October 11, 2014 7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic (San Juan)

[Silverfox97]

7?!?!?! Holy cats - time flies!

And she'll be 7 1/2 when we cruise and I will get scolded if I don't mention 'the half'!

 

[disneydork3]

Does this mean we're getting closer to voting on the fish extender lists? I've started assembling mine but I'm thinking of ordering one more thing. It would be nice to have a better count if we are going to split it up.

We aren't on the repo due to DD's school schedule so St. Kitts is our "relax before we go back to reality day" after 4 days on the islands.

 

[gometros]

And she'll be 7 1/2 when we cruise and I will get scolded if I don't mention 'the half'!

Funny how that works. As we get older, the half becomes less and less important.

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[tinkerbelx]

I was wondering too when we are voting on the Split for the FE, 48 rooms and at almost 150 people, i am hoping we split. Aren't we close to the PIF date yet?

 

[Silverfox97]

ANTIGUA PREMIER TOURS - LIMITED BOOKING carl@antiguapremiertours.com Email Carl to book under the Disney Magic North Coast Tour: Duration: Approx 2.5 hours (not including beach time if you want it) Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation, Devils Bridge, Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights http://www.antiguapremiertours.com/tours.htm http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g150894-d2043532-Reviews-Antigua_Premier_Tours-Antigua_and_Barbuda.html http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g3473300-d311126-Reviews-Long_Bay-Saint_Phillip_Parish_Antigua_Antigua_and_Barbuda.html • Child ages under 12 years no fees • Tour/Tour and beach $20 adults + $8 fee = $28 adults • Tour/Tour and beach $15 child • Payment day of but they want money all at once, not individually • 9:00am meet at cruise port They keep their large groups as private tours, beach time is at the end of the tour you may spend as long or as little time as you wish at the beach. Long Bay Beach: has a shallow reef within swimming distance of the beach. Beach bar and restaurant, umbrella's and beach chairs for hire. Long Bay has three restaurants, a local one Barrows Chill Out Bar, two Italian restaurants Mama Pasta, I cannot recall the name of the other. Please let me know if you book as I'm keeping a list to compare with Carl. Also, when you book add Disney Magic to the subject line so he knows you're booking with the discount.

I emailed the same tour company, but about their Circumnavigation Tour instead. Seems to hit all of the 'hot spots.'

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[disneydork3]

I emailed the same tour company, but about their Circumnavigation Tour instead. Seems to hit all of the 'hot spots.'

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I'm interested to see what Carl replies as we've got about 30 people doing this one. I went back and forth about doing the Circumnavigaton Tour, but decided the shorter North Tour with/without beach would be okay since we'll probably see the rainforest on other islands. I don't like to be "stuck" doing something for too long!! I hope it works out for you. He's a really nice guy with good prices!

 

[srauchbauer]

I am organizing a gift exchange for kids (main info over in facebook) if you are interested in participating please PM the information listed below:

Please list your child here if they are participating in Nifty Gifty jr. Use one line (bullet) per child (with age, gender, room number and any items your child should NOT receive). Each child will be assigned another child ($15 gift). I am thinking it would be fun to give/receive items that represent that state that the child is from (but that is up to each child).Please list your child here if they are participating in Nifty Gifty jr. Use one line (bullet) per child (with age, gender, room number and any items your child should NOT receive). Each child will be assigned another child ($15 gift). I am thinking it would be fun to give/receive items that represent that state that the child is from (but that is up to each child).

 

[Silverfox97]

I'm interested to see what Carl replies as we've got about 30 people doing this one. I went back and forth about doing the Circumnavigaton Tour, but decided the shorter North Tour with/without beach would be okay since we'll probably see the rainforest on other islands. I don't like to be "stuck" doing something for too long!! I hope it works out for you. He's a really nice guy with good prices!

Here's his reply:

I have detailed our standard rate for our Circumnavigate Tour below and have included special discounted rate for groups 10 persons and over.

We can offer rate usd$30 adults and child usd$20 - Groups 10 pax and over

Standard fare
Rates Circumnavigate Tour
1-2 persons USD$160.00 - total
1-4 persons USD$160.00 - total
4 persons and over $40.00p/p

Circumnavigate Tour: Duration Approx. 5-6hrs
Devil's Bridge, Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation, Shirley Heights, Dow
Hill Interpretation Centre, Nelson's Dockyard, Fig Tree Drive Rain
Forest, Cades Bay Pineapple Farm

There is a US$8 entrance fee to Dockyard National Park, which provides
a guided tour of the Historical Naval facilities. The National Park
includes the Dowhill Interpretation Centre, Shirley Heights and
Nelson's Dockyard

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[disneydork3]

Here's his reply:

I have detailed our standard rate for our Circumnavigate Tour below and have included special discounted rate for groups 10 persons and over.

We can offer rate usd$30 adults and child usd$20 - Groups 10 pax and over

Standard fare
Rates Circumnavigate Tour
1-2 persons USD$160.00 - total
1-4 persons USD$160.00 - total
4 persons and over $40.00p/p

Circumnavigate Tour: Duration Approx. 5-6hrs
Devil's Bridge, Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation, Shirley Heights, Dow
Hill Interpretation Centre, Nelson's Dockyard, Fig Tree Drive Rain
Forest, Cades Bay Pineapple Farm

There is a US$8 entrance fee to Dockyard National Park, which provides
a guided tour of the Historical Naval facilities. The National Park
includes the Dowhill Interpretation Centre, Shirley Heights and
Nelson's Dockyard

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Great, thanks for sharing! Are you going to do it? You'll have to let me know how you like it if you do. You are more than welcome to join the North Tour if you'd like. We'll be in separate buses not everyone is going to the beach afterward. Stopping at Devil's Bridge, Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation, Shirley Heights, Nelson's Dockyard and Long Long Bay Beach (if you want, if not back to cruise ship after the 2.5 hour tour). $20 adults (+$8 park fee) and $15 for your dd. I can't wait to see Devil's Bridge!!

