PLANNING THE CRUISE - December, 2008 - Page 3 - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

Claire-in-Texas · 03-13-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sdgrrl

Even though Michelle and I would have to have several bake sales (jello shooter sales??) to be able to go on the cruise, we would love to go. Probably would never be able to go, but I would love to know exactly which Carribean cruise you're looking at. I have been to Cozumel more than 10 times and know the island like the back of my hand. I know all the best places for snorkeling, eating, shopping, etc. There is a stunning national park we could all go to that has beautiful flora and spectacular snorkeling. All a reasonable cab fare from the pier.

I know nothing about Ocho Rios or Grand Caymen, so knowing which one is of interest to me.

Donna, for you and for Paul -- there is a link in the original post of this thread, where the 5 cruises are - including cost and departure point, and ports of call. I need to know which one is the most popular - and I need everyone's input for that. I am not choosing the cruise - we all will. By majority vote.

My thoughts about Ocho Rios and Cayman - I am not crazy about Ocho Rios (was just there in December), and was also to Grand Cayman Island, which was FABULOUS! The cruise that REALLY gets my eye is the one that includes Belize, the one out of Miami. But I will go on whichever one the majority wants to go on.

Claire-in-Texas · 03-13-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyMASS

I definetly want to go.Me,hubby,and baby.Is this a kiddie friendly cruise?

Cruises are baby friendly, yes. HOWEVER, you will not be able to bring the baby to the evening events, for the most part. There is a wonderful kiddie camp, though, on the ship, which will take the children at a certain time, and bring them back to the cabin at a certain time. There is a cost for this, but certainly worth it.

Kelly, I wlll add you to the list.

kellyMASS · 03-13-2008, 02:01 PM

Awesome!!! Kiddie camp,I was worried about what i would do with her at night.

Claire-in-Texas · 03-13-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyMASS

Awesome!!! Kiddie camp,I was worried about what i would do with her at night.

Participate in choosing the cruise, Kelly. I want everyone to PM me which cruise they prefer. The link is in the first post of this thread - there all the cruises are detailed - more links, particularly the ones in the left column. Scroll down for itinarary - prices are on top of page (of each cruise).

When the cruise is chosen, then we can determine the cost of the kiddie camp, for the info of anyone bringing families.

Corrine · 03-13-2008, 02:22 PM

C - I'm not going to bother looking at the different cruises.

I've never been on a cruise before so I'll leave you to make the decision - I'm just so excited about having a few days with you and all my other TT family.

Claire-in-Texas · 03-13-2008, 02:29 PM

Gosh, C, you are wayyyy too easy! LOL

This is going to be tooooo fabulous!!!

Duckie · 03-13-2008, 03:03 PM

Claire, I clicked on the link and it brought me to a page to register for the site. Along the side of the page is a LONG lists of different types of cruises. Am I supposed to click on something specific? I'm confused!

Nyn · 03-13-2008, 03:06 PM

ATTN: Does anyone want to go but still need a roommate? Please PM me if you are interested in sharing a cabin with me. Thanks!

Claire -- thanks again for doing all of this. The cruises I am interested in are:
#1) #18244 from Miami on Dec. 15th with stops in the Bahamas and Grand Turk. (I realllllly want to go to all the stops on this one!)

#2) #21395 from Galveston on Dec. 8th with stops in Cozumel and Progreso (this is actually the cheapest option for me so far as I can tell).

I also agree that a dinner would be fun and $12 doesn't seem like too much to pay!

Duckie · 03-13-2008, 03:10 PM

Nyn, I am still not sure if I'm going to be able to go but I need a roommate. If you find someone that is DEFINITELY going, go ahead and book a room with them if you'd like. I'd understand. It all depends on wether I can get the time off from work.

Nyn · 03-13-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Duckie

Claire, I clicked on the link and it brought me to a page to register for the site. Along the side of the page is a LONG lists of different types of cruises. Am I supposed to click on something specific? I'm confused!

Yeah, you have to register, unfortunately, but as soon as you do, it takes you to a short list of selected cruises Claire had prepared for us.