SnowBird Cruzer Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 I'm sailing Allure in February, so all should be good. We are doing Eastern Caribbean. I saw the earlier post about changes for Eastern Caribbean, but was curious if there were itinerary changes for the ships Western Caribbean itinerary? Really just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbk999 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 9:38 AM, Shoshiep said: Hi all. We are sailing on the Allure Oct 15th route and trying to wrap our heads around the new itinerary change. We booked this cruise specifically because of the St Thomas port and Nassau ports. We will be taking our 4 kids ages 9-16 and one of the main reasons was to visit the Aquaventure water park at Atlantis. Now with the change we will arriving in port at 7am and leaving at 1pm. The water park opens at 9, but is it worth it to spend so much on tickets to only be there a few hours. Has anyone else done the water park in a few hours, what time should we plan on needing to leave the park to get back to the ship in time before it sails. A second question, any suggestions on what to see in San Juan with the kids? We loved St Thomas/St Johns and are pretty disappointed to not be seeing those fabulous beaches. Thanks While I have not done Atlantis, from everything I've heard from people who have done that on either with an excursion, I wouldn't do it for the short amount of time. My co-worker stood in line for 45 min just to get the waterpark pass. Plus, if the ship is leaving at 1300, you'll probably have to leave by 1130-1200. That's a lot of $$ for a few hours. Self guided walking tour around Nassau instead? A poor substitute for a fun waterpark but the Queen's Staircase and the Fort is kind of cool if you've never seen it. Sorry for the itinerary change, hope you're able to come up with some alternative activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 9:38 AM, Shoshiep said: is it worth it to spend so much on tickets to only be there a few hours. No. I agree with @mbk999. I don't believe that you would have enough time to really get your money's worth out of the water park with that limited time in port. I have never even priced a ticket to Aquaventure but knowing how expensive everything else is in Nassau and ESPECIALLY at Atlantis, I can only imagine what those tickets must cost. I'm sure it's a huge disappointment but I think you would be disappointed PLUS resentful if you spent that kind of money on something for which you will, unquestionably, be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&D Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hello everyone. Do you have any update about this cruise? Is it confirmed? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 14 hours ago, G&D said: Hello everyone. Do you have any update about this cruise? Is it confirmed? Thanks! Yes, this cruise is still on. See you on board! BrianAlt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 This itinerary has been updated again: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 12 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: This itinerary has been updated again: Wait, doesn't this mean that your back-to-back honeymoon cruise will be a double Western Caribbean tour now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 33 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Wait, doesn't this mean that your back-to-back honeymoon cruise will be a double Western Caribbean tour now? Yep! Using as an excuse to try something new in Cozumel, head out for lunch in Nassau, and check out a new-to-us port in Costa Maya! :) I'm pretty happy just to be on board and at sea, and don't see the point in getting to bummed out about it. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: Yep! Using as an excuse to try something new in Cozumel, head out for lunch in Nassau, and check out a new-to-us port in Costa Maya! :) I'm pretty happy just to be on board and at sea, and don't see the point in getting to bummed out about it. You're right about not getting bummed out. It's going to be great! Just focus on the positives, like you will be spending two weeks alone, relatively speaking, with the person you will grow old with and let all the other stuff fall away! KLA and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 16 minutes ago, FManke said: You're right about not getting bummed out. It's going to be great! Just focus on the positives, like you will be spending two weeks alone, relatively speaking, with the person you will grow old with and let all the other stuff fall away! Honestly, in between the stresses of work, planning a wedding, and losing my brother two months ago I'm really just going to be happy to be sitting on our balcony quietly with a beer and reading a book or just talking. I'd be fine if it was 7 sea days... just need to get away at this point. FManke and ellcee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Sorry for your lose, if it matters it does get better with time, and you are 100% correct, just getting away will drain a lot of the stress and frustration away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, KLAconQueso said: Honestly, in between the stresses of work, planning a wedding, and losing my brother two months ago I'm really just going to be happy to be sitting on our balcony quietly with a beer and reading a book or just talking. I'd be fine if it was 7 sea days... just need to get away at this point. With everything that goes on in everybody's busy lives, sometimes the best thing that can happen is doing nothing. I told my wife, we spend all year taking care of others. Whether it's our kids, other family members, friends or work responsibilities . This week is ours and ours alone. We are going to concentrate on us as a couple. Shut out the outside world. And celebrate 27yrs of being married to our best friends. All the best to you and yours. ellcee, KLA and rjac 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 5 hours ago, KLAconQueso said: Yep! Using as an excuse to try something new in Cozumel, head out for lunch in Nassau, and check out a new-to-us port in Costa Maya! :) I'm pretty happy just to be on board and at sea, and don't see the point in getting to bummed out about it. Costa