Nole0202

Nikon AW110 at Target for $159 this week.

Sweet deal.

Thank you all so much guys!

 

I thought Pinel was a must see, should I just skip it then? I might then do Orient bay in the morning until Marigot stores are open, then go to Maho for a couple of hours and then philipsburg on our way back. That way we can have some spare time. Yeash I realize I was trying to do so much and I would only be looking at the clock to see if it was time to leave already..

 

Thanks again!

This alternate should by doable, if you rent a car. Must leave the beach by 11am at latest. The big planes hit Maho between 1:30pm and 3pm on most days.

Charlie's provides free shuttle both to and fron the port.

Nole0202 as a fellow Seminole I love your avatar! Thanks for the info on San Juan. We will be in port there in December - just after we go the the ACC championship game!

Great!

Us too, on Monday 9 December with the same odd times as the OP.

This has been a great Fall, hopefully you were able to attend one of the games.

SJ is one of the best cities in the Americas. This will be our 3rd year going there.

Let me know if you are looking for other options. There are many excellent restaurants. If you are willing to take a short taxi to the beach, try La Playita. It is one of the most romantic spots for lunch or dinner. It is small and sits out over the ocean.

Only if I'm allowed on the slides in the fun club. There's a place for children and a place for adults.

Perfect response.

Thanks!

The still have to get by that team from AA. 💨💩

 

 

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And we all thought Michigan State was located in Lansing....

Enjoy a late afternoon walk around the bay/fort followed by dinner at Dragon Fly.

Suggest you skip St Thomas and take the Red Hook ferry over to ST John. It is a great place that you will always remember.

St Thomas is can be very busy....

It might be out of the ordinary, but instead of getting a camera strap you can get a guitar strap, they come in cool designs and they're made to carry heavy guitars comfortably.

Checkout Souldier Straps. Their main product is guitar straps for major bands and also have a line of camera straps.

Souldier dot com

from the website...

 

Families traveling together in multiple staterooms

Modified on: Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 6:16 AM

 

The following are benefits of your photo package (digital or print):

 

· When purchasing any size digital photo package, you will take home all the photos seen on your kiosk account and can choose which photos to keep from home.

· Photos of your children aged 21 and under, who may be traveling in a separate stateroom are included.

· Artistic borders and templates as seen on all printed photos are included.

· Digital photos are in a size and resolution that allow for printing up to 8x10.

· “Unlimited” photos means all the photos in your photo kiosk account and/or all the photo prints that YOU collect while adhering to these terms.

 

The following is not included with your photo package (digital or print):

· Photos of others in your party not staying in your stateroom.

· Group photos, weddings, Quinces and other special occasion photography services.

· Generic stock photos of the ship, characters, ports of call, etc.

· Any special printing or retouching requests.

 

For larger families traveling together across multiple staterooms, we offer a discount on Get the Picture! unlimited discs: Purchase Get the Picture! unlimited for one stateroom, and the second Get the Picture! unlimited disc is 50% off the onboard price.

 

For pre-cruise purchases on MyCruisePhotos.com, you may purchase the first disc online and additional discs can be purchased on board for 50% off the onboard price*.

 

The passenger manifest will be reviewed for all purchases, the Booking ID must match the purchasing cabins

 

*This offer is only available on ships that offer Get the Picture! unlimited photo packages.

 

 

 

I wonder what they consider a group photo? We have 2 other couples sailing with us I want to get pictures with.

Yes, they are included....if you are in the photo with them.

Check out the new Nikon Df FF camera announced today. Under $3,000 with 50mm f1.8 lens.

We take DL (for car rentals) and Passports.

Keep photocopies of Passports in the room safe (for numbers only in case of loss).

I'm giving the old 3100 to my daughter, so i'll be starting from scratch! Maybe I need to look at some quality glass and then decide on a body.

When it was time to replace the D300 last year (due to no new quality construction DX body from Nikon), went with mirror-less. Bought a Fuji X100 and a Sony NEX 5. Both a great size with high quality images up to ISO3200.

The X100 has become my take all the time camera and the Sony uses my old Nikon glass.

Finally, ended up selling the D300 body.

They generally have some TV service but on embarkation day I doubt they will carry the game. Celebrity isn't like Carnival where they have network TV, so if this game is on ABC, it won't be shown. Plus, noon is embarkation time and you won't have access to your cabin and all the bars and the casino are shut, so no TV there either.

