AussieKathy Posted August 10, 2010 #276 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi Mike, Any idea on when you might be able to post the teen daily? Thanks. :) I'm hanging out for a copy also. I was hoping to get it before the 45 days which is tomorrow now. If you could e-mail if that's easier AussieKathy10@yahoo.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 10, 2010 #277 Share Posted August 10, 2010 They had about a billion slot machines of every game known to man, and the basic card tables as well. 3-card poker was the only game I wasn't familiar with. They also had roulette and craps, plus slot tournaments and poker tournaments as well. There will be a coupon when you receive your paperwork that entitles you to $20 worth of play for $10. Not EVERY slot machine (my favorite-Hot Shots) Boo Hiss! :( (Where's the tear smiley when you need it?) Oh, there it is. Have you heard if this is a one time shot? Or can you use a different coupon every time you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlasmcruising Posted August 10, 2010 #278 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Not EVERY slot machine (my favorite-Hot Shots) Boo Hiss! :( (Where's the tear smiley when you need it?) Oh, there it is. Have you heard if this is a one time shot? Or can you use a different coupon every time you go? I think it is a one time only for joining their casino club. The casino is big!! Nice part is one side is non-smoking, which was nice!! Many new machines I had never seen before, too.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizer2d Posted August 10, 2010 #279 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thanks so much for responding to my casino questions. I didn't know we got a coupon or coupon booklet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundae Posted August 11, 2010 #280 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I just booked my entertainment on ncl.com (I'm on the b2b beginning Sept 25 and today is my 45 day mark). Major excitement!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheCruisingYearsOfLife Posted August 11, 2010 #281 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Last Day at Sea (Friday, July 30)... This was the afternoon that my son’s cruise card was stolen from the “book” at the Entourage Teen Club, and the little felon that stole it ran up over $150 in video game charges on my card. ... To read the many other so-called adult posters who sell their own consciences soooooo cheaply, and score (or seek to score) a personal felonious victory of ripping the cruise lines off of maybe one percent of their due by smuggling in alcohol, you don't have to wonder very much where the moral models of such video game felons come from. Love your review. Thank you so much for it all. We look forward to sailing Epic in January, 2012. InThe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangegrove Posted August 11, 2010 #282 Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) for all of the information you have shared with us! I'll be sure to look for your posts on any cruises we may book! My question: 1. Does the Epic have a special commemorative cup for the soda card or just a generic cup? 2. Did you see an ornament that looks like the ship? You know, the typical NCL oval ornament for around $10. I would hate to think that our "collection" will be incomplete. Have a great day! Marianne There is no special cup. Here is photo and no ornament! :mad: I collect them also! Edited August 11, 2010 by orangegrove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbwmail Posted August 14, 2010 #283 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I will be taking the Western route in a week and I'm having difficulty knowing what I can charge in the three ports and what I need to pay cash for. I have no idea how much cash to take off the ship in each port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 14, 2010 Author #284 Share Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) I will be taking the Western route in a week and I'm having difficulty knowing what I can charge in the three ports and what I need to pay cash for. I have no idea how much cash to take off the ship in each port? It really depends on where you shop. I would take cash to Roatan. The shops near the port as well as the roadside ones are very local and rural. If you go to one of the resorts for time at the beach they will accept credit cards. Expect to pay about $6 - $7 for t-shirts, and a few dollars for trinkets. Mahogany bowls, which are abundant and popular, will run from $10 to $50 depending on the size. While I did not make it to Costa Maya, my guess is that the shops at the port will almost all accept credit cards. That shopping area was carved out of the jungle for the express purpose of attracting cruise customers, so they'll take plastic. Most of the shops around the port in Cozumel will also take credit cards. If you get away from the main drag you will want to have cash with you. They all take US dollars, so no need for conversions. It's always a good idea to carry a mix of bills including plenty of small denominations. Some places will not have change in dollars (or claim not to), so exact change is good. I took a couple hundred dollars in cash, plus my credit card, to each port. It was more than enough. Plus, every place I used my credit card they charged me in US dollars and not Pesos. If they're going to charge Pesos, the exchange rate is about 13 to the dollar. Edited August 14, 2010 by sdmike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalcarolinakid Posted August 14, 2010 #285 Share Posted August 14, 2010 All the places we went to in Roatan claimed that the credit card machines were down. Seemed like standard procedure that they claim to take credit, but the machines are broken so they only take cash. We had limited cash on Roatan, and could not charge our lunch at Infinity Bay. No Credit Cards for the water activities either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 14, 2010 Author #286 Share Posted August 14, 2010 All the places we went to in Roatan claimed that the credit card machines were down. Seemed like standard procedure that they claim to take credit, but the machines are broken so they only take cash. We had limited cash on Roatan, and could not charge our lunch at Infinity Bay. No Credit Cards for the water activities either. At Infinity Bay they told us the same thing, so we told them that we would not be able to buy lunch and drinks for 11 people then. Amazingly the credit card machine started working. