Usually go to Nachi Cocum but as I had seen weather reports as rain, I didn't book ahead this time and just went to Paradise Beach. The first hour was lovely, then the crowds arrived and it was bedlam! we had loungers right at the front by the shoreline, families would appear move their loungers right in front of us, almost on top! weather wasn't the best so a short stay at the beach. Went shopping, having been to Cozumenl many many times, first thing zI noticed was their price hikes for clothing especially...sundressed etc, they had increased their prices and wouldn't drop them. An item I purchased 2 months prior was now an extra $15 more...this was repeated in many stores..disappointed as it seemed now to be more greed than anything else. Carlos n' Charlies, Senor Frogs were actually fairly quiet, thats a first! Uneventful day, but I still like Cozumel. 


Cozumel

With a total of 6 ships at this tiny port, it was pure havoc, crowded that you could hardly move around...awful. Why do they allow so many ships on one day. Of course it rained most of the time too as it usually does in Belize. Not my favorite port of call. Water very rough too for the tenders... 


Belize City

I was used to Coxens hole pier so arriving at the ultra modern/touristy Mahogany Bay pier with their manmade beach and $5 fee for a cable car ride over if you didn't want to walk, and then sit on a lounger with rows and rows of chairs lined up....yuk! Took a cab and went to Fosters/West Bay area....it rained about 10mins after we arrived, no sun loungers to be had and tons of people....so took the cab over to Coxens hole, looked around the old town area, flea market etc, and headed back to the ship. Used to like Fins and Flipper but they have also upped their fees by $25!! 


Roatan

I love Costa maya, purely for the fairly unspoilt area of majual (spelling) To relax by the calm clear water and be served drinks and food without hardly moving...lucky enough to find a n area that didn't charge for chairs, as we were early so had a great location. Negative is that they also have hiked their prices for souvenirs/clothing etc,....I know they had the tragic wipeout from Hurricane Dean, but they have managed to rebuild almost the same as it used to be, and I am sure need the extra $$ the tourists bring in, but again, I felt it was extreme in the increased prices and they didn't want to budge much. Otherwise, I would say this was the best port of the cruise. Very relaxing and enjoyable. 


Costa Maya

Aft Cabin, shook and shuddered severely when getting into port and leaving....
Above Burgundy Lounge so very noisy at night with loud music below. Walls thin so could hear neighbours very clearly....balcony small and no privacy.
Storage space adequate for 2 persons, more would be a challenge. Beds comfy.
Bathroom/shower small as usual.

It was very obvious to see that CCL are economizing and cutting back on things, drink prices had increased, no more punch cards for the daily drinks and coffee,staff were stressed and didn't appear too happy, tho service was good.Entertainment - The shows were fairly good and enjoyable, tho the lead female singer had such a powerful voice, it was so loud as if she were shouting....

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