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First cruise - CARIBBEAN - questions
Thus spake Ray Goldenberg :
On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:15:12 -0600, Dillon Pyron wrote: RCI is requiring passports for cruises returning after Jan 8. So that makes the rest of the discussion moot for them (I haven't seen anything from Celebrity, I assume they are doing so as well). Hi Dillon, As a matter of clarification, the above is not correct. Royal Caribbean dropped the passport requirement after the law was changed. The cruise lines lobbied heavily for this law change. From Royal Caribbean: Yeah, I got that fax after I posted it. But in mid October they did say they were requiring them. Domestic Sailing Requirements: U.S. Citizen Passport Requirement Air Travel Effective January 8, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens flying to or from all international destinations. This includes all areas of the world in which our ships sail, such as the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Central and South America. "Cruise Travel As early as January 1, 2008, subject to U.S. Government amendment, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens cruising to or from all international destinations. This includes all areas of the world in which our ships sail, such as the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Until that time, the following travel document requirements apply: International Travel A valid passport is required; visas are required where they apply. This includes Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Domestic Travel For domestic travel which includes: the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, a passport (valid or expired) is highly recommended. In the absence of a passport, a birth certificate (original or a certified copy), plus a picture ID card issued by a federal, state or local government agency is required. A voter registration card or Social Security Card are not considered to be proof of citizenship. Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture ID. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com -- dillon If you can't figure out how to unmunge my address, email me and I'll explain it. |
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First cruise - CARIBBEAN - questions
Thus spake Charles :
In article , Dillon Pyron wrote: Charles, the last press release I have from RCI says that they are requiring them, due to the possibility of having to fly home. DCL is "strongly recommending" them for much the same reason. I have an email in to my Carnival DSM about it, we'll see what she has to say. I am going by what they say on their web site. They do highly recommend them but don't require them. Of course it would be prudent to have a passport because of the possible emergency need to fly home. I would go as far as saying it is stupid not to have one because of that possibility. I have a friend who's a gate agent at IAH for Continental. She says that you will be denied boarding in foreign airports as well as domestic (for international trips). So if you miss the ship in Cozumel, you are royally screwed. -- dillon If you can't figure out how to unmunge my address, email me and I'll explain it. |
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More questions [long]
Thus spake Sue and Kevin Mullen :
wrote: We decided to take just oceanview cabin, it was huge diffrent between balcony cabin (at this date), we think it's better to stay in Miami longer. Very wise choice and I think you will be happy with your decision. BTW, We are from Poland, we have polish passports and we will be back before 31st of December, so i think we don't have "passport" problem. We have valid american visas. I would check with the cruise line and the Embassy or whoever you get your visas from and make sure that you have all the paperwork you need. Good point. I don't think Poland is a visa waiver country, so you'll need a multi entry visa. Contact the US embassy for details. 1.Labadee : ??? we don't have any plans for this place, we thought about excursion from RCI but we couldn't find any intresting beside SeaTrek Parasail, do You have any idea what to do there??? Have You ever tried parasail in Labadee? Labadee is their private island and mostly a day at the beach. They will have lunch available(freee) and bar service which can go on your sign and sail card. If you are interested in the parasailing, this would be a good place to do it since there isn't much else to do. 2.Ocho Rios: We thought to rent a car and go to Montego Bay, but we worry is it enough time? We would like to see Dunn's Falls also, do You know how far is it from the port? Where is the best place for shopping? Do not rent a car and go on your own in Jamaica. Dunn's Falls is IMO a must do, but take one of the ships excursions that takes you there by boat. 3.George Town: snorkeling, can You recomend any place? We didn't want to take our equipment, where we can rent something? We heard there is a place where we can see stingrays during snorkeling, do you know anything about it? The must do here is swimming with the stingrays and the best way to do it is to book with Captain Marvin. I see that Jean O'Boyle has already given you his website. 4.Cozumel: is it enough time (9 hours) to get to Tulum? how is with ferrys? How did You spend Your day in Cozumel? I really would like to see ruins in Tulum, but we afraid it is too complicated? Tulum is a wonderful sight to visit and I suggest for this you take one of the cruise lines excursions. It is a long excursion and if you are on one of the ships excursions and are late getting back to the ship they will wait for you. If you go by yourself and are late, the ship will not wait for you. 8. Is it only one meal included? Do we have to decide what time we want to eat? Should we do any reservation before? What about room service? Can we just order our meal to the room or we have to eat at the dining room? I read somewhere room service is included, What does it mean? food is included or service charges? All of your meals on the ship are covered, unless you eat in one of the specialty venues and then there is a cover charge for them. You can eat breakfast and lunch in the dining room or at the buffet, just look in the daily newsletter for times. When you book the cruise you have to decide if you want early or late seating for dinner. If you don't want to eat dinner in the dining room, there is always the buffet. Then there is always room service which is free, but you should give a small tip to the waiter. Most of the time there is food available any time of the day or night that you want. sue -- dillon If you can't figure out how to unmunge my address, email me and I'll explain it. |
