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We are planning a cruise on the Anthem OTS and looking for some tips on driving from Toronto to the port? We are hoping to drive more than half way the day before the cruise and stop at a hotel for the night. Any advice for a safe hotel about 1-2 hours away from the port would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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We are considering doing this as a family when we dock in Nassau on the NCL Escape. Should we be worried when it comes to safety? Any tips for the best/most straight forward route?

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Not sure how this thread got to the Jamaica board. Nassau is not in Jamaica.

 

 

 

However, walking along the street past the colonial Hilton hotel is very safe. Yes there are vendors on the beach, but you can ignore them or simply say no. Most are friendly, none are out to attack you or your family. Just a bit on the aggressive side trying to make a living in a competitive environment.

Oops! That was an oversight on my part! I will move to the correct area. Thanks for your response though.

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Walking directly (avoid side streets) to Jankanoo will be safe.

 

Enjoy your port stop there. :)

Thanks for your response!

Is it easy to find your way there? Or is it easy to get lost along the way?

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Should we be concerned about safety when walking to this public beach from the ship? Planning to walk there with our kids but this would be our first time off the ship in Nassau. Have heard some concerns regarding pushy vendors and safety at this port. Any feedback from those who have been there would be appreciated!

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Thanks for all of your very valuable responses!

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Thanks for all of your valuable responses!

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As I have not sailed either cruise line, I am looking for some feedback from those of you who have. I am posting this question in both the NCL and Carnival forums.

Trying to decide between these two options for family cruise in March. The Escape is a 7 night Eastern and the Vista 6 night Western.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Kim

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Trying to decide between the Vista and the Escape for the family in March. I have only sailed Princess and Disney (and really enjoyed both). The Escape is doing the Eastern while the Vista is doing the Western. As I. It yet sailed either line, would appreciate some feedback on the better choice. Thanks!

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Trying to decide between 6 night Western Caribbean on the Vista or a 7 night Eastern sailing on the NCL Escape. Which would be the better option for a family with two young boys ages 10 and 7, parents and grandparents?

Appreciate your response!

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You lose the $5 but I would not worry too much about rain - never seen it rain on Coz for more than about 5 minutes. If there is a big storm your ship will likely skip the port.

Okay. Thanks.

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I always buy in advance. They only charge $5 per person to hold and then you pay the balance when you get there.

 

 

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Thanks for your response. If for some reason you cannot make it, do you know if you would lose the $5 only or would you still be charged the full amount?

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Just wondering if should purchase our passes for Mr. Sanchos beach club in advance? We want to make sure it's not sold out (6 of us) but also don't want to go if it's raining that day...any advice? We are planning to go there in March.

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Thanks to all for your valuable feedback!

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I haven't been on Princess yet (two upcoming cruises booked) but I believe it would be similar to Celebrity geared towards a more mature crowed. I have been on Norwegian Escape and if kids are involved I would give the nod to the Norwegian Escape.

Thanks for your response Lou! I have read your review of the Carnival Vista and loved it...Would you say the Escape would be similar to the Vista?

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Trying to decide on the best cruise option for a multigenerational family (kids, parents and grandparents) for March? Caribbean Princess with stops in Roatan, Cozumel and Belize or the NCL Escape with stops in Tortola, St. Thomas and Nassau? We don't have a big budget for excursions...

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

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Really enjoyed reading your review! Looking forward to sailing on the Escape in March!!

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Are there taxis that will accommodate 6 passengers with one bag each?

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Thank you. Glad you are enjoying it.

 

Any good ideas that would cost A LOT? :confused: There's probably plenty of that around. :D

Oops! I meant 'that would NOT cost a lot'. lol!!

Great review as always Kim! We are sailing the Escape in March with 2 kids ages 7 and 10. Any good tips/ideas for something to do with them in St. Thomas that would cost a lot?

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Thanks for all of your responses. Greatly appreciated!

We are flying into MIA one night pre-cruise (family of 6 with young children). Safety is our top priority. We are flying in late at night and it would be convenient just to stay near the airport and use an airport shuttle if we can find a safe hotel/area close by. I have been reading that it is generally not recommended to stay near the airport though, which is concerning.

Has anyone stayed at the Hyatt Place Miami Airport East or the Residence Inn Miami Airport West/Doral and would be willing to comment on their experience? I believe they are newer hotels and can accommodate us in a suite. I would really appreciate some advice on choosing the hotel.

Thank you.

My biggest concern when booking this room over a year ago was to not have those teeny tiny balconies like on the -Away ships. So I booked a large balcony room (9734). It's a good size with one lounger, 2 regular chairs, 2 tables and one rat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thinking of booking this category for our next cruise on the Escape. Did you feel a lot of motion being this far forward? Would you recommend this room over a mid ship standard balcony on deck 11?

I am pleased to say that I called the airline and after an hour of discussing this issue they agreed to change it so that we can fly in one day pre cruise!

What time do you sail? What time does check-in finish? (check your cruise documents).

 

 

 

Most ships sail about 4:30-5:00 and stop check in about 3-3:30.

 

 

 

IF your flight is on time, it will still take you 30+ minutes to get off the plane and collect bags and into a cab. WAY TOO CLOSE! :eek:

 

 

 

Go back to the airline, tell them the schedule change will not work and fly in earlier in the day or preferably the day before! ;)

Thanks so much for your response!