 

[Silverfox97]

Great, thanks for sharing! Are you going to do it? You'll have to let me know how you like it if you do.

He confirmed that the Circumnavigate Tour includes beach time as well.

I think we'll probably do it. This includes the North & South shores, so we get to see more. I liked Bernard's Tour the first time we went to St Maarten, and that was 5 hrs and pretty comprehensive. However, I'd love to get 7 other folks, as it cuts our price in half. Either way, it's still a good deal, tho.

All of this snorkeling we have doing in St John has gotten me pretty excited to snorkel around those statues in Grenada - that's what I'm looking forward to the most on our cruise in Oct!

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[disneydork3]

He confirmed that the Circumnavigate Tour includes beach time as well.

I think we'll probably do it. This includes the North & South shores, so we get to see more. I liked Bernard's Tour the first time we went to St Maarten, and that was 5 hrs and pretty comprehensive. However, I'd love to get 7 other folks, as it cuts our price in half. Either way, it's still a good deal, tho.

All of this snorkeling we have doing in St John has gotten me pretty excited to snorkel around those statues in Grenada - that's what I'm looking forward to the most on our cruise in Oct!

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I agree. I'm sure the excursion interest will pick up soon and you'll have no problem finding more to join you. Did you schedule anything through DCL? I'm crossing my fingers for brunch, but I'm not getting my hopes up!

Do you know when we'll start discussing the fish extenders?? I know this is your last time participating, just wondering if you have any thoughts!

 

[Silverfox97]

I agree. I'm sure the excursion interest will pick up soon and you'll have no problem finding more to join you. Did you schedule anything through DCL? I'm crossing my fingers for brunch, but I'm not getting my hopes up!

Do you know when we'll start discussing the fish extenders?? I know this is your last time participating, just wondering if you have any thoughts!

I did schedule some thru DCL, and I was shocked that I did so! We haven't booked a DCL excursion since 2012 lol. However, they had a couple that we wanted for a good price.

We booked Palo dinner because we want to relax on our sea day. Perhaps we will book brunch on the repo.

Doesn't matter personally to me about FE's - we will give to all rooms regardless, as we've gone to giving one gift per room. We did that in March and it was much better than our 'old' way of doing it. I was going to ship them ahead to our hotel in San Juan, but with each of us getting to check two bags for free thru Southwest, I figure that we can pack them, then have room for any purchases

So, whatever the general consensus is will win out. There may be others that want to give to all rooms, too. I think I have read that when people split that there are usually 2 groups - example Group A & B. Group A gives to both groups A & B, but Group B only exchanges within their group, something like that.

Have a good day!

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[Silverfox97]

I'm crossing my fingers for brunch, but I'm not getting my hopes up!

It's currently sold out online, but you can try when u board. We've been successful with that before when booking last minute cruises (for both Palo & Remy).

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[disneydork3]

I did schedule some thru DCL, and I was shocked that I did so! We haven't booked a DCL excursion since 2012 lol. However, they had a couple that we wanted for a good price.

We booked Palo dinner because we want to relax on our sea day. Perhaps we will book brunch on the repo.

Doesn't matter personally to me about FE's - we will give to all rooms regardless, as we've gone to giving one gift per room. We did that in March and it was much better than our 'old' way of doing it. I was going to ship them ahead to our hotel in San Juan, but with each of us getting to check two bags for free thru Southwest, I figure that we can pack them, then have room for any purchases

So, whatever the general consensus is will win out. There may be others that want to give to all rooms, too. I think I have read that when people split that there are usually 2 groups - example Group A & B. Group A gives to both groups A & B, but Group B only exchanges within their group, something like that.

Have a good day!

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Yes, I heard the lobster cruise and a few others are cheaper through DCL.

Okay, great. I have to think if I'm going to give a cabin gift or break them up.

Thanks so much for checking Palo brunch. I'll still try once we board and hopefully they'll be a slot open for us!!

Have a great day too!!

 

[Poohbug]

Just a heads up, we are giving up our rooms on this cruise and the three night following. On this cruise we had connecting SPH rooms (2) and on the three night we had a family balcony room.

I really wanted to go on this cruise but it is just not going to work out. Hope everyone has a great time.

 

[LeslieG]

Just a heads up, we are giving up our rooms on this cruise and the three night following. On this cruise we had connecting SPH rooms (2) and on the three night we had a family balcony room.

I really wanted to go on this cruise but it is just not going to work out. Hope everyone has a great time.

What cabin numbers/category? Right now I still have different cabins for both cruises.

 

[Poohbug]

What cabin numbers/category? Right now I still have different cabins for both cruises.

7 night rooms 5522/5524

3 night room 8596

I was in contact with my TA today so they should have been available today.

 

[LeslieG]

7 night rooms 5522/5524

3 night room 8596

I was in contact with my TA today so they should have been available today.

Do you know what category those room are?

 

[Poohbug]

Do you know what category those room are?

The seven night rooms are 10A and the three night is a 4E.

 

[Team Renshaw]

I dont see my info on the FE list yet , are we to late,
Aleks,Stacy,Bella(9) room 8030. will participate in all FE lists. split or not. no allergies, love all things Disney.

Thanks again