Dah....that's what I said. No TV at noon, the SJ departures are not until evening...

I am leaving on the Celebrity Solstice out of San Juan on November 30 which is the OSU Michigan football game. The game starts at noon. Will I be able to see the game on the ship?

 

Go Bucks!!!!!!!

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No TV service at noon on departure.

I really believe that all the moaning we get from canikon fanboys is just mere chest thumping in the 'which brand is better' debate. I have yet to see a photo where I can point to it and say definitively...that photo is bad because it was using a 5 year old sensor! This is especially true in the age of digital where almost anything can be adjusted in post.

 

The original statement that I respectfully disagreed with suggested that 2 year old technology is not worth considering. I was contending that since nothing significant in dslr technology has changed in the past 5 or so years, buying a slightly older/used entry level camera is a very good option, especially if they want to pair an older body with better glass. Considering that the OP was looking at both the T3 and the D3100, I would guess that he/she is looking more at just dipping a toe into the DSLR game to test the waters without expending a great fortune. If this is the case, why not buy older/used?

 

As far as which brand to buy, my advice....when I was considering my purchase, I was taking into account my history of selecting the off brand, hoping that they would be as good as the name brands. My prior selections included the likes of Intellivision, BetaMax, HD-DVD, Minidisc, and WebOS. All of which, I consider, technologies as good, if not better, than the more popular options. I was left with gear that became abandoned and unsupported. After WebOS failed, I vowed to learn my lesson and stick with the market leaders, if anything to get more value for my money. When selecting a camera, I looked into the history and the support (both company and user base) and felt that neither Canon nor Nikon are going away any time soon and that my investment in either of these companies will be a lasting one. I went with Canon because at the time, because the T2i was the best entry level camera on the market at my price point. My choice was justified in my mind when I discovered the Magic Lantern project...I don't believe that any of the 'off brands' would have the user support to drive such a wonderful project.

 

Anyway, good luck in choosing! Its a good time to jump into the DSLR world. There are many choices out there and you really cant go wrong with whatever you choose!

The primary gain from the new sensors (Nikon and Sony) are greatly improved high ISO capability.

It's not a tour. They take you thru a fake area with a movie.

Waste of time.

Visit beautiful OSJ.

We are cruising in Dec. and snorkeling with turtles in Barbados. Our 9 and 11 year old Granddaughters would like underwater cameras for snorkeling. Any ideas on a camera that we could buy for each of the girls that won't break the bank?

Thanks, Doxie

Nikon has an S30 model you can find for around $60. It will be much less than the film cameras in the long run.

Is it safe to say that for an active, able-body first time visitor the walking option is better to get to the bus route and bus to the airport runway area in that you get to see more and maybe create more of an adventure....oh, and that it's completely free? $5-$7 each way per person on yet another boat merely to save 10-15 min. doesn't sound like a bargain to me.

 

The ship docks or tenders here??

 

Thanks

Yes

It is only a 15 min max walk from the pier to town. You will see many (100's) of people walking during the day in port.

Option would be to drive to where JetBlue or SouthWest fly. They have the lowest prices to SJ.

Yes, bought a Nikon lens from them 3 years ago. It came new in box with USA warranty.

We are doing a 7 day southern Caribbean itinerary with Barbados our last port of call. We have absolutely no plans here (unlike every other day)

 

What would be the best beach to go to and why? Looking for total relaxation but a nice spot with a beautiful view and food/drink nearby.

 

 

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Crane, Crane, Crane

Post Card Views with Pink sands, beautiful, cliffs, caves, etc......elevator up cliffs to resort with food/drink.

This port will be our last stop and I don't want to waste it. Previously we went to Gran Anase Beach via water taxi and were pestered by the locals (guitar playing "Spanky "in particular). Anything interesting inland ? Maybe we can beach stop afterwards? Suggestions?

If you are in good shape, consider the 7 Sisters Falls hike. You will never forget it.....

There are more options, better rates and nicer hotels at the beach near the airport. All should accept 1 night.

You can take a 10-minute taxi or the bus into OSJ for the afternoon or dinner, also the night life (large clubs & casinos) are at the beach.

Consider a rental car, the rates are good, the island is small and the roads easy to navigate.

It would allow you to go to the beach, Marigot and also Maho for the planes, with time in the late afternoon to shop.