JS514

Thanks for the explanation.

Why does content need to be approved by a moderator?

Thanks. Me too.

Has anyone done the Cruise, Snorkel & Beach excursion at Puerto Plata. I am trying to find out if the excursion takes place on a catamaran vs other style boat. I have generally found the 'other style' boats to be pretty bad. Usually something that is completely inappropriate for the activity. We took a snorkeling excursion in Belize that was really just a glorified hull with benches and used a ladder with a hook over the side to get back on - no sort of handles or grips above the hull or anything to hold onto. When stepping over the hull to get back on the back on board, my foot slipped on the deck and my leg slid against a sharp edge, slicing me from mid-calf to mid-thigh. It bled, but thankfully wasn't deep enough to require stiches. Now I am very careful about what boats I take out. In general, the boating equipment is lacking in many of these poorer Caribbean nations. At least a Catamaran usually has stairs to get to the ocean and back.

Translate that... as proper authorities in Nassau have been paid off. Their boats are all ancient and on last legs (or past them) - doubtful they upgraded or fixed their fleet - but we shall see. Is cardboard covered panels or electrical tubes considered code in Nassau? Though I guess any training is better than what they had, which seem to be zero.

Most likely Bay Scallops. Probably each server would give a different answer to the desert.

Their debt is not my problem. They increased their cruise fares. I cruised NCL last summer - best food I have ever had on a cruise in both the MDR and in the speciality restaurants.

Anything would be better than Johnny Rockets. A decent burger and fries would be great.

I tried Incognito - but still not working.

Yes... I am having the same issues. Even this morning.

Does anyone know if we are going to have a real black friday sale for the cruise? A few years ago, they were offering bonus OBC on black friday. Wonder if that will happen again? I would like to book a cruise and hoping to save some $$ over the regular prices.

I have been on these ferries multiple times. Last time was this past August. The boats are generally on their last legs. Exposed wiring and missing panels are the norm. Repairs seem to be made with cardboard or plastic wrap secured by duct tape. I guess it is all fine until it isn't. I doubt proper maintenance is done on these boats. The crew is just a bunch of young adults who are more interested in making jokes - but obviously don't know what to do when there is a problem. I heard on a video that the crew members were crying more than the passengers and that they gave absolutely zero directions.