Inaugural Western 5/11/02 Who is going?

[Psiklops]

I was paid in full on March 6th.

Maybe they went off of booking date???

- Jim

 

[cmatt]

Psiklops sure doesnt make any since does it, Joe said about the same thing paid in feb. as well

they'll be comming along,, for sure

went to cruise critic,, still cant find anyone thats knows where Kelleys Beach is in KW ??

OR how you can get to rum point ?? GC

Or Aquarium tour at GC?????

Or if Kids can go in with parents at Jimmy Buffets Margarittaville for lunch, or dinner or a Beverage??

Same thing at Charlie and Carlos,, they can here???

replys are welcome, thanks cmatt

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks

Here is some info for ya'll

Rum Point is a festive beach area with watersports, activities, and a restaurant. It can be reached by car or by ferry from the Hyatt Regency's dock. Geysers spout from Grand Cayman's Blow Holes where waves force water into caverns below the surface. As the pressure builds, impressive bursts of water shoot up into the air.

Here is a link to the Buffet in Key West. No not the food line! OOPs yes that is the food line for the mind?

Margaritavile

Working on other stuff this will do for the present.

 

[wdwgoose]

we booked last sept i think paid in full last minute 3-15
will be gone till sunday HORSE show in ill. rantoul off i-57
shirts not done few more weeks i did order xtras a few
keep da board hoping will get up to speed on monday

C YA LATTER
garry

 

[tkd lisa]

Okay, I know that somewhere on this thread, SOMEONE posted the times that we are scheduled to get into ports. But I can't find it, and I looked back 13 pages! Does anyone have this handy? I'm trying to finalize shore excursions, to keep up with everyone else on this site!

Jennifer, are you doing the 1/2 day or the 2 hour Captain Marvins? I'm trying to decide if my kids will enjoy the 2nd snorkling thing. It's only $5 difference, so I'm leaning toward the 1/2 day one if it's still available.

 

[jennifersmith23]

Cmatt - I am talking about the noise from being right under off-beat....

TKD Lisa - I am going on the 2 hour snorkel. We are going on the nautilus excursion in the morning, and I want plenty of time to sit on the beach and shop a little before the snorkeling trip. We went with the 1:45 trip which will bring us back to the port just in time to board and get ready for dinner.

WDW - Good luck to your daughter at the horse show...

Only like 38 days left...Can you believe it?



Peace out,
Jennifer

 

[Psiklops]

Here are the Port Times as I've seen them - I remember checking these against what was posted earlier and they were the same:

<table border=1 cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2">
<tr nowrap>
<td><b>Date</b></td><td><b>Day</b></td><td><b>Port</b></td><td><b>Ashore</b></td><td><b>Departs</b></td></tr><tr nowrap>
<td>5/11</td><td>Sat</td><td>Port Canaveral</td><td> </td><td>05:00PM</td></tr><tr nowrap><td>5/12</td><td>Sun</td><td>Key West</td><td>12:30PM</td><td>10:00PM</td></tr><tr nowrap><td>5/13</td><td>Mon</td><td>At Sea</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr nowrap><td>5/14</td><td>Tue</td><td>Grand Cayman</td><td>07:30AM</td><td>05:45PM</td></tr><tr nowrap><td>5/15</td><td>Wed</td><td>Cozumel</td><td>10:30AM</td><td>11:00PM</td></tr><tr nowrap><td>5/16</td><td>Thu</td><td>At Sea</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr nowrap>
<td>5/17</td><td>Fri</td><td>Castaway Cay</td><td>09:00AM</td><td>05:00PM</td></tr><tr nowrap><td>5/18</td><td>Sat</td><td>Port Canaveral</td><td>08:30AM</td><td> </td></tr></table>

Hope this helps...

- Jim

 

[cmatt]

Great my R&D Guy, but is there a fee to rum point ????

Or how much is the ferry cost ,,???

Why is it kept so quiet,, this is where dcl beach exc. goes at either 45.00 or 49.00 would have to look it up Joe???

whats the deal other than transportation ,, maybe a chair, towel, lunch,,

also Joe on cruise critic still no mention of it when people say what beach to go to they all say public acess are on 7 mile beach??

let me know what you find out thanks R&D guy good job??

thanks cmatt

 

[Psiklops]

cmatt,

From the excursion info, for your $43 you get the bus ride there and back and lunch. No other amenities are listed nor is any entrance fee to the beach listed. In the book I have the taxi's are $12-$20 each way.

We are porting on the west side of the island at George Town. Rum Point is located on the middle of the north side of the island, however it appears that there are no direct roads. From the small map I have, it looks like a 15-20 mile drive, but in reality only about 7 miles in a direct line.

You can probably go a lot cheaper by getting a taxi for the whole family and then just buying lunch there.

- Jim

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hello there - I understand the Western cruise will stop in Key West for a few hours. To all of those that are interested in what to do, where to go, what to see etc. I would be most happy to help anyone with questions relating to Key West - being born and raised there, I have info as where to eat with the locals - where the best buys are etc.
To all of those that are cruising - have a wonderful time and all stay safe.
Always
Shirley
oops forgot - you may call me at 800-950-4559
theperfectgift.cc

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks

Here is more stuff for CMATT and others. You can drive to Rum Point, although all the way around the Island, not a bad day from what I remember though.

Reply form DCL on Formal/Semi-Formal and Themed nights NOTE CHANGES AGAIN!

