9-08-2010 Pirates through the Mediterranean/ Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A Pirates Life for Us

[cquick]

We've got 9 cabins now (with cali cruiser's 2 and Susan). Penguinmomma asked to join, but I haven't heard anything from her, so we'll have to wait and see on her counts. I'm adding Susan's info right now...

Gosh, this cruise is gonna be easy! Connie

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

Gosh, this cruise is gonna be easy! Connie

Based on what I've seen on the WBTA cruise, oh yeah, this is easy squeezy lemon peasy!! (kids, what can I say?) That's not a bad thing though, certainly easy to get everything made!

 

[thuyronald]

Hello everyone,

My husband Ronald and I have just booked this cruise and are looking forward to doing our first Disney cruise . We have done several Royal Caribbean, Princess, Carnival and Norwegian cruises.

I haven't had a chance to browse through all the postings.

Wondering if anyone is organizing any privates for each of these ports.

We were in Malta a year ago and hired a driver to take us around. It was very inexpensive and we are planning to do that again. I will have to look through my books and figure out what sights to visit. If anyone is interested in sharing this tour, please let me know.

By the way, just a little information about us. My husband and I are in our
40s and have no children. However, we love Disney, especially since we live in Los Angeles and have visited Disneyland throughout the years.

Thuy (Twee)

 

[LuggageLady]

We are flying in on Air France from Houston with a 4 hour layover in Paris. I think we land around 2 on in Barcelona on the 6th.

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

Hello everyone,

My husband Ronald and I have just booked this cruise and are looking forward to doing our first Disney cruise . We have done several Royal Caribbean, Princess, Carnival and Norwegian cruises.

I haven't had a chance to browse through all the postings.

Wondering if anyone is organizing any privates for each of these ports.

We were in Malta a year ago and hired a driver to take us around. It was very inexpensive and we are planning to do that again. I will have to look through my books and figure out what sights to visit. If anyone is interested in sharing this tour, please let me know.

By the way, just a little information about us. My husband and I are in our
40s and have no children. However, we love Disney, especially since we live in Los Angeles and have visited Disneyland throughout the years.

Thuy (Twee)

Welcome aboard!!!! You guys will love the Disney Cruise Line, as you can see from the number of posts on the regular board, there are a ton of fans

 

[cquick]

my husband ronald and i have just booked this cruise and are looking forward to doing our first disney cruise . We have done several royal caribbean, princess, carnival and norwegian cruises.
Thuy (twee)

welcome! It's gonna be a great cruise!

 

[renegade7]

We are flying on Continental out of Newark, too. We leave Newark at 7:20pm and arrive in Barcelona at 9:15am
Is that the one you're on?

My husband organized a driver through Barcelona-Airport Transfer.com.
That way we can stop by the grocery store on the way to the ship!

Yep - Departs EWR on Sunday evening @ 7:20 pm and Arrives BCN on Monday morning @ 9:15 am. I am in seat 23F. I have not figured out how I am getting from the airport to the hotel yet (Hotel Praktik Rambla). Most likely will just take a cab as I think I will have 2 large suitcases, 1 carry on and a backpack.

Hello everyone,

My husband Ronald and I have just booked this cruise and are looking forward to doing our first Disney cruise . We have done several Royal Caribbean, Princess, Carnival and Norwegian cruises.

I haven't had a chance to browse through all the postings.

Wondering if anyone is organizing any privates for each of these ports.

We were in Malta a year ago and hired a driver to take us around. It was very inexpensive and we are planning to do that again. I will have to look through my books and figure out what sights to visit. If anyone is interested in sharing this tour, please let me know.

By the way, just a little information about us. My husband and I are in our
40s and have no children. However, we love Disney, especially since we live in Los Angeles and have visited Disneyland throughout the years.

Thuy (Twee)

Welcome! My cruisemate and I are doing Malta on our own as well. We may be interested in doing a private tour with you. The only thing we want to do the Blue Grotto and expolore the city. We are 2 females in our mid-30's.

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

Has anybody got the lowdown on this yet? I am itching to call the Castaway Club and see what they can tell us. We are guessing that Brent will be the Cruise Director and are really hoping that Freddy Fusion will be one of the entertainers.

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

Broke down and called Castaway Club - Brent is scheduled to be our cruise director. Of course the agent gave the usual disclaimer that this is subject to change. No information on who our cabaret acts are and when GTY rooms will be assigned.

 

[OKW93]

Has anybody got the lowdown on this yet? I am itching to call the Castaway Club and see what they can tell us. We are guessing that Brent will be the Cruise Director and are really hoping that Freddy Fusion will be one of the entertainers.

I've heard it's Brent for sure....don't know about Freddy Fusion though!

