Our group of six (ages 77, 75, 50 x 2, 17 & 18) sailed the Star 3/27-4/3.
Pre-cruise we stayed at the Fairfield Inn, Westshore. The free shuttle picked us up at the airport and also, later in the day, shuttled us back and forth to the mall for dinner. The hotel is only 3 months old and in perfect condition. The service was excellent and I'd highly recommend it to anyone sailing out of tampa.
We took the FREE shuttle from the hotel to the port leaving the hotel at 10:30 and arriving at the port at 10:45. Check in at the Tampa port was painful. Even though we had three suites, they kept moving us from line to line. When my parents were checking in the computer went down and it took them over 30 minutes to get finished.
Now that I've sailed in a suite I'll never be able to go back! The suite perks on NCL are second to none. The cabin was in excellent condition, very roomy with lots of storage space. It was a quiet location and never were we bothered by any outside noise.
Pre-booked online. The driver was there to pick us up in the designated location and right on time. The service, location and food were all excellent. Highly recommend Beachers to anyone looking for a relaxing day in Roatan. $45 per person round trip transportation, welcome drink, umbrella and lounger.
4th time and won't be our last at Tropicante. Second to none in Costa Maya! Food and Service are both excellent!
THE BEST EXCURSION EVER!!! Second time hopping and will do it over and over and over again! Pre booked online and they were there waiting for us at the assigned time and location. Our tour guide, Colleen, was amazing. Don't wait, book this tour NOW!
The check in process was painful at best. They are totally un organized at the port. Prepare for them to screw up. They do a really great job of that!