August 20, 2005 - L.A. to Port Canaveral - Eastbound Repo Cruise - The SHIP OF FOOLS Part 2

[winotracy]

I want a DCL Survivor shirt

It has to happen! kmiles, please make it happen! I will make my own if I have to.

Tracy

 

[Grumbo]

OK I have still been corresponding with the lady from the dolphin academy and this is the way the excursions seem to work for the dolphin swim, and the other excursions at the aquarium.............

The block for the cruise ship is for the activities of Dolphin Academy. For the other activities you will have to contact the Sea Aquarium. I want to inform you tough that it is a possibility that their programs are also reserved by the ship.

So it appears as though the dolphin academy, and the aquarium are two separate and unique entities.

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

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[piglet33]

OK I have still been corresponding with the lady from the dolphin academy and this is the way the excursions seem to work for the dolphin swim, and the other excursions at the aquarium.............

The block for the cruise ship is for the activities of Dolphin Academy. For the other activities you will have to contact the Sea Aquarium. I want to inform you tough that it is a possibility that their programs are also reserved by the ship.


So it appears as though the dolphin academy, and the aquarium are two separate and unique entities.

Cheers,
Grumbo

Yep, I just got this reply:

The reason wherefore there is a difference is because we are two different companies.

Next to this it will be very probable to book our programs through your shore excursion manager because we recently started to work together with the Disney cruises.

I would advise you to contact the ship and to make sure that do indeed offer the programs. This because we have strong policy’s with the ships.

Your credit card info will be destroyed so there can be no charges on the card.



So it looks like we have to go through DCL for these excursions.

Reneé

 

[mickeyfan1]

Here's a thought. Don't tell them you are on a cruise, just try to book it as if you were a land tourist. Don't you think there are people that visit the island that would like to doo the tours and all? Of course, you might want to wait t couple of weeks so they forget who you are...................................

 

[Grumbo]

Here's a thought. Don't tell them you are on a cruise, just try to book it as if you were a land tourist. Don't you think there are people that visit the island that would like to doo the tours and all? Of course, you might want to wait t couple of weeks so they forget who you are...................................

Are there any dolphin swims at any other port we stop at???

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[mississaugamom]

Are there any dolphin swims at any other port we stop at???

Cheers,
Grumbo

There's one in Acapulco. Pricing is outrageous, though! Dolphin Encounter is $149/adult $110/child 3-9 Dolphin Swim is $199/adult and $169 child 5-9

Considering what the prices booking directly with the Aquarium were offered at, the Cruise Line is making some SERIOUS money on this excursion!!!!!

Arlene

 

[Grumbo]

There's one in Acapulco. Pricing is outrageous, though! Dolphin Encounter is $149/adult $110/child 3-9 Dolphin Swim is $199/adult and $169 child 5-9

Considering what the prices booking directly with the Aquarium were offered at, the Cruise Line is making some SERIOUS money on this excursion!!!!!

Arlene

Well she said they have signed up with Disney, and as far as I know the only two cruises of Disney that are going to Curacao are the Practice cruise, and ours, so have to wait and see I guess.

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[piglet33]

There's one in Acapulco. Pricing is outrageous, though! Dolphin Encounter is $149/adult $110/child 3-9 Dolphin Swim is $199/adult and $169 child 5-9

Considering what the prices booking directly with the Aquarium were offered at, the Cruise Line is making some SERIOUS money on this excursion!!!!!

Arlene

Unless I missed it somewhere, I thought the interesting thing is that DCL is only offering the Aquarium but not any of the encounters or swims so how could we book with them if they don't offer it?

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Denine]

carseats: DH found a fold up one. I have to look into it more. I will post the info when I I have it.

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

carseats: DH found a fold up one. I have to look into it more. I will post the info when I I have it.

Way to go Denine!! Yes, *DO* let us know what you find out!

 

[Denine]

This is located at one-step ahead

car seat weighs 10 pounds
built in carrying handle
folds in half
fits kids 30-100 pounds
for kids 38-57" tall
$89.95

can purchase a carrying bag separately for $14.95

It looks really nice. My DD is in the weight range, but I haven't measured her recently.

 

[Verandah Man]

Mark and Sandra,

Hazel and I would like to send you a great big "THANKS" for the framed photo that we received today, it is absolutely beautiful. It is going up on our living room wall tonight with all our other Disney lithos and photos.

Thanks again, you are amazing!!!

Andy and Hazel

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

This is located at one-step ahead

car seat weighs 10 pounds
built in carrying handle
folds in half
fits kids 30-100 pounds
for kids 38-57" tall
$89.95

Dang! Emma is 32" and 24 pounds. Besides, I really can't budget another $90 for this.

I did look at Megan's belt positioning booster. Now Megan does not need it on this trip. Could I use it for Emma? The label says over 1 year old, at least 29" tall and at least 30 lbs. Well, Emma is about to turn 2 & is already 32". Do you think she will gain 6 lbs in 5 months? Even if she gains 5 we could fudge it by a pound; after all I don't think they are gonna weigh her!

Remember we only need a 'car seat' for the shuttle from LAX to the HISP. Do you think this booster will do?

Okay, here is the applicable law:

New California Child Passenger Restraint Requirements

Effective January 1, 2002

(Excerpts from the California Vehicle Code)

27360.

(a) No parent or legal guardian, when present in a motor vehicle, as defined in Section 27315, shall permit his or her child or ward to be transported upon a highway in the motor vehicle without providing and properly securing the child or ward, in a child passenger restraint system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards unless the child or ward is at least one of the following:
(1) Six years of age or older.

(2) Weighs 60 pounds or more.

(b) No driver shall transport on a highway any child in a motor vehicle, as defined in Section 27315, without providing and properly securing the child in a child passenger restraint system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards unless the child is at least one of the following:

(1) Six years of age or older.

(2) Weighs 60 pounds or more.

 

[winotracy]

Nancy, I got kicked out again and then my internet connection went down. I'll finish the story another time! Got work to get done, ya know

Tracy

 

[mark & sandra]

Mark and Sandra,

Hazel and I would like to send you a great big "THANKS" for the framed photo that we received today, it is absolutely beautiful. It is going up on our living room wall tonight with all our other Disney lithos and photos.

Thanks again, you are amazing!!!

Andy and Hazel

You're very welcomed Andy. Any luck with the photo of Shirley? I haven't had time to read or lurk on the 06 cruise. Any new happenings over there?...Mark

 

[kmiles]

OK, new store with the logo listed at The Rolodex!

Don't know how long it's going to last so you may want to be quick on this one!

 

[winotracy]

I don't see anything in the mall. Does this mean it's gone already too?

 

[Grumbo]

OK, new store with the logo listed at The Rolodex!

Don't know how long it's going to last so you may want to be quick on this one!

Hmmm try about 2 minutes
It was there when I logged on, went to order and they were all deleted
Sheesh!

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[Verandah Man]

You're very welcomed Andy. Any luck with the photo of Shirley? I haven't had time to read or lurk on the 06 cruise. Any new happenings over there?...Mark

No I haven't received anything from Shirley, but we will be going to Florida the week after next, I'll do my very best to get a photo of Norm and Shirley for you then.