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I don't think juice is included in the drink card. And it only includes fountain soda, not cans. And if I'm remembering correctly the only soda they offer is cola, diet cola, regular lemon-lime (no diet lemon-lime) and regular gingerale. (and I'm not 10% positive about the gingerale being included.) I specifically remember that there is no diet soda on the list that is caffeine free. That is why I didn't buy the card.About the shore excursion, yes book ahead to get what you want. They book up , and it would be a shame to miss one that you had your heart set on.As for booking on your own, or through the cruise line: We have done and still do it both ways. We too have had good luck with Shoretrips.com . But I don't usually recommend going it alone to a newbie. Here's a little cut and paste of what I tell folks on the Cruise Tips page: (please forgive my being lazy and just doing a cut and paste. instead of typing it more succinctly)
I don't think juice is included in the drink card. And it only includes fountain soda, not cans. And if I'm remembering correctly the only soda they offer is cola, diet cola, regular lemon-lime (no diet lemon-lime) and regular gingerale. (and I'm not 10% positive about the gingerale being included.) I specifically remember that there is no diet soda on the list that is caffeine free. That is why I didn't buy the card.
About the shore excursion, yes book ahead to get what you want. They book up , and it would be a shame to miss one that you had your heart set on.
As for booking on your own, or through the cruise line: We have done and still do it both ways. We too have had good luck with Shoretrips.com . But I don't usually recommend going it alone to a newbie. Here's a little cut and paste of what I tell folks on the Cruise Tips page: (please forgive my being lazy and just doing a cut and paste. instead of typing it more succinctly)
