Thought it might be helpful to go over some notes I made last year when we were supposed to go Western but ended up going Eastern instead due to a hurricane:
1. Clocks go back o hour on Monday PM.
2. It is better to do laundry in the PM (less people). Bring detergent tablets and coins. Laundry is mid section on sides
3. Many said it was nice to book Paolos Sunday night to watch the sunset at Key West. Or you may want to book Brunch on Sunday and see the beautiful view as you enter the Key West area.
4. Ship forward = fun ; aft = eat; red carpet is aft; blue carpet is forward
5. Grand Cayman CI Dollar = US $1.25; conversely; US Dollar = .80 (last year's figures). Some bought 12 pack of soda there for $5.16 (cost $4.30 CI dollars)
6. Grand Cayman is a good place to rent a car if you are willing to drive on the left side; insurance is included and it seemed quite reasonable. Avis seems the best for $51 all inclusive incl insurance and gas.
7. Hemingways at Hyatt Regency in Grand Caymans had good meals, but was not too expensive.
8.
Castaway club cocktail party is between 4 and 4:45 on Monday night.
9. If you want to get off during the tour take the trolley, not the train in Key West. A good bar in Key West is in Mallory Square at Sloppy Joes Hogs Breath Bar.
10. Many seem to like Mr. Sanchos Beach in Cozumel, but remember to take money with you; they do not take charge cards. Taxi cost to get there $15. You can not bring your own beverages there remember.
11. Great tip is to use walkie talkies throughout the cruise--they worked great for us!
12. Holiday Inn Beach is great at Grand Cayman; cost $4. per person and is only a 10 minute taxi ride. Some have used their pool as long as they bought drinks and food there. A few have said the Westin beach is less rocky, however. Hol Inn can rent lounge chairs for $8 - includes 1 drink. Good rest is Neptune's Rest which is across fr the public beach; kids menu is also good.
13. Grand Cayman - the best shopping is right near the shuttle docks.
14. The LaConcha Hotel in Key West has a 360 degree view of the city. Buy snacks + food for ship in Faushtos in Key West at the corner of Bahama Ln and Fleming--off Duval 1/2 mile from Mallory Square. Try Key Lime Pie at "Rooftop Cafe'"
15. Best place to buy liquor is Cozumel and you can buy it right next to the ship.
16. At Castaway Cay go to the eating area near the adult beach before 1:30 since it closes then.
17. Emergency contact # is 1-888-322-8732; the caller must know you are on the Disney Magic and have your stateroom # and also have a credit card; it will be ultimately charged to you at $7. a minute.
18. Horse drawn carriage in Cozumel costs $20 for 40 minutes and will take you off the beaten track to the see the "real" Cozumel.
19. The mini-golf in Cozumel which is in town sounds great and there is home-made Sangeria there--yum!
20. Take a lot of $1. bills for rm service; reminder again you need rolls of quarters for the laundry.
21. Binoculars are wonderful and so much fun on a cruise! You see so much more!
22. If you are in the mood and want to go to an all-inclusive club in Cozumel - go to the allegro Hotel and reef club and for $35 you can get all you can eat and drink and there is a pool and beach.
Hope these notes have helped some of you!
We should be getting our documents soon!
Yeh!
