April 26 - May 3, 2008 Caribbean Crazy Cruisers

[WDWLVR]

Has anyone given any thought to excursions/Palo yet. Today is the 105 day mark so anyone in a Cat 1, 2 or 3 can book. The 90 day mark is fast approaching for those of us in the Castaway Club as well.

 

[wdwluvrs]

12 meter regatta sky tram ride and eco tour we plan to do Palo brunch just trying to decide which day at sea to do it. we plan on being on the phone or Internet to make the reservations on the 26 of this month. we are sending in for our passports tomorrow our post office is having a special Sunday opening for them. what excursion plans does everyone else have. anyone else planning on doing and of the tastings

 

[zerog]

I'm fast becoming your home-town news source.

PORT CANAVERAL -- - Canaveral Port Authority commissioners on Wednesday said they are optimistic about the coming year at the port, on the day an industry trade group predicted that cruise passenger traffic will increase to a record 12.8 million in 2008.

Cruise Lines International Association said its 24 member cruise lines project carrying 10.5 million passengers originating from North America and 2.3 million from international markets in 2008.

The 12.8 million total compares with an estimated 12.6 million worldwide passengers in 2007 and 12.01 million in 2006. The estimated 1.6 percent growth in passenger counts in 2008, however, would be less than the 4.9 percent in 2007.

Port Canaveral is the second-busiest cruise port, behind Miami, for passenger counts.

Canaveral Port Authority Commissioner Chairman Joe Matheny said local port officials have been negotiating with cruise lines that use Port Canaveral, hoping to finalize deals this year that eventually will bring the new, larger cruise ships to Brevard County's seaport.

Matheny said the captain of the Disney Wonder, which sails on three- and four-day cruises from Canaveral, recently told him the Wonder has been sailing at close to its full passenger capacity.

"Our ships are going out very full," Port Canaveral Commissioner Ralph Kennedy said.

Kennedy said port officials have been taking the steps necessary to attract larger cruise ships, such as preparing to enlarge the port's western turning basin.

The Cruise Lines International Association said in a statement that its projections are based on early reports from travel agents of strong bookings for cruises during this year's "wave season" -- January through March. That's traditionally the busiest booking period of the year for cruises.

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning Cruisers





We sail in 14 weeks!
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[wdwluvrs]

we applied for our passports last weekend the person at the post office mentioned they may not accept mine as it was missing the raised seal. all ready contacted Pennsylvania and have a replacement on the way. it is 20 degrees here so Florida is looking great we will be watching the Magic on two palms cam about 5:20 tonight

 

[ohiominnie]

Someone you know showed up for a visit on my blog today:
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A chance meeting on the DIS turns into a lifelong friendship.

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning Cruisers





We sail in 13 weeks!
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[WDWLVR]

Attn: Castaway Club Members

The 90 day booking window opens at midnight tonight (midnight Eastern). Good luck in getting your excursions and Palo bookings.

 

[tinkerone]

Attn: Castaway Club Members

The 90 day booking window opens at midnight tonight (midnight Eastern). Good luck in getting your excursions and Palo bookings.

Thanks, I thought it was tommorow night so glad you let me know. I've said it before and I'll say it again, YOUR THE BEST!

 

[tinkerone]

Good morning Cruisers





We sail in 13 weeks!
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this is so exciting! i am however of two minds with this:
1)THIRTEEN WEEKS LETS IT PASS QUICKLY!:
2)13 weeks how am i going to loss 50 pounds in 13 weeks!

i think i'll concentrate on my first mind!
hope everyone has a great week

 

[WDWLVR]

Well we discussed our plans over dinner today. We'll be trying for the following:

Palo Brunch

Palo High Tea

St. John Truck Bay Beach & Snorkel Tour

We aren't planning anything for St. Martin and on CC we'll maybe do the floats or bikes but really don't need to reserve those ahead of time.

 

[WDWLVR]

Got all three things we wanted booked! Off to bed I go!

 

[WDWLVR]

So did everyone get what they wanted?

 

[tinkerone]

So did everyone get what they wanted?

i did, i did! i was fairly easy though. all i booked was brunch at palo and skytram tickets at st thomas. BUT I GOT THE COVETED PALO BRUNCH

 

[WDWLVR]

i did, i did! i was fairly easy though. all i booked was brunch at palo and skytram tickets at st thomas. BUT I GOT THE COVETED PALO BRUNCH

Congrats! What day/time are you going?

 

[tinkerone]

Congrats! What day/time are you going?

10:30 on the 28th. i see they booked a 2 hour window. have you ever been before? do you really need 2 hours? i shouldn't complain. a 2 hour lunch with dh is unheard of. guess i will just enjoy it.
when did you get?

 

[WDWLVR]

10:30 on the 28th. i see they booked a 2 hour window. have you ever been before? do you really need 2 hours? i shouldn't complain. a 2 hour lunch with dh is unheard of. guess i will just enjoy it.
when did you get?

We're doing 11:30 on the 27th. We've done brunch a number of times. How much time you spend is really up to you, but yes you can be there for 2 hours. You start with a glass of champagne. Then your server will take you on a tour of the buffet area and will explain what entrees you can order. They have some that are more breakfast oriented (pancakes, omlets, etc.) and some more lunch oriented (filet, fish, etc.). You then go and load up your plate at the buffet. Everything from sticky buns, stollen bread, shrimp, crab lets, etc. etc. etc. Then your server will take your entree order. When done with that you head over to the dessert part of the buffet.

So as you see you can easily spent 2 hours to just sit back and enjoy it. BTW can't remember if you have kids or not but if they are in the clubs that morning let the club know you will be at Palo. They'll make an extra effort not to page you. For example if your child is just bored they will try and entertain them more. Of course if they really need you they will page you but they want you to enjoy the experience.

 

[tinkerone]

We're doing 11:30 on the 27th. We've done brunch a number of times. How much time you spend is really up to you, but yes you can be there for 2 hours. You start with a glass of champagne. Then your server will take you on a tour of the buffet area and will explain what entrees you can order. They have some that are more breakfast oriented (pancakes, omlets, etc.) and some more lunch oriented (filet, fish, etc.). You then go and load up your plate at the buffet. Everything from sticky buns, stollen bread, shrimp, crab lets, etc. etc. etc. Then your server will take your entree order. When done with that you head over to the dessert part of the buffet.

So as you see you can easily spent 2 hours to just sit back and enjoy it. BTW can't remember if you have kids or not but if they are in the clubs that morning let the club know you will be at Palo. They'll make an extra effort not to page you. For example if your child is just bored they will try and entertain them more. Of course if they really need you they will page you but they want you to enjoy the experience.

35th aniversary cruise....kids, long gone . rob and judy time.
thanks for the palo info. while i had no idea how it worked, and thank you for telling me, i have seen pictures of the buffet. i am in shock that after the buffet there is a entree order. no wonder they book you in for 2 hours. and you say it starts with champagne? i think that for me after the sea food part of it i'll be full but i'll do my best to try everything. i can not let the restaurant down now can i.
thanks mary, now i know what to expect and what i have been missing. can't wait.

 

[wdwluvrs]

35th aniversary cruise....kids, long gone . rob and judy time.


This will be our 30th anniversary and the first with our our sons we have Palo Brunch on the 27th @ 11:30


also skyride to paradise point @ st thomas

we are looking into a couple others may book something for castaway cay tonight


who else has booked

 

[wdwluvrs]

a question for our seasoned cruisers how does the water package on-board work and cost