08/15/2009 -Eastern- Tortola Treasure Seekers

[hmansure]

Article on Tortola in the paper today....

http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/12164971.html

 

[msteddom]

Melissa! Nothing quite like throwing caution to the wind - it's very exhilarating...

Welcome Melissa!!!

Thank you! I'm very excited! I have been spending the day researching Tortola. I only wish I knew what the next year and a half had in store for me!

Melissa

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just sent in my deposit, so add me to the list!

Me: Melissa (30)
Los Angeles, CA
Cat 12
Late dinner
1st DCL Cruise, 2nd overall

I threw caution to the wind and decided to book. I decided that it was betteer to book now and have to cancel later on, than to regret missing the chance. So far it is just me, but that could change in the next 18 mos. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Melissa

Updated

Colchester, up the A12 a bit from you I guess!

Mel
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Yes just up the A12

Harry (41)
Vicki (40), Tim (12), Jake (8), Keira (3)
Columbus, NJ
Cat 10 (2 connecting SPH cabins on deck 5)
Main dinner
3rd DCL cruise
Pre/post - not planned yet; however, probably a short DVC stay prior.

Updated.

 

[TinkTatoo]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise

Sorry you are dropping out.

 

[Melcatfish]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise

Sorry you won't be joining us but I hope your change of plans works to your advantage and that your kids enjoy the cruises you are going on.

Maybe 2010 in the Med!!!??!

Mel
x

 

[CustardTart]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise

Oh Jakki, I'm so sorry you won't be sailing with us! Good luck with the 3 night cruise next year and I hope we get to meet at some point in the future...

 

[TinkTatoo]

......Maybe 2010 in the Med!!!??!

Mel
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Sounds like a plan Mel

Oh Jakki, I'm so sorry you won't be sailing with us! Good luck with the 3 night cruise next year and I hope we get to meet at some point in the future...

We will

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Maybe 2010 in the Med!!!??!

Mel
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Would be nice.

 

[CustardTart]

...Maybe 2010 in the Med!!!??!

Sounds like a plan Mel

Would be nice.

Definitely...

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Definitely...

We shall see I hold Captain Tom to the things he said on the Med cruise in 07, 'We will be back' 'How about Northern Europe'

 

[CustardTart]

Just been reading a little more about Tortola - seems it's home to one of the best shipwreck dives anywhere which should please my son! It looks absolutely stunning - the more I read, the more excited I become...

 

[caitlinsdad]

Would be nice.

I'm still holding out hope for Alaska in 2010

 

[CustardTart]

I'm still holding out hope for Alaska in 2010

Ed, where do you think DCL would sail from if cruising Alaska? Seattle? It definitely sounds a fascinating option and I, being a total DCL junkie, would be more than interested...

 

[PrincessMom2002]

Just been reading a little more about Tortola - seems it's home to one of the best shipwreck dives anywhere which should please my son! It looks absolutely stunning - the more I read, the more excited I become...

Ooohhhh, maybe I'll have to consider diving this cruise. It about killed me to not be diving when we stopped in Grand Cayman last time!! How long has your son been diving?

 

[PrincessMom2002]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise

We hate to see you go but the best of luck to you all with the cruises. We really enjoyed the Western and hope you and your kids do too.

 

[PrincessMom2002]

I'm still holding out hope for Alaska in 2010

I was really happy that the Magic was sticking around for summer of 2009 since we haven't been on an Eastern yet. But after this cruise, we are up for anything! Alaska on a Disney ship would be great. Well, anywhere on a Disney ship would be great!

 

[CustardTart]

Ooohhhh, maybe I'll have to consider diving this cruise. It about killed me to not be diving when we stopped in Grand Cayman last time!! How long has your son been diving?

He started in 2005. We go to Southern Spain every summer and there's a good dive school near our place where they teach the PADI/National Geographic courses. He loves it but, to date, has not had the opportunity to dive anywhere exciting - hopefully the cruises we have planned for 2008/2009 will change all that...

 

[nikkistevej]

Nikki (Me 34)
Steve (DH 32)
Jordan DD5 (7 at cruise time)
Location: Baltimore, Md
Category: 9
Main dinner seating, requested PLA rotation
This is our second Disney cruise, 2nd Eastern (My 6th cruise)
WDW before trip- not sure what resort or how long (2-3 days)

 

[msteddom]

Okay guys, I need your help! The only other cruise I have done before was an Eastern on Carnival. While I had a good time, it is not something that I will do again. I know that DCL will be leaps and bounds more suited to me, and just plain better. So help me make the most of my 7 days on the ship! What is not to be missed for a 30 something who will most likely be on her own? Thanks!

Melissa