Anyone on 4-9 Magica Western?

[southern_yarddog]

now now fotoguy...you have to save at least 12 of the lobsters for me...hehe:rolleyes: . We are going to stay in kissemmee,Fl the night before the cruise. I like to visit family that day and there is a little place called Angel's that I love to eat at. Good price and I will eat about 7-8 whole lobsters along with some other things...:eek: . By the way, I finaly got my Doc's yesterday:cool: . ready to get on that big ship now. We all need to have a little meet and greet when we get on the ship. From what my T.A said, it is going to be a sold out cruise.

 

So ok everyone thats going. Yall talk to fotoguy, linnie and I. Let us know who is going and where yall would like to meet up for a meet and greet. 4 more weeks and I can't hardly wait.

[fotoguy]

You are more of a man than I! While I absolutely love lobster, I would be hard pressed to be able to eat 7 or 8 of them. I might DREAM about doing such things here in Montana, but it's never going to happen.

 

One other post mentioned that they have lobster at the buffet on deck 9. That person said that they grabbed 3 as an appetizer for the late formal dinner.

 

I should grab a couple, put them in the fridge and snack on them later.

 

Glad to hear you got your documents.

[southern_yarddog]

The thing about it, I am not a big guy. But boy I love Lobster...lol. The place I go to in Kissemmee is only $25.00 for all you can eat. This place has everything you can think of. I make sure I get my $25.00 worth and then some.:rolleyes:

 

I also heard about the lobsters on the buffet. I think that is the last formal night on the cruise. I don't know if I want to eat at the buffet or the main dining room:confused: . All I know is that I am ready to get on the ship and start some good ole R&R.

 

Maybe we will get more people to post on here. Till then keep smilin:D

[fotoguy]

I need to find that place next time I am down in Florida visiting my parents. I would drop $25 for all you can eat lobster any day of the week.

 

Why is your ticker different than mine? If we are leaving on the same ship, same day, one of us has to be wrong. Personally, I like mine better...it gives us one fewer days to wait.:)

[fotoguy]

Just figured it out myself. You put in the 7p.m. departure time. I plan to start my vacation at noon, on deck with a fruity umbrella drink...if they let me on that early.

[extomcruise]

Hi, First time "threader-answerer" here, but long-time expereinced cruiser. We (husband + wife, late 40's) are booked 4/9 on the Magica with our 10-year old son. Cruising is the way to go with kids because of the literally built-in babysitting perk; you pretty much have as much time to yourselves as you desire. We just started giving Robbie his own cabin key (after many requests) last November on a Princess cruise. Usually we take him to the program orientation (walk-thru upon boarding then official sign-up first nite between dinner times), he meets like-minded friends (video games, Star Wars), then we're (as opposed to him) on our own! Can't think of a time it hasn't worked or any counselor complaints. Same experience over years with our daughter, now 19 & in college (different Spring Break time this year or she'd be with us??). We've found the protected environment of a ship & generally class (I don't know how to term it) of people on board makes for about as safe a place for kids to vacation there is. Never a bad experience.

Let me know if you have any questions about the cruise or cruising I can help you with, including transportation to & from the port. We live just west of Ft. Lauderdale & take a 20-minute taxi ride each way.

If you want, I am extomcruise@aol.com.

[southern_yarddog]

HI extomcruise,

 

We will be staying in Kissemmee Saterday night and leaving out of there about 9 or 10 am Sunday morning heading on down. This is my first time out of Port Everglades. Always went out of Port Canaveral. I think I will take the turnpike instead or I-95. Looks like I can save about 30-40 minutes that way. Might not be as packed as the interstate. Looking forward to a great time. Hope to meet everyone on board. Till then yall keep smiling and God Bless:)

[extomcruise]

You shouldn't have any problems driving down on a Sunday but the turnpike would probably be the safer bet. Either way you'll get to I-595 east to the port - I mean it like dead ends there & just dumps you in. Will show ID at prot entrance. Port will be the crowded place that day as it's "season" here & usually 7-12 ships any given Sat. or Sun.

[okat817]

I have not recieved my docs yet but does anyone know what the boarding time is? With such a late departure, I'm not sure how early we can get on.

 

Has anyone scheduled any excursions? We were planning on winging it a little more on this cruise. I am definately planning on visiting an all- inclusive resort in Mo Bay and swimming with the sting rays in Cayman but I am not making plans for Key West, Cozumel or Freeport.

 

See you soon

Tracy

[lisascruizin]

Hi Tracy,

 

The embark time is 11:30 am. I scheduled excursion for dh and son thru

costa for searays because of the short time in GC. I wanted to make sure

they didn't miss the boat. We will do beaches in all other stops. Can't Wait.First Time!!!!!!!!!!!! Lisa:)

[fotoguy]

What all-inclusive resort are you talking about on Montego Bay? And how does one find out more about that one?

 

I too have scheduled the stingray thing through Costa. I just don't like to take the chance of missing the boat. I am going to be on vacation...and vacation is no place to stress about time.