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalcarolinakid Posted August 14, 2010 #287 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I tried that approach, but only had 4 people. BTW, I would love to share my Maya Chan day with you. Was definitely one of our favorite places. Very unique. Part of it will be in my review later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missygirl1 Posted August 14, 2010 #288 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Hey Mike I read in your review that your brother did the Snuba in Cozumel. How did he like that?? I am trying to figure out my plan and DH wants to try Snuba. Also, even though you did not go to Mr Sanchos in Cozumel did you hear any feedback on it?? Thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbwmail Posted August 14, 2010 #289 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Thanks so all of you on the cash/credit payment issues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 15, 2010 Author #290 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hey MikeI read in your review that your brother did the Snuba in Cozumel. How did he like that?? I am trying to figure out my plan and DH wants to try Snuba. Also, even though you did not go to Mr Sanchos in Cozumel did you hear any feedback on it?? Thanks so much!! Hopefully my brother will chime in on this issue. His ID is "k9sar". I didn't hear anything about Mr. Sanchos. Sorry. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 15, 2010 Author #291 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I tried that approach, but only had 4 people. BTW, I would love to share my Maya Chan day with you. Was definitely one of our favorite places. Very unique. Part of it will be in my review later. I'm looking forward to that info! I'm sorry I missed out on visiting there. Mark and his team seemed great, and the reviews were wonderful. At least I spend the refunded money on a nice watch to ease my pain. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adkmom Posted August 16, 2010 #292 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Mike where did the zip and dip tour take you in Roatan. Which canopy? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavmom Posted August 17, 2010 #293 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Where is the souvenir shop(I know that I will need more caffeine free diet coke...not found on the ship!) found on page 9 and what's with the twisted Corona bottles? Love that tee shirt.... Marianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 17, 2010 Author #294 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Mike where did the zip and dip tour take you in Roatan. Which canopy?Thanks The zip is on Victor's property. It's not one of the big canopy tours, but a smaller 12 station one that runs back and forth across his property. It was perfect for our group ranging from 9 to 71. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 17, 2010 Author #295 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Where is the souvenir shop(I know that I will need more caffeine free diet coke...not found on the ship!) found on page 9 and what's with the twisted Corona bottles? Love that tee shirt.... Marianne That shop was to the left of the port along the primary road. It's immediately next to the McDonalds. Just exit the mall at the port and head to the left. They had good prices on hats, shirts and the like and took credit cards in US dollars. Don't buy booze there though. Too expensive. Also don't buy vanilla there. If you are looking for vanilla get it at the nice shop on the upper floor of the mall (Del Cinco Sols). Their house brand is made by Orlando and is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14ersco Posted August 17, 2010 #296 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Last week the exchange rate for the official taxis in Cozumel was 10 pesos per dollar. The taxi rates were posted in pesos. Ours was 170 pesos, so $17. We only used cash for our ports; which was good since either the credit card machines were "broken" our not even available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavmom Posted August 17, 2010 #297 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Mike...which port is it in??:confused: I hope it's in our first week' Thanks, again! marianne If we are doing a two week cruise, not booked as b2b but as 1 cruise, do we still have to do customs in Miami on our port day if we don't want to get off the ship? We will have to cruise together some day...I owe you a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrepid_guy Posted August 17, 2010 #298 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Mike, I am leaving on Wednesday and I need a little reminder. Where was it specifically that you found the wooden bowls? They sound like great gifts and I do not want to miss them. Can you re-enlighten me? ~Intrepid <-- bowled over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted August 17, 2010 #299 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Mike, I am leaving on Wednesday. ~Intrepid <-- bowled over. We fly out to Miami on Thurs morning!! Time is almost here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 17, 2010 Author #300 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Mike...which port is it in??:confused: I hope it's in our first week'Thanks, again! marianne If we are doing a two week cruise, not booked as b2b but as 1 cruise, do we still have to do customs in Miami on our port day if we don't want to get off the ship? We will have to cruise together some day...I owe you a drink! marianne - That shop was in Cozumel, the last stop in the western itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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