KLA 1,760 Report post Posted February 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Ray said: what was the cost of taxi ? $28 before tip for 6 adults and 6 pieces of luggage! 2 accio7 and Ray reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enjoylife5 60 Report post Posted February 25, 2018 Have a great time! I really enjoyed that route last year. I'm going again in a few weeks. I'm curious about the VOOM on your trip, i'm hoping it has improved since the last dry dock. Last year it was not worth the money we spent, but I'd love to purchase it this year if its improved. Please let us know what you think. I hope it gives you the capability to scope and post pics! Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathyC 611 Report post Posted February 25, 2018 20 minutes ago, enjoylife5 said: Have a great time! I really enjoyed that route last year. I'm going again in a few weeks. I'm curious about the VOOM on your trip, i'm hoping it has improved since the last dry dock. Last year it was not worth the money we spent, but I'd love to purchase it this year if its improved. Please let us know what you think. I hope it gives you the capability to scope and post pics! Enjoy! I bought a 2 device package as I have to college aged boys with me and they need to be connected to the girlfriends back on dry land. Hope it is worth the money! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floski 734 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Have a wonderful cruise, Kayla...or whatever... :-P 2 RestingBird and KLA reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beyond Vertical 25 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 6:39 AM, KLAconQueso said: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Have a great time!! Psst...Sneak in to the new area on Deck 12 or even the new sun deck on 13. :P 1 KLA reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firebuck 253 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 7:51 AM, KLAconQueso said: Upon embarkation, we made our way to the Schooner for a drink and to relax. What did you end up choosing for your first drink? We must know! :P 1 RestingBird reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6,963 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Wooo! Looks like you're having a great time so far Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,760 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Yesterday in St Maarten was quite an experience - all around an awesome day We started the day slowly with breakfast in the main dining room, featuring Crab Benedict. For our day, we had planned a third party tour with Bernards SXM Tours. I can not recommend this tour enough - it was absolutely excellent. For $40 (tour 1) we had a Air conditioned van taking us all over the island, with a cooler of beer, soda, and rum punch provided. Our tour guide was the Mailman, and he was AWESOME. Incredibly nice and knowledgeable. The thing that appears to be the most marked difference is that the theme of the tour became less about the island, and more about the damage sustained from irma. There is still evidence of damage everywhere, particularly on the French side. One of the stops was Orient Bay Beach, and it looked like the entire thing was still covered in the rubble of old buildings. Most places you go on the island, you will be seeing mangled metal and piles of debris. It was incredible to see and learn what these people went through. All of this said, don’t be deterred from going. Take this tour, see the island, learn their story, and spend some money on souvenirs if you can. This island is reliant on tourism, and due to how insurance works on the French side it sounds as though it will still be quite some time before most of it is built back up - probably another year. Kind of an afterthought, but I wasn’t a huge fan of Maho Beach. It struck me as a bit of a tourist trap with kind of a Senior Frogs vibe. After our tour, we enjoyed another dinner in the dining room, happened upon some additional luck in the casino, and went to the silent disco in the VCL - don’t miss that late night event! It was a blast. We are currently docked in St Kitts after having spent a morning poolside with mimosas! We will be headed off shortly for a quick afternoon excursion. Thanks for following! Here’s a photo dump. 3 accio7, JLMoran and ellcee reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Babe 766 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Kayla thank you for sharing these pics! I thinks it's hard to imagine all the damage. Everyone needs to continue going there and spend$$. Enjoy your trip and following!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 4,660 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks for including us ! Enjoy it all... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HLWIser 62 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 48 minutes ago, KLAconQueso said: After our tour, we enjoyed another dinner in the dining room, happened upon some additional luck in the casino, and went to the silent disco in the VCL - don’t miss that late night event! It was a blast. Thanks for sharing the pics! That is one thing I wish I took more of - but I left my phone/ camera in the room most of the time on accident! The Silent Disco was my favorite!! I had so much fun looking like a fool dancing on my own. haha. Have you had a chance to go to the Imperial Lounge for any of the gameshows yet? Those were a riot and we enjoyed them the most out of everything! It might be worth checking out at least one night :) 2 KLA and accio7 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandonOwen 31 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 I'm very late to the party, but I don't recall seeing a report on the first drink. Inquiring minds want to know! 1 rjac reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac 1,899 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, BrandonOwen said: but I don't recall seeing a report on the first drink Kayla's being modest. The proper question is "what were your first drinks". 