Ileana,

Until yesterday we were going to do the 5 hour Atlantis, water park tour.  $300 for 2 people.  Then, I found out the water park does not even open up until 10.  So, we decided not to do Atlantis.  We are doing some pirate excursion that sounds like a lot of fun. 

I am really looking forward to Altantis. I will wait until I am on the ship. And hear wha Atlantis excursion they suggest.  Since the ship leaves at 2pm.   A 3 hrs excursion from  10 - 1pm and 1 hour to get back to the ship.  It maybe cutting it close.

We thought the same that its running a bit too close for our comfort, so we are going to Atlantis on our own in lieu of the excursion. So if anyone esle wants to take a taxi over to Atlantis we're game. We did book two excursions; The Jeep & Beach Safari/12:00pm on the 22nd, and the Explorer Cruise & Island Tour/12:30pm for the 23rd...Only 43 more days guys & gals---YAAAHOOO!

vette-cruiser:

We thought the same that its running a bit too close for our comfort, so we are going to Atlantis on our own in lieu of the excursion. So if anyone esle wants to take a taxi over to Atlantis we're game. We did book two excursions; The Jeep & Beach Safari/12:00pm on the 22nd, and the Explorer Cruise & Island Tour/12:30pm for the 23rd...Only 43 more days guys & gals---YAAAHOOO!

 You think on your own is better.  I really wanted to do the Dolphin Cove. Even if it is for 90 mins or 2 hours.  Or wait for my next three day cruise to the Bahamas. We can spend two days at Altantis. We are planning  the "Helmet Drive" in St. Thomas or St Maarten.

Ileana; I guess it all depends on what you want to do. I believe if thats all you want to do is the Dolphin Cove you should be okay. When Cindy and I did the Dolphin encounter we got back to the ship with about ten minutes to spare. That meant no browsing or shopping at all. The only sightseeing was what you experience on the bus ride to and fro. I have never ever heard of anyone being left behind on a Carnival backed excursion so you should be good to go. I suggest you do the Dolphin Cove if you haven't gotten the t-shirt or hat - we have. Our way is only better if you want to do other things without the time limits, etc.

Kenny

Excitement is mounting, as we get one day closer.  You would think this was our first cruise or something.  I think my daughter and I are so excited because of the itinerary and ship.  We have been to Progresso and Cozumel sooooooo many times.  Look

forward to meeting some of you all.  Have a great day!

vette-cruiser:

Ileana; I guess it all depends on what you want to do. I believe if thats all you want to do is the Dolphin Cove you should be okay. When Cindy and I did the Dolphin encounter we got back to the ship with about ten minutes to spare. That meant no browsing or shopping at all. The only sightseeing was what you experience on the bus ride to and fro. I have never ever heard of anyone being left behind on a Carnival backed excursion so you should be good to go. I suggest you do the Dolphin Cove if you haven't gotten the t-shirt or hat - we have. Our way is only better if you want to do other things without the time limits, etc.

Kenny

Thanks Kenny for the info. We only want to do the Dolphin Cay.  No shopping and sightseeing this round.  I guess if we book with Carnival they will be sure we get back in time. I think the Dolphin Cay opens at 9 pm.  I will check with Carnival before I book.

I am getting very excited.

Debbie; Agree. Especially Cindy - you would think it was our first cruise. Thats a good thing. A bad day on a cruise is still always better than a good day at work....Kenny

I booked my Altantis Excursion. The excursion starts from 8:30 to 11:30. Enough time to get back to the ship.

Is anyone doing the Supper Club. I am planning on making a reservation for 23rd. They have a great menu.

I was going to book the Supper Club for one of the nights for my daughter and myself.  Looks like 12/23 is the day I should book it for.  NYPrincess' Birthday, and I see Ileana is going that day, too.  What time did you all get reservations for?

I cleared the menu with my son. So, I am booking tonight for 23rd.

What time are you guys going Debbie and NYPrincess.

We (17 of us) are doing the Supper Club for the 22nd.  My fiance and I are getting married on the beach in St Thomas and having a sort of dinner reception at the supper club.  None of us have done the supper club before because we always enjoy the assigned dinning so much.