Magical Oct 4, 2014 Southern Caribbean

[lulusmom]

Hi! We will be joining you on this cruise. It will be myself (Karen), DH (David), Lauren (10) and Lucia (8). We're really looking forward to it!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi Karen! Welcome aboard!! This is going to be a very fun cruise with lots of great Mates.

Have you done any cruises before? How about with DCL?

Me (Deb) and my DH (John) are DCL cruisers and this will be our 16th. We love the Magic in room 5122 the best! We will be in that room and on that ship on this cruise. YAY!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Just wanted to wish everyone celebrating or remembering....a very Happy Mother's Day!!! I'll be remembering.

Hope everyone gets to spend time with their families and loved ones. I'll be with my best friend and DH, John. We're still packing for our move. The movers will be here on Friday the 17th. We're almost ready, but there's still more to do.

 

[lulusmom]

Hi Karen! Welcome aboard!! This is going to be a very fun cruise with lots of great Mates.

Have you done any cruises before? How about with DCL?

Me (Deb) and my DH (John) are DCL cruisers and this will be our 16th. We love the Magic in room 5122 the best! We will be in that room and on that ship on this cruise. YAY!

This will only be our 2nd cruise and 1st on DCL. My DH and I took a Carnival cruise a long time ago. It was not the best experience.

But, we've had a lot of friends go on DCL and not one of them has given it a bad review. So, we decided that if we were going to cruise again this would be the only way to do it!

 

[disneydiva16]

Hi Karen, Glad to have you join us. I also have a daughter who will be 8 at cruise time, so I am sure I will run into at the clubs!!

 

[sweetlovin']

Welcome to the newbies


Just back from an awesome Mother's Day weekend in Disney. We had a great time. Nico flew up to Washington DC to hang out with my family. He had a fabulous time as well. Now we are finishing up loose ends before heading to Jamaica. I think I need help with my traveling addiction

 

[castoff]

Good Evening Everyone ! We set sail in 509 days ! Today is Monday and I don't have a question. Had a long day today but it was so worth it ! I am also windburned, tired. I will post some details on FB as I can't say on here.

 

[castoff]

Here's what cruise critic says about hotels near the port:

http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=8#sec13t

OR here's a map of all the hotels close to the port:

http://hotelguides.com/attraction-maps/puerto-rico/map-hotels-near-old-san-juan-cruise-port-pr.html

And here's a description of each with pictures:

http://hotelguides.com/puerto-rico/old-san-juan-pr-cruise-port-hotels.html

Here's a list of hotels near the port with prices:

http://www.kayak.com/San-Juan-Hotels_Cruise-Line-Terminal.L7183.12552.hotel.ksp

Thanks for the information Deb ! Maybe Angie or Michelle could put on our page or first post when Angie gets back.

I just wanted to check in. We haven't had time to think about this cruise. Our son was in a bad motor vehicle accident and we've been very busy with him. Hoping he will be released form the hospital tomorrow. He is still here and that's the greatest blessing I could ever ask for.

We did book the Sheraton for 2 nights prior to the cruise. I can't get the link to the form to work so we may have to miss voting. I think "Belles and Beaus Sailing South" has a nice ring to it lol

Hi! We will be joining you on this cruise. It will be myself (Karen), DH (David), Lauren (10) and Lucia (8). We're really looking forward to it!

Welcome Aboard !

This will only be our 2nd cruise and 1st on DCL. My DH and I took a Carnival cruise a long time ago. It was not the best experience.

But, we've had a lot of friends go on DCL and not one of them has given it a bad review. So, we decided that if we were going to cruise again this would be the only way to do it!

I went on Carnival once and will never go again. I think you will see a big difference between the two but I am not partial.

 

[sweetlovin']

I'll take the Monday question:

What is your favorite sweet indulgence?

Mine is a toss up between ice cream and chocolate covered strawberries

 

[castoff]

I'll take the Monday question:

What is your favorite sweet indulgence?

Mine is a toss up between ice cream and chocolate covered strawberries

Thank you for taking the Monday question.

