Djford75

We are in a similar situation with 7 ships in port this August. When did you arrive? Was it busy then? We are the second to last ship to get into port that day so I'm concerned it will be too busy. We are used to going to Nachi.

We also have been to Nachi 4 times and enjoyed it very much. Considering Paradise Beach this time to try something different, although there will be 7, yes seven ships in Cozumel that day and we are second to last getting there. Not sure now...

Thank you for all your replies!!! To the ones that say Vista is crowded, we've been on both the Mardi Gras and the Celebration at full capacity, now that's crowded!! May go with the Vista as it is 6 days and just outta dry dock.

They are both similar, Grand Turk, Half Moon, Amber cove.

We have "free" cabins on both ships, cruising in December. Not Christmas. Those that have been on both, help me decide. It's our 23 carnival cruise and have not been on either of these ships yet!! Freedom is a 5 day and Vista is a 6 day. Please advise, Thank you

Looking for a great beach bar off of the water taxi. Big Bastards is sold out the day we are there, is there some where similar with the same deals? Thank You

The Budget Cocoa Beach location is small. They usually rely on people dropping cars off that morning that they rent back out to incoming cruise passengers. There are no numbered spots like the Airports. I am a fast break member as well, I love that process at the airport, unfortunately it doesn't work that way at the cocoa beach counter. The lady there is very nice, been going there for almost 15 years.

I have done this many times. There is a line for rental car shuttles at the port, you will see the Budget Vans come and go. If you only have a few of you I would take your luggage with you to the Budget rental location. It's easier because the traffic is so bad getting back into port Canaveral on embarkation day. My suggestion is to do this ASAP if you can. The budget rental counter is very busy on cruise days. The line is sometimes out the door.

I try to give a dollar bill with each drink. It goes a long way with the casino bartenders....especially when there is a line and they see you waiting. Your drink appears quickly. LOL

Is there a good place to watch the Super Bowl near FLL? We are staying near the airport post cruise which is the day of the Super Bowl.

Good to hear...I am considering taking the short trip from MIA to FLL post cruise. Premium seats are only $32 with drinks and food included. We are in no rush either, so I thought we'd try something new.

Drinks on US premium is the casino's equivalent to the CHEERS package which is available everywhere on the ship. Compared to Drinks On Us in the casino, valid only while playing.

Has anyone golfed in St Marteen? I see there are some very nice courses there, look expensive though.

I'm not sure, I would contact them to find out.

Wife and I would love to golf while in Nassau as we have been there plenty of times. Is there a "local" course that won't break the bank?