purplekisses Posted June 1, 2014 #1701 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Sailing out of Charleston, without FTTF, what are chancing of getting a decent cabana? The sooner you board the sooner you can pick your cabana. We are platinum and I went directly to the shore excursion desk upon boarding. We arrived at the terminal before they started boarding, but when I got to the desk, there were already several that were taken. We got #8 and it was a great location, but 9 and 10 were already gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhurdle127 Posted June 3, 2014 #1702 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Given that there is an air conditioner and refrigerator in the cabanas on HMC, is there any place to plug in other electrical equipment such as a cell phone charger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted June 3, 2014 #1703 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Given that there is an air conditioner and refrigerator in the cabanas on HMC, is there any place to plug in other electrical equipment such as a cell phone charger? There might be an additional outlet under the air conditioner. The worst case scenario is to unplug the air conditioner. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePsychLynne Posted June 7, 2014 #1704 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Can anyone remark on the average temp in HMC at the end of February? I was thinking about renting a cabana but if it's chilly I'll probably want to be in the sun so a clamshell would make more sense. Thank you! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbp3072 Posted June 9, 2014 #1705 Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Can anyone remark on the average temp in HMC at the end of February? I was thinking about renting a cabana but if it's chilly I'll probably want to be in the sun so a clamshell would make more sense. Thank you! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Look like that's the time to go. Feb/Mar/Apr have the least amount of average rainfall per month, (1.5-2.4"), and the temps seem so be 69* low to 85* high http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/ShoreExcursions.action?destCode=C&WT.ac=pnav_PortsMap_CB# Wish their website gave average water temps as well though. Edited June 9, 2014 by rbp3072 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePsychLynne Posted June 9, 2014 #1706 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Look like that's the time to go. Feb/Mar/Apr have the least amount of average rainfall per month, (1.5-2.4"), and the temps seem so be 69* low to 85* high http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/ShoreExcursions.action?destCode=C&WT.ac=pnav_PortsMap_CB# Wish their website gave average water temps as well though. Thanks! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted June 9, 2014 #1707 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Can anyone remark on the average temp in HMC at the end of February? I was thinking about renting a cabana but if it's chilly I'll probably want to be in the sun so a clamshell would make more sense. Thank you! The only thing that would be chilly that time of year is the water temp. Very similar to Florida weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted June 9, 2014 #1708 Share Posted June 9, 2014 The only thing that would be chilly that time of year is the water temp. Very similar to Florida weather. Completely agree. I was there last February and the water was a bit chilly but refreshing. I did wind up getting a little sunburned, so don't forget the sunblock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorriv20 Posted June 13, 2014 #1709 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wanted to ask this question of those that have been in a cabana several years ago, and someone who has also been in one recently. We were in one years ago, and have been looking at photos recently since we have reserved one for our upcoming cruise. The cabanas seem smaller than I remember and the description does not mention lounge chairs any more...any insights?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted June 13, 2014 #1710 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wanted to ask this question of those that have been in a cabana several years ago, and someone who has also been in one recently. We were in one years ago, and have been looking at photos recently since we have reserved one for our upcoming cruise. The cabanas seem smaller than I remember and the description does not mention lounge chairs any more...any insights?? The cabanas are the same, and there are two comfy loungers. The only differences that I have noticed in the eight or so years that we have been renting cabanas, is that the furniture has been upgraded, and the canvas curtain that you could close to keep the sun out and air conditioning in is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 13, 2014 #1711 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Have been in cabanas 6 times in the last 5 years. No changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambisket Posted June 14, 2014 #1712 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I needed a good laugh. Great post:) reading a lot of old and new posts to help plan my cruise in Sept. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePsychLynne Posted June 14, 2014 #1713 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Can anyone who's recently had a cabana (maybe in the last 3 months) comment on the types of snacks they're serving now in the cabanas? I know I saw a couple people post about cutbacks. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Edited June 14, 2014 by OnePsychLynne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 14, 2014 #1714 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) No cut backs in February. Guacamole, sour cream, salsa, chips, 3 kinds of fruit... This was on HAL. The comments on cutbacks have only mentioned Carnival. Who are you cruising on? Looks like Carnival based on your resume of cruising Edited June 14, 2014 by CruiserBruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePsychLynne Posted June 14, 2014 #1715 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) No cut backs in February. Guacamole, sour cream, salsa, chips, 3 kinds of fruit... This was on HAL. The comments on cutbacks have only mentioned Carnival. Who are you cruising on? Looks like Carnival based on your resume of cruising Lol yes, next one up is the Carnival Glory. My boyfriend and I will actually be in HMC on our one year anniversary date so I thought a cabana would be a nice touch :) I saw another post with a picture of fruits that were whole, not sliced, and I was just curious. I'm assuming since the island is owned by HAL under the Carnival Corp umbrella that the locals working there are employed by them and would set up the cabanas accordingly. Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk Edited June 14, 2014 by OnePsychLynne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 15, 2014 #1716 Share Posted June 15, 2014 The food comes from the ship...it is not prepared on the island. As the fruit/chips/dip are in your cabana when you get there, they are brought from the ship prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted June 15, 2014 #1717 Share Posted June 15, 2014 HAL snacks have not changed. Changes appear to be CCL related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin85 Posted June 16, 2014 #1718 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) We were there on May 8th and we had the full snacks. No cut backs for us, more than we could eat. There were 4 of us. I wonder if it has something to do with the ship you are on. Edited June 16, 2014 by penguin85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePsychLynne Posted June 16, 2014 #1719 Share Posted June 16, 2014 We were there on May 8th and we had the full snacks. No cut backs for us, more than we could eat. There were 4 of us. I wonder if it has something to do with the ship you are on. Awesome info! Thanks :-D Do you happen to know when Carnival makes the cabanas available to reserve? Our cruise isn't until February but the cabanas for HMC aren't available yet, while the ones for Grand Turk are :( Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted June 17, 2014 #1720 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Lol yes, next one up is the Carnival Glory. My boyfriend and I will actually be in HMC on our one year anniversary date so I thought a cabana would be a nice touch :) I saw another post with a picture of fruits that were whole, not sliced, and I was just curious. I'm assuming since the island is owned by HAL under the Carnival Corp umbrella that the locals working there are employed by them and would set up the cabanas accordingly. Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk What kind of fruit did you see left whole? Apples/pears/oranges were left whole. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePsychLynne Posted June 17, 2014 #1721 Share Posted June 17, 2014 What kind of fruit did you see left whole? Apples/pears/oranges were left whole. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes, those are what I saw. But in the photo that's all that was served for fruits apparently. I had seen other photos where, in addition to the chips and salsa/guacamole, there was a platter of sliced fruits (pineapple, cantaloupe, honey dew). I was just curious :) Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin85 Posted June 17, 2014 #1722 Share Posted June 17, 2014 We had whole oranges, sliced fruit, raw veggies, chips and several dips. Carnival seems a little slow with some of the excursions being posted. Last time I booked our cabana about 7 months before or cruise date. I am looking once a week now for our cruise next May and all we have is Freeport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted June 17, 2014 #1723 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Yes, those are what I saw. But in the photo that's all that was served for fruits apparently. I had seen other photos where, in addition to the chips and salsa/guacamole, there was a platter of sliced fruits (pineapple, cantaloupe, honey dew). I was just curious :) Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk I think it depends what's fresh. If the melon/pineapple isn't fresh, they won't serve it. We had a villa and didn't get any of the sliced fruits. We did have veggies as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 17, 2014 by irishnyc . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted June 19, 2014 #1724 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Have you ever thought about how old this thread is? How long it takes to go from start to finish, I was jumping every 10 pages to get into 2014, and that happened on the last 16 pages. I think it may be time to just do individual questions, or start an ALL THINGS HMC as of 06/14 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePsychLynne Posted June 19, 2014 #1725 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Have you ever thought about how old this thread is? How long it takes to go from start to finish, I was jumping every 10 pages to get into 2014, and that happened on the last 16 pages. I think it may be time to just do individual questions, or start an ALL THINGS HMC as of 06/14 ??? Agree! We definitely need a new up-to-date thread :) Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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