4/2/02 Thank you for your e-mail. Currently, the Themed Dining information is as follows:

Themed Dining:

Night 4 - Tuesday Master Chef Series ("semi-formal night" e.g. Men - Jacket and tie, suit Women - Cocktail dress, floor-length gown, dress/pant suit). On this evening, a Captain's Welcome Aboard Gala is held in the atrium lobby and dinner features the Master Chef Series which showcases some of the best culinary
offerings from Disney, including Disney Cruise Line and WALT DISNEY WORLD® .

Night 5 - Wednesday (night for guests to dress up in their colorful island attire - flowered shirts, muu muus). Guests will have a "MEXICALifragilisticexpialidocious!" dining experience. The menu for the three main dining rooms will focus on the rich heritage of the islands of the world (not just the Caribbean).

Night 6 - Thursday ("formal night" -resort elegant, cocktail, black tie optional). For this special evening there is a Captain's Gala Dinner featuring a French Continental menu.

Note: The Captain's Welcome Aboard Gala is held prior to both dining times.

Night 7 - Friday Guests dining experience is themed around "It's A Small World". The menu for the three main dining rooms features classic, international foods, tastily prepared with the best ingredients. A salute to the diversity of the Disney family. A special dinner allows the executive chef, chefs de cuisine, sous chefs, pastry chefs and the rest of the culinary team to showcase some of the favorite dishes from all of the countries represented within Disney. Dining rooms will have a multi-national decor
Crew "farewell" event

Dessert Buffet
On night 3- Monday, there is a Mickey's Gala Dessert Buffet in Lumiere's. Items may include chocolate cakes, fruit cakes, fruit mousse, petit fours, crepe's, ice cream and pastry display items

NOTE: All items are subject to change and are not offered on every cruise.

We look forward to the chance to sail with you.

Sincerely,

Tracey, Guest Communications
Disney Cruise Line

Now if the above is the case the changes are Formal from Sunday to Thursday, Semi-formal from Thursday to 4th night which is Tuesday at which point we will be leaving GRAND CAYMAN at 5:45PM and you can relax. See isn't DCL wonderful? Please note the caveat at the bottom of the email, ALL ITEMS ARE SCHEDULED TO CHANGE AND ARE NOT OFFERED ON EVERY CRUISE.


On the Ferry to Rum Point for Cost, and inclusive items etc.
You will need to contact the Hyatt directly.
Hyatt in Grand Cayman - 1-345-949-1234
Hyatt toll free - 1-800-55 HYATT
Thank you for you inquiry.
Regards,
Kristi

On Jimmy Buffet, Margaritaville Cafe from Kristi@worlddive.com
Yes, you can bring the whole family in for lunch or dinner. Age restrictions are from 10:00 PM into the night. We do not take reservations, so you can come in whenever you would like!
Thank-you,
Margaritaville Cafe

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks

Failure here. Have to fire me! I cannot find anything on the aquarium at Grand Cayman...I think CMATT is pulling my leg. The Aquarium down there is called the big open ocean

On another note, the bad news is my docs came today and they say I (we) will be sailing with all you folks

 

[jennifersmith23]

Now we are going to have the mexica.... on the day when we are in Cozumel until 11...I prefer that though...at least I do not have to miss formal night now. I will reorder the tux again, and hope the schedule does not change. Good going Joe...These are very interesting developments. One big R&D heads up...

The rum point adventure sounds like a blast, to bad I am already set in my excursions....FYI everyone who has been to Grand Caymen says DO NOT miss snorkeling with the stingrays...I've heard it is quite amazing.

Anyway...Still no docs today and no call from TA...I am starting to regret booking online. You get no personal touches, and I can't get the lady to even call me back. This really stinks. I have done a bit of advertising for them on this board, and I am starting to change my opinion.

Did some light shopping today...Bought DD a few new outfits and myself a couple of new shirts. New digital camera is supposed to be here on Thursday. Can't wait to start testing it. DD starts swimming lessons tomorrow. She will be an expert by cruise time (so I am told) I am sooooo excited for her. Sometimes though, I would swear I am more excited than she is.

Alright everyone, have a good nights sleep.

Peace out,
Jennifer

 

[cmatt]

Joe if there is no aquarium there the person I gave my cedit card number today is having a party tonite???

thanks cmatt

 

[cmatt]

Shirley R. have you ever heard of Kelly Beach at key west thats where dcl off shore beach exc. is going is it private or can anyone go there??? thanks cmatt

 

[cmatt]

Oh JenniferSmith23 I have heard of that before about the noisy,, under ,,

I dont think you will be bothered though if you close it up every nite

If you had my kids they come in and out all hours of the nite and early am. anyway

cmatt

 

[cmatt]

tkdLisa i was going to do capt. marvins 2 hour tour for 39.00

but got capt. bryans 3 hour tour for 37.50 stingray sand bar, barrier reef, and yes joe aquarium tour,,

cmatt

thanks Psiklops for the info on cab fare to rum point

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks

CMATT: I can understand your dilema with the credit card...but you know there is a whole lot of fish to feed in the ocean. Smelt not being one of them.....

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Folks
Just another link for GC? Like we need some more?


Grand Cayman

 

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi Again Too Early!

Ok CMATT. I went to my dive books and found this place for you. On the link below Aquarium is about half way up Seven Mile beach off shore. I told you it was in the Ocean!

Aquarium

By the way if you click home on this link, there are some very detailed maps of Grand Cayman, and other locations as well. You can right mouse click on the maps, click save as and then print them out. The one of Georgetown is very good. Shopping for black coral (endangered species) not allowed. Customs may let you bring in one piece if it was made into jewelry by a local. At least 3 years ago they did, but they may also take it from you. Be warned!