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  1. Looking at the menus for the 4 complimentary main dining options (Tuscan, Cosmo, zcypress, Normandie), they are 15 pages long with several different options. Is each page for one night? I don’t see days listed…
  2. Thanks @Georgia_Peaches - yes the suites were pricier than we wanted. Sunsets were not t available… We know the difference between the infinite veranda and typical verandas @hrhdhd and have read many opinions. I guess my biggest question now is this cabin location in relation to deck 14… Thanks!
  3. First Celebrity cruise, Booked on a 10-night Southern Carib (March 28, 2025), and lots of questions! 😄 Cabin 12261, C2 deck12, aft port side. 1) This is our biggest question - After reading in detail about these “infinity edge” cabins I’m a little concerned how it compares to the typical verandah we’re used to on Carnival. Also, we have a large overhang from deck 14 (“Lido” deck). We chose this aft cabin to be away from the pool noise, but not sure about any noise from above at night in this cabin location? Any experience staying in this location? We looked at other deck layouts and images and didn’t see any different-type verandas (just the”hull-enclosed” types). But looking at photos today it looks like there are standard verandahs without the window feature, possibly in deck 9? We’d looked at deck 9 but the price was similar and it looked like there is still an overhang and the window feature…? 2) Can anyone share if the main shows are on certain nights for this 10-night cruise? Show times are at 7 & 9 I see? For at-sea nights we like dining early and hitting the early show, but that’s hard with a 6PM dinner and 7PM show so we will have to adjust.We will reserve most restaurants soon to get the times we want, especially for port days. 3) Are there any “special” dinner nights on this 10-night cruise? or only for long-time. Celebrity cruisers? Sorry for the lengthy post!
  4. Any detailed info on shows/activities on the Beyond 10-night Southern Carib cruise?
  5. 10k day visitors was unheard of not that long ago. Today with BCL and Disney 5k - 7k is a”normal” day. So April 2 will indeed be a busy port day here… But you have a nice useable port time of ~8.5 - 9.5 hours, depending on your ship, which is enviable to many other day visitors to Tortola… I see you are asking about Long Bay, Beef Island in another post,, do you want a beach with the most amenities and facilities, and most day visitors as a result? Of a less-developed beach like LBB with fewer day visitors?
  6. Ok p, sorry…AC’s outfit has become very popular with land lubbers and day visitors alike, and maybe he has a minimum today… If you just want a 2-hour island tour and a drop at CGB or Brewers Bay you are better off with a shared safari taxi. There are safari taxis at the pier that are dedicated to providing 2 hr and longer island tours, some including a beach stop. Prices are much more reasonable than private options. You will see the drivers holding signs, or you can ask the nice ladies at the info booth to be directed to the perfect option. I wouldn’t use Viator or another third-party booking option as you will be fine just hooking up with a driver and the price should be very reasonable. The safari taxi is a gun way to tour too. In fact, if you just take a shared safari taxi that is going directly to CGB or Brewers, you will see a little of the island. But I would suggest a shared tour for the best experience, followed by some beach time. I’m sure you will find an option to get dropped at a beach, most likely CGB, and taxis will line up to return everyone to the ship.
  7. I see this post is too late for the OP, just want to comment on the new Cable Beach recommendation. We spent two weeks on Cable Beach a year ago and there was nothing but condo properties and the new Baha Mar property, which we stayed next to. Prior to Baha Mar (years ago) you could enjoy the beach at the Sheraton or whatever hotel was there. Baha Mar does not allow day visitors on the guest beach. The nearest public beach access we saw in Cable Beach was next to the Bob Marley hotel, which has since been closed, and there were no vendors or facilities at the beach. We met two couples on the street at Cable Beach who had just gotten off a jitney and we suggested they take the bus back to Goodman’s but they kept walking toward Baha Mar… Goodman’s Bay - vendors selling food/drinks, renting lounges and jet skis. It’s a bit busy and not a perfect relaxing beach, but much better than Junkanoo Beach, that is too close to the ship.. Anyway unless something has changed we’d head to Goodman’s Bay, or perhaps Saunders Beach which is before Goodman’s. Grab the #10 jitney at Bay Street and Frederick and just tell the driver where you are going. $1.25 each way, exact change appreciated…
  8. Remember that you are arriving with a ship full of others with similar interests, and possible other ship passengers! That’s why we would never go to the Baths unless staying in the islands and being able to really avoid any cruise ship crowds… I don’t remember your port times or what ships are in port, but you may want to just enjoy a nice cat sail, ferry to Jost, or enjoy beautiful Tortola!
  9. Yes you have to walk back up. Offer two tours will arrive at nearly the same time, one will start down the “normal” path, and the other down the path to Devil’s Bay. What a mess that turns into… I’ve read that they no longer allow folks to go down the path to Devil’s Bay, at least those planning to go through the boulders. As I suggested in other threads, we would definitely “hook up” with a taxi driver wiling to work with you during your time on the island. Fares in the Valley area are reasonable ($5 - $6/pp wash stop). He/she can advise whether to go early or hold back and enjoy Savannah first. The unknown here is whether your ferry arrives before the FIRST excursion or after? Does the cruise line have an early ferry chartered for an excursion? The driver should be able to give you the best guidance along with what you see when you arrive..
  10. Unfortunately that attached thread can be confusing and contains info on other destinations…But if you decide to look into other excursions that and other threads are helpful. For Island tours you have a couple great options. Tortola is the most beautiful island in the group, in our opinion, and an island tour (with a nice beach stop) is a great idea… You can just hop one of the shared safari taxis that provide various island tours, you will see them identified, or you can ask the nice ladies at the information area for guidance. The typical tours include spectacular views and photo ops from high up, and some interesting highlights. Other longer tours include a beach stop, typically Cane Garden Bay which you can read about in the Gorgeous Beaches of the BVI post. A private tour gives you a much nicer experience and you can choose your itinerary with help from the driver. The people of Tortola are wonderful, and meeting locals off the beaten path just give a much more personal experience…Just gives you the opportunity to stop at a less crowded beach, or see areas your fellow passengers will not. You’d have more to share at dinner! 😉 If interested in the latter, AC’s Taxi would be our choice. http://www.info-res.com/actaxibvi/
  11. Yes we plan to spend at least 2 - 3 nights post, so Riverside sounds perfect - Thanks for your keen insight! 🙏👍😄
  12. How does the Riverside Hotel (and that area) compare to Hyatt Place and the others? We’ve stayed in the Danai Beach area in the past but would like to stay pre/post cruise in a more walkable area for restaurants, etc, at a hotel with a decent pool and bar. Hyatt looks closer to Celebrity terminal, but Riverside is on the River Walk?
  13. Sure - but once you get through you should receive an email confirmation. let us know how you make out! 😀
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