Dan Curtis

Anyone have any suggestions for an excursion, honestly had never heard of this place until we booked this cruise this coming January, beings it is our first time on this island we would like to,get off the boat. Thanks for any suggestions.

I also would say around 11, we have did earlier flights, but then seemed rushed and more stressed, return flights always seem to be an issue, they are to,early or you have to sit around an airport for hours, but 11 or later seems less stressful to me.

Welcome aboard, I am rather new myself, many knowledgeable cruisers on here if you need help,or have questions.

Good choice on the jet ski, we have did it twice in labadee, they took no pics, but it,was a long ride and was very good. We did horse back on Cozumel and they did take a pic at one point during our trail ride and offered the picture at the end for,I believe 10 dollars.

As twangster said the compass deli is a great option as it never seems crowded, the windjammer was crowded on first day but not,like on some of the bigger ships. We just got off the Majesty about a month ago and the staff always seems so friendly on this ship, we enjoy the theater on this ship as it is comfortable and usually not packed. You will enjoy the Majesty as it is easy to navigate , have a wonderful cruise.

We used Cocoa beach shuttle both ways and was reliable, been about three years and can't remember the price, but,service was very good, friendly and safe.

We also like the Holiday in on 17 th street,  very  good location, nice big rooms and nice pool area, very close to port. I know this process is all part of the excitement before a cruise. Best of luck on your search and happy sailing.

Vision of the Seas. January 25 th.

We are doing a cruise in January out of,San Juan, we ported out of their last year and really enjoyed San Juan, but the cheaper flights home left before you could get to,airport. We fly from cvg(Greater Cincinnati airport) where delta has the most flights, we turned points in 25 thousand points and a small 6 dollar fee for,one way on delta to,Sju. But return on delta was outrages, so,we are using United via,Houston for 220 dollars a peace, so the total for,sju and back will cost around 450 dollars, so you really have to be inventive to,port out of San Juan.

Not sure about empress, hopefully someone will, we just did a four day on Majesty and we had a formal night on the second night.

Hampton inn on Coco beach was good for us, a really good restaurant just down the road with outdoor music. What impressed us as well was the organization for departing to,the cruise ship on port day, they actually gave us a number and when the driver pulled in he said I am taking numbers 1 thru 35, the next bus had 36 thru 70, instead of everyone rushing to get on the bus it was so organized, the motel,itself was very clean and comfortable.

We cruised out of San Juan last January and have another in January of 20, we stayed at Canario Lagoon, check reviews, mostly 4 to 5 rating on reviews, this is not a fancy place, but very reasonable priced and the staff is awesome, we are going back just because how nice the staff was and the location, about 2 blocks from food and the ocean and sits on a logoon. We also found a cabbie that has a van and we used him exclusively, older gentleman , we would give him a pick up,time and he would always be early,  very safe and reliable, we will use him again, his van seats 12 I believe. I,still have his business card if I can figure out how to,post it.

I didn't think the Empress of the seas did, we was told they didn't a few years ago and I will say it is the only time in 20 cruises I felt a little sea sic. Beautiful ship, but to much motion for us to cruise it again.

We personally like the promenade rooms,the higher up,the better, at least level 7 if not 8. We have stayed in them 3 times on the freedom and I enjoy the light in the room and sitting and watching the parade from them. You can on ocassion hear the music if you are in one of the middle rooms, but I have never been kept awake from the noise.

Just got of the Majesty two weeks ago, still an awesome ship and staff is top north, showing a little age but it is still a grand ole ship. Our first cruise many years ago,was on the Majesty, the good thing about this ship is its so easy to navigate around. You will enjoy the ship and the service. Enjoy and, take in some shows and have a blast.

 I agree with this post. We just got off a cruise last week and on formal night, my wife had a nice long dress and I even wore a bow tie and dress coat, and I am not one for dressing up, but one night is nice, the person at table across from us,was,wearing a ball cap, which I basically live in a ball cap, but one night don't seem to much to ask to,dress for dinner, it's the same with flying, years ago,people dressed up to fly.

Just received an email from Royal that the cruise leaving Saturday will change itenary from a day at sea Monday to take supplies to,Grand Bahamas. Royal is really doing as much as they can to help,out. I don't mind missing a sea day in an effort to help so many people that need support at this time.

It is a cup,that activates the machine on all Royal cruises I have been on, no ID or sea pass card needed.

Majesty September 7th. Vision in January out of San Juan, sure hate they are pulling the Freedom from San Juan.

Thank you

We did Segways on the blue lagoon and really enjoyed the island.

Is there a formal night on Majesty four night cruise.

Thanks for updates.

Will be on Freedom the 27 th. Awesome ship, save some fun and sun for us.