I can't remember who asked, but there is a free shuttle from the ship to the port entrance and back.  It is run by the Bahamian Coast Guard.  We gave the driver a tip for being so nice. Eileen

Michelle,  I was there, watched them try to get the rescue craft off the ship, so funny and sad. Eileen

Well it's time to shut this computer off, I'm heading to Florida in a couple hours.  So I'm going to finish loading the car, then off we go.   If I don't see any of you, have a great cruise and Bon Voyage.  I hope the wedding is perfect to go the the perfect guy. Eileen

[quote user="Taters"] The best place to shop in Freeport is at the Port Lucaya Marketplace.  It is accross the street from the casino too if you want to throw away even more money! lol.  Actually I came out of there $20 up.  Also in the marketplace is a greek restaurant called Zorba's that has great gyros.  ...

The 345 is about the price I got when I checked into it, I don't know how these people are getting these good rates.  Maybe we should call direct to the hotel. Eileen

Welcome aboard, this is a nice bunch of people.  I'm also celebrating a birthday, unfortunately not my 18th...hehe.   Who picked what dinner time.  We picked the new anytime dining or whatever it's called Eileen

My husband and I went on the Carnivale with a group of people from my work.  We had a great time, the rest of the group hated it.  Sure the ship was small, but we did every activity we could.  All these years later, we are still going when we can sneak away, like this weekend. Eileen

[quote user="BarbadosPRPro"] Gosh. I wish I could join the frivolity of this discussion, but unfortunately (for me I guess) I had to go into New Orleans' lower 9th Ward for a community meeting today.  This Saturday marks the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and we're still trying to work our way back onto the ladder ...

None in the cabins, considered a fire hazard.  there are laundry rooms on Empress and I think Upper or Main, with washers/dryers, and irons.  But I take a small steamer and some downy wrinkle release. Eileen

Well all the laundry is done, folded and sitting on the spare bed.  Suitcases are loaded with all the misc. stuff, passports and fun pass in outside pocket of carry on, with our drinks.  So for the next 2 days, all I have to do is get my nails done and go see me Granddaughter on thursday....yea.  Eileen