3/28/09 Spring Break Magic in St. Croix

[disneyfreak1]

Also.... We posted this a while back, but are most people here set with their St. Croix excursions? We are sort of at a loss.... As far as beaches go, there does not appear to be one great beach that jumps out at us (such as Orient Beach at St. Martin). The best beach appears to be the one on the west side of Buck Island. Many snorkle operators inculding the one run by DCL excursions doesn't even go to that beach (they instead just anchor off the snorkling side of Buck Island).

Just wondering if there are any great "must-dos". We are currently signed up for the Buck Island snorkle tour but as alluded, that does not give us beach time. We are also concerned about the travel time (hour drive + 45 minute boat ride each way) only to snorkle for 45-60 minutes.....

I have the same fears. At this point, I'm thinking we might just stay on the ship!

 

[mommavon]

Also.... We posted this a while back, but are most people here set with their St. Croix excursions? We are sort of at a loss.... As far as beaches go, there does not appear to be one great beach that jumps out at us (such as Orient Beach at St. Martin). The best beach appears to be the one on the west side of Buck Island. Many snorkle operators inculding the one run by DCL excursions doesn't even go to that beach (they instead just anchor off the snorkling side of Buck Island).

Just wondering if there are any great "must-dos". We are currently signed up for the Buck Island snorkle tour but as alluded, that does not give us beach time. We are also concerned about the travel time (hour drive + 45 minute boat ride each way) only to snorkle for 45-60 minutes.....

Even though my GF lives in St Croix I still haven't booked an excursion. The island is small 21 miles - I may do a snorkle trip and walk around a but shop take in the sites, pics, maybe meet her for lunch. Hang at the beach. I will prolly leave kids at OClub. Who knows what kinda "fun" I'll find. lol

 

[nkoelr]

Today is the 28th so two months from today we board the ship. Yea!! I can't wait until Sunday when I can start saying 'next month we go'!

In St. Croix, we are going to try the jeep excursion. Driving through the rain forest and stopping at the tide pools sounding like a great way to see the island. And I was glad to see an endorsement for the trip above.

As for jackets, the times we found that we needed them was if we were out on deck or on the veranda at night. But we have only been on the Wonder which does not go as far south so that may be the difference. But as long as you have one sweater/sweatshirt, you should be set. And just typing that sounds wonderful! We are from the Chicago area and if the temperatures are not in the teens, it is snowing. It has been a tough winter this year and 80 degrees sounds like heaven (but actually 40 degrees does to but we won't talk about that!!)

 

[mommavon]

Today is the 28th so two months from today we board the ship. Yea!! I can't wait until Sunday when I can start saying 'next month we go'!

In St. Croix, we are going to try the jeep excursion. Driving through the rain forest and stopping at the tide pools sounding like a great way to see the island. And I was glad to see an endorsement for the trip above.

As for jackets, the times we found that we needed them was if we were out on deck or on the veranda at night. But we have only been on the Wonder which does not go as far south so that may be the difference. But as long as you have one sweater/sweatshirt, you should be set. And just typing that sounds wonderful! We are from the Chicago area and if the temperatures are not in the teens, it is snowing. It has been a tough winter this year and 80 degrees sounds like heaven (but actually 40 degrees does to but we won't talk about that!!)

Hey ya'll - less than 2 months - can you tell I am excited!!! IS anyone dieting to look smokin hot in their suit or have you thrown in the towel?

I agree with you this winter has been something else. You guys have been hit worse than we have and NOW we are getting our share, 12 inches of snow in one night. This town is shutting down. I am soo over it! ready for the beach and we deserve it.

LOL

I forgot about the jeep excursion. I think I am for sure doing that one. I read online somewhere it was $119. Let me know what you guys decide to do you can PM me. Maybe we can all go together. St. Thomas must be where I was gonna be lazy. LOL

me in the snow today what a sight!

 

[mommavon]

As a timeshare owner, I love it. I called my home resort and found that I can stay in a condo for cheaper than I can a hotel. I get a luxury condo 2 bedrooms, 2 bath in Orlando for less than $150 for the night. We leave at 8:30 in the AM so this will work! As owners we have access to all the amenities too, free breakfast, lunch, video games, etc.

If you area interested in staying here or want more information - let me know via pm.

We are going to stay at the Palace which is the newest, they share the waterpark with wet and wild waterpark. very close to universal. maybe even free shuttle - i forget. I think islands of adventure might be fun after a week at disney or maybe not. who knows. it's also on the bus line, no need for a car. It will take you from the resort all the way to the international drive - outlet malls. lots of great shopping, things to do, etc. along the way.

 

[starview]

Also.... We posted this a while back, but are most people here set with their St. Croix excursions? We are sort of at a loss.... As far as beaches go, there does not appear to be one great beach that jumps out at us (such as Orient Beach at St. Martin). The best beach appears to be the one on the west side of Buck Island. Many snorkle operators inculding the one run by DCL excursions doesn't even go to that beach (they instead just anchor off the snorkling side of Buck Island).

