I am astounded by the positive response.. enough so to do a little jig in my study as I write this! Okay everyone, looks like there might be only 36 spots left for Disney Magic(al) moments at Nachi Cocom. Anyone else interested? If so, please join us as we fill up this beach with our fellow cruisers in beautiful Cozumel.
Old Town Trolley is the one that goes all around Key West and lets you get on and off at different stops as you wish. Here is their site: http://www.trolleytours.com/key-west/ .I have seen the "trolley" mentioned a couple of times..if it is in reference to the Conch Train Trolley Tours, we have done this and I can provide some insight. But to be sure we are all talking about the same thing:
Now I know there may be another trolley tour and this is why I am asking, since maybe the other one operates differently.
However if it is in reference to the Conch Train, I just want to mention how this tour works. We went on it in 2006 and really enjoyed it. But it isn't a multiple stop get off wherever you want thing. It is a pretty structured sightseeing tour, and while it did make one stop where we could have "stayed behind" and caught a later train, this stop was only a few blocks from the end and in an area on Duval Street that we had already been at.
Here is the description from the website
The tour begins at the Front Street Depot and ends right behind it in Mallory Square. Once you have your ticket, climb on board and take your seat, as you are about to embark on a terrific 90-minute journey through time. During the tour, the train will make one loop through Old Town Key West. There are two stops, once at Station Depot, allowing for a 10 minute rest break where you will find refreshments and shopping. Bring your ice cream and home made fudge back on board to continue your tour. The second stop is at Flagler Station, for just a few minutes. The second stop is also where those who wish to can disembark to see the sights and choose to catch a later train.
Our opinions on the experience are that it is very pricey for what it is ($29/adult, $14/child), but that said we really, really enjoyed it and would do it again (and plan to!). For a 90 minute experience it moved quickly (sometimes too quickly as you fly by some points of interest with the vehicle not stopping) but never got boring(at least not to me). Don't plan on using this tour as an opportunity to stop and get photos at the Southernmost Point- ours drove by, but did not stop (and it is not listed as a stop in the route map) Most of the entire 90 minute experience is spent in the trolley. Our second stop (the one where we could have chosen to stay off and catch a later train) was at a rather large gift shop. We did enjoy buying chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick there (along with everyone else on the tour), but the stop was only about 20 mins long (not very long when all 50+ ppl ont he train are in line @ the cash register buying their pie). On our tour I don't believe anyone selected to stay behind and catch another train, and if you do this there has to be availability on later trains, plus it is only a one-way thing (you can only catch it where you left off and only experience the part of the tour you had not yet, so it isn't a get-off, get back on, get off again kind of thing). The trains depart every 30 minutes.
Lots of info @ the website including route map and pricing- there is a disount available if you purchase online in advance but it is only a couple of dollars. There are also bundle packages that include various museums and points of interest..see bundles here
They do offer group charters (LOL!) not sure if that costs extra. I'm sure we could set a time and all show up and take that train to have a DIS CONCH TRAIN TOUR
If anyone has specific questions, fire away. I do have pics somewhere but they are mostly of the "sights" you get to see.
Anyway hope that info helps!!
By reading that cruise critic thread about Nachi, I'm getting the idea that the 100 is referring to adults maybe.I am astounded by the positive response.. enough so to do a little jig in my study as I write this! Okay everyone, looks like there might be only 36 spots left for Disney Magic(al) moments at Nachi Cocom. Anyone else interested? If so, please join us as we fill up this beach with our fellow cruisers in beautiful Cozumel.
I've noticed that a couple of people had complained because their kids were not given loungers and the staff replied that there were only about 100 of them and when the placed was fully booked kids may not get one. I'm alright with that as I'm pretty sure my kids won't spend too much time sitting or lounging around.
By reading that cruise critic thread about Nachi, I'm getting the idea that the 100 is referring to adults maybe.
We must remember to take towels from the ship for Nachi. But if I recall, the ships towels aren't very big? I think we just might pack our huge Disney ones for that excursion.
Nope. My Thursday entails kissing the husband and twins good-bye and taking a train from DC up to Philly. I'll be joining up with some close friends to listen to the likes of Carole King and James Taylor sing their hearts out in their Troubadour redux concert. Can't wait to hear some of my old favorites. That said, I'd love to kick back and listen to the Eagles sing Hotel California too.
Old Town Trolley is the one that goes all around Key West and lets you get on and off at different stops as you wish. Here is their site: http://www.trolleytours.com/key-west/ .
Whats the absolute earliest we can go to terminal at? I may have DH drop myself, the kids and our luggage off, go back and park at CIS and bring the shuttle back. Whats the earliest he can drop us off at?
Yes, I'm anxious to get into the terminal and hopefully we can be some of the first in line.
Whats the absolute earliest we can go to terminal at? I may have DH drop myself, the kids and our luggage off, go back and park at CIS and bring the shuttle back. Whats the earliest he can drop us off at?
Yes, I'm anxious to get into the terminal and hopefully we can be some of the first in line.
It is usually around 10 or 10:30 AM, but you can always call to be sure - http://www.portcanaveral.com/cruising/travelagents.php
BTW...just a little food for thought. The last time we stayed the night before the cruise near the port we stayed at the Radisson Resort at the Port. We rented an Avis car from the airport, drove around a little bit, and shopped at the Greatland Target for basic necessities that we didn't want to pack.
The morning of the cruise I got up in time to drop the car off at the rental center at 8:00 am when they first opened and walked back to the Radisson.
We had a nice buffet breakfast and then the whole family took the 10:00 am Radisson shuttle over to the port. No dropping off, running back, and getting separated from my family, much nicer.
My choice of rental car agency and resort had many benefits.
1. Avis didn't charge extra to pick up the car at one location (airport) and drop off at another (cocoa beach).
2. Dropping off the car first thing in the morning when they first opened meant I didn't have to wait in line.
3. The resort and rental car agency are only a couple blocks away from each other so I didn't have to depend on the rental car shuttle service.
Yes, I spend a lot of time on logistics.
Oh...and to answer your question. Sorry if this comes across the wrong way, but we are concierge guests so we board when we get there (not first come, first serve) meaning there is no rush to get there early. We are taking the 11:30 am DCL bus from BLT so we probably won't get to port until 1:00.
But will be happy no matter what, as really there is very little time between them calling 2's to board and then 3's and 4's.
I plan to be there at 10:00 am! I love that whole day! I love being there early and watching the kids when come in when they first see everything! And I love to hear them all start to squeal (some adults too) when the first character walks out for picture taking!!
