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  1. True ...but I was comparing the apples that I care about (gratuities not included in either). I don't care about room size, cabin storage, and many extras offered on other lines. I just want to be on the water.
  2. Not brainwashed (by commercials) or stupid. I think it is a gut reaction to the payment rule and some people are not thinking it out, I did plenty of research to pick Viking over other cruise lines. While I don't like the 1 year pre-pay it certainly wouldn't stop me from cruising on Viking (our first River cruise). One advantage I found with Viking is that they have many ships so there are options if there are water issues. And, Viking is less expensive that some of the other lines with multiple ships. Back to the pre payment issue: I booked for May 2025 and the total cost for our selected cabin will be $9000. I have to pay in full in May 2024, so 9 months ahead of other lines. Figuring that extra 9 months at 5% interest is $337.50 lost. A similar cruise on another line (with multiple ships) was $600 more so I SAVED $262). Today I looked at the same Viking cruise, same cabin for May 2024 and it was $1000 more so waiting until closer to the sailing date does not save any money and could mean losing out on the cabin you want or the cruise entirely if it is fully booked.
  3. Following ..... need the same information about getting from Leixões to Porto. We are considering a taxi to get us to exactly where we want to go. Anyone with experience or costs?
  4. Those ARE the discounted prices. If you were to purchase them onboard they would be more expensive. And there is a limited menu for this experience. If you search you can find them. BEST to check them before you buy the package because there are a lot of disappointed people who didn't read the fine print. Also, you cannot use the Easy Plus drink package in some (maybe all) of the specialty restaurants.
  5. i booked directly on Relaxed Day site. Quick response from Federico with the instructions. There were 2 of us. And 5 or 6 other couples.
  6. https://cozumelinsider.com/index.php?Page=Coupons
  7. Thank you!! Can you explain briefly how I walk to the museum? Left or Right at the end of the pier? Through the mall or before that? Do you know of other restaurants with an ocean view? I don't want anything fancy.
  8. MSC docks Punta Langosta Port. I believe it is the same port used by some NCL and Disney ships. With Carnival we always dock at Punta Langosta Port. What I have read is that San Miguel town is close. Has anyone walked from this port to the town? Is it safe for a solo old lady? Are there restaurants with a nice water view. So many times in Cozumel that this time I'd just like to sit in a restaurant/bar, have lunch and some drinks. This would have been perfect where Carnival docks and now I am trying to figure out the new dock.
  9. Chankanaab Park has been my favorite destination on my solo cruises. I have been there 4 times and LOVED it the first 3 times. But I will be finding something else to do on my next cruise. Everything the OP said is true .. beautiful beach, great snorkeling, free chairs and lots of shade. I always ate at the far restaurant. They have a very interesting Mexican plate with a small portion of lots of different mexican foods. In 2021 it was $22 and beers were $2 or $3. In 2022 the same plate was $50 and the beers were $5 .... prices doubled. And with the $23 entry fee it is much cheaper to go to an all inclusive. But if you decide to go .... go online and get the $2 coupon to save on the entry fee.
  10. Relax Day Tours - Around Limon Excursion (December 2022) Best excursion we did in the Caribbean (and we have cruised a lot). Fun and informative. My husband thought he would be bored but he loved it too.. Gianni (??) our driver was able to spot sloths and other wildlife as he was driving and we would stop to take a look. Carlos, our boat driver, would pull the boat to the side for us to see monkeys, sloths, caymans, lizards, beautiful birds. The best part of the trip was Federico, our guide. He was so enthusiastic and engaging. He spoke about the wildlife, the country, the town, local plants, and so much more. The tour included a tour of the city, Tortuguero Canals boat ride (our favorite part), panoramic viewpoint where we were able to grab a local beer, banana plantation where we learned a lot about bananas and other local plants, visit to a fruit stand to try the bananas and other local fruit and a stop at the beach. We only had 10 minutes at the beach so don’t expect to swim - go on a different tour if you want beach time. We did not visit the supermarket because our guide said it would be very crowded during holiday season. We didn’t take this tour to shop anyway. The tour was about 4 ½ hours. We got a late start because some people arrived 40 minutes after we did. Don’t be that person … PLEASE. Some were just slow but one couple got lost. The email instructions are very clear – just follow them and you can’t miss it.
  11. We are doing Relaxed Day Tour in December. If you are cruising next year I can come back and let you know how it was. The TripAdvisor reviews look very good.
  12. i used SAS for exactly what you are doing and it was great. But I was solo so $15 (plus tip) was very resonnable. For 5 people that would be $75 if they charge for the kids. I would look into UBER or LYFT prices.
  13. Used SAS ($15/person) in October. Great price ($15/person) and worked perfectly. They expected me, followed up with texts and phone calls. Very prompt. Before cruise: FLL to a Brickel area hotel in Miami. They watched my flight and picked me up a few miutes after I got my luggage and called them. Their website lists the hotels they service. Mine wasn't one of them but it was close enough so no problem. Aftre cruise: Port of Miami to FLL. They called in the morning to ask my expected departure time. Then had me call them as soon as I got out of the building. Picked up van across the street. Waited only about 5 minutes for one passenger who had trouble finding his luggage.
  14. I love the laundry service and use it every cruise. Allows my husband and I to share one 40 pound suitcase for the cruise and not pay the airline more to fly our bags than ourselves. There is no unexpected shrinkage if you have washed your clothes at home in hot water a few times to check for shrinkage. I do not send whites - just don't have much white that needs to be washed. I do not send anything expensive or really delicate - hand wash if necessary.
  15. There is no perfume or any other scent to the detergent. I would notice because those smells give me a headache. I saw a previous post where a person was complaining because there was not scent so they didn't know if the clothes were really washed.
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