Just wondering if there are any great "must-dos". We are currently signed up for the Buck Island snorkle tour but as alluded, that does not give us beach time. We are also concerned about the travel time (hour drive + 45 minute boat ride each way) only to snorkle for 45-60 minutes.....

We're doing the Cane Bay Beach Break on St Croix because we also want the beach as well & on St Thomas we're doing the St John Barefoot Sail & Snorkel.

We can hardly wait.

 

[mumom95]

Hey ya'll - less than 2 months - can you tell I am excited!!! IS anyone dieting to look smokin hot in their suit or have you thrown in the towel?

I've been dieting since Jan. 2nd (didn't start on the first because we had a houseful of people over and I didn't want to have to ignore all the yummy food). I've also gone to the gym and worked out every day but 3 since the 2nd. I don't think there is enough time between now and the cruise to lose enough weight to look smokin hot, but something is better than nothing. I'm using the cruise as a motivation, I want to be down 30lbs by then, and so far I'm down 10, so I'm on track.

I may have to book another cruise while I'm on board just so I have something to keep me motivated once I get back. I can see it now "Honey, we have to book this cruise it's part of my diet" I'm not sure he'll fall for it, but it's worth a shot.

 

[mommavon]

I've been dieting since Jan. 2nd (didn't start on the first because we had a houseful of people over and I didn't want to have to ignore all the yummy food). I've also gone to the gym and worked out every day but 3 since the 2nd. I don't think there is enough time between now and the cruise to lose enough weight to look smokin hot, but something is better than nothing. I'm using the cruise as a motivation, I want to be down 30lbs by then, and so far I'm down 10, so I'm on track.

I may have to book another cruise while I'm on board just so I have something to keep me motivated once I get back. I can see it now "Honey, we have to book this cruise it's part of my diet" I'm not sure he'll fall for it, but it's worth a shot.

I have lost 40 lbs nad have fallen off the band wagon in a bad way. I am not eating rigth nor am I exercising in the last month. I am back on and I will enjoy superbowl this sunday but I have to get down 20 more maybe 40 is a stretch but I can do this! SO you and I are buddies now. We're gonna look great even in our own minds. LOL Did you dig yourself outta the snow yesterday? We recieved 12.5 inches yesterday. AUGH. I was going to come over on Saturday/Sunday to see the aquarium and go to IKEA but maybe after cruise now. LOL I need every penny - Pictures, excursion and all this stuff to take with us. It's like moving....

 

[mumom95]

I have lost 40 lbs nad have fallen off the band wagon in a bad way. I am not eating rigth nor am I exercising in the last month. I am back on and I will enjoy superbowl this sunday but I have to get down 20 more maybe 40 is a stretch but I can do this! SO you and I are buddies now. We're gonna look great even in our own minds. LOL Did you dig yourself outta the snow yesterday? We recieved 12.5 inches yesterday. AUGH. I was going to come over on Saturday/Sunday to see the aquarium and go to IKEA but maybe after cruise now. LOL I need every penny - Pictures, excursion and all this stuff to take with us. It's like moving....

We didn't get as much snow as you guys, somewhere between 7-8 inches, but we got a decent amount of ice so the roads have been pretty bad. The kids have been out of school for 3 days, and we still don't know about tomorrow. I live about 10 minutes from the new IKEA and haven't even been yet. I hear it is a great store.

Good luck on the weight loss. We can do this!!

 

[alikat99]

Hey everyone! Just came to introduce myself!! We just booked this cruise! We couldn't pass up the deal for a spring break cruise with a FL resident rate!!! We had a 3-night planned in April (w/Kids Sail Free), but 7-nights on the Magic is SO much better!!!

Our party consists of myself (Amy/39), DH (Chris/41), DD (Emily/7) and DD (Madison/almost 5). This will be our 7th DCL cruise, the most recent one being over Christmas for our 10th anniversary. I would have NEVER imagined that we'd be sailing again so soon!

I've only planned a last minute trip like this once before (and it was also a FL resident rate), so I'm used to the whole waiting/build-up thing. I can't believe that this one is in only a couple of months!!!

We're going to research excursions (since we usually end up doing the Western Caribbean ports) this weekend. Any tips?!?!?!?

Are there any group things planned for you guys?? We had such a big group for the Christmas cruise, that we had matching shirts, Fish Extender gift exchanges, ornament exchange, onboard scavenger hunt, onboard meets, etc.

Sorry that I sound SO excited, but this is so much fun!!!

 

[disneyfreak1]

Hey everyone! Just came to introduce myself!! We just booked this cruise! We couldn't pass up the deal for a spring break cruise with a FL resident rate!!! We had a 3-night planned in April (w/Kids Sail Free), but 7-nights on the Magic is SO much better!!!

