September 22nd 4 day wonder

[cruisnfamily]

Thanks Lisa F for giving us another bump!

The more times we put this up to the top, the more folks will see it and sign up I guess.

I doubt the boat will be empty by any stretch of the imagination, just no DISers aboard. But that's ok! We'll be on the ship with 2500 people who are clueless as to how everything works. This means we should get all the reservations and excursions that we want!

Anybody else coming? Still looking for a 10-12 year old girl for Amanda to email....one that will be on our cruise that is.

 

[tltjet]

I just found out from my agent that Freeport is the first island that we visit and Nassau is the second then Castaway Cay. I just want to let you all know that. I was under the impression that Freeport would be the last day because that was the day at sea.

See you September 22!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jenifer

 

[scottie]

tltjet-

I received an official letter to advise me of our updated itinerary at the end of May from DVC/DCL. In the letter it outlines the schedule as follows.

Sunday: Port Canaveral
Monday: Nassau
Tuesday: Freeport
Wednesday: Castaway Cay
Thursday: Port Canaveral

The Disney Cruise Line website also lists the Freeport cruises out the same way as above. Guess we will need to get down to the bottom of this! I have a feeling the site and letter are correct though.

See you 9/22!

 

[tltjet]

I didn't get a letter from Disney. I found out about freeport from this board. I just asked my travel agent since I still have not been notified by either them or Disney. I guess I will have to ask about the days again. Maybe I will just call Disney.

Thank you,
Jenifer

 

[scottie]

Where Oh Where are any new additions to our list for our secret cruise??

 

[cruisnfamily]

Thought I would bring this up to the top again.....anyone else?

Scottie,
My letter had the same itinerary yours did so I think that that is the way it will go.

So, what excursions are you all planning? Has everybody paid off the cruise yet? I'm planning to pay it off in the next week or so. When do we get the excursion info? We are nearing the 60 day mark.

 

[tltjet]

Hello,

I am trying to figure out what excursions to take too. I have read mixed reactions about Blue Lagoon and the only info. on Freeport is for the Dolphin excursion. I am also wondering if anyone gets off of the boat at all at Freeport.

 

[scottie]

We will be getting off at Freeport, at least for a little while. My wife wants to do the Dolphin Excursion in Freeport and I would like to just stroll around a bit. As for Nassau...I imagine we will make our way to Atlantis and may do the beach day while over at the resort. We have also talked about doing the carriage ride around town.

Sonya- I know Meghan is getting excited about meeting Billy.

 

[cruisnfamily]

Hi all you 9/22ers. I went down to AAA today and paid off the balance due for the cruise. Well, it's not really paid, it's now on the credit card which will hopefully get paid off next month.

I expect that we will be getting shore excursion info any time now. My TA says she hasn't received anything for me. She also said that the 60 day mark if 7/19 so I plan to call on that day to see if any secret portholes have opened up. I'm also playing with the idea of upgrading.

What categories does everybody else have booked? We are in a Cat 10 on deck 7. I would love a Cat 7 but they only sleep 3. I don't think I would upgrade just to get a porthole, I only want to pay extra for a verandah.

What excursions are definites for everybody? Our only definite is the Bannana boat on Castaway Cay for DD9. Everything else is still up in the air.

Come on everybody, it's getting close, let's keep this thread at the top!

 

[scottie]

We have a category 4 room booked (right next to a Disney suite...we are hoping our neighbors will feel sorry for us and let us in to spend the trip in true luxury )

We are planning on doing something at Atlantis in the way of an excursion and also a couple of the adults may do the banana boat and/or parasailing.

 

[scottie]

Is anyone thinking about booking a room at the Comfort Suites while in Nassau for our cruise?? We are leaning towards it at this point to gain access to the pools and beach at Atlantis.

 

[cruisnfamily]

Hi Scottie,
We thought about doing that, the Comfort Suites thing, but have decided against it. We live in FL and there are water parks a-plenty around here so it's just not something we want to pay extra for. On our last cruise we did the Disney Excursion to Atlantis and the kids (4 & 7 at the time) really enjoyed the tour of the "dig". We don't think we'll do it again though. I'm thinking about the van tour of Nassau(and leave the kids on the boat) or just wandering around the shops with a stop at Del Sol for color changing souveniers. Haven't decided yet but the time is drawing near for these decisions I guess.

