Caribbean Cruise Questions...

[Anathema]

Hope some cartel member dont start shooting as you leave your friends and wife alone in a foreign country.

That would be their mistake for getting off the ship.

I’m not too concerned. The other gentleman has a very good self-defense background, and is more than smart enough to avoid the non-tourist areas.

 

[Natural Citizen]

My better half and I decided last night we're gonna do it all in one shot, get married, have vacation, honeymoon, etc on one of those Sandals Resort all-inclusive deals. 16 days. Just haven't decided which Island we wanna go to yet.

I was just kiding about the red head behind the bar, cruises are fun, you'll find something to do, guaranteed.

You will love it and congrats! Been to Sandals and Beaches a few times. Awesomeness.

Thanks. Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. We were thinking Aruba, but there's so many different resorts they run, it's hard to choose which one.

 

[Natural Citizen]

We drove through half of Jamaica. Just stay away from Kingston. Negril and that area was our favorite, loved the cliffs, though we also enjoyed Ocho Rios. Great thing is you can visit different resorts of theirs on the island and most all is included.

My better half and I decided last night we're gonna do it all in one shot, get married, have vacation, honeymoon, etc on one of those Sandals Resort all-inclusive deals. 16 days. Just haven't decided which Island we wanna go to yet.

I was just kiding about the red head behind the bar, cruises are fun, you'll find something to do, guaranteed.

My son did Sandals on his honeymoon. I think they were in DR. The resort was fine, he said, but they were disappointed that they didn't get to see any of the country. As soon as you stepped off the resort, the place was total ghetto and the kids begging and stealing were like blackflies.
Expect to stay on the resort.

My old neighbor went to the Negril one. He said the same thing about Kingston. Ha.

 

[candycorn]

I think you'll get bored. You can always hang out by the pool drinking mojitos. There is always the gym and the spa--a massage and time in the sauna is super relaxing and energizing, but you need to make an appointment--don't put it off.
There are sometimes little special interest groups that have a class. There might be a cooking class by the head chef or something like that. The cruise I was on had nothing very interesting. I would have loved to have more information about the places we were visiting.

If you take the cruise tours, you will not be lost or have to rub elbows with the natives. It's totally Americanized and harmless.

Thanks for the information. I’m sure I’ll spend some time by the pool, spa and gym. I was more wondering if there were other activities for people not going ashore. I’ll have to check it out once we get aboard ship.

What ship?

Different ships offer different amenities.

Movie theaters, tequila/wine tastings, spa sessions, casinos. Water slides and classes as well. Stage shows...

Often the best time to visit the top amenities is on port days and embarkation days; less crowded.

One hidden gem I have discovered is called the “card room” on some vessels. Usually there are some board games there. I was feeling a little queasy one time when we docked at Roatan. I stayed on board the Liberty of the Seas and got involved in a great game of cribbage with some total strangers. Very relaxing.

On some ships, there is an app where you can order food/drinks anywhere on the boat.

 

[Anathema]

What ship?

Different ships offer different amenities.

Movie theaters, tequila/wine tastings, spa sessions, casinos. Water slides and classes as well. Stage shows...

Often the best time to visit the top amenities is on port days and embarkation days; less crowded.

One hidden gem I have discovered is called the “card room” on some vessels. Usually there are some board games there. I was feeling a little queasy one time when we docked at Roatan. I stayed on board the Liberty of the Seas and got involved in a great game of cribbage with some total strangers. Very relaxing.

On some ships, there is an app where you can order food/drinks anywhere on the boat.

Celebrity Cruise Lines - Equinox. None of the cruising people I know have ever been on it.

 

[candycorn]

What ship?

Different ships offer different amenities.

Movie theaters, tequila/wine tastings, spa sessions, casinos. Water slides and classes as well. Stage shows...

Often the best time to visit the top amenities is on port days and embarkation days; less crowded.

One hidden gem I have discovered is called the “card room” on some vessels. Usually there are some board games there. I was feeling a little queasy one time when we docked at Roatan. I stayed on board the Liberty of the Seas and got involved in a great game of cribbage with some total strangers. Very relaxing.

On some ships, there is an app where you can order food/drinks anywhere on the boat.

