12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2

[MrsMork]

I don't remember the count. I just recall they said it was only about half full. The staff really pushed wine, etc and we figured they were trying to make up some of the $$. Shortly after they started the 7 day cruises, which made sense as they really were competing with themselves. I wonder if there is a website somewhere that lists the number of passengers on all the past cruises.

 

[goofyforlife]

We took a 3 day cruise on the Magic in May 1999. (a week before Memorial Day)

Our cruise was filled..... (We know because our air conditioning had issues and they told us they were filled and that we couldn't switch cabins.)

 

[MrsMork]

We did the 4 day Magic in Dec 1999. Was the Wonder already sailing in May 1999?

 

[MrsMork]

I just got a message from my niece and she booked my DS and DBIL also! Woo Hoo! She found the boards and got signed on, so hopefully she will find this thread and join the group.

 

[spoiledbrats3]

Hi Aunt Angie!! Hopefully I am doing this right?! Can't wait to sail with you all. 1ST TIME CRUSIERS!! Yippie!

Mary

 

[goofyforlife]

We did the 4 day Magic in Dec 1999. Was the Wonder already sailing in May 1999?

Not sure of exact date the Wonder started..... in May 1999, only the Magic was sailing. When we went on DCL the second time in May 2000 we went on the Wonder. (i think Wonder was the 3 day ship, Magic was the 4 day.?)

P.S. Wow, your group is multiplying....

 

[GoofyFD]

spoiledbrats3
Welcome to the the cruise. So many people now.... What fun we are going to have...

 

[MrsMork]

Hi Aunt Angie!! Hopefully I am doing this right?! Can't wait to sail with you all. 1ST TIME CRUSIERS!! Yippie!

Mary

MARY!! I'm so glad you got signed up on the boards. Welcome.
Now we just need to get the rest of the family online with us. BTW cruisers. Mary's mother (my sister) and her DH also have put down their deposit for this cruise. Makes lucky 13 in this family going now.

 

[mum of two pirates]

Hey guys just wanted to hi, havent posted in a while, but thinking of you all. I have been busy with the boys and thier classrooms and been up at my parents lake property, getting it cleaned up for the summer. We had opening fishing season last weekend and had a great time with the boys. They stayed at the lake the night before and I came home and went to the movie and dinner with dh, that was nice. Then sat we went out and spent the day then stayed at my parents sat night and then went to the lake again all day sunday. I can't wait tell it warms up here so we can go camping. I have been trying well realling whining at dh to fix my jet ski. My kids are old enough to ride it know and I mis it. My sister is going to get a wave runner this summer and I probly will if my jet ski doen't get fixed. So I will be gone a lot this summer. I have it so bad for this board I was thinking about getting sat internet and a new laptop to take to the lake but h so no way. no t.v. no disboards. but I can always do it on wed nights when I come into town to go to the store. I love to camp. I thought about camping for a week at dw before the cruise but then I have to get everything there. so we'll be movies and my dh hates to camp but oh well. have a great week.

spoiledbrat3 how old are they. mine will be 7 & 9 both boys.

Mum of two

 

[MrsMork]

Mum, we plan to spend July 4th week camping on the Snake River over by Ontario, OR. Group of us, should be fun but HOT.

 

[spoiledbrats3]

Hi to all! ! !

@ Cruise time my little man will be 12yrs. going on 50. Hope he can just let go and be a kid (like me- I will be 31 then ).
Mrs Mork-I must have missed 2 in our reservations? Our 7, You 2, Lisa 2,and ..... Just wondering.
By the way "Happy Mothers Day to all the mommas out there!!"

 

[MrsMork]

Spoiled, add Shannon and T. Makes 13. Woo HOO

 

[spoiledbrats3]

MrsMork-

Woo Hoo!! Did not know that. Are you guys doing any shore things? I saw lots on line.

Does any else have any great ideas?? Since this is our FIRST cruise and I'm not rich. My son (will be 12) wants to swim with dolphins. Thoughts?
Thanks- Mary

 

[mhelsley]

On this cruise your best shot for a dolphin swim is in Cozumel at Chankanaab. I did this a few year ago on a different cruise and it was a blast. I did save $$ by booking it directly with the park. They offer 2 different type of tour one with a larger group(this is the tour the ships offer)and then the one we did at a higher price with only 6 people/3dolphins and we got to do more than just petting them. We got to ride them by holding on to there fin also they push us by our feet and a few other things i can't remember and then 30 minutes of freestyle swim. So when your comparing don't go by just the price look at the tour description to make sure your comparing apples to apples.

Melinda

 

[GoofyFD]

mhelsley,
How much did you guys spend swimming with Flipper? How old do the kids have to be? What other things can we do there? I hope you all are doing well!

 

[mhelsley]

O.k. i'll do my best to remember and keep in mind we paid the extra $$$ for the more deluxe swim offered only at that time directly from the park. We watched a video then we got to meet the dolphins(each swam by for a petting),they then performed some tricks,then each person got to go out and hold on to there fin for a dorsel pull,then each of us got to be push by our feet so that your body came out of the water, and then 30 minutes of freestyle swimming. There might have been more but i can't find my video tape. I would say it was at least an hour for the tour. I don't remember exactly the other things but they do offer food and drinks that are safe. There is also a nice beach area to swim/snorkel in. It's a nice place to spend the day.

Melinda

 

[MrsMork]

We did a Dolphin Encounter in Nassau. Did not swim with them, but it was VERY cool to get a hug and play with Sean, a very smart 7 year old dolphin. One of those life experiences that we are so glad we did.

 

[spoiledbrats3]

GoofyFD,
I looked online and found Dolphin Discovery that mhelsley mentioned (the one in Cozumel). The web site is: http://www.dolphindiscovery.com

I was looking at the Dolphin Royal Swim= $125 per person. It lasts for an hour. You can book directly through them online!! Sounds like a blast. Can't wait to swim with the fish!!

Mary

 

[mhelsley]

One little tip when they push you by your feet slightly arch your back so you'll come out of the water better. They said you didn't need to do anything but we noticed the other guy after us got higher out of the water. Also if you not a good swimmer not to worry everyone is required to wear a vest and they will tow you out so that you can do the dolphin pull and push. We found this bit of info.out as they had to help my MIL. Enjoy your tour. Thank for finding the site as i couldn't remember it.

 

[MrsMork]

Oh my! Are any of you on the boards this morning reading the live reports? How cool is that? I cannot WAIT to be on that ship again! We have a cruise Dec of 05 as well as this one booked. Thank goodness! Addicts! I tell you we are addicts! DH is working today and I have been calling him with updates from that thread. Too funny! He has been giving me messages to send to those that we know onboard.