It's a good one, my answer. I love the different flavors of ice cream on the ship. I like the banana soft ice cream they had on the Fantasy and hoping they have it on the Magic. Without out a doubt I have to add the chocolate Souffl'e. Oh my gosh is that good !

 

[AquaDame]

Hard one... I want to say pie, but I don't honestly eat it as often as I eat cookies so I bet that is closer to the truth! Sooo many different kinds and flavors, and who doesnt have happy memories of making cookies when they're a kid, as a home sick college kid, and even with their own kids? So important, cookies are!

 

[jeanigor]

I'll take the Monday question:

What is your favorite sweet indulgence?

Brownies with caramel. And hot fudge. And a little whipped cream (but skip the cherry because that adds some level of healthiness to it.)

 

[EllaEnchanted]

This will only be our 2nd cruise and 1st on DCL. My DH and I took a Carnival cruise a long time ago. It was not the best experience.

But, we've had a lot of friends go on DCL and not one of them has given it a bad review. So, we decided that if we were going to cruise again this would be the only way to do it!

I'm so glad you're giving cruising another try and doing it with DCL this time. It's not supposed to be anything like cruising Carnival. I wouldn't know. I just know that DCL takes care of you and pampers you. They make your cruise extremely fun and enjoyable. I'm sure you will see a big difference between DCL and Carnival.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Welcome to the newbies


Just back from an awesome Mother's Day weekend in Disney. We had a great time. Nico flew up to Washington DC to hang out with my family. He had a fabulous time as well. Now we are finishing up loose ends before heading to Jamaica. I think I need help with my traveling addiction

It sounds like you had a lovely Mother's Day.

Have fun in Jamaica! I think your traveling addiction is just fine!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Good Evening Everyone ! We set sail in 509 days ! Today is Monday and I don't have a question. Had a long day today but it was so worth it ! I am also windburned, tired. I will post some details on FB as I can't say on here.

I saw all your details on FB. What a great way to spend the day!!! Glad you had a great time!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I'll take the Monday question:

What is your favorite sweet indulgence?

Mine is a toss up between ice cream and chocolate covered strawberries

My favorite would have to be Mickey Bars!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Three more days until moving near the Mouse! I can't believe it's this close already. We have been planning this move for almost two years and now it's here. We just have last minute things to pack now. I called all the utilities and cell phone and bank. We're all set and ready to go!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Welcome lulusmom!!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all...Sorry a bit late. We spent the weekend in Columbus at a Starpower Dance competition. Yep "Dance Mom" here. Nothing like the show though. Ok maybe a little. I would say I am a cross between Kristi and Holly. Not as polictically correct as Holly and not as harsh as Kristi! LOL

Ok the voting has ended and the Winner is............ Mickey's Mates Sailing South with the Mouse!!!! So Hello all you MATES!!!!

and Tina I will add the links to the web page!

 

[lulusmom]

I went on Carnival once and will never go again. I think you will see a big difference between the two but I am not partial.

I'm so glad you're giving cruising another try and doing it with DCL this time. It's not supposed to be anything like cruising Carnival. I wouldn't know. I just know that DCL takes care of you and pampers you. They make your cruise extremely fun and enjoyable. I'm sure you will see a big difference between DCL and Carnival.

That cruise was a gift from DH's parents. If I had planned it, I would have chosen something totally different.

I did a LOT (maybe too much ) research before booking this one. So I feel pretty confident that we are going to have a GREAT time! Plus, we are super excited about all the ports. I'm actually a little nervous that this will be too exhausting for us! We will probably need a vaction from our vacation.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Welcome lulusmom!!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all...Sorry a bit late. We spent the weekend in Columbus at a Starpower Dance competition. Yep "Dance Mom" here. Nothing like the show though. Ok maybe a little. I would say I am a cross between Kristi and Holly. Not as polictically correct as Holly and not as harsh as Kristi! LOL

Ok the voting has ended and the Winner is............ Mickey's Mates Sailing South with the Mouse!!!! So Hello all you MATES!!!!

and Tina I will add the links to the web page!

YAY!!!!!!! That one was my favorite. I'm glad it won. I love that we're all the MATES. We're Mickey's Mates!!!

Thanks for adding the links to the web page.