Wonder 6/30-7/7 Itinerary Change

[OCSC Mike]

After Cozumel on Day 4 it's now scheduled to get the heck out of the Caribbean and go to Nassau instead of Roatan and Costa Maya.

[JasonOasis]

According to the National Hurricane Center Hurricane Beryl is expected to march across the Caribbean Sea,  looking at their spaghetti model if the storm stays on their modeled tracks it will impact some part of the Yucatan Peninsula and parts of Honduras may also feel the effects of Beryl as it passes by.  As disappointing as it may be for customers it's better to have those ships out of the way of the storm safely in Nassau instead of trying to outrun what is now a category 4 hurricane. 

[OCSC Mike]

9 minutes ago, JasonOasis said:

As disappointing as it may be for customers it's better to have those ships out of the way of the storm safely in Nassau instead of trying to outrun what is now a category 4 hurricane. 

No doubt. I expected there to be a change.

[wordell1]

I just got back from Harmony and am interested to see what changes they will make.  We had a perfect week but the cruise before had terrible weather and it sounds like there will be issue this week as well.

I'm not sure what changes they can realistically make from Galveston other than to cancel stops and have some days at sea.

[Neesa]

@wordell1 I was thinking about you & your celebration sailing! Congratulations to your son I believe he has graduated if I'm not mistaken. You treated him and his friends to the sailing on the Harmony, correct? I LOVE that! I am so glad you had fantastic weather, was it stressful having multiple teens when you are used to your son who is well versed in cruising? I LOVE that you did that for the kiddo, well fine young man now! Oh how fast they grow up!

Sorry for the hijack @OCSC Mike but I was lurking around waiting for @wordell1 to appear!

Have an amazing summer all! 

[OCSC Mike]

1 minute ago, Neesa said:

Sorry for the hijack @OCSC Mike

You know you never need to apologize for hijacking. We're all about the tangents here!

I was just sharing news anyway. This wasn't meant to be an ongoing topic or anything. There's one in the main forum for weather-related issues.

[wordell1]

2 hours ago, Neesa said:

@wordell1 I was thinking about you & your celebration sailing! Congratulations to your son I believe he has graduated if I'm not mistaken. You treated him and his friends to the sailing on the Harmony, correct? I LOVE that! I am so glad you had fantastic weather, was it stressful having multiple teens when you are used to your son who is well versed in cruising? I LOVE that you did that for the kiddo, well fine young man now! Oh how fast they grow up!

Sorry for the hijack @OCSC Mike but I was lurking around waiting for @wordell1 to appear!

Have an amazing summer all! 

We had a great cruise. His 2 friends had never cruised before so it was kind of fun to see them experience it for the 1st time. They had their own room so we basically let them do their own thing. We did zip lining and snorkeling in Roatan and did Crazy Lobster in Costa Maya and Paradise Beach in Cozumel. They enjoyed the 18 drinking age.

 

[OCSC Mike]

38 minutes ago, wordell1 said:

Paradise Beach in Cozumel

If you have time and don't mind, would love to hear any feedback you have. Mostly about food and drink but I'll take anything.

Been over-planning a visit there for our cruise in 12 days for months and looking forward to it (weather-permitting) but still enjoy reading about it to help the countdown pass.

[wordell1]

29 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

If you have time and don't mind, would love to hear any feedback you have. Mostly about food and drink but I'll take anything.

Been over-planning a visit there for our cruise in 12 days for months and looking forward to it (weather-permitting) but still enjoy reading about it to help the countdown pass.

I preferred paradise beach before it went all inclusive. I used to get a large drink and a full plate of food at at a reasonable price. They have basically eliminated that option so I do the all inclusive.

With the all inclusive,  everything comes in a mini version. The drinks are fine, and the service is very good. The food is good, but it's not a full meal. The waiters are available and responsive so it works out.

We tried Nachi Cocuum last year and I think the drinks and food are of similar quality,  but the service is better at PB.

NC has a nicer beach and I like the chair set up better. PB has an awesome pool.

PB is much more crowded but has way more options for a family which is why we chose it with 3 18 year olds. I would probably choose NC for just my wife and I, but it's close.

[OCSC Mike]

Thanks. I should have been clearer and now I feel bad. I still appreciate all the info even if I knew a lot of it.

We went to Nachi last October and didn’t love the food, drinks, or service (just the peacefulness). Margaritas were fine but the frozen drinks were all ice.

