KathieP Posted December 2, 2004 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Okay, I know this sounds silly as a thread title but I know someone here can help me. We're sailing on the Dream at the end of this month. Our ports are Cozumel, Roatan, Belize and Cancun. I know I read that vanilla is sold cheaply at one of these ports. I can't remember which port it was and it's driving me nuts looking for it. It wasn't the title of a thread either, it was just an off hand comment. Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yazoosail Posted December 2, 2004 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2004 KathieP-- Cozumel has very good vanilla at a good price; you can also find pear, peach & other fruit extracts. One caution, make sure you are getting real vanilla, as there is a type of counterfeit out there; it's very cheap, but isn't vanilla.-- YAZOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richtersl Posted December 2, 2004 #3 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Roatan: Purchased 3 bottles for $5 US two weeks ago. :D (Sister purchased some there two years ago and no complaints.) Cozumel: $2-3 US per bottle. :eek: The bottles were the same size, about the same size as bottled water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyMom Posted December 2, 2004 #4 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Just in case you aren't able to pick it up in Cozumel for whatever reason, they most likely will have it in the ship's gift shop - I know they did when I was on the Dawn last month. I am so envious - I wish I was going on another NCL cruise soon. Have a wonderful time and have a Margarita for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDWfan13 Posted December 2, 2004 #5 Share Posted December 2, 2004 richtersl, Where did you buy the vanilla? Was the store near the pier? We had planned to hire a guide for the day and visit a grocery store for vanilla, but now we are taking the ships canopy tour and I am afraid we won't be anywhere near the stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieP Posted December 2, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Is there a canopy tour in cozumel?? We're going to one in Roatan. We just finalized our plans for a dolphin encounter in Cozumel at Chankanaab National Park with Cozumel insider and I'm thinking we can do a little shopping first before we head over there. Would love to hear a specific vanilla location, or is it so plentiful I can just get it anywhere? Good to hear that I can use the ship's supply as a back-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieP Posted December 2, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted December 2, 2004 speaking of location - did you all notice that we're all from NJ, NY, or PA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted December 2, 2004 #8 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Where do you sign up for the canopy tour? I did not see it on the NCL site under NCL Sun Western Caribbean. Is there a tour code # posted anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieP Posted December 2, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted December 2, 2004 We're on the Dream but if you are going to the same ports, I'm assuming the excursions would be the same. Just looked on website and at least for the tour I looked at the ports are the same except Cancun is exchanged for Grand Cayman. Anyway, for us the Canopy tour on Roatan is "Tabyana Beach Pary and Canopy Tour", RTB-415, cost is $89 for adults and $79 for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted December 2, 2004 #10 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Thanks KathieP found it. My only concern would be a crowded tour. Do they limit the # allowed to sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richtersl Posted December 2, 2004 #11 Share Posted December 2, 2004 There's a flea market right near the pier that will sells it. You can have your driver drop you off at that flea market and then you can just walk back to your ship from there. This is where my sister had purchased hers. I had purchased mine at a little tourist market on the opposite side of the island from where you'll be. If you're going to hire a driver, tell him/her that you want to purchase some vanilla and I'm sure they'll find a place enroute where you can purchase it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suesan Jean Posted December 3, 2004 #12 Share Posted December 3, 2004 :) HI! I am finding this discussion about Vanilla interesting, but now a "Canopy" Tour is being discussed. What is it? What do you do? Thanks!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne B Posted December 3, 2004 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Has anyone noticed that NCL has recently added the "Lost World Canopy Tour" in Belize? It can only be booked on board the ship. My DH and I already have Shark/Ray Alley booked through a local tour operator but have thought about canceling to do the canopy tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDWfan13 Posted December 3, 2004 #14 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I think my post caused a lot of confusion! richtersl, We aren't going to hire a guide now that the canopy tour is only through the ship. Thanks for letting me know where I can get vanilla close to the pier. cathyp, The canopy tour is in Roatan, not Cozumel. bequia, Good question. We signed up for the tour (sailing 3/26), but we are waiting to here from others who have done it before we cancel our other plans. We don't want to be in a huge group. I might try calling NCL and asking how many on the tour if I don't here from anyone who has been on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop35 Posted December 3, 2004 #15 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I found another thread a coulple of weeks ago that was talking about vanilla. Someone had bought some in Cozumel at a store called Los Cinco Soles and said it was good and safe vanilla. We will try to find this place when we go to Cozumel in the last part of Jan. 05. You could do a search on the name of the store to get more information. Good Luck!:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted December 3, 2004 #16 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Sorry I got off topic before, regarding vanilla in Cozumel you'll find it everywhere seems to be as popular as Mexican blankets. One of the brand names is D'Lis, 100% natural,manufactured in Guadalajara. Across from the NCL pier is the shopping district, we brought home a liter of pure vanilla extract to share with our friends. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieP Posted December 4, 2004 Author #17 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Thanks everyone! Instead of bringing home liquor, I'll be giving out vanilla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusingmama Posted December 4, 2004 #18 Share Posted December 4, 2004 When we went to Coz this year we asked our taxi driver to take us to where he would shop, he took us to a grocery store that we would think is a Walmart Supercenter. It sold everything from food to toys, jewelry, beer, clothing, etc. He told us that he never goes down town to shop because it is a "TOURIST TRAP". We bought some vanilla that was in a plastic bottle for less than $3.00 per bottle, it makes great Christmas gifts and the flavor is out of this world, you only have to use 1/2 the amount as our pure vanilla that we have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allboys2 Posted December 6, 2004 #19 Share Posted December 6, 2004 You can buy the vanilla in the Duty Free store at the pier.It costs about $4 and you can pick it up on your way back on board the ship.They also have great prices on booze. They have lots of FREE samples!!!!!!!!I made sure I tried most of them.This is also a great place to pick up those little airline bottles of booze for your room.Just make sure you put them in a seperate bag from the bottles you turn in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritedmom Posted December 6, 2004 #20 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Just back from Roatan and we bought vanilla for $2.00 a bottle. Saw it in a number of shops in the west end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRobbins Posted December 7, 2004 #21 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I would like to learn more about the "wal-mart" like store in Cozumel... do you know the name or where it is located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted December 7, 2004 #22 Share Posted December 7, 2004 The canopy tour is titled, "Tabyana Beach Party and Canopy Tour" for the NCL Sun. It states: Come to Tabyana and expreience a breathtaking rush as you defy the laws of gravity by sliding down cable to cable from the ridge of the mountain into a beautiful tropical park...The rush begins as you attach yourself to the cable not knowing what if feels like to be among the birds...tour consists of 11 stretches of cable and 13 stations...afterwards, enjoy Tabyana beach... I saw great vanilla prices in Cozumel. Coka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Posted December 16, 2004 #23 Share Posted December 16, 2004 My main item to purchase while in Mexico was Vanilla, and I can't recall which brand I bought (but it was more expensive than the others), as VANILLA was the first ingredient, not water, so be sure to read the label. We bought ours in the Mexican Riveria, and it was $9 (but it was a large bottle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Luv Crusin Posted December 16, 2004 #24 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I don't know if I got a good price. I bought a 350ml bottle for 5.00. I wish I had bought more. I guess I'll just have to scheduled another cruise before I run out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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