6-17-2011 Dream Cruise

[kedz]

I stayed up til midnight last night and was able to get Brunch at Palo and a massage scheduled! I am so relieved to have that done and now I can just focus on being excited to get on the ship. We debated the sealion encounter in Nassau but have decided to just stay and enjoy the ship. We may walk around the port and let the girls get the jewelry freebies. Plus, it gives me a reason to have to schedule another cruise.

After thinking it over, we have decided to stay on the boat in Nassau..I wanted to book the Teen Spa for my daughter who will be 13 when we go on the boat, but I guess you cant book the Teen Spa in advance

At CC, I would like to get a float and just bake in the sun

 

[TXdeVille]

Yeah, I've seen the tickets lately and rethinking my decision to drive. However, this time it'll just be me and DD and we will need 4 more days (2 there and 2 back) so I'm not sure. Time is money too and I want to truly relax. Can you put a price on relaxation?

We are doing the Dolphins at Atlantis and therefore have a beach pass for the remainder of the day. Last trip there, DD said she HAD to do the dolphins so, here we are....doing it as she requested. I'm going to hunt down the great conch fritter place and also stop by the rum cake store so I can get my groove on lol At Castaway, we will bring our own snorkel equipment so we are good there. This time, I'm making sure the camera is completely charged so I can get all the good pics and videos underwater And doing the jet skis, as well as renting a bike per DD request again

I am sad to say that I missed getting the Palo Brunch like DD requested. There were absolutely NONE available. I settled for high tea (not that it compares at all). I'll keep checking back and hopefully able to find one. And Remy - again a DD request. I DO know how to say no....I'm just saying

 

[robandkelly13]

June 17th will be our first cruise. DH, DD (6), and me

We can't wait!!!

 

[TXdeVille]

They didn't have the Teen Spa on the Wonder (of course) on our first cruise Christmas 2008. Figures, especially since DD was 16 and wanted to do that AND exercise, which she couldn't. That's one of the things I really like about DCL. They seem to have more adults-exclusive things. Something else you can't reserve in advance is the Tropical Rainforest Pass. I think she will like it. I loved it! And our last cruise, DH ended up getting one too once he found out how much I liked it So, once we get on the ship, I'm already gonna be busy! Palo to get on the waitlist for brunch and the Spa to get Rainforest passes.

BTW everyone, a little tip for those of you braving the sandy beaches at either Nassau or CC. Take a little bottle of baby powder. Before you put your shoes or flip flops back on, dust some baby powder on your feet. It repels the sand and you don't get it in your shoes, stateroom, or anywhere else

 

[S'sMom]

BTW everyone, a little tip for those of you braving the sandy beaches at either Nassau or CC. Take a little bottle of baby powder. Before you put your shoes or flip flops back on, dust some baby powder on your feet. It repels the sand and you don't get it in your shoes, stateroom, or anywhere else

I have made note of this. This is an awesome suggestion!! I am one that truly hates the feel of sand when I am no longer on the beach. Thanks..

Baby Power on the list --- Check

 

[TXdeVille]

I have made note of this. This is an awesome suggestion!! I am one that truly hates the feel of sand when I am no longer on the beach. Thanks..

Baby Power on the list --- Check

I was shocked how well it works. I hate that feel too!

 

[mom2reese]

Welcome robandkelly13. My dd is 7 and will be glad to have someone close to her age in our group.

 

[kedz]

You guys June 17th is getting closer I cant wait

 

[mom2reese]

You guys June 17th is getting closer I cant wait

I know...I'm getting more and more excited. So is dd. Everytime that Dream commercial comes on she stops whatever she's doing to watch it.

I've gotten some really cute little things for the kid's FE. Have an idea for the adults...just something I'm making. Cute tho.

 

[Theta]

Big Decision for us this week. My DD11 just competed in a regional swim meet and did very well. She was invited to state developmental camp (yeah) but it is the the week we are suppose to be on the Dream. (boo)

So we need to decide...soon...if we are gong to cancel the Dream cruise. We have another cruise booked for this Christmas on a Royal Caribbean ship, so we may cancel and look forward to that cruise.

 

[huskrlovr]

Can someone give me some insight on the fish extenders? I was wondering do we do one gift per person per day? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks so much!

 

[mom2reese]

Big Decision for us this week. My DD11 just competed in a regional swim meet and did very well. She was invited to state developmental camp (yeah) but it is the the week we are suppose to be on the Dream. (boo)

So we need to decide...soon...if we are gong to cancel the Dream cruise. We have another cruise booked for this Christmas on a Royal Caribbean ship, so we may cancel and look forward to that cruise.

Oh no...what a decision. What does she want to do?

Can someone give me some insight on the fish extenders? I was wondering do we do one gift per person per day? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks so much!

How I understand it and plan to do it....is to give one gift to the parents (one gift to share) and then something to each child. Just one time. Not each day. Anyone else have thoughts on this?

 

[Theta]

Oh no...what a decision. What does she want to do?

That is the problem, she wants to do the swim camp with her friends and I want to go on the cruise. We went a Disney cruise with one of her swim friends (who is now going to this camp) and her family two years ago and my DD was really disappointed they couldn't go this year. We do have the Allure of the Seas booked for December, DH is indifferent.

 

[kedz]

Oh no...what a decision. What does she want to do?



How I understand it and plan to do it....is to give one gift to the parents (one gift to share) and then something to each child. Just one time. Not each day. Anyone else have thoughts on this?

I have been wondering myself how this will happen Are giving to one family?

 

[mom2reese]

I have been wondering myself how this will happen Are giving to one family?

You give to everyone on the list I emailed...you can decide how to do so. For example, one gift per couple or one gift for the whole family or one gift per child, etc etc.

I am doing the following:
One gift per couple
One gift per child

HTH

 

[mom2reese]

That is the problem, she wants to do the swim camp with her friends and I want to go on the cruise. We went a Disney cruise with one of her swim friends (who is now going to this camp) and her family two years ago and my DD was really disappointed they couldn't go this year. We do have the Allure of the Seas booked for December, DH is indifferent.

Ohhhh. Wow...what a decision. Good luck and I hope you can make everyone happy

 

[huskrlovr]

I assumed that was how it was to be done, but I just wanted to make sure I was doing it right! Thanks so much!

 

[iluv2go2disney]

We will not be participating in the FE so our names will need to be removed from the list. Sorry.

 

[kedz]

We will not be participating in the FE so our names will need to be removed from the list. Sorry.

I have been tossing the idea around myself Not sure if it will be too much for me to do

 

[robandkelly13]

June 16th will be our first time cruising! It's me, DH, and DD (5). I can hardly wait