Our party consists of myself (Amy/39), DH (Chris/41), DD (Emily/7) and DD (Madison/almost 5). This will be our 7th DCL cruise, the most recent one being over Christmas for our 10th anniversary. I would have NEVER imagined that we'd be sailing again so soon!

I've only planned a last minute trip like this once before (and it was also a FL resident rate), so I'm used to the whole waiting/build-up thing. I can't believe that this one is in only a couple of months!!!

We're going to research excursions (since we usually end up doing the Western Caribbean ports) this weekend. Any tips?!?!?!?

Are there any group things planned for you guys?? We had such a big group for the Christmas cruise, that we had matching shirts, Fish Extender gift exchanges, ornament exchange, onboard scavenger hunt, onboard meets, etc.

Sorry that I sound SO excited, but this is so much fun!!!

Hi and welcome,

We are having a meet at 3 pm in the Promenade Lounge on embarkation day. We are also doing a Fish Extender gift exchange that I am coordinating. If you would like to participate, just pm me your last name and stateroom number since I have your names and ages from this post.

Pam

 

[alikat99]

Cobbo - Hi-de-ho Neighbors! We are in Pinellas, Palm Harbor area. Where about in Tampa are you? My DH grew up in the Town and Country area.

Ok, so I went back to the beginning for some reading, and just saw that I have some "neighbors" here. We live in St. Petersburg!!

 

[golfcane]

Hello Everyone! Just booked our Spring Break trip as well and wanted to introduce ourselves to you. This wil be our 8th Disney Cruise and we are as excited as ever. Well actually our kids don't know yet and we won't tell them until we come over the bridge and they see the ship! They would be insane for the next few weeks if we told them now!

My name is Danielle (43), DH's name is Mark (44), DD is Lexi (10) and DS is Zac (9). We are from Jupiter, Florida.

Although we've sailed many times before, this is the first time we have heard of the Fish Extender idea. It sounds fun so we would love to join in.

Look forward to meeting you all!

 

[mumom95]

Hello Everyone! Just booked our Spring Break trip as well and wanted to introduce ourselves to you. This wil be our 8th Disney Cruise and we are as excited as ever. Well actually our kids don't know yet and we won't tell them until we come over the bridge and they see the ship! They would be insane for the next few weeks if we told them now!

My name is Danielle (43), DH's name is Mark (44), DD is Lexi (10) and DS is Zac (9). We are from Jupiter, Florida.

Although we've sailed many times before, this is the first time we have heard of the Fish Extender idea. It sounds fun so we would love to join in.

Look forward to meeting you all!

Welcome!!

 

[disneyfreak1]

Hello Everyone! Just booked our Spring Break trip as well and wanted to introduce ourselves to you. This wil be our 8th Disney Cruise and we are as excited as ever. Well actually our kids don't know yet and we won't tell them until we come over the bridge and they see the ship! They would be insane for the next few weeks if we told them now!

My name is Danielle (43), DH's name is Mark (44), DD is Lexi (10) and DS is Zac (9). We are from Jupiter, Florida.

Although we've sailed many times before, this is the first time we have heard of the Fish Extender idea. It sounds fun so we would love to join in.

Look forward to meeting you all!

Hi Danielle,

If you would like to join in, email me your last name and stateroom number. My email is pammurphy1963@embarqmail.com.

Pam

 

[SandieT]

Pam,
If it is not too much trouble, could you give me an idea of where we are on the count, age, sex of our FE group. I have a $10.00 off coupon at oriental trading company that is going to expire soon and I would like to us it for some FE stuff. Thanks so much for doing all this, I know I mentioned it in the beginning and I am glad someone else took it over, I was hoping for that!
Sandie

 

[disneyfreak1]

Pam,
If it is not too much trouble, could you give me an idea of where we are on the count, age, sex of our FE group. I have a $10.00 off coupon at oriental trading company that is going to expire soon and I would like to us it for some FE stuff. Thanks so much for doing all this, I know I mentioned it in the beginning and I am glad someone else took it over, I was hoping for that!
Sandie

My updated list is at home, but I will send it to you this evening. Will that work?

 

[SandieT]

Perfect, thank you!

 

[disneyfreak1]

If any of you need FE information BEFORE February 28th, just let me know. I will be happy to provide it. I am a planner, so I completely understand if you need to get a jump start and know number of cabins, people, children, etc. I can provide the information in whatever format you need. I am having shoulder surgery February 17th, so I will be out of pocket for a few days then, but other than that, I'm available. I will still close out the list on the 27th and send it to all of you participating on the 28th.

Remember, even if you aren't participating in our FE exchange, we would still love to meet you at the Meet at 3:00 pm in the Promenade Lounge on Embarkation Day.

52 days and counting!!! I am getting really excited!

Pam

 

[nkoelr]

I would love to get the FE list as you have it so far - good to know if we are talking about 10 or 50 at this point. Thanks!