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    Priority Tender Cabo Question

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    42 minutes ago, 80sGal said:

    Wondering which is the best option for tendering at Cabo .... we are Platinum so I guess there's a priority line ... but we also chose an excursion.   Are excursion tix groups first or Platinum?  Just looking for the least crowded/crazy option!   

    If you have an early excursion, the excursion will trump the Platinum line.  Cabo is of the places that it can defiantly be worth doing a Carnival run excursion.  When there are more than one ship in port it gets even more hectic.  

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    Teppanyaki??

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    4 hours ago, PlanoTim said:

    We weren't thrilled with Teppanyaki on Carnival Jubilee last week.  It was okay, but way down the list of our favorite dinner experiences that week.  I think an experience like Teppanyaki is more dependent on your fellow diners and your cook than other venues (Chef's Table might be the exception to that, though).  There are 10 seats at each grill and on our night 6 of those were one family (all adults).  They didn't seem to enjoy it at all and were sort of sticks in the mud.  The other couple we were seated next to was fun and helped improve the atmosphere.

     

    The food was okay.  The lobster/steak/shrimp were all cooked well, but I thought the flavors were kind of monochromatic.  They may be willing to substitute something for the shrimp appetizer if you ask.  I bet they get patrons who are allergic to shellfish.  The host asked about allergies when we were seated.

     

    I was a little surprised how quick the dinner seemed.  Not really rushed, but it was over quicker than I expected.

     

    I hope that helps some.
    Tim

    We have eaten at Teppanyaki on the Panorama and Jubilee.  Loved both meals and plan to eat at in on the Firenze.

     

    Speaking to the shellfish allergy, they are more liberal with other foods and make sure to not cross contaminate.  I am a sever allergy to shellfish and had not issues.  The ventilation is stellar as well and the staff makes sure you are taken care of.

     

    Here is our review from the Jubilee in January:

     

     

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    Bonsai Teppanyaki Carnival Jubilee A Review

    in Cruise Videos

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    Our latest review is up!

     


    In January of 2024 we cruised the Carnival Jubilee from Galveston Texas.  During that cruise we ate at the specialty restaurant Bonsai Teppanyaki.  This video shows some of what we saw and we talk about our experiences.  Thank you for watching.  
     

    Also, if your looking, here is our review from last year of the Bonsai Teppanyaki on the Carnival Panorama 

     

    Bonsai Teppanyaki Restaurant | Carnival Panorama | Meal and Restaurant Review

     

    Excursion at the port

    in St. Martin/St. Maarten

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, mitsugirly said:

     

    I'm not seeing what a "Turo" is? That park looks gorgeous!

    Turo is a car rental site.  Instead of renting from a company, you rent from a person.  A car rental in Juneau ran about $380 for the day, and with Turo we rented a van at $62 and added insurance bringing to to about $90.  They dopped it at a parking garage next to the pier and we left it in the same place. Having our own car was convenient especially with grandma who struggles with mobility.  The car owners had communicated with us ahead of time and left us with a ton of "ideas" of places to visit.  We took there tip on where to eat, but had do loads of research ahead of time on the others.  Visiting the glacier, the shrine and the whale sculpture were just the price of gas.  We also went to the garden that had a entry fee.

    Excursion at the port

    in St. Martin/St. Maarten

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    9 minutes ago, mitsugirly said:

     

    I just checked out your channel and subscribing. I see that you have been to Alaska and that's on my list of "next cruises to do". Yippee! I can't wait to watch them. 

    Oh cool, yes Alaska was awesome.  My personal favorite was on time in Juneau, renting a Turo for the day.  We saw so much.  Hope you get to go to Alaska soon

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    Excursion at the port

    in St. Martin/St. Maarten

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    1 hour ago, mitsugirly said:

     

    If you are looking for something different and "fun" to do, while it's not an ATV tour, how about a boat tour...as in one that you drive yourself and go fast? We did the Rhino Riders while in port once and had a blast! Check out my review with tons of pictures HERE

    Awesome, that looks awesome.  A definite contender.  I will share with the wife.  Loved your YouTube channel as well, giving it a subscribe, us small channels need to stick together.  Keep up the good work!