 

[OKW93]

Broke down and called Castaway Club - Brent is scheduled to be our cruise director. Of course the agent gave the usual disclaimer that this is subject to change. No information on who our cabaret acts are and when GTY rooms will be assigned.

GTY!!! I'm sick of those letters....Every morning I sign on and Every morning there they are GTY!!!:

 

[Tink rules]

We've got 9 cabins now (with cali cruiser's 2 and Susan). Penguinmomma asked to join, but I haven't heard anything from her, so we'll have to wait and see on her counts. I'm adding Susan's info right now...

Can you please pencil me in for the FE? I will let you know when I am confirmed on the cruise, but I don't want to miss out!!! Thanks

 

[cquick]

Can you please pencil me in for the FE? I will let you know when I am confirmed on the cruise, but I don't want to miss out!!! Thanks

I haven't confirmed the tour I am planning for Chuck, myself, Patrick, and our friend, Susan. Are you still interested in taking a 7 hour tour at a slower pace in Rome?

 

[Tink rules]

Yeah... I have to take mom's age into considderation. While she is active and healthy... she IS 78 this year. We've planned mostly 1/2 day excursions except for the 3 in Italy - which we are just going to do our best on... she's got her "lets get up and move" meds ready... and we've started walking each night.

I have told everyone I'm planning the Grand Tour... Mom told me just to not kill her doing so...

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

Can you please pencil me in for the FE? I will let you know when I am confirmed on the cruise, but I don't want to miss out!!! Thanks

I've got you pencilled in. (did I spell that right? I hate spelling stuff wrong!).

I made an assumption that it would be you and your mom, right? If not, just let me know, I'll get it updated!

BTW, I keep thinking it but never mentioned, I love your signature saying, I may have to steal that!

 

[cquick]

Yeah... I have to take mom's age into considderation. While she is active and healthy... she IS 78 this year. I have told everyone I'm planning the Grand Tour... Mom told me just to not kill her doing so...

So do you want me to add both of you in to the Rome private guided excursion? Have you booked either the Med cruise or the WBTA yet? Should I wait until you do?

If you and your mom

join us, that would be 6 of us.

Just let me know....here is the tentative schedule.

1.
Your English speaking licensed driver will meet you up when you disembark from the Disney Magic cruise ship (we have special clearance, the driver will drop you off and pick you up just in front of your ship) holding a sign with your name in.
2. He will drive you safely to meet your licensed Rome tour guide which will look after you.
3. Start your private Rome tour with an excellent overview of the city entering into the ancient city through the Porta San Paolo gate, which is one of the principal gates of the Roman Aurelian Walls. You will drive past such landmarks as the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, the highest and the oldest Pyramid in all Europe, the Baths of Emperor Caracalla, , and the Circus Maximus, the largest stadium ever built for shows and chariot races.
4. Drive along Via dei Fori Imperiali passing by the Roman Forum, the Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Trajan Markets, the Vittoriano Monument devoted to the first king of Italy Victor Emmanuel II in Piazza Venezia
5. Stop to visit the Coliseum,skipping the line (as Nancy Aiello Tours only offers skip the line Rome tours with licensed tour guides)
6. Stop at the Pantheon, a real architectural wonder of the ancient Rome lined with sidewalk cafes and restaurants.
7. After a short stop for lunch.
8. Visit the Vatican Museums, (private tour with an itinerary especially designed for disabled travelers).
9. Visit the Ancient Papal Apartments painted by Raphael.
10. Visit the Sistine Chapel with its magnificent frescoes by Michelangelo.
11. Go into St. Peter’s Basilica, world’s largest Christian church and beautiful example of Baroque style which houses Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s work.
12. St. Peter’s Square as you will admire Michelangelo's Dome and feel spiritual embraced by the two symmetrical colonnades of Bernini.
Please, be aware that the Vatican dress code requires appropriate attire: no shorts or tank tops. Lady’s shoulders must be covered.
At the end of your private tour your personal driver will accompany you back to Civitavecchia in time to board your cruise ship.
This accessible private guided tour offers the opportunity to experience the Eternal City of Rome at your own pace and schedule.

 

[cquick]

I put this on the WBTA by accident.....I thought we could do it on the MED Cruise.

Champagne Girls Unite! ​

Who still has her tiara from another cruise or from any other time? Anybody got pink boa's? Let me know if you want to join the Champagne Girls Group. We can each buy a bottle in Italy or France and one day we'll announce the party!

Either PM me or just add a post to the thread.......

 

[cquick]

Champagne girls

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

Champagne girls

I've got a tiara...

 

[cquick]

I've got a tiara...

Well, good! Just go to Michaels and get a pink boa and have a pink shirt and you are ready to be a Champagne Girl!