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We do both ways- when i thought I'd be snorkeling by myself, I went through the ship's excursions- but with groups usually we go through private or other excursion tours. When I first on our first cruise with the kids- we just hung around the port- and got a taxi bus to the nearest beach...how far we've come!! Stephanie

LOL, Joey! You know us "famous" types from NH!

We're going on this one- we are flying in to Tampa on Friday- my DH needs to "get out of Dodge" a couple of days early. He needs time to relax before we get on the ship- LOL! We were going to go out of SJU for the Southern Caribbean but the tickets just wouldn't come down in price!

WE've posed, but do not buy the pictures- sometimes it seems hard to get away from the photographer!

exactly..... thanks fo4 the encouragement... Our first cruise was just the kids and me and we had an inside (and bottom of the ship) cabin. I was concerned about it, but it was fine. We didn't think to bring some type of night light if one of the kids had to get up, so the first couple of nights I left the bathroom light on and propped open the door a bit. Neither of the kids were scared of the dark- and it was dark!- but it allowed Seth to get off the top bunk with out killing himself! We'd do it again if it allowed us to sail... Stephanie

Steve and I are at "odds" with this one. My preference would be to take a cruise and get a taste of the islands which would let us decide where we would go back to for a week's stay...Either way, I'd be happy going! Good question, Joey!

We were on the Fantasy a few years ago, so things might have changed. I do remember there being a free softserve station that we could get icecream and there were places that you could get cups (or put it in bottles) of water. Hopefully this helps! We had a blast on the Fantasy. The kids (son and daughter ) went on it on a February vacation. It is a great ship! Stephanie

I have to add ditto to everyone's comments. We wore tevas and bathing suites under our clothes and had a blast going up! There are places in the falls if you want to "go under" and get all wet you can- but you will still pretty much get soaked even if you don't. Have a blast! Stephanie

Wow! How'd it get to be June?? School is out tomorrow and I can now look at the cruise in April! We just got an upgrade on our cabin. Anyone else interested in coming along? Stephanie

Hey! I'm feeling better, thanks! We had a very busy weekend last weekend with Sara fundraising on Saturday and volleyball tourney in Concord on Sunday! We woke up Monday saying- what day is it?? LOL I'm glad our cabins are filling up! It is great fun to go with others. With the way that our weather has been, I cannot wait to be in the sun!! Anyone else want to go?? Stephanie

Having them did give a certain sense of "appeal"...lol So...snowstorm on Wednesday or not?? Stephanie PS- you're so nice...I didn't invite you anyways! hmph!

My students would completely lose it! I think I would go crazy too! I think I'll brave out the cold and suffer through reports! Stephanie

With four of us, I'm not sure how many extra excursions we'll be doing. Sara and I will probably snorkle and leave Seth and Steve to do what they want to do. I'm not sure yet... Stephanie

We'll buy the first bucket! Since we backed out of Novemeber for this one! We are looking at both options- but STeve is concerned about what happens if the airline looses our luggage again... We'll see! Stephanie

Oh, silly me! I think I will plan my next cruise!

aft...hmm....I think I heard Steve, no Brian, no I offered to buy a bucket of beer! LOL Stephanie

sigh...this time last week, we were walking the pier to get back on in Cozumel...How I miss those sunny, warm days! Stephanie

You can't make me! LOL Stephanie

hey! BigRed you definitely need to let her know that you saw her EATING THE BANANNA!! It was a scream! Stephanie

Thank you! We are very excited- especially as we just got off the Star and loved her! Stephanie

Hey everyone! I am starting a roll call and group cruise for next April! Anyone interested in going or finding out more information- contact me! Stephanie Here's the scoop! Crown Princess... April 19 - 26, 2008...7 nights San Juan Sea Barbados St. Lucia Antigua Tortola St. Thomas San Juan JJ inside $796.65 pp (includes port charges and taxes) FF oceanview $936.65 pp ( includes port charges and taxes) BC balcony $1131.65 pp (includes port charges and taxes) There is a $25 onboard credit per person...and if you book by Feb 1, 2007 or between Feb 21- 27, 2007 you will also receive a coupon booklet for onboard purchases!

That Flat Stanley is so much fun! I took my son's Stanley to Ireland when I went three years ago! He lounged in the airport lounge, bus station, and read a John Grisham book at a Band B! Have fun with him! I cannot believe I am making the final lists, and checking with the babysitters a final time. Wow! Joey- hope you guys have a wonderful trip! I hope this cold streak snaps soon! STephanie

Well everyone! This time in a week we'll be on a flight out of Boston!! It hardly seems possible! Of course, they are calling for cruddy weather Monday but Friday looks clear! Looks like we need 4 suitcases to hold our stuff! Have a great Friday!! Stephanie

Hey, Joey! Thanks for the invite! I think tht as we are at the mercy of our driver and are getting up at 1:30 or so AM to travel, we are going to pass on the meet up. I have done a lot on my to do list, but I have report card comments to do and a few other major things as grades close Friday (19). Stephanie

hey, Bigred! I am flying into Miami as we were scheduled to be on another cruise and have opted instead to go Princess. Sooooo we are driving to FLL after we get off the plane! Other than that, I don't know what we are doing when... Other than we will be relaxing in Florida on vacation!!