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1 hour ago, tiny260 said:

My carrier is AT&T, they have a plan where you turn on International usage, this was anticipating using my phone in port if needed, it was a $9.99 flat fee, per day of usage, If I didn't use it, I didn't get charged the fee, when we were in Jamaica I had to use my phone, when I got the bill I had one charge for $9.99.

I do this as well. Verizon was $10 per day on my last cruise. Might be the better/cheaper route if you can schedule your chats to when you're in port.

I'd opt for the St. Maarten - San Juan - Labadee itinerary. San Juan has a fantastic walkable historic center. And while I'm not familiar with the tours in St. Maarten, I imagine they would be interesting, explaining the background of the island's split between French and Dutch control.

2 hours ago, irishgirl0525 said:

My husband is now second guessing our Dolphin encounter because he feels it's not fair that they are in captivity so I'm not sure if we'll cancel and do something else or if he'll just deal with it. I feel the same way about it but I guess i have an easier time turning a blind eye to it. It will probably bother me when i am there. I'm researching other options for the day in Cozumel, but for now this is what we have booked.

I'm not thrilled about the conditions either (or the cost!), but my family has been begging for years to do something like this. So I'm caving this time but then will never have to consider it again thanks for the advice to contact the facility!

We're signed up to do the dolphin excursion while in Costa Maya, which is supposed to end at 9:30a. The ship departs at 3pm. Would it be worth the time/money to spend the rest of day at Maya Chan? I imagine we wouldn't get to spend more than 4 hours there.