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First cruise - CARIBBEAN - questions
On Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 5:29:25 PM UTC-4, wrote:
We decided to buy our first cruise: place - Caribbean, time - December, we found too many nice cruises and now we are confused what is the best for us? We need some help.... We have three types: 1) 7-night Caribbean-Western - from Miami with Royal Caribbean - Voyager of the Seas - Labadee, Haiti - Ocho Rios, Jamaica - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - Cozumel 2) 8-night Caribbean-Eastern - from Fort Lauderdale with Royal Caribbean - Radiance of the Seas - San Juan, Puerto Rico - St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda - Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Martin - Sint Maarten - Nassau, Bahamas 3) 10-night Caribbean-Ultimate - from Tampa with Celebrity Cruises - Zenith - George Town, Grand Cayman - Puerto Limon, Costa Rica - Colon, Panama - Roatan (Isla Roatan), Bay Islands, Honduras - Cozumel, Mexico We have a lot of questions, we are under 30, we would like to see a lot, we like snorkeling, exotic places, good fun etc. It will be our honeymoon, but we want to spend it in active way. We don't want to spend all day on the beach. Do You think 1st cruise for 10 nights isn't too long for first timers?? Is it better to take 7 nights? Is it big diffrence between these lines ( royal and celebrity ) ? Is it really bad to stay at interior room or it's better to pay a little bit more for oceanview? what we should know about additional charges? Is some lines better for "young" people? ( beside disney's ship )? What about shore excursions? Have You tried something? What can You recomend? Is it better to organize our time by ourselves or buy some excursions? We would love to hear everything what You know, every suggestion, specialy from people who tried one of those cruises. It's our first time and we would like to know everything before we book the cruise Thank You soooooo much Eve I am in the process of applying for a cruise job and wanted to work in the Caribbean and and Central America and wanted to know which Cruise companies would be best to apply through for this region. I live near Philadadelphia too if that matters. Thank you for your help folks.. Chad |
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First cruise - CARIBBEAN - questions
On 1/22/2015 6:39 PM, wrote:
Good luck.. the cruise companies usually hire outside of the US. unless you are an entertainer like a comedian or a musician The do, however hire from the US if you are multi trained so if you are a scuba instructor and a dancer/singer, you are more likely to get a gig with the cruise director staff. -- Ray +++++++++++++++++++++++++ http://www.CompressorStuff.com Providing high pressure breathing air compressors and accessories for Fire Department, SCUBA, Paintball and industrial use since 1981 |
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First cruise - CARIBBEAN - questions
On Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 4:29:25 PM UTC-5, wrote:
We decided to buy our first cruise: place - Caribbean, time - December, we found too many nice cruises and now we are confused what is the best for us? We need some help.... We have three types: 1) 7-night Caribbean-Western - from Miami with Royal Caribbean - Voyager of the Seas - Labadee, Haiti - Ocho Rios, Jamaica - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - Cozumel 2) 8-night Caribbean-Eastern - from Fort Lauderdale with Royal Caribbean - Radiance of the Seas - San Juan, Puerto Rico - St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda - Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Martin - Sint Maarten - Nassau, Bahamas 3) 10-night Caribbean-Ultimate - from Tampa with Celebrity Cruises - Zenith - George Town, Grand Cayman - Puerto Limon, Costa Rica - Colon, Panama - Roatan (Isla Roatan), Bay Islands, Honduras - Cozumel, Mexico We have a lot of questions, we are under 30, we would like to see a lot, we like snorkeling, exotic places, good fun etc. It will be our honeymoon, but we want to spend it in active way. We don't want to spend all day on the beach. Do You think 1st cruise for 10 nights isn't too long for first timers?? Is it better to take 7 nights? Is it big diffrence between these lines ( royal and celebrity ) ? Is it really bad to stay at interior room or it's better to pay a little bit more for oceanview? what we should know about additional charges? Is some lines better for "young" people? ( beside disney's ship )? What about shore excursions? Have You tried something? What can You recomend? Is it better to organize our time by ourselves or buy some excursions? We would love to hear everything what You know, every suggestion, specialy from people who tried one of those cruises. It's our first time and we would like to know everything before we book the cruise Thank You soooooo much Eve I would pass on 1. 2 and three both sound nice. I especially like Grand Caymen because of the Manta Ray excursion, also Roatan, you can snorkle there too, t is beautiful. Having Haiti and Jamaica on the same trip would not be fun in my opinion. If you want to shop, Cozumel has plenty of shopping, they have a Diamonds International in every third building. Not kidding here. You can check the excursions before you leave on line, if you see something you like you can book it ahead, you can do things on your own too. Check it all out and decide what appeals to you. |
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First cruise - CARIBBEAN - questions
On 5/17/2015 3:36 PM, Rosie wrote:
I would pass on 1. 2 and three both sound nice. I especially like Grand Caymen because of the Manta Ray excursion, also Roatan, you can snorkle there too, t is beautiful. Having Haiti and Jamaica on the same trip would not be fun in my opinion. If you want to shop, Cozumel has plenty of shopping, they have a Diamonds International in every third building. Not kidding here. You can check the excursions before you leave on line, if you see something you like you can book it ahead, you can do things on your own too. Check it all out and decide what appeals to you. Rosie, Did you happen to notice that the question was from 2006? -- Ray +++++++++++++++++++++++++ http://www.CompressorStuff.com Providing high pressure breathing air compressors and accessories for Fire Department, SCUBA, Paintball and industrial use since 1981 |
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