That’s why we’re trying PB… I like the unlimited food/drink part since I eat a lot & like to try different things (so the small portions work for me). I’ll be full by the time I’m done ordering throughout the day, trust me, lol.

We splurged on a daybed to offset the possible crowds (not that it was super expensive or anything).

Any favorite food or beverage items?

[wordell1]

19 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

Thanks. I should have been clearer and now I feel bad. I still appreciate all the info even if I knew a lot of it.

We went to Nachi last October and didn’t love the food, drinks, or service (just the peacefulness). Margaritas were fine but the frozen drinks were all ice.

That’s why we’re trying PB… I like the unlimited food/drink part since I eat a lot & like to try different things (so the small portions work for me). I’ll be full by the time I’m done ordering throughout the day, trust me, lol.

We splurged on a daybed to offset the possible crowds (not that it was super expensive or anything).

Any favorite food or beverage items?

The tacos from the taco truck were very good. Mexican street tacos. The guacamole is really good. They usually bring some right away with some chips. I asked for more.  I also had some pizza which was just ok, similar to the ship pizza.

[wordell1]

I actually really like PB. I just liked it a lot more as a pay as you go. 

[OCSC Mike]

6 minutes ago, wordell1 said:

I actually really like PB. I just liked it a lot more as a pay as you go. 

Thanks again; I'd be looking forward to it either way but like reading opinions.

I envision several taco truck re-orders and the pizza will be on my wife's "I don't eat Mexican" list. Making sure the menu had options for her (and there are several) was important.

[GatorCruiser]

How is krazy lobster if you don’t mind me asking. Gonna be in costa maya soon and was deciding whether to check it out. 

[WAAAYTOOO]

36 minutes ago, GatorCruiser said:

How is krazy lobster if you don’t mind me asking. Gonna be in costa maya soon and was deciding whether to check it out. 

We were just at KL last week.  We always enjoy going there.  They have installed a “fence” in the water to restrain the sea grass and it was really doing its job last week.  No sea grass at all.

Get there early.  We were early and got a nice table near the beach.  By midday it was crowded. 
 

It’s nothing fancy but we’ve always enjoyed going there.  There were FAR fewer roving peddlers than the last time we were there. 

[wordell1]

2 hours ago, GatorCruiser said:

How is krazy lobster if you don’t mind me asking. Gonna be in costa maya soon and was deciding whether to check it out. 

I really enjoyed Crazy Lobster.  I love Maya Chan, but they close in the summer, so we tried it and I would definitely go again.  They have a very good set up.

[The Fox]

Krazy Lobster has the best coconut shrimp.

[barjpoe]

How do you get to Krazy Lobster? Walk ; Taxi ; or?

[wordell1]

42 minutes ago, barjpoe said:

How do you get to Krazy Lobster? Walk ; Taxi ; or?

Taxi from the port.  You may find that drivers will try to convince you that you need a reservation at KL.  You do not - they don't even take them. The driver probably gets a kickback for taking you elsewhere.

[WAAAYTOOO]

When we went to the KL last week, I was surprised that the taxis were going both ways (to and from Mahahual).  The last time we went, the taxis only went back to the port from Mahahual....you had to take a shuttle over.  I guess they have discontinued the shuttle ?  $4 PP each way was the cab fare.

If you do decide to go to KL (or anywhere else along the boardwalk) and you also want to take advantage of the $20 beachfront massage (and I highly recommend that you do !), do NOT allow anyone to "arrange" a massage for you.  If you do, the price will automatically double as the "arranger" will want a kickback.  It is SO easy to just walk a few extra steps over to the massage area and make the deal yourself.

[GatorCruiser]

On 7/2/2024 at 6:30 PM, WAAAYTOOO said:

We were just at KL last week.  We always enjoy going there.  They have installed a “fence” in the water to restrain the sea grass and it was really doing its job last week.  No sea grass at all.

Get there early.  We were early and got a nice table near the beach.  By midday it was crowded. 
 

It’s nothing fancy but we’ve always enjoyed going there.  There were FAR fewer roving peddlers than the last time we were there. 

Thank you. I may hit it up. 

[The Fox]

21 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

$20 beachfront massage

I have often thought of getting this massage. Glad to hear from someone who has had one. Thanks.

[WAAAYTOOO]

51 minutes ago, The Fox said:

I have often thought of getting this massage. Glad to hear from someone who has had one. Thanks.

You betcha.  We get one every time we go to KL.