 

[scottie]

Just thought I would check to see if anyone else has decided to join the 9/22 cruise....63 days and counting!

 

[cruisnfamily]

Anybody else coming along?

Just got some quotes on upgrading to a window or a veranda, I don't know though....seems kind of steep.

Still haven't made decisions regarding our excursions...if any.

What else is going on with everybody?

School starts here in less than 2 weeks...Aug 12th. I will have a 1st grader and a 4th grader....Oh my goodness the kids are getting so old!

They're out at the movies right now seeing Stuart Little 2.

Let's try to keep this on the 1st page if we can!

 

[scottie]

We have made on final decision (while on a weekend trip to Cedar Point this past weekend) on excursions.
-We have decided while in Freeport we will just get off for a few hours and wonder around and do some shopping then head back to the ship.
-While in Nassau we are going to look around Atlantis and then see about getting some type of simple tour of Nassau.
-As for Castaway Cay...fun on the beach! We will rent some snorkeling gear and rafts and I may ride the banana boat too.

Meghan starts up with Kindergarten on 8/28 so I guess its time I get prepared to help with homework! J

 

[cruisnfamily]

Ok, I called today and booked the Bannana Boat for Amanda and I. I wasn't going to go because I thought she was old enough but they said even though she meets the minimum age she needs an adult to ride with her if she is under 12 so I guess I'm going too!. I have heard that the water splashes very forcefully in your face while on this so we are definitely going to wear goggles!

I forgot to rent snorkle equipment for 1 child and 1 adult but will call back tonight for that.

I'm sort of considering a dolphin thing for Amanda now. I know that it would be awesome for her...Billy is even old enough to do this too if we do the encounter...anyway, we're gonna decide in the next day or so. The girl said there is still room available for the encounters both in Freeport and Nassau. I'll let you guys know what we decide.

Anybody else book anything?

 

[tltjet]

I'm having a hard time finding out about the beaches is Nassau and Freeport. I don't think anyone gets off of the ship anymore. Have any of you found out what looks good?

See you in Sept.

 

[cruisnfamily]

Hi guys....let's keep this thread up on page 1!

Well, we decided to definitely keep the room we're in (cat10 on deck 7) and not upgrade.

We're gonna call today to see if Amanda can do the dolphin encounter in Freeport on her own with one of us coming along to observe...if one of us is required to do it as well we'll probably do that. Billy doesn't want to do this and may just stay in the kids club on the boat.

Decided to skip a Nassau excursion and just do a small amount of shopping at "del sol".

Castaway Cay is the bannana boat and snorkel equipment.

Now I just have to call and book this stuff and we'll be done.

Are you guys going pretty casual for dinners? We'll do dresses for Amanda, Capris or maybe a dress for me, slacks and polos or button downs for DH and DS.

That's it for now!

 

[scottie]

Tltjet-
We were going to book a room in Freeport at the Our Lucya resort so that we could have access to their several miles of beaches and 4 pools. The rate was only about 110 then you get a 50 credit to use on the resort property. But as we sat in the car this past weekend on our way back from the #1 coaster park in the world (Cedar Point) we decided against the room or any type of beach excursion/visit in Freeport and Nassau. We have decided to just shop around then head back to the ship and enjoy its facilities. We will have Castaway Cay to enjoy the beach! You may want to check out the website for the resort in Freeport if you are interested. http://www.ourlucaya.com/

Sonya-
The savings on the room will mean more money to spend on the ship and at port!!

As for dress- I think we will try to stick to casual and light… I am going bring polos and khakis and I would guess the wife, kids, and MIL will stick to light dresses and Capri pants etc. We have a long trip with the cruise and then 3 nights in WDW, I am afraid to see how much my wife packs for herself and the girls!!

I think we are just going to book some snorkel equipment and the banana boat for Castaway Cay

 

[tltjet]

Scottie,

I think that you can book that hotel excursion with Disney for less and still use all of the facilities of the hotel. I do want to do beach and snorkel things at both Nassau and Freeport. I have been going back and forth about Blue Lagoon or just a public beach. My husband and I are big beach and swim people.

When are you going to WDW before or after?

Sonya,

I think that we are going to be pretty casual too. Just a light summer dress and like Scottie said khakis and a polo shirt or button up.