August 28, 2004 "LOST AT SEA" Cruise

[ThreeCircles]

Missinshadow--

Generally, everyone must wait until they board to make reservations for any meal at Palo and Vista Spa appointments.

However, if you book in a category 1, 2, or 3 or if you book the Romantic Escape at Sea package you can pre-book your Palo and spa reservations.

 

[missinshadow]

Is the florida resindent a better deal I think we have some good room credits and stuff Will we lose those? 16 of the 20 of us are Florida residents! Anyone know?
We are so excited first cruise ever
You guys are very knowledgable Waht a help!!!!!!! Thanks for all input!!!

 

[missinshadow]

Thanks We are not in those categories

 

[ThreeCircles]

Florida Resident Rates can be a really great deal but you do have to figure in onboard stateroom credits and such. For instance, we called DCL this evening to enquire about the rates that Melanie mentioned.

The DCL rep. said that they started the first week in September and we could get a Cat. 9 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom for a pretty good rate but we would loose our $400 credit from rebooking onboard.

 

[Karel]

Originally posted by MoranClan
Hey Gang..Thinking about canceling The Jeep Safari on Cozumel..I booked it directly, but seems I cant find anyone else thats going...What are people with Kids doing on Cozumel?..
Cindy wants to shop and Sun bath....I just want to drink and drink...My 3 kids really dont care..hehe
ThanksBobby

We're either going to Chankabaub... need to learn how to spell and pronounce that... or Paradise Beach.

Is anyone going to do Nativeway sports in GC? I think I have everyone talked into the short stingray/snorkle special they are running. Sounds like just enough.

Karel

 

[ThreeCircles]

Morning all!

Thanks to Terry's suggestion we now have a list of all of those that will be attending the Tulum Ruins tour.

Check <a href="http://www.threecircles.net">ThreeCircles.net</a> for more info.

 

[admepo]

It is only 8:05am as I am writing this and I am BOOKED for our excursions!

VERY Excited that this is now done and we are set!!!! Now all I have to do is book the Wave Runners on Castaway Cay when we board the ship and that is it!

We wound up going for:

Key West: Sail, Kayak and Snorkel adventure
Grand Cayman: Aquaboat and Snorkel Adventure
Cozumel: Tulum Ruin Tour

and now they are booked and the confirmation is being faxed to us!!! So now it seems real and near! 60 days and counting everyone!

Enjoy your day!

Melanie

 

[admepo]

Our Palo ressies are for:

Dinner Sunday at 7:30pm
Brunch Thursday at 10:30am

We requested APL seating rotation with our REAS pkg. for our late dinner seating. Are requested rotations generally granted???

Has anyone purchased stateroom credits to be added to your shipboard accounts? Adam and I are considering doing this weekly until leaving for the ship. Any thoughts??

Melanie

 

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by ThreeCircles
Morning all!

Thanks to Terry's suggestion we now have a list of all of those that will be attending the Tulum Ruins tour.

Check <a href="http://www.threecircles.net">ThreeCircles.net</a> for more info.

Thanks Jason!

I'm getting a late start this morning. I am going to call DCL and book our excursions in a few minutes, but John and I slept late because we were in the emergency room at the hospital in the middle of the night. He began having odd symptoms after taking one of his medications at bedtime so our doctor told us to go to the ER. By the time we got home it was after 3am, so he stayed home from work today and we slept in.

Melanie: Congrats on booking your excursions!!

 

[SeaSpray]

Just got off the phone with DCL!

(By the way, since we booked through All Seasons, I had to speak to someone in "group sales" to book the excursions).

Here's what I have booked so far:

Grand Cayman: Nautilus Undersea Tour & Reef Snorkel

Cozumel: Tulum Ruins & Beach Tour

Castaway Cay: Banana Boat Ride @ 11am

(I didn't book the teen excursion on Cozumel for DSs yet because they're not sure if they want to do that one or not).

The CM told me that I'll be getting a confirmation in the mail, and that I should bring that paper with me on the cruise. He said the tickets for the excursions will be in our stateroom.

I asked about the wave runner excursion on Castaway Cay and he said that as of now, you still have to wait and book that one onboard the ship.

 

[admepo]

Terry... Hope your husband is feeling better!!! Congrats on getting your excursions done too!

I tried to be slick and give them the excursion number for the Wave Runners at Castaway Cay to see if they would take it but they said to wait until on the ship to book! Oh well it was worth a try I guess.

Melanie

 

[ThreeCircles]

Just e-mailed in our request for the Tulum Ruins excursion. We're still attempting to decide what to do in the other ports and may not even have a clue until closer to the sailing.

