Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.6

[paulcrsb]

I like Frank Sinatra music so I must be in the Ancient category!!

 

[Dizneyholic]

Tour starts at 8:30 AM and goes directly to the Cable car and toboggan ride. Tour ends at 4:15 at Blandy's or they will take you back to the ship. Cost is 30 Euro for the total tour. Those of us who are touring and tasting will have to make our own way back to the ship.

I want to be clear this is a custom tour and we all can make it what we want. If we are going way too fast without seeing anything but from the van windows, that is not what I want. We may want less stops and more time in the places we visit.

I like the idea of a guide also but also like the flexibility of smaller vans. Maybe they will allow us to have more than one guide? It is something I can at least ask.

We have plenty of time to get this sorted out and they are willing to work with us to make our "perfect" itinerary.

Please keep your suggestions and questions coming!!

I think we would prefer the smaller vans but I would still want a guide so we at least know what we're seeing. I also agree that we don't want to just fly by everything. Having a little time in each place to take some pictures and take it all in would be nice.

With that said, Gus and I are open to whatever works best for everyone and will go with the flow of whatever's decided.

 

[birkner]

I think we would prefer the smaller vans but I would still want a guide so we at least know what we're seeing. I also agree that we don't want to just fly by everything. Having a little time in each place to take some pictures and take it all in would be nice.

With that said, Gus and I are open to whatever works best for everyone and will go with the flow of whatever's decided.

Thank you for your comments. I really do appreciate you taking the time to help me get this organized.

I will update everyone when I hear again from Daniel Taxi.

 

[KrisannB]

Ok I am WAYYYY back at page 123 trying to catch up (and have not caught up from pages 73 - 100 either) but I was out looking at excursions and the Dolphin Swim is up at Tortola now = this may be old news but I am so far behind! There are 3 times to take it - we are doing the first one at 9:30 I think. My daughter will be so excited!

Krisann

 

[birkner]

Ok I am WAYYYY back at page 123 trying to catch up (and have not caught up from pages 73 - 100 either) but I was out looking at excursions and the Dolphin Swim is up at Tortola now = this may be old news but I am so far behind! There are 3 times to take it - we are doing the first one at 9:30 I think. My daughter will be so excited!

Krisann

I have to apologize that I have been posting so much about our tour in Madeira.

She is going to have a fabulous time. GD Aspen did her first swim in 2005 on the Mexican Rivera cruise. She was hooked!!

 

[tweety0227]

I think we would prefer the smaller vans but I would still want a guide so we at least know what we're seeing. I also agree that we don't want to just fly by everything. Having a little time in each place to take some pictures and take it all in would be nice.

With that said, Gus and I are open to whatever works best for everyone and will go with the flow of whatever's decided.

I agree that the smaller vans might work better, but I also would want a guide so as to know what we're seeing. I would love to see the volcanic pools, even though we might not be able to swim in them.

How much of a hassle is it to get back to the ship after the 4:30 Blandys tour?

 

[birkner]

I am trying for the guide but can not promise if we end up with the vans. I am going to try to incorporate the pools.

From the email:

For those in your group who can walk well, it will take them 30 minutes from Blandy’s to the pier. Alternatively, there’s the possibility of you taking a taxi very close to Blandy’s. For your trip from there to your cruise ship, you’ll pay 7.50 Euros.

Any more questions, comments or concerns, please let me know.
Noel

I agree that the smaller vans might work better, but I also would want a guide so as to know what we're seeing. I would love to see the volcanic pools, even though we might not be able to swim in them.

How much of a hassle is it to get back to the ship after the 4:30 Blandys tour?

 

[1DisneyQueen]

Attention Daniel Taxi Madeira Taxi Tour Update Post One of Two Cruisers


I need some input from people on this tour if they want the large bus versus the smaller one. I am going to suggest the she post here on the DIS.

Hello Noel,

We’ve been thinking that, as your group has been growing so much, maybe we’ll accommodate you in a 55 passenger bus and you’ll have not only a driver, but a guide as well. Now, I need to know if you and your group like the idea. Even though it will be one driver and one vehicle only, the price will still be the same, because we’ll be adding the guide, which is necessary in a group this big.

Thank you so much for having taken care of Dee Judson, it was so kind of you.

Oh… tell your tour companions that the Cable car and the Toboggan rides aren’t included in our price either. Just for a reminder: a one way Cable Car ride costs 10 Euros and the Toboggan ride costs 12.50 Euros.

Yes, when the other people pay through Paypal, if they add a note saying that they’re coming in “Noel Birkner’s group”, will be quite fine.

Another thing… if this interests you… I’ve been answering questions about Madeira on Cruise Critic. I saw a thread about Madeira started by someone else, but the OP had disappeared and there were some unanswered questions, so I went ahead and started answering. Here is the link:
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=998248 . My screen name is biaria, from Eusébia Maria, my two Christian names. When I went to CC to get this link, I saw that there is a thread started specially for me, I’ll go read it when I finish e-mailing you.

Still another thing… did you see our website already? If you didn’t, you can have a look here: http://www.danielmadeirataxis.com/


All the best,

Eusébia.

I to would prefer the smaller vans. I do not have a desire to "swim" in the volcanic rock pool, but would like to at least see it and maybe dunk my foot.

The site she posted is the one I was telling you about. However, I did not know it was Daniel's wife. Small World.

 

[woody73]

Ah, sorry. I meant the other way of giving points for repeat customers and suite customers etc that you mentioned, how would that make a difference with booking Palo reservations etc. There would still have to be priority for earlier booking for those with higher points, so those lower down the point scale would miss out, like now, and still have to go to Rockin Bar D at embarkation.

Marilyn,

Under the current Castaway Club program, any completed cruise counts as one point.

