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On the CP garden tour the head Gardner explained that they make their way on board as eggs buried in the soil of replacement plants and hatch on board.

Makes sense! Did he say if they do the deed if they find them or are they left ?

Funny you say that. We saw one in 2016. Wonder if it was the same one. It was more like a gecko though.

It may well have been a gecko, can't say I'm up on types! :D:D:D😁

Old thread I know but I saw a lizard on Allure ( central park) today! How would they get there? Can understand birds but a lizard? Impressive feat!

We love the Hilton Marina. Have stayed there at least twice. Go to Trip Advisor and read reviews on the hotels you have selected.

If you pick the Hilton...make sure you stay in the "Tower" (newer and nicer part of the hotel)

Thanks for your response. They do seem to have a nice pool etc. I've read the reviews and they all seem to be polar opposites!

Can i ask is there plenty within a 1mile radius if on foot? Eg cafes, shops etc.

Thanks again....Off to check the boards now :)

Dozens of discussions if each of these hotels on the Florida Departures Board.

Thanks Bruce!

Well, it would help to know what city you will be in. But there is a board here called North American Homeports, and under that East Coast, West Coast, Florida... That would be a good place to start. EM

Duh me! Fort Lauderdale! I'll check the boards. Thanks!

Not sure where I should post this ? Sure someone will correct me if wrong though ;p

Does anyone have personal experience of these hotels? It's my last leg of my journey and need to go a little cheaper for this part!

My personal needs would be a balcony ( or terrace) and we walkable distance to the trolley, some shops and cafes.

Leaning towards the Pier 66, heard some reviews that the lower level rooms need updating however I've just been looking at you tube and recent videos seem favourable.

Best Western seems a great location but not as nice for pool etc.

Anyone have some good/bad experiences of any of the above to help me make up my mind ?

Many thanks

Ceri

I have used the battery powered Relief Band for years and more than 30 cruises. Usually the weather cooperates and I don’t need it, but I won’t sail without it.

Thank you , I'm beginning to think they are definitely worth the cost :D

When do you cruise? I will let you know! I bought one for my cruise on April 25th. I have always had motion sickness. I can't even ride in a car unless I am driving. I tried it out on a 25 minute road trip on winding roads while reading, and I did not get nauseous! First time in a long time I was able to be a passenger, and not feel sick or dizzy. I am hoping I have the same success on my cruise, and I will post my experience.

Wow...You sound like me!! Exactly the same problem, never a passenger in a car 😀.

Please let me know, i am cruising in August .

Thank you Ceri

Sorry, my mistake! They are for sea sickness. They have been used with some success for pregnancy, chemotherapy sickness relief etc and are also available for sea sickness. The reviews i have found have been favourable so was wondering if my fellow cruise critic members may have experience of them.

Kind regards

Ceri

Hi,

Has anyone experience of these? If so are they worth the money? I do manage with drugs but they are not without side effects so would be interested to hear if people's opinions re the bands.

Thank you

Ceri:)

Many thanks to you all for taking the time to reply.

Knew this was the place to come for sensible advice!

Ceri :)

Thanks both for replying!

The Western route is : Bahamas, Costa Maya, Cozumel and Roatan.

The Royal Caribbean website states:

You MUST have the following:

• Passport from your home country.
  

- AND -

• Multiple entry United States visa (if applicable).
  
• 
  

So Im guessing that just means the normal ESTA visa as it states you can use it multiple times. Just a bit confused and wanted to clarify. I think ill drop my TA an email just to feel better!

Thank you both again for replying.

Ceri

Hi all,

I am travelling on the Allure in August from Fort Lauderdale going on the Western Caribbean route. I obviously need to get my visa for the states and my question is does this cover me for all the ports I'm visiting too? Someone mentioned a multiple entry visa but for the life of me I cant find any information on the E.S.T.A site. It just says you can use the visa for as many times as you like within a two year period or until your passport expires (whichever is first).

Can anyone just put my mind at rest with this?

Thank you

Ceri

Thank you so much 😀. It's lovely to read a balanced (and positive) review for Costa.

Cerileigh 🙂

Wonderful review!

Hope you don't mind me asking a couple of questions...

Was there an evening buffet?

And also Afternoon tea?

Thank you 😀

Hello ladies,

Can I ask if any of you have had any problems taking your curling tongs etc onboard a costa ship specifically? I've been on NCL with no problems but couldn't find any definitive answer on these fab boards for Costa.

Thank you in anticipation.

Oh and Any gents who use them are welcome to reply as well 😉

Thank you for all your replies. Forget how brilliant this forum is!

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Thanks baz, yes have cruised before with NCL and will be getting a drink package to cover drink costs. It was just such a cheap basic price that even with the add ins it's a steal and more importantly a mid winter break! Thank you :)

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Evening fellow cruises...

Found a fab deal for a friend and I to cruise . Cabin each as booking separately. We are keeping it cheap and going for the classic inside.

Would anyone know :

A. I know we can't specify dining times in the MDR through a classic booking but obviously would like to be at the same sitting and the same table . How/can we arrange this?

B. Is the evening buffet available to all cabin grades inc the classic inside? ( I've read through this forum it is available again now)

I know we could go premium but this is just a cheap break up the winter cruise and we are saving the pennies for later so just wanted a good idea before booking.

Oh and it's the Diadema.

Thank you

Ceri :)

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If you put $10 into a slot machine you don't have to use it all. You simply hit the cash out button, and the machine will give you a voucher for the balance. You can use the voucher in another machine or you can go to the Cashier and they will give you cash for the voucher value.

Aw that's great, thanks so much :)

Thank you all for replying. Very kind :)

Slots - US bills or for a 3% fee use your room card to download money to play.

 

Air hockey - your room card, thought I think the teen center has a no charge table.

 

Arcade games, bowling, etc. - room key

 

My nephew ran up game room charges and I shut off the card. It wasn't much, but I didn't want to spend my vacation tracking spending and he never asked for access. He did ask to redo the cruise so I think there's plenty of fun to be had without the extra expense.

Thank you Nola,

With regards to cash say for example if I put in 10.00 dollars would I have to use it all or does it give change?

I know I sound dumb but I've never really ever played them and am only really find out so my daughter (19 ) will want to have a little go and just want to be prepared.

Thanks again :)

Hello all,

Could someone please help? With regards to slots/arcade games etc do you use tokens to play these and if so can you use your onboard account to get these or do you need to change cash? And if so is there a charge to do so?

Many thanks

Ceri :)