Terry--

Sorry to hear about the trip tp the ER last night. Hope John is feeling better today.

 

[sandygirl]

Booked excursions and received confirmation by fax already this morning!
We booked Tulum Ruins in Cozumel for Sandy and I only. DH wants to skip this one. Any other mom and daughter only's? I'll check threecircles website when I get done here.
Grand Cayman I booked the Stingray Observatory and Island Tour for all 3 of us. I'm hoping to have time for DD and I hit 7 mile beach after that. Do you think we will have time?

But the best news of the day...my son sent me an e-mail from Iraq!!!!!! !!!!
This is the first time I have heard directly from him since he left last Wed. I am so excited I can't even type straight. His communication will be sporadic and primitive because of his particular location. I feel like a huge weight just rolled off my shoulders. My e-mail at work hasn't functioned since last Thurs, so when my DH called me to tell me he was going to forward the message immediately (he's such a good man!) I was so upset that I wouldn't be able to retrieve it. I told him I would try to access my e-mail and lo and behold, BOOM, all my e-mail messages popped up that had been waiting for me. GOD is so good to me. He made it work just when I needed it most. My son sounded good and now I feel less anxious. Sorry to ramble on but I just needed to share this blessing with you. I was almost going to cancel the cruise because I was just feeling so uneasy about my son. I still miss him terribly but I feel so much better after hearing from him.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day! Happy Excursions!

 

[admepo]

sandygirl... very happy to hear that you were able to hear from your son!! I am sure that made your day!!!

Very much in need of doing laundry instead of staying on these boards but the boards are much more fun! Can't wait to be on the ship and send the laundry OUT to be done!!!


oh well... soon enough!

Melanie

 

[Mjasp]

Sandy...So very happy to hear about your son. How long will he be in Iraq for?

May God be with him and everyone on Foreign soil.

As for excursions, what is the Stingray observatory? I am doing the Grand Cayman tour, is it both of them together? Please explain.

Thx
Joanna

 

[MoranClan]

hey Terry..Hope your Husband is feeling better...

Sandygirl... very happy to hear that you were able to hear from your son...

Was Able to get 2:30 res...for Parasailing on CC..
Me, Cindy and my 2 girls..

If Cindy chickens out I get to go twice..

Cant Wait..

Bobby

 

[sandygirl]

Joanna
Here is what DCL said about the excursion for Grand Cayman:
Stingray City Observatory and Island Tour (3 - 3.5 hours)

Sample paradise. Take in the island's sights, including the Governor's House, a stop at the famous Seven Mile Beach, and the Cayman Turtle Farm. Next, you'll journey on to "Hell," where jagged rock formations suggest diabolical origins. Then, head out to sea! Board a moored semi-submarine that will take you below the surface in air-conditioned comfort for a breathtaking view of undersea beauty. Finally, top it all off with a shopping trip to George Town.

Adult Price: $55 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $45 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 7:30 am

We did something similar to this on St Martin and enjoyed it. We don't snorkel and I'm not sure DD would actually get into the water with the stingrays, so this sounded good. Would like to go to 7 mile beach after if there is time.

Was Able to get 2:30 res...for Parasailing on CC..

Bobby - I was sooo tempted to book parasailing! Did it on St Thomas and absolutely loved it. The most peaceful 8 minutes of my entire life! Decided to wait until next year when DD is 8 so I can take her up, too. Have fun!

sandygirl... very happy to hear that you were able to hear from your son!! I am sure that made your day!!!

Melanie - Thanks so much! Nothing could have happened today that would have made me lose my smile .

Sandy...So very happy to hear about your son. How long will he be in Iraq for?

Joanna - He is deployed for 7 - 12 months, but you never know. He serves at the need of the Marines. I've been sleeping with my cell phone, have it on me at all times, just in case he gets a chance to call.
God bless and protect all the troops and their families

Darlene (sandygirl)

 

[gdulaney]

Darlene - I'm so glad you heard from your son! My Mgr's stepson is a Marine too. He's headed back for his second tour in Iraq and leaves at the beginning of next week. They also sleep with the cellphone nearby...they never know when he'll get a chance to call.

Terry - hope your hubby is feeling better soon!!!


Ginny

 

[SeaSpray]

Thanks for the good wishes for John, everyone. He's much better tonight but we're still monitoring his blood sugar levels about every hour.

sandygirl: I'm so happy that you heard from your son!! I hope he returns home safely, as soon as he is able to

 

[Mjasp]

Sandy...What is a semi sub? and also how do you quote all those peole in one thread.

I always post another thread.

Thanks
Joanna