phinfan63 Posted March 24, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We are booked on the Victory for 3/1/09 and starting to research the ports. I am not having a lot of luck with St Lucia. I thought Marigot Bay looked great but after checking the port of call boards ~ I'm beginning to wonder. Apparently no one has been there :rolleyes: Anyone here have information on Marigot Bay? Do you have to take the ships excursion or can it be done on your own? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon girl Posted March 24, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We were just in St. Lucia last week and it is so beautiful!! My advice on tours is to always check around. We booked every tour on our own and on an average saved over 50% off what the ship tours cost. We booked a tour in St. Lucia through COSOL tours and it was one of our funnest days. They were AWESOME!! Just read the treads on each port that you are stopping at and you will get some good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alinehu Posted March 24, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 24, 2008 You can do it on your own, just take a taxi at the pier.It is beautiful!!! A hidden cove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stthomaslover Posted March 24, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We are booked on the Victory for 3/1/09 and starting to research the ports. I am not having a lot of luck with St Lucia. I thought Marigot Bay looked great but after checking the port of call boards ~ I'm beginning to wonder. Apparently no one has been there :rolleyes: Anyone here have information on Marigot Bay? Do you have to take the ships excursion or can it be done on your own? Thanks! Hi, we also booked this cruise!! Look forward to talking with you on the roll calls, Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATESNOW Posted March 24, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We've been there before and we're heading back in Jan 2009 on the Victory too. Just go through the welcome port, walk past the first bunch of taxi vultures and go to the parking lot. You'll find a driver that will take you anywhere you want. You'll feel like chum in a pool of pirannas but once you get past the taxi headache, it's clear sailing. I say this because you'll get alkl kinds of quotes from them. Just be sure you pay AT THE END on an agreed price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser from MS Posted March 24, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 24, 2008 It is beautiful. There will be plenty of vendors at the peir when you get off of the ship. I hope you enjoy St. Lucia as much as we did last January. HAVE FUN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onceagain Posted March 24, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We'll be there in Jan. 09, has anyone done a cruise through the ship? If so, which one and how was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinfan63 Posted March 24, 2008 Author #8 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi, we also booked this cruise!! Look forward to talking with you on the roll calls, Cindy Hi Cindy. Do we have a roll call started yet? I've looked a couple times but haven't taken the time to start one. It is beautiful. There will be plenty of vendors at the peir when you get off of the ship. I hope you enjoy St. Lucia as much as we did last January. HAVE FUN!!! OK missy, you could have just walked over here and told me that :) (we work together) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted March 24, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Did this itinerary last May and we toured with Cosol...the best tour we have ever taken anywhere. We ate all day long, never ran out of anything to drink and we stopped often for beautiful sights. We spent a couple of hours on a beach before heading back and stopping for some hot out of the oven home made bread and some cheese. Mmmmmmm...I can still taste it.:D If you click on my Desitny link in my signature, there are pictures of St. Lucia...I have them labeled so just look St. Lucia and Cosol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACRUZER Posted March 24, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. We will be sailing in 19 days and can't wait. We booked a balcony guartnee and we got room 9214 on the Lido. WooHoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teanbean16 Posted March 25, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2008 We are thinking about booking this cruise March 1st. I'm concerned about all of the ports and being exhausted. I am not one to sit around on sea days but it does get me to relax a bit. Also, I am hoping the prices will go down. We are thinking about the Holiday Inn Express two nights in San Juan before the cruise. I have researched--I guess I only have to book.:) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forchunut1 Posted March 25, 2008 #12 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I agree with every one else about the Cosol tour. They are absolutely in business to make sure you have a great time! We loved it. It is a port intensive itinerary but we knew that going in and didn't feel bad when we decided to go to bed early. The ports are wonderful and it is an amazing experience to visit 5 ports in one week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinfan63 Posted March 25, 2008 Author #13 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks to everyone for answering my questions. Everyone seems to rave about Cosol's tour but it seems like you spend alot of time in a vehicle. About how long are you riding in the van? I know my husband does not care for tours where is stuck but as long as they stop plenty, he'll probably be ok. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATESNOW Posted March 25, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks to everyone for answering my questions. Everyone seems to rave about Cosol's tour but it seems like you spend alot of time in a vehicle. About how long are you riding in the van? I know my husband does not care for tours where is stuck but as long as they stop plenty, he'll probably be ok. Thanks again! You can expect some considerable driving time on any extensive tour for this island. Things are spread out and the roads, hilly, narrow and windy. I will skip this one next year and stay on the ship for that reason, plus I have seen what I want to. But there are things worth seeing if you can get past the driving part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted March 25, 2008 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks to everyone for answering my questions. Everyone seems to rave about Cosol's tour but it seems like you spend alot of time in a vehicle. About how long are you riding in the van? I know my husband does not care for tours where is stuck but as long as they stop plenty, he'll probably be ok. Thanks again! We were in and out quite a bit. We stopped at many places for photos and then we went to a garden thing, stopped at the volcano, spent a couple of hours at the beach. Everywhere we stopped, whether for photos or at one of the other places, we sampled food from the locals...wonderful food and Cosol paid for it all. He paid our entrance fees into the gardens/waterfall and the volcano and at the beach. I didn't feel that we were in the vans that much because we stopped and got out so often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleskin Posted March 25, 2008 #16 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I just booked the Victory for 1/25/09. We love to go to the beach. Which islands have the best beaches?? Which island would you skip if you wanted to stay on board 1 day. Which island is best for snorkeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuccicruisers Posted March 26, 2008 #17 Share Posted March 26, 2008 We booked this one for 1/18. Does anyone know which of these ports are docked versus tender? St. Lucia St. Kitts Antigua Barbados Dominica Thanks!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandofl Posted March 26, 2008 #18 Share Posted March 26, 2008 We booked this one for 1/18. Does anyone know which of these ports are docked versus tender? St. Lucia St. Kitts Antigua Barbados Dominica Thanks!!!!! All of them are docked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATESNOW Posted March 26, 2008 #19 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I just booked the Victory for 1/25/09. We love to go to the beach. Which islands have the best beaches?? Which island would you skip if you wanted to stay on board 1 day. Which island is best for snorkeling? Neither Dominica nor St Lucia are known for having great beaches. In fact one of them actually hauled in sand for man made beaches. These are more typical of Southern Pacific volcanic, lush tropical islands. I have been to them and I am all about the beach so I know first hand. If you’d like a list of good beaches for the others, let me know. As for docking vs tenders, I just want to add that in 2009 this is a 6 island cruise so add St. Thomas to the list of the other 5. That one is docked as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEITJE Posted March 26, 2008 #20 Share Posted March 26, 2008 both st.lucia and dominica have good beaches they are just not alot of good ones compared to other islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinfan63 Posted March 26, 2008 Author #21 Share Posted March 26, 2008 . I have been to them and I am all about the beach so I know first hand. If you’d like a list of good beaches for the others, let me know. Please give us a list for the other islands. I've actually been to some of them but always willing to try a different beach. The sad part is I'm not sure I even remember which beaches we went to ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuccicruisers Posted March 26, 2008 #22 Share Posted March 26, 2008 All of them are docked Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleskin Posted March 27, 2008 #23 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Neither Dominica nor St Lucia are known for having great beaches. In fact one of them actually hauled in sand for man made beaches. These are more typical of Southern Pacific volcanic, lush tropical islands. I have been to them and I am all about the beach so I know first hand. If you’d like a list of good beaches for the others, let me know.As for docking vs tenders, I just want to add that in 2009 this is a 6 island cruise so add St. Thomas to the list of the other 5. That one is docked as well. Thanks,I'd love a list of the best beaches for this tour.Do you think Dominica would be a good snorkel excursion day? St. Lucia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ortech Posted March 27, 2008 #24 Share Posted March 27, 2008 hey "i hate snow" i just booked the carnival victory in jan 2009 ....which week are you?? im doing the 1/18-1/25 out of san juan this will be my first cruise ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ortech Posted March 27, 2008 #25 Share Posted March 27, 2008 "once again "ill be on the same cruise as you ...ohh this going to be so kool when the date gets closer we'll keep in touch... so kool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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