Celebrity Cruise Lines - Equinox. None of the cruising people I know have ever been on it.

The link below shows what type of activities take place on a port day. Hope it helps.

http://www.beyondships2.com/uploads/8/2/4/5/8245255/cel_eq_port.pdf

 

[Anathema]

The link below shows what type of activities take place on a port day. Hope it helps.

http://www.beyondships2.com/uploads/8/2/4/5/8245255/cel_eq_port.pdf

Thanks. It does help. I was also able to find some other info online. I should be able to find enough things to fill my time with a little effort.

 

[candycorn]

The link below shows what type of activities take place on a port day. Hope it helps.

http://www.beyondships2.com/uploads/8/2/4/5/8245255/cel_eq_port.pdf

Thanks. It does help. I was also able to find some other info online. I should be able to find enough things to fill my time with a little effort.

I’m a cruise nut. Hope you have a good time

 

[Manonthestreet]

If ya hit St Lucia grab me a bottle of

 

[Wry Catcher]

Last fall my wife talked me into booking an Eastern Caribbean cruise to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary this coming July. We are doing this with another couple who are also first time cruisers.

For those who don’t know me, I hate to travel and have no interest in visiting foreign countries; so my intent is to spend my time aboard the ship after we make our initial stop in San Juan PR.

What should I be looking to do to pass the time aboard ship while my wife and the other couple are out galavanting? Any suggestions on things to see or avoid? We are on one of the Celebrity brand cruises if thst makes a difference.

Oh have some fun. Put on a MAGA hat and have a T Shirt made with trump's picture on the front, and "Keep America White" on the back; then walk the streets of San Juan.

Don't worry, bring some paper towel rolls to share with the natives, they'll appreciate the gesture.

 

[Anathema]

I’m a cruise nut. Hope you have a good time

Thanks for the info. I’m sure it’ll be a good time. Just gotta finalize the air travel, passports and a couple other small things in the next week.

 

[rightwinger]

Last fall my wife talked me into booking an Eastern Caribbean cruise to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary this coming July. We are doing this with another couple who are also first time cruisers.

For those who don’t know me, I hate to travel and have no interest in visiting foreign countries; so my intent is to spend my time aboard the ship after we make our initial stop in San Juan PR.

What should I be looking to do to pass the time aboard ship while my wife and the other couple are out galavanting? Any suggestions on things to see or avoid? We are on one of the Celebrity brand cruises if thst makes a difference.

Too bad for you
Many of those islands are beautiful to visit

But if you insist on being an a-hole, you will have the pool and hot tubs to yourselves. But I suspect you hate that also

Restaurants are open, so you can always eat

They may show a movie during the day, maybe Bingo
Casino will be closed

 

[Uncensored2008]

Last fall my wife talked me into booking an Eastern Caribbean cruise to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary this coming July. We are doing this with another couple who are also first time cruisers.

For those who don’t know me, I hate to travel and have no interest in visiting foreign countries; so my intent is to spend my time aboard the ship after we make our initial stop in San Juan PR.

What should I be looking to do to pass the time aboard ship while my wife and the other couple are out galavanting? Any suggestions on things to see or avoid? We are on one of the Celebrity brand cruises if thst makes a difference.

You'll have no trouble passing the time. There is ALWAYS something to do, shows, the pools, activities.

Remember that on most cruise lines you can order as many dinners as you like, so if you want steak and lobster, order one of each.

 

[rightwinger]

You even make a cruise sound miserable.

I'd rather have dental work.

It's not THAT bad. I loved the weather (we went in January) and it was interesting getting a glimpse of a lot of the islands. Cozumel was my favorite. Saw Mayan ruins. Had a really good Mexican lunch and got a cool necklace via barter without even meaning to. I was in a small shop; the lady was watching me, I guess--when I admired the necklace for awhile, checked the price tag and walked away, the second time I went back to look at it, she offered it to me for less, so I took it. I wasn't expecting that in a store.

She played you

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

My better half and I decided last night we're gonna do it all in one shot, get married, have vacation, honeymoon, etc on one of those Sandals Resort all-inclusive deals. 16 days. Just haven't decided which Island we wanna go to yet.

