival.Thanks! No in the casino. Yes at 'past guest' and 'Captains reception' . I recommend Nativeway for tours in Grand Cayman. Used them many times and always excellent service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachnlucy Posted April 14, 2007 #612 Share Posted April 14, 2007 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=8491671&postcount=2 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guienevere_Arianette Posted April 14, 2007 #613 Share Posted April 14, 2007 What exactly is "jerked" chicken ????:confused: My boyfriend has been a chef in a Jamaican kitchen for about 8 years; they make awesome jerk chicken. Everyone has their own recipe, you know: when we went to Aqua Sol in Montego Bay their jerk sauce was like an orange glaze. But at my boyfriend's restaurant, it's a very dark, thin marinade, not a glaze: can't give you the whole recipe, but it uses spices like onion, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, and scallions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted April 14, 2007 #614 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Thanks for the info... Now I know.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msperkey Posted April 14, 2007 #615 Share Posted April 14, 2007 This will be our first cruise. We are excited and plan on having a great time... let me know if you will be on there with us mp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted April 14, 2007 #616 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Anyone ever stay at the Harbor House ? Is it a nice place, any local attractions bars/restaurants nearby in "walking" distance ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisianagirl07 Posted April 14, 2007 #617 Share Posted April 14, 2007 This will be our first cruise. We are excited and plan on having a great time... let me know if you will be on there with us mp Hi, msperkey. I'll be there with my family and it is our first cruise too! If you go to this link (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=452800&page=6) you will find the roll call. Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txskier Posted April 14, 2007 #618 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Anyone ever stay at the Harbor House ? Is it a nice place, any local attractions bars/restaurants nearby in "walking" distance ?? Harbor is nice and generally a very quiet hotel. It is near the Strand area...lotsa shops/resturants. Right next door to the Harbor House is Willie Gs resturant, the tall ship Elissa for tours, the Galveston 1900 storm history...... go to www.galeston.com for additional info There are many other resturants in the Strand area.....menus can be seen on galveston.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postalgrrl Posted April 15, 2007 #619 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Has anyone had a balcony cabin on the Upper Deck(deck 6) of the Conquest?? I booked a guarantee balcony for our cruise in Sept. and now I'm getting a little nervous about the guarantee part. I usually book cabins on decks that have cabins on the decks directly above and below the deck I'm staying on. The Promenade Deck (deck 5), right below the Upper deck has the show lounge, casino, shops and bars on it. Should I upgrade to a higher deck?? I got I great deal on the guarantee balcony and I'm afraid that the price difference to upgrade is going to alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwjeteagle Posted April 15, 2007 #620 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Postagrrl---we stayed on the Uppper Deck-Midship above the Conquest in Feb 2006 and never heard the noise from the Casino. Our room in Feb 2008 will be somewhat above the Theatre-but closer to the front. I dont expect it to be a problem. And we are early nighters, so if there had been a noise problem--i think we would have heard it. I also think the 7th deck is safe too. If you were to get a room on the 8th floor underneath the pool/stage/cafertia area i think you would have problem with noise. But you never know. Hope that helps. Tami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angbaby Posted April 15, 2007 #621 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Hello all..thanks for all the great information. We're sailing on the Conquest June 24th. Wanted to know if alcholic drinks are free while gambling in the casino. Also, any recommendations on who to book the snorkeling/stingray excursion with in Cayman? Private or Carnival.Thanks! Kendik, We are also sailing on June 24th. Other posters, In Jamacia and Grand Cayman what hot spot bars are there(Senor Frogs, Hard Rock etc) and are they walking distance from the pier as we will have a couple of hours to kill before and after our excursions. Also, anyone know of a repitable tanzanite jeweler in Grand Cayman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crindy Posted April 15, 2007 #622 Share Posted April 15, 2007 My husband and I will be cruising on the Conquest May 20. Can anyone tell me what juices are available? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozeman Posted April 15, 2007 #623 Share Posted April 15, 2007 My husband and I will be cruising on the Conquest May 20. Can anyone tell me what juices are available? Thanks. If you mean for breakfast: At the buffet they have orange and guava in the dispensers. In the dining room they have just about anything you want. The tomato is good, usually served with lemon. If you mean at the bar, just about everything. If your looking for a mixer during the day, the fruit punch is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy1212 Posted April 15, 2007 #624 Share Posted April 15, 2007 In Jamacia and Grand Cayman what hot spot bars are there(Senor Frogs, Hard Rock etc) and are they walking distance from the pier as we will have a couple of hours to kill before and after our excursions. Montego Bay has a Margaritaville. You'll have to take a taxi. Georgetown has a Hard Rock Cafe and a Margaritaville, both within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msperkey Posted April 15, 2007 #625 Share Posted April 15, 2007 my family and I will be going on the Conquest the same week you are. See ya there!!! michelle :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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