Clarea Posted February 16, 2018 #176 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Can anyone comment about mosquitoes? Are they a big issue on the islands or at sea? We are from the uk so don’t have them at home. Thank you Never seen them at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniesband Posted February 16, 2018 #177 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Question... did they offer any kind of deals for dining in the specialty restaurants while you were onboard? I was considering doing the BOGO dining, but part of me would rather play it by ear.... BOGO is offered for the first 2 nights in Chops or Giovanni's. When we were looking at the table outside the Windjammer trying to decide, a manager came up and offered us 1/2 price and a bottle of wine at Izumi for the first night. We took him up on the offer. 1/2 price makes Izumi worth it, the ala cart prices make it a very expensive dining option. We liked Izumi best of all the specialty dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonaCK Posted February 16, 2018 #178 Share Posted February 16, 2018 BOGO is offered for the first 2 nights in Chops or Giovanni's. When we were looking at the table outside the Windjammer trying to decide, a manager came up and offered us 1/2 price and a bottle of wine at Izumi for the first night. We took him up on the offer. 1/2 price makes Izumi worth it, the ala cart prices make it a very expensive dining option. We liked Izumi best of all the specialty dining. Thanks. I figured that might be the case. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniesband Posted February 16, 2018 #179 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Can anyone comment about mosquitoes? Are they a big issue on the islands or at sea? We are from the uk so don’t have them at home. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Forums Didn't see or get bit by a single one all week. And we went into the rainforest on Martinique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjo Posted February 16, 2018 #180 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Really struggling with what to do in Martinique. Ports of Call board isn't too helpful- what Rainforest Trip did you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldspring62 Posted February 16, 2018 #181 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Didn't see or get bit by a single one all week. And we went into the rainforest on Martinique. Thank you for the reply. Did you use any repellent if so which type? My daughter has been bitten badly before, thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texmex.ferr Posted February 17, 2018 #182 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Thank you for the reply. Did you use any repellent if so which type? My daughter has been bitten badly before, thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hi, We are from Scotland, and we have cruised a few times in the Caribbean, and visited some of the rainforests during our different island trips, and I have never been bothered by the mosquitos. Everyone is different though. If you want to take repellent with you, it would be advisable to ask at a pharmacy which they would recommend. Back in Scotland, however, our midges love me, and when we've visited Canada, the mosquitos had a field day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoleskr Posted February 17, 2018 #183 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Really struggling with what to do in Martinique. Ports of Call board isn't too helpful- what Rainforest Trip did you do? We also went on a hike. Bought through RC. Only RC excursion we took, but it was great. No bugs, though we did use deet lotion. Just saw crabs a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prekteacher1 Posted February 20, 2018 #184 Share Posted February 20, 2018 We stayed at an airbnb in San Juan before we cruised out on the Jewel on 2/4. The place was in the Ocean Park area of San Juan. Our apartment had a problem with mosquitos. We went to the Walgreens around the corner and bought a can of Raid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robind21283 Posted February 20, 2018 #185 Share Posted February 20, 2018 We also went on a hike. Bought through RC. Only RC excursion we took, but it was great. No bugs, though we did use deet lotion. Just saw crabs a few times. Well, that pretty much confirms I’ll be able to get my choice of sunscreen at the drugstore when I get to San Juan. Trying to avoid checking luggage! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoleskr Posted February 20, 2018 #186 Share Posted February 20, 2018 There's a pharmacy at the Plaza de Armas that has bug spray, sunscreen, touristy stuff, and pretty much any other thing you could want at a pharmacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 20, 2018 #187 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Well, that pretty much confirms I’ll be able to get my choice of sunscreen at the drugstore when I get to San Juan. Trying to avoid checking luggage! CVS right across the street from the piers in Old San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robind21283 Posted February 20, 2018 #188 Share Posted February 20, 2018 CVS right across the street from the piers in Old San Juan. Saw that but wasn’t sure how back to normal inventory was...glad the only lobster I’ll be having is at the formal dinner... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzx1103 Posted February 20, 2018 #189 Share Posted February 20, 2018 So I keep seeing the muster drills are at 530pm. Is there still a later muster drill??