Maya is quite nice. If you're into adventure, there's a really nice water park/zip line facility within view of the port. For under $90, you get access to about 6 zip lines and an equal number of slides. My wife, son, and I had fun there and opted to use Cozumel for our beach day since there are so many nice beach resorts there. However, many like the beach resorts in Costa Maya, too, and the Mayan ruins are also worth a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 7 hours ago, KLAconQueso said: Honestly, in between the stresses of work, planning a wedding, and losing my brother two months ago I'm really just going to be happy to be sitting on our balcony quietly with a beer and reading a book or just talking. I'd be fine if it was 7 sea days... just need to get away at this point. Just being away and not planning a wedding will be awesome! I love being on a cruise and having some days where it's me, a book and my frosty adult beverage.... so different from my 55 hour work weeks for sure! You have a great attitude about all the changes...i hour you have a wonderful time!! Jane FManke and DocLC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 @KLAconQueso, it looks like I will be joining you on this cruise, last minute decision, just booked today, wanted a suite but they were all sold out, got a superior outside balcony on 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 15 minutes ago, tiny260 said: @KLAconQueso, it looks like I will be joining you on this cruise, last minute decision, just booked today, wanted a suite but they were all sold out, got a superior outside balcony on 11. You folks MUST post a group photo! KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 She wouldn't want to hang out with me, it would be like hanging with her Dad. Without asking the question your never supposed to ask a lady, I put her around the same age as my daughter, she is 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 12 hours ago, tiny260 said: @KLAconQueso, it looks like I will be joining you on this cruise, last minute decision, just booked today, wanted a suite but they were all sold out, got a superior outside balcony on 11. What!!! No way! that's awesome! :D I know another couple from the Periscopers group that will be joining as well. #HoneymoonCrashersCruise2017 DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 12 hours ago, tiny260 said: She wouldn't want to hang out with me, it would be like hanging with her Dad. Without asking the question your never supposed to ask a lady, I put her around the same age as my daughter, she is 35. Lol.. I am 27. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 12 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: Lol.. I am 27. I'm the old man --- I DO have a daughter who is 27 (Katie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 My daughter really is 35, Kayla, I was not insinuating that you look 35, the sun glasses throw me off...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, tiny260 said: My daughter really is 35, Kayla, I was not insinuating that you look 35, the sun glasses throw me off...lol @tiny260 You should have said it was her level of maturity, intellect, and experience that led you to over estimate her age. ;) KLA, rjac and tiny260 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 hours ago, tiny260 said: My daughter really is 35, Kayla, I was not insinuating that you look 35, the sun glasses throw me off...lol 50 minutes ago, DocLC said: @tiny260 You should have said it was her level of maturity, intellect, and experience that led you to over estimate her age. ;) HAHA! No worries - honestly most of the people I hang out with are 5+ years older than me so it really doesn't bother me. Looking forward to meeting you guys, @tiny260!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 hours ago, DocLC said: @tiny260 You should have said it was her level of maturity, intellect, and experience that led you to over estimate her age. ;) Thanks Doc, need all the help I can get. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, KLAconQueso said: 4 hours ago, tiny260 said: My daughter really is 35, Kayla, I was not insinuating that you look 35, the sun glasses throw me off...lol 2 hours ago, DocLC said: @tiny260 You should have said it was her level of maturity, intellect, and experience that led you to over estimate her age. ;) HAHA! No worries - honestly most of the people I hang out with are 5+ years older than me so it really doesn't bother me. Looking forward to meeting you guys, @tiny260!! Kayla, did you sign up for the M&M? Honestly I've booked this so late, I haven't even been over there to look at the roll call or anything. My wife and I are like you, we just needed to get away, I work in IT also and here lately they have been killing me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 14 minutes ago, tiny260 said: Kayla, did you sign up for the M&M? Honestly I've booked this so late, I haven't even been over there to look at the roll call or anything. My wife and I are like you, we just needed to get away, I work in IT also and here lately they have been killing me... Yes! I did sign us up for the M&M. It seems like a good half of the people on our Roll Call are really upset about the itinerary change and the other half of us are just happy to be on board. The headliner for the cruise sounds like it was just confirmed to be an acapella group called Mo5aic. HAA! My (will be by the cruise!) husband is in IT (actually doing web dev these days), and I'm a software engineer. Too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 38 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: Yes! I did sign us up for the M&M. It seems like a good half of the people on our Roll Call are really upset about the itinerary change and the other half of us are just happy to be on board. The headliner for the cruise sounds like it was just confirmed to be an acapella group called Mo5aic. HAA! My (will be by the cruise!) husband is in IT (actually doing web dev these days), and I'm a software engineer. Too funny! Honestly, I don't find it odd at all. Folks like us (yeah, I'm a web developer and software architect, too) tend to find places like this. I'd guess it's partly because most of us have gotten used to