Emmabelle

thank you!

@blue_water do you have a car rental agency that you would recommend?  We've rented on other islands but not on Tortola. 😀

17 hours ago, Another_Critic said:

NCL Escape apparently did not have a reserved dock.  😄  Many ships returned early on Thursday/Friday due to Hurricane Lee and the docks were full.  Jewel had to move from Cape Liberty to Manhattan to allow Liberty to dock.  Escape was anchored just north of the Verrazano.

well hopefully nothing like that happens on October 7th!

3 hours ago, Sean224 said:

 

Anyway, in this case, it’s not the cruise lines themselves to blame but the natural inclination to think, “Quebec, that’s not far at all [under 400 miles] from Boston” and assume that transportation won’t be too complicated.  Not so.

 

I think the easiest solution is actually to sail back-to-back—leave from Boston and return to Boston.  If you watch the fares, you might be able to find a deal that would that would double your vacation and only cost a little more (or even a little less!) than the one-week cruise and flights. 

 

 

when I was looking at Quebec back to Boston flying, you had to fly way past Boston for a connection to then fly back up.  If we didn't have so much going on it would make perfect sense to do the back to back cruise.

we decided to book the Disney Dream out of NYC to Bermuda on 10/7.  Hoping the weather will cooperate. 😂😂

13 hours ago, Sean224 said:

There are two unexpected joys to come out of this.  First, if you like aviation even a little, the views of planes taking off and landing—even if the end of the runway is obstructed by buildings due to our mooring—this is the place to be.  I spent a few hours today without the normal sail-away frenzy on deck with a drink just watching them fly by. 

Second, I’ve never seen a sky quite like this. I’m not a photographer but it’s beautiful.

 

An expected joy is Moderno, the Brazilian steakhouse onboard.  It is equally delicious and the service is equally wonderful even if we’re stuck in port. 

I live just north of Boston and that sunset was amazing.  Hope you get to see some ports soon!  We had been looking at this cruise but I didn't want to figure out how to get back to Boston from Quebec. lol

I'm on the 10/7 HOTHS out of NYC.  In our facebook group most of the GTY's got their assignments this week, which was 25-26 days prior to the cruise.  😀

20 hours ago, Nitemare said:

Over the 10 years or so (probably more) that I have been on this site, I have seen at least a dozen "what if it is full" threads.

And not yet a post about it actually being full.

 

But the answer is, if it's full, go to your favorite parking app, like Spot Hero, and find the closest well priced alternative. Just as you'd do if any other parking option were unavailable.

I would know how to do that but thank you anyways.  I wanted to know where the best places to park and be able to cross the major road that runs in front of the cruise docks.  Both TSS Alex and njhorseman gave me those cross roads and that was helpful. 

Have a nice day!

Thank you TSS Alex and njhorseman!  Just the info I was looking for!

I guess I should've said "reserved" spaces. 😀 It does make me feel better that they are still giving out reserved spots for NCL's Escape.

I don't really think I won't find a spot, I'm just a planner.  I'm worried I'd panic if I got there and they said the port parking was full. 😜

30 minutes ago, 1025cruise said:

I've never heard of the MCT parking being full.

that's what I'm hoping!  Just in the off chance I need a back up plan. 😂

MCT says it's full on October 7th for our Disney Dream cruise.  I still plan to try and park there but if it is full then where would be a good secondary garage?  Websites that I've looked at say 57th or 58th Street, but that looks far on Google Maps?  I'm asking because my husband has mobility issues after suffering a stroke so I know I could drop him off but how do I get across 9A walking?  It looks like a major throroughfare? 

I just booked a Disney cruise for 10/7/23.  I want to buy travel insurance either tonight or tomorrow.  Will I miss out on any benefits booking this close to sail date?  I obviously had to pay in full since the cruise in 37 days away.  Hopefully I can get a pre existing waiver with the insurance.  I'm getting overwhelmed looking at all the choices on Insuremytrip.  Thoughts?

I've been to most of the popular beaches on St Thomas, we did a land vacation there.  I enjoy Sapphire the most. It has some waves and snorkeling, I think your 11yr old would like that one better.  Just bring water shoes if you go because the tiny shells at the edge of the water can hurt. 😜

we booked an excursion off the Disney Fantasy that just ferries us over and you're on your own after that.  I like the idea of hiking into the beach from Cruz Bay.  Thanks for the info!

thank you!

because I'm all over the place, I've been looking into a B2B on the Freedom.  I know it's an old ship, I was on her back in 2012.  I'm just so interested to see Bimini and I love Grand Turk.  It would end up being a 9 nighter.  I've never done a B2B so not sure if it's a hassle?  Doesn't seem to be?

sorry this happened to you!  Would you recommend the ship overall?  I haven't been on Carnival since 2019.  I'm looking at the 4/29 Mardi Gras, the prices are really good for a balcony.  Thanks for any insight for things other than the food since you've already done a great job with pics.  😃

I finally decide which cruise I want and I can't log in. 😂

okay so I'm not losing it!  I was like how on Earth is this a deal? 😂

I keep getting emails for the included Cheers package so I finally checked it out.  

I was looking at a 5 night on the Sunrise for next May for an OV, with the Cheers code is $814pp, while an Early Saver is $439pp?  I can't figure out if this is a savings somehow? haha

Edited to add:  I guess I'm so out of the loop that I didn't realize that Sunrise was the Triumph reimagined. 😂

1 hour ago, LucyLuu said:

@Pelican Bill I also just found this forum and am very appreciative of the discussion.

We leave Sat out of Fort Lauderdale on Celebrity headed to Key West (Sun), Bimini (Mon)  and the Grand Turk (Wed) and finally DR (Thurs), back to FL (Sat). Any thoughts on how Fiona may effect us?  Thanks for your attention and comments!

yup just sitting in our hotel room in Orlando hoping they say it broke apart.  The Weather Channel guy thought it could possibly weaken.  Fingers crossed especially for the people who actually live there

20 minutes ago, skywalkr2 said:

Yes sir.  On Legend starting tomorrow. 

let’s us know if you can, if they change course.

I’d rather stay on the dock at PC then cruise around in the pouring rain. Haha

thanks @Pelican Bill!

On the Disney Wish leaving Monday.  I’m totally fine hitting the West over Nassau and Castaway Cay.  Maybe I should pick up some Bonine 

Okay so say I’m boarding the Disney Wish on Monday.  We’re supposed to stop in Nassau on Tuesday and Castaway Cay on Wednesday.  I don’t need to go to those places.  I’m most interested in chasing the good weather.  What are your predictions?

I ended up just canceling the cruise.  Hopefully they give me a credit for a future cruise.  I couldn't understand the rep because it sounded like he was calling me from inside a fish tank.  I think he said I would get an email in five days?  lol

I guess I would have to come up with $600 more for a 7 night, because I have two cabins.  I really don't want to do that.  Trying to not spend money on frills right now, just necessities.

I'll start looking for shorter cruises that I can just move the $200 per cabin to.