jdch28 wrote:So... I'm going with the default dumb question. What makes it so much better than the rest?
jdch28 wrote:So... I'm going with the default dumb question. What makes it so much better than the rest?
Pellaz wrote:No major "hassling" by overzealous "salespeople" at the port. If you wandered through the "straw market" last time at Labadee, you know what I'm talking about. And there are places that are worse. Nassau, anyone?
Pellaz wrote: No major "hassling" by overzealous "salespeople" at the port. If you wandered through the "straw market" last time at Labadee, you know what I'm talking about. And there are places that are worse. Nassau, anyone?
Pellaz wrote:Basically, there's a fair amount of things to do, and many of them are free and close.
Pellaz wrote: If you visit their website you can get a coupon good for a free shot of rum. .
mooyagi wrote:Pellaz wrote:No major "hassling" by overzealous "salespeople" at the port. If you wandered through the "straw market" last time at Labadee, you know what I'm talking about. And there are places that are worse. Nassau, anyone?
This is the biggest point for me. I hate being bothered by hawkers. Labadee wasn't too bad because it was easy to avoid that area.
Yippee38 wrote:We're considering doing some scuba while there, as it's supposed to be one of the best places in the world to dive. However, we'd have to seriously limit out alcohol the day before,
Pellaz wrote:If you DO decide to do scuba, I can recommend Oasis Divers on Grand Turk. I've used them twice (via ship excursions) for snuba there and they've been really good.
bodomdragon wrote:Pellaz wrote:If you DO decide to do scuba, I can recommend Oasis Divers on Grand Turk. I've used them twice (via ship excursions) for snuba there and they've been really good.
I am seriously considering scuba diving - I am a certified diver.
Phoenix wrote:Hey Pellaz, you've been there a bunch - what sort of excursions are usually on offer from RC?
Pellaz wrote:Absolutely NONE. It's a Carnival port.
Phoenix wrote:Pellaz wrote:Here's a list from Carnival of what they offer. It's difficult to know which ones Royal will be picking up for our visit, and also which -- if any -- were affected by hurricane damage.
I also see some that are not listed, but were offered 13 months ago.
I think you forgot the link bud But thank you! I'm happy to hear that, in theory, there will be more freedom for us at port this year.
deathmetalpat wrote:According to the calendar the stay in port is 10 hours ,which might be longest scheduled stop in 70k history.8;00-18;00 ,might be extra long because 70k is only ship in port and history of extreme alcohol consumption for the cruise
gnoff_the_creep wrote:As for Grand Turks: That is one of the reasons I feel sad not to go next year, was the only place/port I've actually enjoyed over all my cruises.
Perhaps not so "ooooh, look at that", but rather, you'll be left the fuck alone to do your business, not getting yelled at for not throwing your money at locals.
Pellaz wrote:Speaking of private islands, Royal Caribbean is supposedly installing an actual pier at their private island, CocoCay (real name: Little Stirrup Cay), which would make it a possible 70K destination in the future. Right now big ships like ours can't go there because it's a tender port (requires smaller boats to ferry you back and forth to shore). That'd be awesome!
mooyagi wrote:Pellaz wrote:Speaking of private islands, Royal Caribbean is supposedly installing an actual pier at their private island, CocoCay (real name: Little Stirrup Cay), which would make it a possible 70K destination in the future. Right now big ships like ours can't go there because it's a tender port (requires smaller boats to ferry you back and forth to shore). That'd be awesome!
Grand Cayman was a tender port and that was a major pain. I didn't mind the town and beach itself but getting back to the ship took a long time.
Jaimie38 wrote:Sounds awesome--thanks!
I was at the Ocho Rios Margaritaville and bought one the "Welcome Metalheads" shirts. Was a fun day there for sure.
Pellaz wrote:AND they've raised drink prices since last year
Phoenix wrote:Pellaz wrote:AND they've raised drink prices since last year
That's not good news to us Canadians. Might not be drinking too much on broad this year.
Pellaz wrote:Phoenix wrote:Not sure how much of an increase this actually is, but this is what Google Search says are the "new" drink prices:
•Mixed drinks/cocktails, martinis, frozens: $12.00.
•Beers: $6.25 - $6.95.
•House wines (by the glass): $8.00 - $12.00.
•Soda: $1.95.
•Juices: $3.95.
•Fresh squeezed juice: $4.95.
•Premium coffee: $3.95 - $4.95.
Beer prices don't look TOO outrageous assuming those are the current prices.
Pellaz wrote:Jaimie38 wrote:I need to explore more of the island this time around.
For exploring more of the island, there are at least two companies still offering golf cart rentals just outside the cruise terminal gates; one other company, KaribCarts, isn't taking any reservations for 2018.
Exploring is pretty easy, as the island is less than 8 miles in any direction. Or you can walk down along the beach to places like Jack's Shack.
cegr80 wrote:Are there jet skis in Grand Turk? I had a blast with those in Labadee
IronTom wrote:Question on snorkeling gear. I'm horribly disfigured in that I can only see a couple inches in front of my face without glasses. I'm disfigured in other ways to, but that's a different thread
I've read there are masks with special lenses for people in my predicament. Is it common practice for gear rental places to carry such masks?
IronTom wrote:Question on snorkeling gear. I'm horribly disfigured in that I can only see a couple inches in front of my face without glasses. I'm disfigured in other ways to, but that's a different thread
I've read there are masks with special lenses for people in my predicament. Is it common practice for gear rental places to carry such masks?
Pellaz wrote:IronTom wrote:Question on snorkeling gear. I'm horribly disfigured in that I can only see a couple inches in front of my face without glasses. I'm disfigured in other ways to, but that's a different thread
I've read there are masks with special lenses for people in my predicament. Is it common practice for gear rental places to carry such masks?
So, I found out that if you know your diopter measurements, you can get a prescription mask fairly easily and with fast'n'free shipping on eBay. Pricing seems to be around $60, which isn't too terrible for a mask with different Rx's for each eye. Might be slightly cheaper if both eyes are the same.
Search for "Prescription Scuba Dive Snorkeling Mask." The ones I've found have mostly been made by Promate (a brand I have several masks from; I like 'em) and from seller "getwetstore," who I've used successfully for several transactions. Might be worth the investment.
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