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Originally Posted by 5lilfish
We're on the Magic right now too. So far, this Mystery Cruise thing is great. It almost makes me want to book one on purpose.
Castaway Cay was simply gorgeous today. What a beautiful day. Hopefully the rest of the week is just as nice.
I agree that the excusion desk was a total mess yesterday. Thankfully, my DH was able to pop online (while at lunch right after we boarded) and book excursions privately at both Grand Cayman and Cozumel.
I have to laugh at the people who were actually pissed at the itinerary change. I unerstand that we've had the privilledge of cruising both itineraries before (although, never to Tortola) and I understand a certain amout of disappointment...but I don't get anger (which I did not witness but was told about by a few cast members who were very thankful that we were so relaxed about the change in plans). When we book a cruise in August, our mental state is that we want to get on the ship and we understand that where we go could be altered by the weather. Seriously, do you WANT to go right into a hurricane? How fun would it be to make our stops and be in pouring rain? Personally, I think
DCL did a brilliant job making sure we got in one good day at Castaway Cay by stoping there first. Heck, we may even get a double dip out of this. As far as I am concerned, if I am lucky enough to be able to take my family on a cruise, I'm not going to let a swap of ports updry me too much.
One other note...nursery booking has been completely overhauled. The nursery is no longer closed for a break mid day and you can now prebook 18 hrs. They did not have it set for the prebook of 18 hrs for our cruise since this is the first cruise with the switch, but when I went to get on the waitlist for additional hours, I was allowed to add them right away (up to 18..which was plenty). Also, the nursery was open the first night.
Jess
I LOVED this attitude! I know I would be the same way. If you KNOW you are cruising during hurricane season, you MUST be flexible. Now, even at the tail end of October, I don't think I could be ANGRY that Mother Nature had some different plans for us... just go with the flow.