1 BrandonOwen reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,760 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, BrandonOwen said: I'm very late to the party, but I don't recall seeing a report on the first drink. Inquiring minds want to know! I am sorry to share - I went with a Corona against all advice. We had a prank going against my in laws - long story, but a beer worked bette for it! 1 1 2 mom2mybugs, accio7, RestingBird and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,760 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 8 hours ago, HLWIser said: Thanks for sharing the pics! That is one thing I wish I took more of - but I left my phone/ camera in the room most of the time on accident! The Silent Disco was my favorite!! I had so much fun looking like a fool dancing on my own. haha. Have you had a chance to go to the Imperial Lounge for any of the gameshows yet? Those were a riot and we enjoyed them the most out of everything! It might be worth checking out at least one night :) Actually sitting in the Battle of the Sexes game show now!!! 3 1 HLWIser, Boston Babe, accio7 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melski94 701 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 21 hours ago, KLAconQueso said: Kayla, do you remember which beach this picture was taken at? Any facilities there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6,963 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 21 hours ago, KLAconQueso said: Kind of an afterthought, but I wasn’t a huge fan of Maho Beach. It struck me as a bit of a tourist trap with kind of a Senior Frogs vibe. Thank you! I think it's worth going to see one plane land, but I cannot imagine being there all day (or going back again). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
accio7 428 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 12 hours ago, KLAconQueso said: I am sorry to share - I went with a Corona against all advice. We had a prank going against my in laws - long story, but a beer worked bette for it! As someone who really only drinks beer and wine, I approve of your first drink choice! I love Corona :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LetsTryThisPlace 246 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt said: Thank you! I think it's worth going to see one plane land, but I cannot imagine being there all day (or going back again). I'm glad I'm going on a tour then and should only be there for a few minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6,963 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, LetsTryThisTech said: I'm glad I'm going on a tour then and should only be there for a few minutes. My approach to Maho Beach 1 11 1 cruiselife, Suzanne, BrandonOwen and 10 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,760 Report post Posted February 28, 2018 Hey cruise friends!!! The last couple of days have been absolutely jam packed so I will definitely need to follow up more extensively once I get back - but here’s some highlights: - Island History and Rum Tasting tour in St. Kitts is not worth the money through the cruise line, but Fairview house is gorgeous and Dorine there is wonderful - Valley Church Beach in Antigua is so worth the visit. $16 round trip per person from the cruise port, and reasonably priced beers. Food is expensive. - Drink card showed up today for $75 - Shows are all great! Food in MDR is awesome! Am happy. - Stone IPA showed up yesterday - Today they sold out of Stone IPA Photo dump to follow... now! 6 1 accio7, ellcee, firebuck and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,760 Report post Posted February 28, 2018 10 hours ago, melski94 said: Kayla, do you remember which beach this picture was taken at? Any facilities there? This was Orient Beach in St Maarten - unfortunately, most of this area is still very damaged and there isn’t a ton available aside from a couple wandering vendors. 1 1 twangster and accio7 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,760 Report post Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 6:18 PM, KathyC said: I bought a 2 device package as I have to college aged boys with me and they need to be connected to the girlfriends back on dry land. Hope it is worth the money! I have no complaints on the VOOM - according to the speed test there wasn’t a ton of promise but aside from maybe some slower upload times it’s been perfectly sufficient! 5 1 accio7, twangster, firebuck and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firebuck 253 Report post Posted February 28, 2018 13 hours ago, KLAconQueso said: - Stone IPA showed up yesterday - Today they sold out of Stone IPA Come on Royal - take note! Moreee IPAAAAs! I mean I guess I get it... they're more expensive than Bud and Fosters and the rest of the mass produced stuff. I'd take the hit on a drink package price increase if it meant a wider selection of beers. I mean, geez I've usually broken even on my drink package by noon :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6,963 Report post Posted February 28, 2018 14 hours ago, KLAconQueso said: Valley Church Beach in Antigua is so worth the visit. $16 round trip per person from the cruise port, and reasonably priced beers. Food is expensive. Glad this was a great spot for you too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
