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Monday, April 17, 2023
NCL Caribbean Cruise
We are trying to rejoin the travel adventures we enjoyed prior to the pandemic. This is our shakedown cruise, just to find out if we can do this or not.
Norwegian Cruise - 2023
Day Cruise Ports Arrive Depart
Sat-May-13 Honolulu, Oahu --- 7:00 PM
Sun-May-14 Kahului, Maui 8:00 AM Overnight
Mon-May-15 Kahului, Maui --- 6:00 PM
Tue-May-16 Hilo, Hawaii 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
Wed-May-17 Kona, Hawaii 7:00 AM 5:30 PM
Thu-May-18 Nāwiliwili, Kaua`i 8:00 AM Overnight
Fri-May-19 Nāwiliwili, Kaua`i --- 2:00 PM
Afternoon Cruise of the Napali Coast --- Overnight
Sat-May-20 Honolulu, Oahu 7:00 AM
TRAVEL CHECKLIST
TRAVEL CHECKLIST
Trip: _____________Date: ____________
DOCUMENTS
☐ Passports, Check Expiration date, Blank pages O.K.
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☐ Health Certificates up to date
☐ Meds and Prescriptions
☐ International Driver License ☐ N/A
CREDIT CARDS – BANK TRAVEL NOTICE
☐ Visa, ATM ☐ Visa, ATM
CURRENCY
☐ Foreign Currency Ordered ☐ Received ☐ N/A
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PREPARATION
☐ Pay Bills
☐ Prep House, Sprinklers, Set Thermostat
☐ Unplug Appliances
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☐ Electrical Adapters ☐ N/A
☐ Charging Cords
☐ Travel itinerary and Docs posted Online
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☐ Document copies in Safe ☐ Safe Closed
☐ Books on Kindle
☐ Update Apps on Tablet
☐ Update World Clock
☐ Set Alarm System
Sent from Mail for Windows
Sint Maarten Planner
St Maarten Planner
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Sun Dec 10 |
Flight to
Atlanta Flight: 3858 Departs:
Reno/Tahoe Intl 5:20 PM Arrives: Los
Angeles Intl 6:57 PM Connection: 3
hours Flight: 700 Departs: Los
Angeles Intl 9:59 PM |
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Mon Dec 11 |
Arrives: Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Intl 5:13 AM Connection: 6
hrs., 37 minutes Flight: 1894 Departs:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl 9:50 AM Arrives:
Princess Juliana International 2:49 PM Taxi to 211
Front St. Phillipsburg General rates
for taxis in St Maarten are:
Tip: Most
drivers only accept cash. It’s also best to have smaller bills. Agree on the
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Sat Dec 16 |
Ferry to Antigua 1)
Anguilla Ferry (From Marigot, St. Martin) The ferry to
Anguilla is located on the French side of St. Martin in the port of Marigot.
The advantage of taking the ferry is the reduced cost: $5 departure tax + $30
for the ferry. You will have
to catch a cab from Princess Juliana Airport to Marigot to catch the Anguilla
ferry. This taxi ride costs $20 for 2 people. The ferry to
Anguilla is very reliable and only a short ride (20 minutes) across the
channel. 2)
Anguilla Charter From St. Maarten (Dutch Side) We call this
our "Anguilla taxi." There are many Anguilla charters from St.
Maarten (Dutch side) to Anguilla...
1) You
can book the entire boat for yourself, but it's expensive ($500+). The
advantage is that you "own" the boat. The time is set exactly to
when you want it. You also get to enjoy a Carib (or two) on the way over! If
you don't "go private," you are bound by the boat's set schedule
(see option 2). 2) You
can call the boat operators (contact info above) and find out their
schedules. While these boats offer private charters, they also offer
semi-private scheduled charters that leave at a set time. The price is much
more affordable (~$65 per person). The only drawback to this option is,
depending other passengers on your semi-private charter, you may have to wait
for their flight to arrive if they're delayed. In both
cases listed above, your boat operator will meet you inside Princess Juliana
Airport (right where you step out of Arrivals) and bring you via taxi to the
pier, just 30 seconds away. We often
fly to St. Maarten without booking a boat. When we arrive, we look for one of
the boat reps and ask how soon they leave for Anguilla. If we don't see one
(or if no boat leaves for an hour or more), we catch a cab to Marigot for the
public ferry. For those
who like a "sure thing," call one of the companies above and book
ahead. Be sure you understand where they'll meet you at the St. Maarten
airport. Finally,
some hotels will arrange your boat from the airport. Check with them first
when reserving your hotel room. Returning
to St. Maarten From Anguilla What about
when you are leaving Anguilla and returning to St. Martin/St. Maarten? The process
is exactly the same, with a couple of important factors to consider... Departure
Tax When Leaving Anguilla Departure
tax varies when leaving Anguilla. Two factors affect cost: 1) if you are
going to St. Martin just for the day OR if you are leaving the island
permanently, 2) if you are going to St. Martin OR St. Maarten. TIP: The
tax can now be paid via Visa and Mastercard. As of 2023,
here are the cost of the fees... Day
Trips (if you are going to St. Martin or St. Maarten for the day) Note:
This is also the cost if you are a resident To St.
Martin ·
Adult = $11 ·
Child (2-11) = $3 To St.
Maarten ·
Adult - $19 ·
Child (2-11 years old) - $11 ·
Child (0-1 years old) - $8 Non-Residents
Leaving Permanently To St.
Martin ·
Adult - $28 ·
Child (5-11) - $15 ·
Child (2-4) - $3 To St.
Maarten ·
Adult - $36 ·
Child (5-11 years old) - $23 ·
Child (2-4 years old) - $11 ·
Child (0-1 years old) - $8 After you
pay your ferry fee and your departure tax, sit back and relax in the ferry
terminal's beautiful lounge! They will call your boat's name when it is your
time to leave. As per the
info above, leaving to St. Maarten is more expensive than leaving to St.
Martin. Time to
St. Maarten and St. Martin The cost,
though, is offset by the amount of time saved. The
charters arrive at Anguilla's dock in St. Maarten. It is just a 1-2 minute
drive to Princess Juliana Airport. Here, immigration into St. Maarten is
speedy and the price of your charter includes ground taxi. It is pre-arranged
and waiting for you when you step out of immigration. It takes you from the
pier to the airport. It is a
breeze! The public
ferry can be a lengthier process. The lines are longer at immigration in St.
Martin and the public ferry terminal is on St. Martin's French side, which is
a 10-minute drive to the airport. If time is
of the essence, go via the charters to St. Maarten. Be sure to book
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Sun Dec 17 |
Taxi to
French side beach |
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Thu Dec 21 |
Flight: 1873 Departs:
Princess Juliana Intl on Thu, 21 Dec 2023 4:19 PM Arrives:
Atlanta Intl on Thu, 21 Dec 2023 7:45 PM |
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Overnight stay in Atlanta |
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Fri Dec 22 |
Flight: 712 Departs:
Atlanta Intl 7:00 AM Arrives: Los
Angeles Intl 8:46 AM Flight: 4123 Departs: Los
Angeles Intl 9:30 AM Arrives:
Reno/Tahoe Intl 10:57 AM |