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Question 1 - The soda cards are available, the cost depends on the length of the cruise ($40 for 7 days sounds about right) It does not include bottled water. Juice, iced tea and lemonade is usually free. Some of the ships keep thier juice nachines filled all day near the buffet decks. 2 - Yes you can take drinks to your room. As for openly taking booze aboard the ship well, policy does not allow for that. 1 bottle of wine is permitted. However I have been creative in managing to get some other forms of alcohal aboard. use small 1/2 pint or small single serve bottles. Stuff them in the middle of your suitcase in yor shoes. Now I am not advocating the practice (ahem) but it has worked for me. Just be aware that you are aboard a ship and over use of alcohol can result in tragedy.3 - Yes beach towels are provided. Ask your room steward to provide one to use if you are taking one to a beach off the ship. Be sure to return it or will show up on your bill. If you are using it in the pools or hot tubs on the ship you will find them being dispensed in those areas4 - If you look at and review the excursions and make up your mind that you will do it then it is best to pre book on line before you go to be sure you get it. there have been times we didn't do that and found out too late that the excursion was filled. Booking through independent sources is cheaper and less crowded however be absolutely sure you are dealing with reputable sources. The one thing to be mindful of is; if you book through the ship they are responsible to get back to the ship on time or get you to the next port. If you book one the independents be sure to check what their policy is in those situations.We have done the western Carib and loved it as you will. Mexico is a very freindly place and our dollar still has some clout there. Have a great cruise!lars
Question 1 - The soda cards are available, the cost depends on the length of the cruise ($40 for 7 days sounds about right) It does not include bottled water. Juice, iced tea and lemonade is usually free. Some of the ships keep thier juice nachines filled all day near the buffet decks.
2 - Yes you can take drinks to your room. As for openly taking booze aboard the ship well, policy does not allow for that. 1 bottle of wine is permitted. However I have been creative in managing to get some other forms of alcohal aboard. use small 1/2 pint or small single serve bottles. Stuff them in the middle of your suitcase in yor shoes. Now I am not advocating the practice (ahem) but it has worked for me. Just be aware that you are aboard a ship and over use of alcohol can result in tragedy.
3 - Yes beach towels are provided. Ask your room steward to provide one to use if you are taking one to a beach off the ship. Be sure to return it or will show up on your bill. If you are using it in the pools or hot tubs on the ship you will find them being dispensed in those areas
4 - If you look at and review the excursions and make up your mind that you will do it then it is best to pre book on line before you go to be sure you get it. there have been times we didn't do that and found out too late that the excursion was filled. Booking through independent sources is cheaper and less crowded however be absolutely sure you are dealing with reputable sources. The one thing to be mindful of is; if you book through the ship they are responsible to get back to the ship on time or get you to the next port. If you book one the independents be sure to check what their policy is in those situations.
We have done the western Carib and loved it as you will. Mexico is a very freindly place and our dollar still has some clout there. Have a great cruise!
lars