scouring the web for solutions to our day-to-day problems, partly because a majority of us got into this business in the first place because we're detail oriented, meticulous, inquisitive, and love to learn as much as we can about whatever we're focusing on as our current "project". KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, JLMoran said: Honestly, I don't find it odd at all. Folks like us (yeah, I'm a web developer and software architect, too) tend to find places like this. I'd guess it's partly because most of us have gotten used to scouring the web for solutions to our day-to-day problems, partly because a majority of us got into this business in the first place because we're detail oriented, meticulous, inquisitive, and love to learn as much as we can about whatever we're focusing on as our current "project". Yes, and that is also why I like cruises, I can completely "unplug" if I want, or I can use Voom and stay as connected as I like. As far as my company knows, I'm on a cruise ship and can't be reached, 24x7x365 on-call wears thin after awhile... JLMoran and KLA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 55 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: Yes! I did sign us up for the M&M. It seems like a good half of the people on our Roll Call are really upset about the itinerary change and the other half of us are just happy to be on board. The headliner for the cruise sounds like it was just confirmed to be an acapella group called Mo5aic. HAA! My (will be by the cruise!) husband is in IT (actually doing web dev these days), and I'm a software engineer. Too funny! Last year on the Allure the headliner was an acapella band called The Edge Effect. I did not want to go but my husband dragged me in. Turned out to be one of the best headliner shows I have seen so far. Make sure you go check out Mo5aic. I wish they had that on Harmony last month instead of a ventriloquist. KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: I wish they had that on Harmony last month instead of a ventriloquist. That's horrifying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, ellcee said: 15 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: I wish they had that on Harmony last month instead of a ventriloquist. That's horrifying... Ventriloquists can be really hit or miss. But I will say, if you ever get a chance to see Jeff Dunham, don't pass it up. I've seen him twice live, first time when he was still getting off the ground and headlining only the smaller comedy clubs. He's always hilarious and has some phenomenal material, not to mention the great collection of dummies he uses. Walter is the best, followed close behind by Peanut. KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 minute ago, JLMoran said: But I will say, if you ever get a chance to see Jeff Dunham, don't pass it up. I've seen him twice live, first time when he was still getting off the ground and headlining only the smaller comedy clubs. oooh, you're right. I actually love him. I just had a weird reaction and thought of all of the horror movies I've had to watch that had ventriloquists that were evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 minute ago, ellcee said: oooh, you're right. I actually love him. I just had a weird reaction and thought of all of the horror movies I've had to watch that had ventriloquists that were evil. SLLLLLLLL-APPY!! ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Welp, now nightmares are definitely happening tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND the itinerary changed again. HAHA! Not as serious this time - just a sea day in between Cozumel and Costa Maya now and Cozumel a day earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND the itinerary changed again. HAHA! Not as serious this time - just a sea day in between Cozumel and Costa Maya now and Cozumel a day earlier. So just from the "trying to think like a cruise line" POV, how could we interpret a change like this? Cozumel had too many ships coming in now on the originally planned day, and Allure had flexibility in the schedule to swap around port day and sea day to relieve some crowding / pressure on the port and its businesses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 26 minutes ago, JLMoran said: So just from the "trying to think like a cruise line" POV, how could we interpret a change like this? Cozumel had too many ships coming in now on the originally planned day, and Allure had flexibility in the schedule to swap around port day and sea day to relieve some crowding / pressure on the port and its businesses? I would have lost my mine! That would have forced me to redo my spreadsheet, again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, JLMoran said: So just from the "trying to think like a cruise line" POV, how could we interpret a change like this? Cozumel had too many ships coming in now on the originally planned day, and Allure had flexibility in the schedule to swap around port day and sea day to relieve some crowding / pressure on the port and its businesses? I think that's exactly why - originally we were docked with Harmony, NCL Escape, and two other Carnival ships. I'm glad for the change - I was worried for traffic and crowding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 16 hours ago, KLAconQueso said: I think that's exactly why - originally we were docked with Harmony, NCL Escape, and two other Carnival ships. I'm glad for the change - I was worried for traffic and crowding. I was wondering how many ships have just changed from eastern to western and if it will make the area crazy congested. I also wondered if prices for private excursions, restaurants etc will go up there because it's the biggest area with no damage right now. (And will the prices all jump up in eastern to pay for all the repairs). Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 @KLAconQueso we ended up booking Maya Chan for Costa Maya since we missed it earlier this year, give it another shot. Congratulation and good luck in the coming week, your right "it's all about you" this coming week... Boys were much easier to marry off, lol, all I had to do was rent a tux.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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