    First cruise from the West Coast

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    9 hours ago, RedJessi said:

    Hello! We are planning a trip from Florida to California for this summer and are including a little 4 night cruise down the coast from LA to Catalina Island and Ensenada Mexico. Ive never cruised from any ports in CA and was hoping someone has done this itinerary and can tell me what to expect as far as weather, ship turbulence and - of course - recommended excursions. Currently, I'm considering the Bison tour on Catalina Island - not seeing much of interest in Ensenada. I'd love to hear other's experiences!

    I have done this itinerary many times.  I love your idea of Bison tour, in Catalina, but have not done it.  I have read lots of great reviews and almost did it the last time there.  We have rented a golf cart to get good views of the harbor and cruise ship (3 or 4 times), walked the downtown, window shopping and getting a scoop of ice cream at least as many times.  Also, they do tours in the casino (the circular building) which we did once.  There is a nice botanical garden which a little way from the pier and also done a "glass bottom" submarine tour which we enjoyed, however the water clarity you are probably use to from Florida is not that great (or it wasn't that day)

     

    Most times when we are Ensenada we choose to enjoy the ship.  However the blow hole is a decent excursion.  Many people loved visiting the old casino (and birth place of the Margarita).  You can shop in their downtown.  My personal favorite was a wine tour excursion through the cruise line.  If you are struggling on Ensenada look up a YouTube channel, The Beach Life.  Hani has a ton of videos on all sorts of things to do in Ensenada.

     

    Whatever you do, you will have a good time.  Once thing to know, the distance trawled is a fraction of the time needed to get to both ports and for this reason, the cruise ships sail at slower speeds.  Sometimes the lower speeds and a rocky ocean lead to a bumpy ride.  It has never been a problem for me, but I know I have read more than a few comments about the rocky seas.

     

    If you are interested in any of the excursions, I have a couple of cruise vlog series (Radiance, Miracle and Inspiration) that shows some of our experiences.  Anyway you go about it, I hope you have a great cruise (and if you do the bison excursion, please come back and share) 

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    Excursion at the port

    in St. Martin/St. Maarten

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    On 3/14/2023 at 5:35 AM, MAUGUWI said:

    Any Recommendation at getting a excursion at the port. We are looking for an ATV tour . But are open to anything fun!!  NCL is not offering a lot. If you have used a tour company that you loved. HIT ME UP!! We will be there May 21 2023

    TIA!!

     

    Lisa 

    I know no one posted, but I wanted to follow up and see what you ended up doing,  Was there lots to choose from?  Any information will be greatly appreciated.

    Exceptional private tour with Jacki at Coral Transportation

    in St. Martin/St. Maarten

    Posted

    On 4/2/2023 at 1:48 PM, Floracruise said:

    I think it was in $220-240 range, she definitely catered to some very specific things we wanted to do. (we were 5 people in her very large new van (could have seated many more people but it was devoted to us) Very happy with it.

    Thank you for sharing.

     

    On 4/2/2023 at 1:51 PM, ferramc40 said:

    Thank you!  We are definitely booking the day with them (as long as she's still available).  Really appreciate your feedback.  Marcella

    Were you able to book and if so have you taken the excursion and mind sharing your experience.  I read positive here and positive on another thread and fb.  Thank you in advance.

    Excel Suite Laundry

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    15 hours ago, tytanbri said:

    I agree and was hoping to send laundry off each day to keep everything clean. I won't have to pack as much.

    Definitely!  I have to say, it is an understated perk, but we definitely loved using it.  Also really loved the room service perk.  Hope you have a great cruise!!!

    Puerto Vallarta shore excursions

    in Mexican Riviera

    Posted

    This may not be what you are looking for, but we loved our resort pass at Secrets in PV.  We plan doing the same in October with Secrets sister resort Dreams (since our kids will be with us).  I have our experience linked in my signature (2023 Carnival Panorama) if you are interested.  I know, another cruise line, but they will take passages from any ship.  The taxi ride was simple, check in was easy and the resort was definitely something we would do again.  Happy sailing!

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