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10 hours ago, Arzeena said:

 I ordered a water package on the Bliss. It was waiting in our cabin when we arrived. There were 48 paper bottles plus 4 from NCL. I thought it was a LOT. Then two days later they brought 48 more.  We said that must be a mistake we only ordered one package. They insisted this is what we get.

Needless to stay we were very well hydrated on that cruise and donated one carton and some bottles to some people. I personally liked the paper bottle. It kept well chilled (more than the plastic one) in the fridge.

Did it just taste like water or did you find it to taste nasty.

On 1/28/2020 at 7:04 PM, dasi11 said:

I just got off a ship with the new paper square bottles.  The water tastes terrible.  Made me gag!  It is spring water not purified water like they had before. I love drinking water all day and this water was horrible tasting!  I hope they rethink this.  

I was about to order the 6 waters, so we would have it for our excursions. Glad I read this . The spring water makes me nervous, especially not knowing where its from. I would expect purified water for sure. So it actually had a nasty taste? That would gag me as well. Bummer!!!

3 hours ago, Guest 2000 said:

 

The walk maybe 4mins, maybe less depending on the length of your legs, how fast to walk and how many people you have to dodge. 

 

Snorkel gear is everywhere, locla on the beach and any dive shop will rent. I don't know the going rate but $10 sounds good. :0) 

thank you both for your responses!!

On 12/5/2019 at 6:08 PM, Guest 2000 said:

Infinity Bay and Banaranma are on West Bay Beach. Infinity is steps from the boat free reef snorkeling and they have a pool. Bananarama has no pool and one would have to walk down to Infinity to acess the reef snorkeling. 

How far a walk is it from Bananarama  to walk down to infinity for access to reef snorkeling?

Is it easy to find someone renting snorkle equipt and does anyone know the going rate?

thanks

I hope sure hope so. Following for an answer.

4 hours ago, bebe08 said:

They have 2 options: a day pass for $20 which gives you access to the resort, or $65 which gives you access plus unlimited drinks and buffet lunch.  If you go for $20 you can still buy drinks and lunch at the bar.  Transportation can be arranged as well and is $20 pp round trip.  It was about a 20 minute drive. website: https://www.infinitybay.com/default-en.html  If you would like to make a reservation or more info  Email reservations@infinitybay.com

 

Hope this helps.  If you have other questions I am happy to try to answer. 

What did they charge to rent snorkel gear? Do you feel you also need a guide or its fine to do on your own.

Does the Pearl have a pizza place, I did not see it listed? if so Open 24 hrs.?

So I was wondering if I will be missing a big part of the experience of the locks by taking a land tour and not coming back thru the locks on my partial transit.

I am really torn between if I'm going that far to experience it I should be on the ship both ways, but the other part says I will be missing out on seeing Panama. 

Has anyone taken the tour called "shape of Panama" with NCL line who can give a review.

I was mostly curious if this takes you into the new city and what you do there & time spent, The description mainly talked about the old Panama City. I want to be able to see both.

Time spend just riding in the bus & if you saw a lot on the way. Would appreciate your opinion if you have taken this tour. There was only 3 brief reviews on there site. thanks

We will be sailing on the Pearl 10 day panama canal from Miami. Was curious if anyone has a copy of the daily papers they leave in the room. Thank you.

45 minutes ago, Peachypooh said:

Yes they do have chocolate croissants at least the last time I was on her.

😍YES!!!! Thanks

2 hours ago, Peachypooh said:

The Pearl is our favorite ship. We have sailed on her three times and have another one booked.

We sailed her on a partial Panama Canal cruise and it was the greatest.Can't think of one thing

to say that was wrong except maybe up the quality of the morning pastry LOL

Thank you, I just went ahead and booked it! Now I got a cruise to look forward to 😀 

Ps I hope they have chocolate croissants. I was sad this year to find out carnival no longer have them😣

Looking to book the Pearl for the 11 day panama canal cruise, because we liked the itinerary & price. But I have been reading horrible reviews else where about this ship. That's besides the recent breaking down, and the recent norovirus outbreak.  Anyone care to share there experience, good or bad. Hoping to find hear good reviews here before committing to booking. Thank you.

Our paperwork said to bring extension cord with no surge protector for our cpap. On the way to our trip, we stopped at Walmart and bought a 4 ft. cheapest $1.47 regular cord we could find. Worked perfectly.

We docked at 7. Quick & easy to get off, go thru customs, exchange money, walk 3 blocks to meet our tour for 10am. We were there by 8am. Very easy. We sat in the park watching the locals commuting to work, it was very interesting & eye opening. I would get off early and take in the daily life as you wait. Soak up all you can while your there.

On 4/23/2019 at 10:41 AM, MistyRo76 said:

I just debarked from the Paradise in Tampa last Thursday. This is just our experience and there are so many variables that could change things for someone else. 

 

We elected to do self-assist debarkation since it was just the hubby and me (no kiddos this trip). We were up on Deck 9 getting coffee when they called for self-assist to start heading down to the lobby to debark. It was 7:34 at this point. We were off of the ship within 17 minutes and waiting for our Lyft driver to pick us up. Our driver got there very quickly and we were on our way to the airport by 8AM. I had already checked us and our bags in for our flights on Delta. We got to the airport and were able to walk right up to the ticket counter to drop off our bags. There was also a very short line at security so we breezed through that. We were sitting at our gate by 8:42AM (our flight was at 11:45). 

 

I found Tampa to be the absolute easiest port for embarkation and disembarkation. Everything went very smoothly and quickly! I have read that there are times of the year when Tampa can easily get fogged in which will result in the ships being held out at sea until the fog lifts. So depending on when you are cruising, that could be a factor. 

This was our exact same experience and timing last Thursday. Self disembark, used uber & was at our gate waiting for our 11:50 flight around 8:30

yes you can walk off the boat & walk around Cuba all you want. There are lots of taxies and tours available all over if you decide to grab one once off the ship.

We went back on the ship for Dinner in the evening then walked back off again to walk around, this month

Thank you for posting this! Much appreciated!!

I see no longer a drink of the day:(

There is a review on here after dry dock; they had the menues included in there.

1 minute ago, JohninDC said:

Pull up Google maps to get an overview of the area - Tampa is inland on the bay, to get to St Pete or Clearwater you'll need to take the bridge over toward the gulf coast.

Uber from near TPA to Clearwater will cost about $30+ each way; St. Pete is a bit closer.  A rental car might save you some bucks, but Uber will let someone else do the driving and avoid parking issues.  Your call.  

thank you

On ‎2‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 2:57 PM, JohninDC said:

St. Pete is fun but can get crowded. Clearwater and South has great beaches. Enjoy 😎

We are staying near the airport. No rental car. What is the best way to get to clearwater & cheapest? Would that be an Uber? Do you know the cost?  Or is there a bus or other. I am not familiar with the area or the distance, but thought it would be nice to check out clearwater beach. Thanks

4 hours ago, MistyRo76 said:

And we will have a $75 Visa fee since we are visiting Cuba - I would assume we could put cruise cash down on our account before sailing to pay for that?? 

I was also looking to confirm this also. I am assuming we can. Wanting to besure before also purchasing more AARP cards.

Following! I would also love to see these. Thanks

I also have those same bottles and do the exact same thing. I will be bringing them along for sure with bottles of water & snacks. They are great. Definitely better safe then sorry:)

 I wanted to purchase a frozen type drink while in Cuba though, but don't know that I dare chance it with the ice they will blend up. Didn't know if anyone knows for sure if they do or do not use a filtered or bottled water when they make these for tourist. I kinda doubt they do. Some islands I have heard do though.