I was just kiding about the red head behind the bar, cruises are fun, you'll find something to do, guaranteed.

My son did Sandals on his honeymoon. I think they were in DR. The resort was fine, he said, but they were disappointed that they didn't get to see any of the country. As soon as you stepped off the resort, the place was total ghetto and the kids begging and stealing were like blackflies.
Expect to stay on the resort.

I wont stay in an all inclusive. You might as well vacation in Florida.
When we go to Jamaica we stay at small boutique resorts,these being our two favorites.

Catcha....
catcha falling star jamaica pics - Google Search

And our favorite...
Escape

 

[Anathema]

Oh have some fun. Put on a MAGA hat and have a T Shirt made with trump's picture on the front, and "Keep America White" on the back; then walk the streets of San Juan..

How about an NRA hat and a “Sons of the Revolutions” T-shirt... it shows the Don’t Tread on Me, Confederate, and Molon Labae flags under the aforementioned text. Will that work?

 

[Anathema]

You'll have no trouble passing the time. There is ALWAYS something to do, shows, the pools, activities.

Remember that on most cruise lines you can order as many dinners as you like, so if you want steak and lobster, order one of each.

I’ll have to check that dinner thing out; though no lobster for me; I’m not dying on a cruise ship, thank you very much.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Last fall my wife talked me into booking an Eastern Caribbean cruise to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary this coming July. We are doing this with another couple who are also first time cruisers.

For those who don’t know me, I hate to travel and have no interest in visiting foreign countries; so my intent is to spend my time aboard the ship after we make our initial stop in San Juan PR.

What should I be looking to do to pass the time aboard ship while my wife and the other couple are out galavanting? Any suggestions on things to see or avoid? We are on one of the Celebrity brand cruises if thst makes a difference.

You are one negative dude. Have fun, explore and see things you’ve never seen.

 

[Flopper]

Last fall my wife talked me into booking an Eastern Caribbean cruise to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary this coming July. We are doing this with another couple who are also first time cruisers.

For those who don’t know me, I hate to travel and have no interest in visiting foreign countries; so my intent is to spend my time aboard the ship after we make our initial stop in San Juan PR.

What should I be looking to do to pass the time aboard ship while my wife and the other couple are out galavanting? Any suggestions on things to see or avoid? We are on one of the Celebrity brand cruises if thst makes a difference.

If you want to spend all your time on ship, there is usually a movie theater that's good for a few hours plus there are usually a few activities such as bingo or some other group participation entertainment. You could always get on WiFI and connect to USMB and tell us how terrible these places are.

If I were you, I would take one of the tours of the area in each port because there's not a lot to do on ship while in port. I've found Celebrity tours are comfortable, informative, and at times a lot of fun. Also meal service when in port is not as good as when you are at sea. If you arrive at your destination in the morning most people leave the ship early and as many tours are only 2 to 4 hours most people will be back on board long before the ship sails so it will start to liven up hours before sailing. I've stayed on board at ports and it's kind of depressing. Even if you just walk off ship, take a few pictures and wander around a bit, you will it enjoy it must more.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

We drove through half of Jamaica. Just stay away from Kingston. Negril and that area was our favorite, loved the cliffs, though we also enjoyed Ocho Rios. Great thing is you can visit different resorts of theirs on the island and most all is included.

My better half and I decided last night we're gonna do it all in one shot, get married, have vacation, honeymoon, etc on one of those Sandals Resort all-inclusive deals. 16 days. Just haven't decided which Island we wanna go to yet.

I was just kiding about the red head behind the bar, cruises are fun, you'll find something to do, guaranteed.

My son did Sandals on his honeymoon. I think they were in DR. The resort was fine, he said, but they were disappointed that they didn't get to see any of the country. As soon as you stepped off the resort, the place was total ghetto and the kids begging and stealing were like blackflies.
Expect to stay on the resort.

My old neighbor went to the Negril one. He said the same thing about Kingston. Ha.

True dat!
We go all over Negril. Hang out in da bush with the Rasta and their weed crops.
Go visit the schools and bring them supplies. Good friends with Kevin the bartender at Catcha Falling Star,we go up to his place in the hills and eat at the restaurant he and his wife run. KICK ASS curried goat!!!