Z-Bird

Thank you for all of the tips! We sail on the Equinox next Monday. Would you mind to share who your private guide was in Cartagena?

Thank you for all of the great tips. We will be aboard the Equinox on the March 14 sailing. How cool did you find the dining rooms and the theater? Just trying to figure out how many layers of clothing to pack for the transition from hot, humid outdoors to cold a/c.

Thank you, Blue Water.

Is there any specific type of jewelry that would be an especially good buy there?

Thank you! Last question on this subject from me is: Are there lockers at Cowpet Bay near Sangria's? I've got prescription sunglasses and wouldn't want to leave them on the beach while we snorkel.

Thank you for the responses - really appreciate the info.

Are taxis charged at a set rate? Any idea what the cost should be from the port to Sangria's at Cowpet Bay?

Thanks!

Thanks!

My concerns about rough surf at Cowpet was based on an excellent blog post from this time last year that indicated rough waters occasionally there at that time. Is there any place near where we are docking that could give us an update on conditions before we go over there?

Also, are taxis plentiful around Sangrias for the ride back?

We will be in St Thomas on Nov. 25 and plan on going to Cowpet Bay to snorkel with our own equipment. If anyone can help out with a few questions we have, it would be really appreciated!

1. Our ship docks at Havensight. How much should a taxi cost pp to Cowpet Bay? Where should we ask to be dropped off to access the best snorkel places? We'd like to go to the area where sea turtles frequent along with the other great snorkeling there. Walking long distances is not an option for us.

2. We have read that if the wind is coming in from the southwest that snorkeling can be quite rough on this end of the island. Can anyone suggest the best way to tell what the surf conditions are at Cowpet before we taxi over there?

3. If conditions are poor at Cowpet for snorkeling, what would be a good alternative on the north side of the island? Looking for the best snorkeling close in and basic amenities like chairs, a bathroom, and a snack bar. There is only 1 other cruise ship in that day.

Thank you for explaining how the doors work, and for letting us know that each room has its own A/C regulation. That is really helpful. We have been on older ships that each room did not have its own A/C regulator, and would open the balcony door at times to keep the room from being too cold. The doors automatically closed so a bungee cord was one of the ways to keep it open. Nice to know we won't need to do that on the Reflection.

On the Reflection, any suggestions on how to hold the cabin balcony door open occasionally for some fresh air? We have used a small bungee cord on other ships but wanted to see what other ideas there are on how to do this. Thanks!

We agree with you on that nice leisurely breakfast!

Really appreciate all of the feedback! Based on what everyone has said, we have decided that the later flight definitely makes the most sense. Again - thank you for the quick responses. I am going to book the 12:45pm flight right now.

Thank you for responding!

We are flying out of Miami Airport - not Ft. Lauderdale - on the day we disembark the Reflection on Nov. 29 and have a choice of flight departure times of 9:25am or 12:45pm. Could anyone please let us know if they believe the 9:25am flight is feasible? We can handle taking our luggage off the ship ourselves - but also don't want to get really stressed out about making the flight if this is an iffy situation because of the possibility of the ship arriving late. On the other hand, if 9:25am out of Miami is a breeze, we don't want to sit around the airport for 3 hours waiting for the 12:45pm flight. Thanks for any feedback provided!