NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[Aisling]

Can't wait for the Cruise!!!



Oh wait, I'm not going....


Carry on!


grim

Grim, bring out the dancing man, for old time's sake!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Hi all

~Happy Good Friday and Happy Easter~

I've got an ivy patch on the side of my house that has been growing for 50 years (my house was John's grandmother's.) We have been here ten years and I think I finally hit the bottom! In my spurts outside I've managed to clear almost the whole path! I should go take pictures huh?

Aisling, I will make one more change to the set I've chosen for the ten I need to print for you. Is it ok for me to mail them to you when they're ready?

The Native way tours sounds intriguing...which port was this at again and how many do you have so far? I am keeping the options open for my kids - no itinerary is set in stone

 

[grimgrinnin]

Just cause Nan asked...

Happy Friday!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

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[Anjelica]

The Native way tours sounds intriguing...which port was this at again and how many do you have so far? I am keeping the options open for my kids - no itinerary is set in stone

It's the Grand Cayman Port. Here is a link to their website http://www.nativewaywatersports.com/. I think Deb was interested in the private tour (all day one) and I think the boat (they have several) can reasonably accomodate 12 people (its the same price from 1-12 folks). It won't get crowded and you won't have to sit with complete strangers. For my family it will just be 4 people (and one will be 2 so doesn't take up alot of room).

The tours: http://www.nativewaywatersports.com/tours.htm

Just got confirmation from Deb for her party size of 2. So we are now up to 6 people (including my two kids).

 

[trinibjill]

The Sting Ray tours in the Caymans are a blast.

Grim yu look younger

Aisling where's your sparklee

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Private Charters

Native Way Watersports offers half-day or full-day private charters for snorkeling, fishing (reef and bottom), or a combination of the two.

The itinerary for these trips is based on where you want to go and what you want to do. We’ll make suggestions, you make the choice!
An Adventure of a Lifetime

Native Way Watersports wants to take you on an adventure of a lifetime! Whether your pleasure is snorkeling in the turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean, or reef fishing, we’ll make sure you have the time of your life – Caymanian - style!


Native Way Watersports specializes in snorkeling tours and fishing trips that take you to the most exciting offshore sites. Our boat captains and crews are exclusively Caribbean natives – lively, interesting people who know these waters like the back of their hand and are anxious to share their knowledge and experiences with you.

The warm waters off the Cayman Islands are famous for their dazzling colorful fish and amazing coral reef formations -- and Grand Cayman is the only place in the world where you can actually pet, feed and swim with friendly stingrays. Ride with Native Way and go on an island adventure unlike any other tour company can offer!

Are you going for the all day charter?

It says you can choose where you go and averages to about $50 per person...anyone else want in on this one? They offer space for more than 12 for an extra $50 pp~

 

[Anjelica]

Are you going for the all day charter?

It says you can choose where you go and averages to about $50 per person...anyone else want in on this one? They offer space for more than 12 for an extra $50 pp~

Yep - Ddeb4evr +1 and my family are going forward with booking a full day charter and then figuring out where we want to go sometime before then. I know we both want to do stingray area and the starfish beach/snorkel as well. I sent a note in today to Native Way to go ahead with booking and told them right now we have 6. So far the plan is for Ddeb4evr and our family to split but I'm sure we expected another family or two.

I saw the space about more than 12 but I noticed that it seems two of their boats are "smaller" than the one. If we think we will have more than 12 (like alot more) I'm sure we need to let them know sooner rather than later to reserve the boat. Again though this is all speculation as I haven't heard back from them yet.

If you are interested in joining us we have space available and it would be cheaper to split out 3 or 4 ways (I think Aisling was interested as well) for the full day charter. I just want to forewarn everyone that I will have my two kids (5 and 2) but they are very easy going kids.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

It's funny how often you "warn" us about the kids...I think most of our group adores children...especially ones that belong to other folks. My son is amazingly good with little kids, my daughter is too but she'll tell you straight up she'd rather pet-sit than baby-sit

 

[Aisling]

It's funny how often you "warn" us about the kids...I think most of our group adores children...especially ones that belong to other folks. My son is amazingly good with little kids, my daughter is too but she'll tell you straight up she'd rather pet-sit than baby-sit

I was thinking the same thing, too! We love little kids! It'll be wonderful to enjoy their reactions to the stingrays on this excursion!

