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I got off the Edge on 4/14 and used the Peloton bikes several times. If you have a current account on land it is free, you just need to reserve a time at the spa desk. I have an account and had no trouble reserving one. If desired you could make all of your reservations the first day. If no account you could purchase the unlimited classes package for $119 for any gym classes and the Peloton bikes are included (there are no group Peloton classes). Otherwise I was told the cost is $35 per 1hour session.

There are 5 bikes and a sign indicating 2 are reserved for suites. They typically only allowed 2-3 bikes to be used at the same time. Internet was great on the ship overall but streaming the classes was variable with the final 2 sea days quite challenging (Eastern route).

Hope this helps!

I was on the Eclipse last winter and asked this question onboard. I was assured it was made with water and I had no problems eating it several times.

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We are visiting on New Year's day and are wondering whether Mr. Busby's at Dawn beach will be open?

How difficult will it be to catch a cab there and back given the holiday?

Will any shops in town be open?

Thanks!

Priceline: La Concha

March 2-4, 2013

4*, San Juan/Zone 9

$105/night + taxes of $16.45/night x 2 nights = $242.90

Thanks to the tips in posts above, the cost of these 2 nights is less than half of our reservation at the Marriott. While we enjoy the Marriott and its location, we are excited to try something new!

Hi,

I've lurked for a while and now have something to add....

We are traveling on the CB 02/21/10 - 3/7/10 and were looking for a good deal on a pre-cruise hotel in SJU. Using the tips here and on betterbidding we were successful with a priceline bid of $117/night for 2/18/10-2/21/10 at the Marriott Stellaris Resort and Casino (I started at $93 and used 2 free bids before I was sucessful). While we were hoping for the Intercontinental as we have stayed there before and like the Isla Verde area, we are thrilled with the price as they are advertising for $295/night.

Does anyone know if there is a grocery store nearby to pick up drinks before the cruise?

Also, we have friends staying in Isla Verde - is there a bus that runs directly from the Marriott to Isla Verde (down towards the Hampton Inn)?

Hi,

We visited Bonaire on 2/6/08 on the Crown Princess. We booked the 11:30 am water taxi through Princess for 29/pp for a 3 hour trip (30 min each way in transport and 2 hours on the beach). We rented snorkle gear for $18/pp from the Dive Locker on Princess (equipment was $25/pp for the week). We met on the pier at 11:20 and about 30 of us climbed onto the water taxi. It was a bit like a small house boat with wooden benches to sit (like small park benches). There were about 30 people in our group. When we arrived at Klien Bonaire there was no dock, rather the boat approached the shore and lowered a ramp that we walked down. At the end of the ramp we stepped into shallow water and then onto the beach. This is very easy and someone with mobility difficulties would be fine. While still on the taxi we were given a return ticket and a drink pass good for water, juice or soda. We also brought along small bottles of water which we used.

The day we were there it was quite windy. The sand was blowing around a bit and the beach was littered with small pieces of coral - I thought it had a pink cast to the beach, perhaps not as must as Bermuda, but definately noticable. When we arrived there were only about 40 people on the island - our group and another snorkle tour who left soon after). Every hour the water taxi dropped off 30 more people so by our departure time at 2:00 it was getting a bit busier - still much less crowded than a beach resort, but not the semi-deserted feeling of our arrival. I should also note there was very little shade (just some scrub bushes) and no amenities.

We walked down the beach to the right (when facing the water) and then entered the water. I'd estimate the reef was only 15 ft from shore. The water color changed dramatically and all of a sudden we were swimming among the fish. To me the coral was mediocre, but the varity of fish was excellent. In my opinion, this is a very easy place to snorkle as the gentle current allows you to drift along the reef. After 20 minutes or so I swam to shore back near where the water taxi dropped me off and then you can do the entire thing again!

Overall this was one of my favorite days on our 14 day trip and among the best of my past 7 cruises.

I should also note that after visiting Klien Bonaire there was plenty of time to return to the ship, take a shower, have lunch and walk to town to do some light shopping.

Final thoughts - the locals were very polite, friendly and obviously love their island. Bonaire is definately a place to return to!