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 20, 2018 #190 Share Posted February 20, 2018 So I keep seeing the muster drills are at 530pm. Is there still a later muster drill??? There is a later muster drill on Adventure, but Jewel has only had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzx1103 Posted February 20, 2018 #191 Share Posted February 20, 2018 There is a later muster drill on Adventure, but Jewel has only had one. Hmmm that doesn't make sense since my Cruise Documents clearly states all aboard is 7pm. So what about the people that gets in after 530pm? I'm also asking cause my wife and I are planning on getting on at 11am, have lunch. Then unload all our stuff in the stateroom at 1pm and then leave the ship and explore Old San Juan for the afternoon. We may be back by 530pm anyways but thought we had until 7pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 20, 2018 #192 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hmmm that doesn't make sense since my Cruise Documents clearly states all aboard is 7pm. So what about the people that gets in after 530pm? I'm also asking cause my wife and I are planning on getting on at 11am, have lunch. Then unload all our stuff in the stateroom at 1pm and then leave the ship and explore Old San Juan for the afternoon. We may be back by 530pm anyways but thought we had until 7pm. Maybe the muster procedure has changed, but I thought Jewel's was later, around 8pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldspring62 Posted February 20, 2018 #193 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) http://https://www.docdroid.net/file/download/dPhP9qZ/doc01908320180214083717.pdf From the feb 4th cruise compass it says muster is 5.30 but all aboard is 7.30. Edited February 20, 2018 by Coldspring62 Extra info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtot Posted February 21, 2018 #194 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I was just on the Jan 21-28 Jewel sailing! Let me know if you have any questions I can (try) and answer for you! What time were you able to board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powersboyee2 Posted February 21, 2018 #195 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hmmm that doesn't make sense since my Cruise Documents clearly states all aboard is 7pm. So what about the people that gets in after 530pm? I'm also asking cause my wife and I are planning on getting on at 11am, have lunch. Then unload all our stuff in the stateroom at 1pm and then leave the ship and explore Old San Juan for the afternoon. We may be back by 530pm anyways but thought we had until 7pm. There’s been several reviews and they state there has only been the one muster which pushed back the first nights dinner times slightly. You would have to make the muster up if you aren’t able to attend the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzx1103 Posted February 21, 2018 #196 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yea sorry, double checked and it did state all aboard is at 730pm not 7pm. Hmmm I wonder how the makeup Muster work? I guess they just inform anyone not at the 5:30pm to meet at a designated place later that evening. Or they make you clean the dishes as punishment :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powersboyee2 Posted February 21, 2018 #197 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yea sorry, double checked and it did state all aboard is at 730pm not 7pm. Hmmm I wonder how the makeup Muster work? I guess they just inform anyone not at the 5:30pm to meet at a designated place later that evening. Or they make you clean the dishes as punishment :p Oh that’s part of the galley tour too! Mandatory dish washing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigstoy Posted February 23, 2018 #198 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I hadn’t thought about AirBnB as an option, I would love to know how this goes for y’all. We have never used them and know many people who have and enjoyed their experience. I’ve been in SJU but it’s been 20 years. We went on our first cruise in 1998 as a port of call on the Sensation. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We had a great experience with the AirBnB. It was a 3 bedroom place that we shared with another couple and my sister. The place was a block or two from San Christobal. Lots of restaurants within reasonable walking distance. We went to a small Italian restuarant one night and to Tijauana's Bar & Grill on the waterfront another night. It was a great way to spend time in Old San Juan and see the sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigstoy Posted February 23, 2018 #199 Share Posted February 23, 2018 The main shows were usually around 6-6:30 and 9-9:30 for each dinner seating. But of course they had the late night comedy and Love & Marriage gameshow, which we’re always 10:30 or later. This was the first RCI Cruise I’ve done that didn’t have The Quest though! We were disappointed! They had the Quest. It was held in the Safari Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigstoy Posted February 23, 2018 #200 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Saw that but wasn’t sure how back to normal inventory was...glad the only lobster I’ll be having is at the formal dinner... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Pretty much everything in Old San Juan was up and running. We walked the town pretty thoroughly and only came across one generator running. There is a big CVS and Walgreens both across the street close to where the docks are for the ships visiting for the day. They were fully stocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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