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Helpful VotesWe are a couple in their 50’s. We have 5 adult children and are empty nesters. Retired from teaching last school year and REALLY EXCITED about cruising in September instead of starting another school year!!!
January 2023 - 4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas Sail
September 2019 - 8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Horizon
Wonderful Cruise for This Couple
May 2010 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream
May 2009 - 7 Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean (Miami roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Liberty
Carnival Horizon
Sail date: September 21, 2019
Wonderful Cruise for This Couple
Freedom of the Seas
Sail date: January 23, 2023
We weren’t happy with this excursion. We booked the VIP ADULTS ONLY BLUE LAGOON BEACH DAY. 1. There was confusion and no one there to explain that you needed to turn in your tickets and get a wristband before getting on the boat to take you to the island. We got in the line to board the tender but had to be left to the side until someone came with wristbands for us. 2. The tender taking you to the island was VERY slow and we had to wait to have a dock to get off the boat to start our excursion. When we were finally able to dock 10 minutes later everyone wanted off the boat in a huge rush! 3. The walk to Chill Island is VERY LONG and at points walking in soft sand which isn’t easy. For younger adults it was no problem but for us in their 60’s it took longer which meant we didn’t get a good beach chair once there. 4. By saying not getting a good chair I meant chairs with no umbrella! In the hot sun and for what you pay for this excursion I think every 2 chairs should have an umbrella!! We had to sit in the open sun for 4 hours. NOT HAPPY!! 5. The beach area was small and very rocky! We were cramped in chairs and you got maybe 2 steps before you stepped on a rock. The family section has a huge water area with no rocks, spread B out chairs and every 2 chairs had an umbrella. We would have went there but the wristbands you have designate where you stay on the island.
Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
One note: the hot air balloon ride will not run on windy days. Your money will be refunded in your account that day.
Freedom of the Seas
One tip we would give is to not be in a rush to get anywhere or do anything. Savor every moment on a Freedom of the Seas vacation!
This was our favorite port!! Aruba is BEAUTIFUL! We took an open air bus from Carnival to Eagle Beach. The beach is absolutely GORGEOUS! Note: umbrella rental was between $25-$65, Chair rental was $8 each. We did not expect such a high rate for umbrellas which took most of our money taken with us off the ship.
You will have to book an excursion at this port. There is absolutely nothing to do right off the ship like other ports.
Carnival Horizon
Opt for anytime dining. You were able to get a table anytime from 5:30pm - 9:30pm with ease.
