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Arrived for a day at the brand new port of Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic last week with daughter, two grand kids and my sister. What a facility!

 

I've been to all the private islands (Half Moon Cay is my favorite) as well as to the cruise industry developed ports at Grand Turk and Falmouth. Clearly, Carnival has taken what was learned at those two (as well as Costa Maya) and improved the model. (Ok, I know, there's no beach like at Grand Turk.) Frankly, the ball was dropped at Falmouth as there is little to do except excursions and the town itself is uninviting. I would not seek out another itinerary that included Falmouth.

 

The planning and attention to detail during the development at Amber Cove is fantastic. The landscaping is ample and well done. The pool and water slide will occupy the kids all day. My daughter enjoyed the zipline ($12 all day). My sister (mid sixties) did the swim with the dolphins excursion and was impressed with the transportation and organization.

 

The staff is plentiful, uniformed, and very well trained. While there is an occasional English language challenge, the staff attitude is service oriented and enthusiastic. The quality of the crew at Amber Cove was perhaps my biggest positive surprise.

 

If you have booked an itinerary that includes this new stop, you are in for a treat.

So did you book an excursion there? Is there a beach close to the ship?:)

Thanks for your help. I took your advice.:)

2421 is an inside cabin for 4 people

2437 is an ocean view cabin

 

two totally different cabins.

sorry meant 2431

Just wondering which room would be better 2421 or 2437? Or does it make any difference? Thanks for your reply.:)

Just wondering if this is a quiet room?:) 2437 on Carnival Conquest also had choice of 2431. What would be better?

The beds are against the side wall. EM

Thanks for the info:)I've seen different pictures and wasn't sure which one it was. Glad its on the side:):)

Just wondering where the bed is situated on Carnival Glory; Room 6203. Is it in front of the window? If it is--can it be changed to having the bed on the side of window instead of front? Any info would be appreciated.:)

Your cabin is on the Riveria Deck

 

not the first floor. (it will help you get around the ship)

 

you are located in the aft of the ship--

your elevators back here will get you from the bottom to the top

 

remember that deck 4 and 5 goes all the way through

deck 3 has a dead end from the aft elevator. you can not get forward from there.

THanks everyone for you advice! Hadn't booked it yet but was looking at that one because it had the same one for the July 23rd and we are doing back to back so was thinking of that one so we wouldn't have to change rooms.,:)However, second thought I don't think that would be a good one to chose. Thanks again!:)

Where is this cabin on Carnival Glory.?

 

Engines are in the aft of a ship far below the passenger cabins.

 

Ropes? or Anchor will be all the way forward.(in the point of the ship)

 

Id be more concern with whats above or below then the working area of the ship which does not impact most cruisers today

Its about 3rd from the bottom on the first floor. Somebody said they could hear the anchor or ropes so I was just wondering what they heard?:confused::confused:

What about the sound of the ropes when we come into port? Are these noise?:)

Just wondering if 1453 on Carnival Glory would be noisy from the engines? Any help would be appreciated.:)

what about carnival on the feb. 1st where would it dock at St. Thomas?:confused:

Thanks so much! Have you been there before? What is it like?:)

Does anyone know how far this park is from the cruise port?(Arikok national park) Also how much does it cost to get in? Has anyone been there before? Sounds like it might be interesting to see. Thanks for your replies:)

Thanks for the info!:)

thanks for the info!:):):)

Thanks i will do that!:):)

Just wondering what is within walking distance? Is the town close by and is there anything to see close by? Thanks:)

JUST WONDERING WHAT ANYONE COULD RECOMMEND AND TO WHAT TO DO WHEN U WALKED OFF THE SHIP? IS THE TOWN CLOSE OR IS THERE ANYTHING TO SEE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE? thanks:)

Just wondering if there is anyplace to go when u get off the ship within walking distance?:)

We newbies. What would be the best carnival ship excursion to go on to see? Or are there things you can do right off the ship? Thanks for your replies.:)

JUST WONDERING WHAT EVERYONE WOULD RECOMMEND HERE. iS THERE SOMETHING YOU CAN DO RIGHT OFF THE SHIP? THANKS FOR YOUR REPLIES:) WE ARE ON THE CARNIVAL GLORY.

So can u walk right off the ship to go through these little towns?:)

Is there anything to see here that you can walk to from the ship?:)

just wondering if anyone has been on this Carnival excursion? Trying to decide what excursion to go on. Like to book through the ship. Thanks:)