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Feb 25, 2022, 6:26 am

#5386

noeatbutgo

Join Date: May 2013

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay66

Can you have dinner at Whale bar? I thought it was just for drinks and small bites.

Is there a preferred dinner time that books up first? Maybe right after sunset? (At Orientale or Cargo)

Except Friday the Whale Bar is also open for dinner.

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Feb 25, 2022, 7:18 am

#5387

dcmike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dn10

Not sure about Cargo, but guessing space is limited there as well.

It's definitely limited at Cargo - I would think 10 tables there max. It's also all outside, so I don't know what happens if you're booked at Cargo and it rains. Don't let that dissuade you - it was good.

Feb 25, 2022, 8:26 am

#5388

noeatbutgo

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Just out of curiosity, are the butlers here incentivized by arranging dinner, activities or etc? If yes, it should be a terrible mistake by the management.

Feb 25, 2022, 6:48 pm

#5389

jmail1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noeatbutgo

Just out of curiosity, are the butlers here incentivized by arranging dinner, activities or etc? If yes, it should be a terrible mistake by the management.

I think you’re overthinking, it’s not like you get charged for no-shows on reservations they made. Outside of OCD travelers like those of us on FT I think many visitors might see this as a benefit.

Last edited by jmail1; Feb 25, 2022 at 8:36 pm

Feb 25, 2022, 8:48 pm

#5390

kaptain72

Join Date: Feb 2022

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmail1

I resemble that ocd comment. I’ve already confirmed all dinner reservations two weeks in advance.

Feb 26, 2022, 1:06 am

#5391

noeatbutgo

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Thanks for the commentary jmail1 and kaptain72 - I had to google what OCD is! Definitely want to enjoy my vacation without such thing.

Just came back from a great whale shark tour and so loved it!

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Feb 26, 2022, 1:22 am

#5392

buddman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noeatbutgo

Thanks for the commentary jmail1 and kaptain72 - I had to google what OCD is! Definitely want to enjoy my vacation without such thing.

Just came back from a great whale shark tour and so loved it!

did you see one? I thought whale shark season was more in the autumn?

Feb 26, 2022, 1:53 am

#5393

noeatbutgo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by buddman

did you see one? I thought whale shark season was more in the autumn?

Yes we did. Just uploaded my clip!

Saw total three whale sharks today.

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Feb 26, 2022, 2:23 am

#5394

CoolJ

Join Date: Feb 2020

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Is the whale shark tour a private tour you have to book or is it one of the weekly activities for guests? Don't see it anywhere on the excursion list in the wiki

Feb 26, 2022, 3:20 am

#5395

westcoastscott

Join Date: Jan 2021

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dcmike

if it rains you go inside to Alba with cargo menu.

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Feb 26, 2022, 3:25 am

#5396

noeatbutgo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolJ

Is the whale shark tour a private tour you have to book or is it one of the weekly activities for guests? Don't see it anywhere on the excursion list in the wiki

This activity is run on Tues and Saturday as a group tour which requires at minimum 4 people.

Feb 26, 2022, 4:12 am

#5397

kaptain72

Join Date: Feb 2022

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noeatbutgo

This activity is run on Tues and Saturday as a group tour which requires at minimum 4 people.

That is awesome. Will definitely ask about it when we’re there. I’ve dived with whale sharks in the Galapagos but the wife has never seen one.

Feb 26, 2022, 10:59 pm

#5398

noeatbutgo

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Data point regarding snorkeling- the house reef around the JJA is amazing as it has stunning coral life as rich as some points accessed by paid activities. I will move from a 2-BD SOWV to a 1-BD SOWV tomorrow so have asked my butler to assign us to a SOWV near JJA.

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Feb 28, 2022, 6:30 am

#5399

Kevin Weldon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noeatbutgo

How strong are the currents out on the shelf/wall in front of the JJA suite when snorkeling? Headed there in thirty days and can't wait. Also, typically how far in advance does the resort reach out to you prior to your arrival?

Last edited by Kevin Weldon; Feb 28, 2022 at 6:42 am

Feb 28, 2022, 9:21 am

#5400

noeatbutgo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Weldon

Compared to the 2BD villa areas, the JJA area has stronger currents. It seems the north side is more windy in general per my experience here. But my wife and I did not have much problem overall while snorkeling perhaps today was overall mild.

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