Loucat

I-use-Cruisemapper.com-to-see-what-ships-are-in-any-given-port.

https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/baltimore-port-33?month=2025-03#schedule

Based-on-their-one-ship-only-limitation-you-are-the-only-ship-in-port-on-your-sail-date.

Enjoy-the-port-it-is-user-friendly!

8 hours ago, Guest Confused said:

Why-do-you-use-hyphens-instead-of-spaces?

Because-my-space-bar-is-not-working!

😭

I-cannot-stop-crying-over-this-devastation.

The-destruction-on-this-beautiful-island-provides-a-wake-up-call-for-all-who-do-not-think-we-need-to-quickly-address-climate-change.

My-heart-goes-out-to-all-affected-and-those-still-in-Beryl's-path.

18 hours ago, tidecat said:

This is going to get messy for those scheduled to call at Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Progresso around July 4-5.

I-am-just-off-Enchantment-June22nd.

They-are-in-Cozumel-today-and-scheduled-for-Belize-tomorrow.

They-were-then-scheduled-for-Costa-Maya-and-Roatan-no-Progresso.I-am-not-sure-what-ships-would-be-going-there.
After-Belize,-I-would-be-surprised-if-Enchantment-stayed-anywhere-around-the-Yucatan.

On-our-sailing-although-TS-Alberto-was-way-north-we-met-up-with-wild-weather.
Missed-Costa-Maya-as-winds-were-higher-than-25-miles.

For-two-nights-the-ship-rocked-side-to-side-and-forward-and-aft.

My-dresser-drawers-banged-open-and-shut-along-with-the-closet-doors.

I-was-on-deck-8-but-my-balcony-was-drenched-in-sea-water-from-the-high-waves.

We-sailed-through-squalls-with-torrential-rain-and-high-winds.

I-hope-all-in-the-path-of-Beryl-come-though-in-good-condition.

Just off Enchantment today. Yes, they were there to take your boarding pic.

They also had several nights for more formal or informal pics. Photographers were visible  for sure.

The usual photo gallery was there for pax to choose their photos.

So, you can choose to join in or not-but on this ship-they continue with onboard photos.

25 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 They do have a printed Kid's Menu in Luminae if you ask.   Also a Veterinarian Menu.

 

It is available in MDR, Blu and Luminae 

 

They do have a printed Kid's Menu in Luminae if you ask.   Also a Veterinarian Menu.

JIM-By-chance did-you mean vegetarian?

We-had-a-similar-experience-with-jewelry-at-this-port.Purchased-good-silver-earrings.The-seller-took-the-earrings-in-the-back-of-the-kiosk-and-returned-them-wrapped-up.

Did-not-open-this-package-until-the-cruise-ended-only-to-find-a-cheap-pair-of-metal-earrings-were-substituted.

I-think-one-lesson-I-learned-is-to-see-the-items-I-purchased-not-wrapped.

Too-much-opportunity-for-replacing-valuable-items-if-they-are-wrapped.
Cannot-think-of-any-reason-to-wrap-items-away-from-the-buyers.

There-is-little-chance-of-a-return-or-dispute-in-my-situation.

On 4/3/2024 at 10:50 AM, c-leg5 said:

It will be very different.  Just depends what you are looking for.

C-legs-have-you-been-to-Nachi-in-2024?-If-so-any-current-experiences-to-share?

IMO-the-post-you-focused-on-with-mention-of-a-snake-etc.-is-not-reflective-of-the-overall-CC-posts-on-this-resort.

When-you-say-"it-will-be-very-different"-are-you-referring-to-7-ships-in-Cozumel?

I-am-not-clear-on-what-would-be-very-different.

That-number-of-ships-is-typical-and-they-handle-the-pax-volume-very-well!

6 hours ago, GenerationX said:

 
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.  I hope it’s not too creepy of an offer coming from a stranger on the internet and all…but if you ever do decide to try cruising solo, please feel free to reach out and if price and schedules align I would be happy to book myself solo on the same cruise and be on call to be your company for meals, shows, cocktails, etc. whenever you’re feeling you need a little emotional support and/or company.

Charla-I-do-not-think-your-kind-offer-of-sailing-with-me-is-creepy!

You-have-many-dedicated-followers(including-me)-reading-your-posts-on-solo-cruises,cruises-with-DH-Jeremy-and-let-us-not-forget-the-memorable-threads-sailing-with-Gen-Z(adorable-young-lady).

After-all-of-these-reads,-I-feel-like-I-know-you.

You-do-not-know-me-however-which-makes-your-offer-the-more-special.

This-will-be-a-tough-time-for-me-in-the-coming-days.

I-will-not-rain-on-your-wonderful-thread-but-I-thank-you-for-your-kindness.

Enjoy-every-minute-with-those-you-love.

Diane

I-lost-my-husband-one-year-ago-2/13/23.

We-loved-cruising-and-racked-+34-cruises-from-2004-2022.

