08 DEC 2007 - 7 Day Eastern Magic

[plutojudy]

Count us in on this cruise. We paid our deposit yesterday. No kids, just us two big kids.
We cannot wait to see the Magic and Castaway Cay decorated for Christmas.

 

[MrsMork]

Welcome, Judy!

 

[TSirgey]

We have done the second week in Dec several times. WDW can be a bit cool if a front comes thru, but once you leave PC the weather is perfect. Mid 80s and sunshine!!

Thanks a bunch! I know the water temp drops a bit, but only a few degrees. We really picked this cruise so we can see the holiday decorations. But, we love the excursions that involve snorkeling!

Does anyone know what excursions you are going to book?

We might have to do the Golden Eagle in St. Maartin again. That was awesome!

 

[plutojudy]

This will be our second eastern cruise. The first time, we did the See & Sea on St Martin. The sea part was cancelled because of huge waves. Not sure what we will plan for this year.

We did the St John tour and that was wonderful. This time we want to see more of St Thomas. Maybe rent a car.

We are very excited to be cruising again.

 

[MrsMork]

We have done the Golden Eagle twice. First time was way too much fun. Second time the water was so choppy that we could not get to the spot they usually take you to. We were just off the beach by the airport. A few of the kids got in the water, but the current was pretty strong and they did not stay in long. So, no water for these old folks that time. We still had a very enjoyable time because the crew is so nice and so much fun, but it was not the over the top fun like the first time.

We will probably go to Trunk Bay this trip. We did the St John tour last trip and it was great.

 

[plutojudy]

We are also anxious to see the changes on the Magic since our last cruise in April 2004.
DCL cruises are so much fun, we are so happy to sail again. We always meet the nicest people.

 

[plutojudy]

We need more activity on this thread, it keeps getting buried.

 

[TSirgey]

The Doubloon Snorkel trip was great at St. Thomas! You swim with sea turtles. The crew is so much fun.

Any other good excursion ideas?? I would like to do something different this time.

 

[RBennett]

The Doubloon Snorkel trip was great at St. Thomas! You swim with sea turtles. The crew is so much fun.

Any other good excursion ideas?? I would like to do something different this time.

Do you know if you always get to see the turtles on this? The reason I ask is my DW hates swimming. She almost drowned at a young age and it wasn't until early last year when I was able to teach her to swim in our community pool, but she's still not TOO comfortable with it. But if she got to swim with sea turtles I can almost GUARANTEE she'd do it then. She LOVES turtles!! I LOVE snorkeling/scuba diving, but it's something I usually have to do alone and I'd love to do this with her beside me!

 

[TSirgey]

Do you know if you always get to see the turtles on this? The reason I ask is my DW hates swimming. She almost drowned at a young age and it wasn't until early last year when I was able to teach her to swim in our community pool, but she's still not TOO comfortable with it. But if she got to swim with sea turtles I can almost GUARANTEE she'd do it then.

It is a very remote area where they live, so they are always there. They are AMAZING to watch. However, because it is in a remote area, you cannot go on the shore. You are either on the boat or out swimming. This might be intimidating for a person who is not fond of the water.

 

[TSirgey]

they have a website where you can see pictures and learn more about the excursion doubloon.com

 

[RBennett]

It is a very remote area where they live, so they are always there. They are AMAZING to watch. However, because it is in a remote area, you cannot go on the shore. You are either on the boat or out swimming. This might be intimidating for a person who is not fond of the water.

So is it snorkeling or scuba diving? I think that if it's snorkeling and I'm right there with her she would be fine. I think it would be so amazing to swim out there with them watching them up close like that!!

 

[TSirgey]

It is snorkeling and you wear a flotation device. My dd (5) loved it. She is a pretty good swimmer for her age and loves the water.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Edited by Jennifer

 

[zack&alexmom]

Well we didn't end up making it on the East repo so we are back on board for this trip. As much as I wanted the repo I am excited that we are sailing 10 months from tomorrow.

Cruise Critic is good for looking into info on the ports. I found out a lot about St. Thomas & St. Maartin from them the last time we took a Carnival cruise. That one was with no kids so I will have to look at it with a different approach for this one.

Anybody else ready to go now! 36+ inches of snow in the last 2 days and I have had enough!

Linda

 

[Donnaksmj]

Coki Beach is great....it looks a bit sketchy when you arrive, but once you are on the beach it is fun.....we brought dog biscuits with us and the fish were literally eating out of our hands...very cute, my kids loved it...we got great pics.....beautiful fish and they come right up to you....

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Edited by Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Edited by Jennifer

 

[Donnaksmj]

I am glad to hear about Coki Beach. It seems too perfect to be right there next to Coral World. Did you go to Coral World too? If so, how was it? Okay, what were you doing with dog biscuits onboard? Did you dress up your dog as a kid and sneak them on? Just kidding.

Jennifer

...I read alot about the islands I am visiting and I read to bring dog biscuits to Coki...I was so glad I knew about it...it was great....we did not go to Coral World, some things I read led me to believe it was not worth it, but I am sure it is fun, I just love the beach time....it's not that long when you have to get back to the ship.....the message boards on CruiseCritic.com are really helpful for Island planning....
We are from Framingham Ma.......enjoy your road trip....that is quite the road trip I must say.....I am not that brave

 

[brack]

Just checking in. Although we are trying to book the East Bound Repo Cruise we are still going on this one as well.