[southern_yarddog]

Fotoguy,Okat817, lisascruizin, and extomcruise.The all-inclusive at Mobay is Sunset beach.. That is also where we will be going. It is $40.00 P/P. Thats not bad for everything. And plus we are going to be there all day. NICE!!! I too have the stingray city and island tour with Costa. We are going to Paradise Beach in Cozumel. I loved it the last time we went. going to wing it at Freeport and Keywest. Ole what a wonderful time it's going to be. Can't wait. Will see yall all there on the ship I hope. KEEP SMILIN:D only a few more weeks

[lisascruizin]

Hi All,

 

We too are doing sunset beach resort, go on the jamaica board and there is lots of info. You can also go on their site directly and see lots of pictures of resort property. I do not know site off hand, heck I couldn't remember sting rays, called them searays, nervousness or age???

In Bahamas, all I can find is Lucaya, public beach, shopping, sounds pretty nice, daughter must lay on bahama beach. found some info yesterday, in Key West there are 3 ports our boat will dock at outer mole, a military base they say you have to ride by train? to town, people waited an hour to board to get back to ship. Grand Cayman 7 ships in port at same time we are there! We should definitely set up a time to meet and greet.....:) Lisa

[southern_yarddog]

Well maybe we can walk into town. Key west isn't that big but I reckon if you can't walk well then the ride would be great. I just want to go down to the southern most point. Look around alittle and get some of that great key lime pie and counch fritters..mmmmmmmm. not to much to there unless you like to hang out in the bars. Alot of them..lol.:rolleyes: . Sure wish I could mark these days off the calander alittle faster. I just can't wait to get on that ship.:D

[southern_yarddog]

By the way. If we all go to Sunset beach we might be able to get some kind of game going. Make it alittle more fun. Don't need to just lay out all day:p . If nothing else just some good company:cool:

[okat817]

I do believe it was Sunset Beach that I was going to as well. That one looked like the most fun and they had a big new water park for the kids.( I do believe that the child's admission price is $20) I am going to book the Sting Ray city trip through one of the local excursion companies that I found on the Cayman board, There is an afternoon trip from 1:30-4 pm that sounds perfect and its on a sailboat or catamaran which to me is an added bonus.

 

In Key West we were just going to walk around and see the sights, and in Cozumel we are planning on going to Paradise Beach.

 

I have no idea what we are going to do in Freeport but it will most likely involve a beach, a drink and some sunscreen.

 

We should definately meet while we are onboard and at Sunset Beach.

I can't hardly wait

Tracy

[LinnieNJ]

I thought that Sunset Beach sounded really good, too. I'm looking forward to it! Dont' know if I want to do the stingray thing....I'm not especially fond of fish (either dead or alive!). I was in Key West about 8 years ago and saw most of the "tourist" stuff, but I really want to go to the Key West Aloe store and pick up some shampoo - it's the best I've ever used! Cozumel -?? maybe shopping, since we'll be there such a short time. Freeport - it looks like there may be a good beach or two, and shopping. I think I saw that there was also a casino there, in Lucaya (?) If nothing else, there's always the ship and a lounge chair and a "frou-frou" drink!

[southern_yarddog]

whats a frou frou?? You need to try a dirty bananna. Thats really good;) I sure can't wait..I know I have said it before and might say it about a thousand more times before the 3 weeks are over..hehehe. Linnie yall should try the stingray tour. At least I would know where you was when you screamed..hehehe.Yall have a good-un:)

[fotoguy]

I like the sound of the Sunset Beach Resort, but I don't know how to get to the Jamaica boards. Help me out!

[pauliner]

hi, brits on board, my 17yr old and my self are joining you all, we are from newcastle uk. my son is a student and has a job as a dj, myself i run sculptors buisness, i was widowed 9 yrs ago and find cruiseing very good, easy to make friends on board, cant wait to see all your happy faces. i am over night pre cruise at the intercontenental in miami as for trips not booked any yet. would recomend the stingray city done it last yr just as nice as dolfin swim. see you all on board x

[southern_yarddog]

I like the sound of the Sunset Beach Resort, but I don't know how to get to the Jamaica boards. Help me out!

 

Yes fotoguy, Yall have to go to sunset beach too..hehe..got to get the gang together.:D . Click on boards at the top of the page then scroll down to ports of call. click on Jamaica and there you are. Hope this helps. If you need anymore help just yell..:rolleyes:

[southern_yarddog]

hi, brits on board, my 17yr old and my self are joining you all, we are from newcastle uk. my son is a student and has a job as a dj, myself i run sculptors buisness, i was widowed 9 yrs ago and find cruiseing very good, easy to make friends on board, cant wait to see all your happy faces. i am over night pre cruise at the intercontenental in miami as for trips not booked any yet. would recomend the stingray city done it last yr just as nice as dolfin swim. see you all on board x

 

Looking forward to meeting yall. We will all pick a place to meet before the last week. So everyone has to put there 2 cents in for a meeting place.:D See yall on board. till then we will keep talking on here. Keep smilin:)

[southern_yarddog]

OK..let me ask yall a question. Where is the best place to park at in port everglades? The port or park & fly? :confused: I don't really want to have to wait for a shuttle either way. So I think the port would be best right?

:)

[CelticGoddess]

Oops.. looks like I missed this thread the first time...

Anyway..Hello from sunny Ft Lauderdale. This is my first cruise and I'll be with my DH, daughter 14, and sons 10, 9, and 5. Glad to see that there will be lots of families. Can't wait to meet you all in person!

[okat817]

Yarddog- The last time we went on a cruise we did the park n' fly and it was remarkably easy. The shuttle was waiting for us when we parked and it only took a 10 minute wait for the next empty shuttle when we left the ship. I would recomend the park n' fly service.

 

Tracy