I-have-stayed-away-from-the-boards-as-the-joy-I-knew-cruising-was-too-hard-to-revisit.

Thank-you-Charla-as-you-are-an-inspiration-for-me-to-possibly-cruise-solo.

I-honor-your-strength, kindness-and-ability-to-share!

Thanks-all-for-your-information! Helpful-for-an-MSC-newbie.

What-do-solo-cruisers-pay-on-MSC?

Single-or-double-rates?

We-went-to-Costa-Maya-in-2004-on-Explorer-of-the-Seas.This-was-our-first-cruise-with-MANY-to-follow.

I-remember-a-tour-by-bus-to-likely-someone's-house-on-the-beach.It-was-at-the-opposite-end-from-Mahajual.Also-remember-fondly-sitting-in-beachchairs-in-the-shallow-water-at-theCats-Meow.I-still-have-their-T-shirt-and-photos.Owner-was-from-Canada.She-would-carry-a-beautiful-black-cat-around-with-her.

The-strip-was-nothing-like-it-is-now.Most-places-were-right-on-the-water-and-very-low-key.Not-crowded-but-food-was-inexpensive-and-tasty.

The-whole-area-wasdevastated-by-Hurricane-Dean.The-Canadian-owner-returned-to-her-country.We-were-there-post-Dean-and-it-was-hard-to-believe.Hardly-a-tree-left-standing;just-sticks-in-the-ground.

We-were-just-there-again-late-2023.Have-done-that-Western-Caribbean-itinerary-about15+-times!

4 hours ago, lifes-a-beach said:

I’m curious why you type like that.  With a dash between every word.  

My-space-bar-needs-repair. 

So-what-are-the-newer-information-sources?Facebook?

DH-and-I-have-been-to-the-Western-Caribbean-ports-more-than-18-times-since-2004-(first-cruise)-so-I-have-no-interest-in-a-particular-location.

To-clarify-I-am-not "disappointed"-in-the-content-of-posts.

My-point-was-to-encourage-more-than-a-few-to-post.

When-you-consider-the-volume-of-those-sailing-to-W.Caribbean-how-can-others-be-enouraged-to-post? Why-d-others-not post?

When-I-read-these-boards-despite-many-trips-to-the-area-I-see-replies-from-a-few-and-I-am-not-posting.

I-do-not-see-this-on-other-ports-to-the-degree-it-is-seen-here.

Just-my-opinion!

It-is-disappointing-to-constantly-read-replies-from-the-same-posters-on-several-of-these-threads!

No-current-information-is-provided,along-with-reporting-on-older-experiences.

I-do-do-reply-on-these-boards-that-are-constantly-covered-by-the-same-cc-posters.

Hoping-with-all-the-volume-of-cruisers-through-these-ports-we-can-benefit-from-more-recent/current-information. These-are-exciting-ports!!

Let's-hear-from-CC-recent-western-Caribbean-cruisers!

I-just-had-to-add-this-OP-is-unbelievable-given-science-related-to-climate-change.No-replies-needed.I-will-leave-this-to-others-what-a-hoot!

I am new to your live reviews, but it seems many on CC are very happy for your Live! Love the pictures you posted. What beautiful scenery. Have a wonderful cruise.

Have fun! The beaches are more beautiful than I expected.

We were there not too long ago. No sign of toys on the beach. Best to bring your own.

On 1/18/2023 at 8:22 AM, crewsweeper said:

On Harvest Caye there's a ferry dock to Plancenia..  You can buy tickets there, I am told.

 

In Belize City the water taxi dock is just a short walk to your left out of the Tourism Village.

 We were in Harvest Caye in November 2022. Great place! We took the tram ride to the Caye from the ship and walked to the ferry area to go to Placencia. You cannot miss the ferry ticket area. They sell tickets for all water trips.  They sit you in a large, covered area. Note many others are waiting for numerous other events, so stay alert for the Placencia ferry is that is your choice.

Harvest Caye is beautiful, and I would go back tomorrow. We liked Placencia but would have stayed on Harvest Caye with its beautiful scenery. 

Based on our experience, the ferry does not always stay on time. We were left on the pier in Caye Caulker waiting for a never to arrive ferry service. We did return with our pre planned service mentioned many times on these boards. Our ride to Caulker was so bad we tried another method to return to the pier.

Ask others if they have had timely service using the ferry service. It is quite a distance from the pier. I have to say we did have a nice time in Caye Caulker. Had lunch at the nice restaurant; rented a  golf cart and explored the small island. Very nice day except for the transport issues we experienced. 

Hope you have a wonderful day there!

Hello and thank you for posting your Live from Sky Princess!

DH and I have been on Sky previously and loved the ship.
I will follow your posts and look forward to your sharing your experience.

What is your itinerary? 

Have a great cruise and we are here to share your experience. 

The deposit for each cruise was $600.00. I did not need to pay when we booked, but MSC agent did not tell us it was non refundable.

So-$1,200  for both cruises and I lost my DH.