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Ok got through in only 40minutes! got FCC for the deposit and the extra payment refunded in cash so very happy!

I am waiting on hold now to cancel June cruise. Unsure of how long it will be and I'm wondering what happens if I just don't make final payment on Monday, when it's due? I know it's $100 per person lost and the rest of the deposit as a FCC. I also paid an extra $500 towards cruise. Will the $500 be refunded along with port taxes, excursions? I am just wondering if I even need to wait to speak to anyone. 

My cruise is June 14 for 7 people so I really don't want to tie up that much cash in FCC. If I cancel prior to final payment (the 16th) don't I lose the deposit? It was non-refundable. Or will that go to FCC?

The daybeds hold two and also come with 2 loungers, so you go with 2 of those. I know you said they won't work but wasn't sure if you knew they are really for 4 people each 

If both south beach and breezy bay beds are sold out is chill island worth it? there are two ships that day so I assume that part will be crowded but is it overrun? We have a group of 7 and so I just want to make sure we'll all have chairs together without having to rush off ship, particularly as we are the second ship to arrive. We do like to snorkel so that will be a plus I guess.

Our Oasis June sailing is down about $200 from a few weeks ago.Just upgraded room. However prices for cabanas etc on Coco Cay are still way higher than what I'm hearing on other sailings. 

No there is not private beach on Coco Cay for suite guests.  There is Coco Cay Beach Club but it is extra charge for everybody. I cannot give first hand knowledge as I haven't been there yet but I've heard south beach is the quieter area, so I think we will head there. 

for a group of 7 with 3 teenagers, 2 in 20's plus parents do you think south beach or chill island would be better? south beach sounds more peaceful but I wonder is it too far from snorkel areas, food, pool etc? I wonder if it might be better to be closer to the action.

Freedom for the itinerary- that's the southern itinerary I would love but haven't taken yet. 

 Have not been on Vista but did enjoy Dream and Magic. My first RC cruise was Oasis which felt less crowded to me. To be honest I was expecting RC to feel a step up from Carnival but really they felt about equal as far as service/food etc so I wouldn't stress too much. I would decide what is more important to you, ship or itinerary. If it's ship then I would pick the one that has the most amenities and shows your family would enjoy.

3 minutes ago, Cel_cruise said:

 

Currently - over water cabanas are $1200 (have been as low as $1120), regular cabanas are $549 (this seems like a good price when comparing to admission for 8), and the day pass is 88 adult, 72 kids.  (I think it’s been as low as 50).

Our Oasis cruise in June cabanas are at 2000. I would seriously consider them at 1200, considering there are 7 of us and the regular admission is 199 now. Have you seen the price change at all for yours? I wonder if they will go down as it  gets closer. 

My husband and I did this on Oasis in October and we had the whole pool for our class of 5 (the one closest to dive shop). It was a good introduction for the discover scuba dive I did later in the cruise in Cozumel but of course not anywhere near as in depth. It's a really great, inexpensive way to see if the gear is overwhelming of just too confining before paying more money for an excursion in port. It helped my husband decide that scuba was probably not for him. 

For $400 I would take the CP Balcony! Just having the extra space to sit is worth it to me. I haven't had one but I have done boardwalk balcony and really enjoyed it. 

Thanks so much for your review! I am considering the 4 day for spring break and I love hearing about your trip. We have two teenagers who would love sky pad, laser tag, etc. Did you find the ship crowded at all? I am a little worry about spring break having every cabin at capacity. I know that the waterslides and everything will have lines just hoping not too long. Staying on in Nassau seems to have worked out well!

Thank you both. Leading towards the longer sailing on Indy!

Hello,

We are taking out two teenagers on a cruise for spring break- the week before Easter in April. I am looking at 4 day on Mariner or 5 day on Independence. The ships seem pretty comparable to me, however, I have read several times that Independence seems more crowded.

During a busy spring break week I am sure both ships will be full of kids. Do you think we would be better off on Mariner? Or will it be so crowded it won't even matter?

Independence has the advantage of one more night but I'd trade that if the experience on Mariner would be better.

We are taking this same cruise in October. So excited! How was tendering in Belize and Grand Cayman? We are thinking of doing Carnival excursion to Lamanai in Belize but will probably take the tender off and explore island on our own in Grand Cayman. Did you use Serenity area at all? Find the ship crowded?

I really enjoyed the smaller size. I just got off the fantasy last week and was on the Glory in October. I was worried that Fantasy would feel cramped after the Glory but it really didn't. Always empty seats at the main shows although the comedy did fill up for the later shows. Also, the serenity deck being on the back of the ship is much nicer than being up front like on Glory. Have a great trip!

We paid $3 a braid last week to a lady outside the straw market. We actually walked with her to a barber shop a block down where she worked. We did not try to bargain.

Just be careful because if you tell them a certain number of braids some will just keep going and then you may end up in an ugly situation. For example if you are going to do 10 braids, make sure one you see 5 on one side of the head you tell her to go to the other side and do the other 5. If not, they will just keep going on the one side and then you've got half a head done and are going to have to pay for the other half or she's going to look silly, lol. :) Our lady was very nice though.

Just had my first aft on Glory and we loved it. There is some engine noise and vibration but nothing that bothered us. We were in 7446 so there were cabins above and below. I really appreciated it was larger that the regular balcony.