Some of us feel that to be fair, longer cruises (such as a Panama Canal or Transatlantic cruise) deserve additional credit.

It simply helps those who book longer cruises to reach Gold or Platinum levels faster.

Woody

 

[1DisneyQueen]

I have been re-thinking my Barcelona tour. There are two museums that sound interesting. The Museu Maritim (Maritime museum) and the Castell Dels Tres Dragons (The Castle of the Three Dragons). The later museum is a Zoology and Geology Museum. They are together and make up the Natural Science Museum. The book says that a skelton of a whale greets the visitors.

Has anyone either seen these or heard of them?

 

[Hoagie Pie]

I like Frank Sinatra music so I must be in the Ancient category!!

Noel - I really like Frank Sinatra and I am 42, but I also like Aerosmith and Bon Jovi so I am flexible - not to mention the sexy Toby Keith for country. You are definitely not ancient!

I am going to keep my Madiera tour with DCL but thank you for organizing and arranging. I am sure you will all have a blast and I want to hear about it in the Promenade Lounge!

Thanks for the welcome back, I have really missed you all. I am almost caught up, but will not be on again till Thursday.

 

[birkner]

Noel - I really like Frank Sinatra and I am 42, but I also like Aerosmith and Bon Jovi so I am flexible - not to mention the sexy Toby Keith for country. You are definitely not ancient!

I am going to keep my Madiera tour with DCL but thank you for organizing and arranging. I am sure you will all have a blast and I want to hear about it in the Promenade Lounge!

Thanks for the welcome back, I have really missed you all. I am almost caught up, but will not be on again till Thursday.

I listen to the Frank Sinatra channel on Sirrius all the time. My tastes are pretty eclectic on all kind of music but don't really like country.

No problem. If you change your mind between now and the sailing, let me know. I think it is going to be one of those "special tours".

 

[1DisneyQueen]

Its in the Castaway Club area. On the left it tells you what level you are and how many cruises you have taken. It then gives a link to "View My Cruises". It has your past and upcoming cruises listed.

I will have had 50 nights onboard before I become gold.

That was easy. I just logged in and looked. Awesome. This makes 9 DCL cruises for us and Alaska is #10. However, we are booked in the Walt Suite for that cruise. So does becoming Platinum has an advantage for that cruise. Right? Do Platinum and Conceriege all get to book shore excursions at the same time? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[birkner]

Marilyn,

Under the current Castaway Club program, any completed cruise counts as one point.

Some of us feel that to be fair, longer cruises (such as a Panama Canal or Transatlantic cruise) deserve additional credit.

It simply helps those who book longer cruises to reach Gold or Platinum levels faster.

Woody

Woody, as always, you make the most succinct statements. I agree completely. Why should a 2 day cruise have the "same" value as a 15 day Panama Canal crossing. It just doesn't make sense.

 

[woody73]

So I've been trying to find out more information about this stupid fuel suppliment charge. I called DCL . . . . The supervisor was very belligerent and said sorry here's an email address for your gripe.

Seriously, do they not know that we talk???

We had to pay the fuel supplement, and I never got a satisfactory answer why some had to pay, but not others. I am not pleased.

So I canceled a future Disney cruise. If DCL wants loyalty, they have to treat passengers fairly and respectfully.

Woody

 

[woody73]

How do you see it? I have a terrible time navigating their web site.

Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier (we were entertaining guests), but I see your question was answered.

Today we had out of town guests (one of whom has never been west of the Mississippi!). We went to Philippes. It's a Los Angeles landmark.

Woody

 

[Hoagie Pie]

Okay, I am finally caught up! Welcome to all the newbies. I did not see Toy Story 3, I am saving myself for the cruise. I hate to cry in public so if I go to the theatre, maybe I can hide!!!

To tell you a great Disney story, when Abby was in first grade, she needed surgery on her nose. I called the Downtown Disney store to tell them that I wanted the Mr. Potato Head assortment sent for my daughter's surgery. I paid of course, but they sent it Fed-Ex with a beautiful card regarding her surgery and a bunch of character autographs. I thought it was SUPER sweet and I didn't expect anything. I still remember her smile through all the gauze!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

I received an email today for $10 off a $10 purchase with Zazzle.com. So if you haven't purchased your Mickey Mouse Club T-shirts yet (see Post #1), feel free to use the coupon code!

I don't know if the code can only be used once or not.

Use Code: IBUPLRYLHEGIUJIFIPKB
Expires Tuesday, June 22 at 11:59pm PDT

 

[birkner]

Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier (we were entertaining guests), but I see your question was answered.

Today we had out of town guests (one of whom has never been west of the Mississippi!). We went to Philippes. It's a Los Angeles landmark.

Woody

What a great place!! I love places like that have a long LA history. I was born in Pasadena. When I was a little girl, I used to go to the Farmers Market with my Grandmother so she could pick up her weekly meat order. Those were the days when Tusquella's had a meat market there. I still have one of their 1953 calendars.

Thanks Woody, for taking me back down memory lane.

 

[birkner]

Okay, I am finally caught up! Welcome to all the newbies. I did not see Toy Story 3, I am saving myself for the cruise. I hate to cry in public so if I go to the theatre, maybe I can hide!!!

To tell you a great Disney story, when Abby was in first grade, she needed surgery on her nose. I called the Downtown Disney store to tell them that I wanted the Mr. Potato Head assortment sent for my daughter's surgery. I paid of course, but they sent it Fed-Ex with a beautiful card regarding her surgery and a bunch of character autographs. I thought it was SUPER sweet and I didn't expect anything. I still remember her smile through all the gauze!

What a lovely story!! Just goes to show that random acts of kindness still can happen.