majarosh Posted May 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi Ya'll My Dad passed away in March and my Mom has expressed a desire to "go on a cruise" After lots of back in forth...Liberty Allure, Oasis and Freedom...I think I have her committed to Freedom. Now, she is a fairly active late 80's individual but does need O2 time to time...I guess living in Colorado as she does can do that. Me living here in sonny Florida I have had the opportunity to sail on the Liberty x 2 (before her move) Enchantment x2 and Brilliance x1. So I kinda know what's out there. She has traveled extensively with my Dad all over the world, but the one spot they missed was GRAND CAYMAN. Want to show her the "suite experience " on a ship. Can anyone give me EZ DUZ IT ideas for a visit to Grand Cayman while on the FREEDOM ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgertr Posted May 31, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Try the "ports of call" on these boards. There will be more specific questions and reviews there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted May 31, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks B....kinda used to this page. Will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindymc Posted May 31, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I would look for an island tour. You can probably find a reputable company doing inexpensive private tours on a place like Trip Advisor. I did this in Cozumel and it was great because we could decide where we wanted to go without having to worry about a set schedule or what others wanted to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted May 31, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) There are some very nice ship sponsored bus tours the include highlights of the island. They are fairly short, maybe 3 hours, and include a few stops for people of get off the bus for a little while, then get back on and continue the tour. She might enjoy something like that. Check the Royal Caribbean website for your sailing. Look for the Grand Cayman shore excursions for details. Happy cruising! Edited May 31, 2016 by JimAOk1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted May 31, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 31, 2016 If she has traveled extensively over the world, I don't think Grand Cayman is going to fulfill that needed void.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLNFan Posted May 31, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi Ya'llCan anyone give me EZ DUZ IT ideas for a visit to Grand Cayman while on the FREEDOM ? Sorry for your loss. We are doing the Freedom for the first time late June and have worked with Shirley at Cayman Routes for an island tour. Working with her pre-cruise has been wonderful, I can make sure to let you know how it was when we return. If you google Cayman Routes she has a website, a facebook page and is on TripAdvisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted May 31, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thank you HLN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted May 31, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted May 31, 2016 How true Matj....how true...married for 70 years Thunk...I'm just in awe....TO THE SAME MAN !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted May 31, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Mindy...just love mr. Sanchos or Nachi Cocum. .. over there. ..when I find myself in ports like Nassau or such, I don't even get off the boat anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted May 31, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Dad passed on monday march 28 (?)...funeral in NJ ON that wednesday...BACK to FLORIDA we'd night then on the BRILLIANCE thursday morning. ..just wanted to rest up and sleep n chill out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted May 31, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi Ya'llNow, she is a fairly active late 80's individual but does need O2 time to time...I guess living in Colorado as she does can do that. She might not need O2 at sea level - Colorado folks have a higher red blood count. But make sure you either arrange for tanks or a concentrator. See the disable board http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=190 If she is active enough she might like one of the stingray tours, maybe combined with a visit to the turtle farm. There are some boats that are very easy to get in and out of the water from if she can handle some steps. http://www.marinelandtours.com/deluxe_stingary_city_sandbar.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted May 31, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted May 31, 2016 LeeW O2 ..done..she said she wants to go snorkeling... sounds like a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted May 31, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Then the Stingrays are a must. Many tour include a two snorkel stop then the stingrays. We have our favorite tour operator, others have theirs. Note, using a local will mean saving a few dollars but also MUCH smaller crowds. Captain Marvin was the gentleman that started the whole thing. And we use his company frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted May 31, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) LOL...I thought that said Grand Canyon, and I was trying to figure out how you would combine that with a cruise from Florida! Edited May 31, 2016 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted May 31, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) We are in our 60's and we did Stingray City through the ship and just loved it!! The water at the sandbar where the stingrays are is just unbelievably gorgeous. The boat they took us out on had a back that drops down so you actually walk down steps to get into the water. Very nice feature when you are fluffy like me. :eek: This excursion does only the stingrays but there is also one that includes snorkeling... Enjoy your cruise!!! Edited May 31, 2016 by GTO-Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted May 31, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I'm pretty sure that Grand Cayman is still a tender port. Is mom okay with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 31, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I'm pretty sure that Grand Cayman is still a tender port. Is mom okay with that? You are correct, still a tender port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted June 1, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Donna....lol back..read YOURS...we'll mom always wanted to to a RIVER CRUISE...don't think down the COLORADO RIVER was her idea.....yes ma'me Grand CAYMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted June 1, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hay GTO...now that sounds like a plan. Side bar....I was one of the posters when LOS had the Oscar Oscar oscar....and the Miami underwater repair cuties...our own Chippendale show...and so noted folk walking off the ship and some drug arrests prior to our 7 hour delay leaving PE...last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majarosh Posted June 1, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ship...pretty sure she'd be up to it tender....could always bungee her to the roof...burhahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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