April 19, 2015 Norwegian Dawn - New Orleans to Boston

[KansasCityGuys]

I didn't see a thread started, but, is anyone else going on this cruise? I am Scott and my partner is Cory. We reside in Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Scott

[KansasCityGuys]

Any one, else!

 

Scott

[jazztrumpet2]

Hi Scott and Cory. Add David and Watson to the list. Looking forward to meeting you.

[KansasCityGuys]

Hello David and Watson. We are so looking forward to this cruise. Where are the two of you from?

 

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[jazztrumpet2]

We're from Birmingham, Alabama. We're taking Amtrak to New Orleans the 18th.

Edited January 22, 2015 by jazztrumpet2

[warrior69]

We're looking forward to this cruise too.

Mike & Rocky

Gilford NH

[KansasCityGuys]

Welcome Mike and Rocky!

[KansasCityGuys]

About a month until our cruise. Has anyone given any thought as to what they are planning on doing in any of the ports?

 

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

 

Scott

 

OUR ROLL CALL

Scott and Cory, Kansas City, MO

David and Watson, Birmingham, Alabama

Mike and Rocky, Gilford, New Hampshire

[jazztrumpet2]

We plan to snorkel in Curacao.

Nothing particular in Aruba. There's not much to do there really.

Staying in town in St Martin. It's one of my favorite places in the Caribbean and I love the area around the port.

No specific plans for St. Thomas. It's a good place to buy liquor as there is no duty and the prices have always been lower than anywhere else.

 

Your plans?

[KansasCityGuys]

As of right now are plans are:

 

Aruba - go to the beach somewhere - last time we were in Aruba, we went to the beach right behind the Amsterdam Manor, but they know longer have day passes for cruisers.

 

St. Martin's - Currently thinking about going to the beach with the Maho beach. Last time we were in St. Martin's, we went to the beach in town within walking distance of port. It was a nice beach and is still a possibility.

 

St. Thomas - We love Magens Bay and again are going there.

 

Curacao - We are currently thinking about getting a day pass at the Santa Barbara Beach Resort.

 

Scott

[warrior69]

Sounds like you guys know your way around. We've been to St. Thomas before (not much to do there IMHO) and St. Maarten (we, too enjoyed the port and had drinks/lunch at a hotel on the beach in town.) But this will be our 1st time in Aruba and Curacao. Rocky is now seriously physically handicapped, so I'm wondering what might be doable ashore for someone in a wheelchair.

Mike

[KansasCityGuys]

Mike, Sorry to hear about Rocky's medical conditions. Are you familiar with Special Needs at Sea? Your travel agent should be registered with them. You can rent Beach wheelchair which will even float in the water.

 

Scott

[warrior69]

Just reserved a wheelchair through SN@S. We used them for the Boston-Bermuda cruise last year & everything went very smoothly. The floating wheelchair sounds interesting, but I think Rocky will stick to the terra firma.

Mike

[KansasCityGuys]

Mike, when are you and Rocky arriving in New Orleans? We are arriving a few days early. If you guys are coming in early and are wanting to get together somewhere for pre-cruise cocktails, let me know.

[warrior69]

Hi guys:

 

Glad to have met you both, but sorry we did not get to spend more time together. Let's keep in touch. Who knows, maybe our paths will cross on another cruise. Have a great summer. In the meantime, I'll be posting my "review" of the cruise on Critic soon.

Take care and all the best.

 

Mike Mortensen & Rocky Memolo

Gilford NH