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How does one get to Eagle Beach, are there lounge chairs available and a snack/drink bar? 

Be sure to get some BBD rum in Grand Cayman. That is the ONLY island that sells this rum and it tastes great!

Rob,

Have you tied restarting your computer? Sometimes that helps. I would not wait for the CSR to call you, keep calling them until you get satisfaction!

Ooooh, toodle68, you could get banished for a post like that..... :D

Eagle Beach is pretty widely regarded as a great choice

Hey Matt,

How far is Eagle Beach from the pier, what's the best way to get there and are lounge chairs/umbrellas available? Thanks.

Was on the Jewel a couple of years ago. Incredibly beautiful and ornate ship. Lots of great art work, sculptures, etc. through the ship. I guess that's why it's called the Jewel of the Seas!  

Have never  been on the Freedom. Did two weeks back to back last year on the Allure with both eastern and western Caribbean. Eastern Caribbean was good, western not so much. But, there is plenty to do on the Allure if you choose to stay on board while in port. As far as the entertainment, it will blow your mind. We saw the three main shows twice on the back to back and enjoyed them both times. Research the Allure on Cruise Critic to see what all is available. If you choose the Allure, book all the shows, meals, excursions, etc as early as you can on line. ope this helps.

Here's a link that may help you out: http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/Articles.asp?ID=143

Does anyone have any suggestion for a reputable tour operator that goes to Blue Hole?  I've been doing some glancing around online, but nothing too deep.  

Does anyone have any suggestion for a reputable tour operator that goes to Blue Hole?  I've been doing some glancing around online, but nothing too deep.  

Good one Ryan for the Blue Hole, "glancing around but nothing too deep".

After booking a cruise out of Bayonne, NJ to Bermuda for June we realized the America's Cup will be taking place. The last time I cruised was 10 years ago and it was to Bermuda and there were loads of excursions to choose from. This time around there are barely any to choose from and none of them seem all that exciting. We booked at the beginning of January so I'm wondering if either we booked so late that all the excursion are booked, or that they haven't all been offered yet, or lastly because the Island will be packed with visitors for the Americas Cup that RC isn't able to offer the normal amount of excursions. Does anyone have any insight to our personal experience/knowledge to what is usually offered in Bermuda and the timetable of the offerings?

Check this link out, they may be able to help you out and save you some money: http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/

I learned this the hard way on our first cruise. While underway, we tried booking some excursions, spa, etc only to find out they what we wanted was booked and that was after spending a lot of time standing in line. Now, we always book what we want 1-2 months (excursions, shows, meals, etc) before embarkation. Once onboard, the only thing we have to decide is what we want to eat! No more lines for us.

I've used Park'N Go, here's the website: https://bookparkngo.com/ftlauderdale.php. $8.99 plus tax a day if you pay in advance. You drive in load your bags on the shuttle and they park you vehicle. Shuttle goes to your ship and picks you up on your return. Very safe, they're open 24/7 with lots of overhead lights.  Very easy to get to and close to the ships.

Fairly same onboard experience. Generally, I'd say 9 nights is better than 7 nights, so go for the 9 night cruise.  But if you really value Boston time (especially before your cruise), that might be a negligible difference and then go for Serenade.

 

But 9 nights on a ship is pretty sweet!

Our first cruise was 7 days.....and I wanted to stow away! 7 days was just not enough for us. Since that experience we now opt for the longer cruises or do two 7 day cruises back to back. Just can't get enough cruise time, I wish I lived in Florida where there are four ports to choose from.

One potato,  two potato, three potato, four......... :wacko:

I don't think the gamblers in the casino would notice you in Prohibition costumes or your birthday suits......they only watch the cards, dice and slot machine wheels! :huh:

Yes, once on board you can use your on board credit towards the purchase of a drink package, I have done this before a couple of times.

No, you cannot bring any liquor purchased at the duty free shop on bard to your cabin. Security will bag it and hold until your last cruise day and it will be delivered to your room. You can, however, carry on two 750 ml bottles of wine per stateroom and carry those to your stateroom. I've done this before.

Hope this helps.

Well, RC could completely go in a new direction....."Orchestration of the Ocean".

thanks so much!

Safe diving and don't try to feed the barracudas. 

My husband was happy to hear that the dress jackets were unnecessary.

 

I on the other hand, have two very nice dresses to wear to the formal nights.

 

Thanks everyone, we fly out in 36 hours and I am beyond excited!

Then he should dress accordingly to accompany you in your nice dresses! 

Anyone know what they charge for a good bottle of Merlot in the store for purchase to take to the room?  Say a sterling or Rodney Strong.

I like your Pride & Joy. Been many years since I've seen that one!

I can't pick... I should probably keep cruising and trying out ships. For science. 

Hey, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it!

How could you guys forget this? You can bring two 750 ml bottles of wine per cabin on board! 

So RCI has had the 30% off each guest with on board credit and reduced deposit on their website for well over a week. I wonder when this is going to end and they post something better (hopefully) new to entice us?

Is there a Sabor on the Serenade?

Been wanting to try room service, just never get around to it.  I'd rather go someplace...

Yeah, but it's so nice to have coffee and a couple of croissants delivered first thing in the morning and enjoy them on your balcony in your pj's and then go someplace else. Especially on cruise days and you sleep au naturel!