Category: Cruise Planning

OUR DAY IN SAN JUAN WITH CHARLIE’S CUSTOM TOURS!!!

We planned an excursion with Charlie’s Custom Tours in San Juan.  This was our 2nd excursion with them and once again a 5 star experience.  This is our #1 excursion company to use and highly recommend it if you are planning a trip to San Juan.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN OFFERS SOLO STATEROOMS

Ship Stateroom Category Bed Size Total of Staterooms
Anthem of the Seas Studio Interior with Virtual View

Super Studio Ocean View with Balcony

 Full

Full

 14

12
Adventure of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 5
Brilliance of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 3
Harmony of the Seas Studio Interior

Studio Ocean View

 Full

Full

 3

12
Jewel of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 3
Ovation of the Seas Studio Interior with Virtual View

Super Studio Ocean View with Balcony

 Full

Full

 16

12
Quantum of the Seas Studio Interior with Virtual View

Deluxe Studio Ocean View with Balcony

 Full

Full

 16

12
Radiance of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 3
Serenade of the Seas Studio Interior Twin 3

 

ALL EXCURSIONS ~ NOT SO PERFECT!!!

 

   Sunny Liston Tours ~ St. Thomas

We spent the day in St. Thomas this March off the Carnival Magic. St. Thomas is a beautiful Island and we were taking some family members there for the first time and we wanted them to see just how gorgeous it was. We have booked several excursions through shoreexcursioneer.com in the past in other ports and have always had excellent experiences. Well this time was the exception. Shore Excursioneer is like a middle man and they set up your excursions through local companies. In St. Thomas they booked us with a company called Sunny Liston Tours for our 2 hour island tour excursion. We were very disappointed in this excursion and would not recommend it to anyone. Although we did see some beautiful views, we spent more time waiting than seeing the island. Here’s a little review of how our tour went…

We were to meet our excursion at the port area after getting off the ship. We were there a few minutes early and waited over 45 more minutes for our tour guide. Then we were told he would be taking us to the area where the tour would be starting. So we were lead to believe he was just our ride to our tour location. He kept saying he was just waiting on a few more people. Although we came to realize he was just trying to get more business by trying to encourage more people on the tour.

Finally, we were on our way with a few more passengers. Then he took us downtown, where we thought we were getting off and going to join a tour. Well no that was not the case….He stopped in front of some stores and started loading more people in the vehicle. Then once again, we were waiting and waiting as he kept asking more people to join the tour until our vehicle was uncomfortably jammed pack full and several people were not even able to sit with their families.   Then we were on our way. He did offer us water or sodas, but most everyone looked annoyed and declined them. Continue reading “ALL EXCURSIONS ~ NOT SO PERFECT!!!”

BRINGING BEVERAGES ONBOARD??? ON EMBARKATION DAY

A frequently asked question among cruisers is…Can I bring alcohol onboard the ship?   Here are the CURRENT alcohol policies on all the major cruise lines.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ~ Royal does not permit any liquor, beer, or other non-alcoholic beverages to be brought on the ship, although you may bring two bottles (750ml) of wine or champagne per stateroom onboard on embarkation day. There will be a $15 corkage fee charged to your account for each bottle brought on.

Norwegian Cruise Lines ~ Norwegian prohibits any liquor, beer, or non-alcoholic beverages to be brought onboard, although they do allow wine & champagne. NCL will charge a $15 corkage fee for 750ml bottles and a $30 corkage fee for 1,500ml bottles of wine or champagne.

Carnival Cruise Lines ~ You may bring one bottle (750ml) of wine or champagne per adult 21 or over onboard and you will only be charged a $15 corkage fee if brought to the dining room, bars, or specialty restaurants. You may bring onboard a 12 pack of sealed cans or cartons only (no plastic bottles) of soda, water, milk, juices, & energy drinks. MUST BE CANS OR CARTONS! Continue reading “BRINGING BEVERAGES ONBOARD??? ON EMBARKATION DAY”