Tig, yes, send out the photos when you're ready. I have your address, and the check will probably be going out to you next week. (I'll push for Monday.)

Jill, what do you mean where's my sparklee??? Can't you see it? I know sometimes those things vanish for no apparent reason!

Kaz, Happy Easter to you and yours, too!

 

[Aisling]

Grim yu look younger

Yeah, no fair, kids are supposed to make you look OLDER! What a happy baby!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Does that mean you're gonna do this one Aisling?

Did you or Chad ever find the pics from our Banana Boat excursion????

Grim you do look extraordinarily happy ~ I am so happy for you two and your little souvenir....

 

[tiggerwannabe]

...a very Happy Easter!!!

That's adorable Kaz! Happy Easter backatcha!

I've never been to Vermont but I would love to. Another trip to plan!

I know I could convince hubby to do a B&J trip...whenever, ifever, you all go - I want in!

Yep - Ddeb4evr +1 and my family are going forward with booking a full day charter and then figuring out where we want to go sometime before then. I know we both want to do stingray area and the starfish beach/snorkel as well. I sent a note in today to Native Way to go ahead with booking and told them right now we have 6. So far the plan is for Ddeb4evr and our family to split but I'm sure we expected another family or two.

I saw the space about more than 12 but I noticed that it seems two of their boats are "smaller" than the one. If we think we will have more than 12 (like alot more) I'm sure we need to let them know sooner rather than later to reserve the boat. Again though this is all speculation as I haven't heard back from them yet.

If you are interested in joining us we have space available and it would be cheaper to split out 3 or 4 ways (I think Aisling was interested as well) for the full day charter. I just want to forewarn everyone that I will have my two kids (5 and 2) but they are very easy going kids.

With Aisling's group, mine, Deb's and yours it would be 14....do you want to go ahead and ask about a bigger boat?

 

[Anjelica]

With Aisling's group, mine, Deb's and yours it would be 14....do you want to go ahead and ask about a bigger boat?

YES - that is a perfect size even with their smaller ones. I was just thinking if we had like 20+ they would probably need to know, etc.

So let me tell them 14 right now and we are good.

 

[Anjelica]

With Aisling's group, mine, Deb's and yours it would be 14....do you want to go ahead and ask about a bigger boat?

OK - everyone double check me.

My family = 4 people
Deb family = 2 people
Aisling family = 6 people
and Tiggerwannabe = 2 people (I notice you had more in your group on the first page in thread but am assuming its just 2 of you going).

Sorry about warning you guys about the kids so much I just wanted to make sure everyone was ok about me bringing the little ones since I notice that most of the other families have older children....

 

[Aisling]

OK - everyone double check me.


Aisling family = 6 people

Check!

 

[trinibjill]

If you book a catamaran or a bigger boat I would go. The pics they show of their boat it's awfully small.
Our sting ray excursion was on a catamaran. If our whole little group here got together it would be absolutely perfect.
Jill

 

[trinibjill]

OK - everyone double check me.

My family = 4 people
Deb family = 2 people
Aisling family = 6 people
and Tiggerwannabe = 2 people (I notice you had more in your group on the first page in thread but am assuming its just 2 of you going).

Sorry about warning you guys about the kids so much I just wanted to make sure everyone was ok about me bringing the little ones since I notice that most of the other families have older children....

Tiggerwannabe = 3 people are going.. The third is trinibjill (Jill, Adrian & Britt)

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Tiggerwannabe = 3 people are going.. The third is trinibjill (Jill, Adrian & Britt)

check.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

If you book a catamaran or a bigger boat I would go. The pics they show of their boat it's awfully small.
Our sting ray excursion was on a catamaran. If our whole little group here got together it would be absolutely perfect.
Jill

John's been on a 57 footer with 30 people (Crystal Dawn out of Pirate's cove)

the shortest one these guys have is a 39 footer (for your 15)

the ratio of boat to people is actually better with native tours

~i think