Monday - Day at Sea - This morning we had our character breakfast at Parrot Cay (8 am). Spent most of the day by the pool (except for Bingo). I have to say we did not have a problem getting chairs at the pool. I thought we would since we were a full ship. Luckily it worked out for us. Monday was also the Formal night. It was also the reception for Castaway cay Members from 4 - 4:45 pm in the Beat Street area. Met the captain, had some cocktails and appetizers (complimentary). FYI - they only walk around with the tropical drinks. Don't be afraid to ask for what you drink. I asked for a glass of wine and they got that for me. The band also played at this gathering. It worked out well because it forced me to get ready early and when this was over we went right to Atrium and had all our formals done, not one line.
Tuesday - Grand Cayman - This morning we got off the ship right after breakfast. You have to be tendered here which is no big deal. My DH opted for a DCL excursion for himself. My DD is only 4 so she was under age for Stingray tour. He took the Stingray city and Discover Cayman tour. It took him to Stingray City to swim, turtle farm, Hell and 7 mile beach.
I on the other hand, did my own excursion with my DD 4, friend and her DD 9. We got a taxi right at the pier and went to 7 mile beach. Cab ride was $3.00 per person to 7 mile beach. I requested we get dropped off at the Holiday Inn at 7 mile beach so that was $4.00 per person. The reason for the Holiday Inn was that they said we could use their facilities for $5.00 per person. When we got there the guy at the towel desk said he did not know of that but the chairs on the beach were for anyone on one side . There were plenty for everyone. Just could not get towels (take them off the ship). The Holiday Inn is actually on the other side of the road from the beach so I did not go over and use the pool. There was a restaurant, bathrooms and waitstaff at the beach. This worked out well. ONE TIP: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SMALL CHANGE WITH YOU. WHEN YOU ORDER A DRINK ON THE BEACH SHE TOLD ME SHE COULD NOT GIVE ME CHANGE IN US DOLLARS. IT ALSO SAYS THAT AT THE CAFE ON THE BEACH IF YOU ORDER FOOD. THE STORES IN TOWN BY THE PIER ARE OKAY THOUGH, THEY COULD GIVE YOU CHANGE IN US DOLLARS.
THERE ARE ALSO PLENTY OF TAXI'S TO TAKE YOU BACK SO DON;T WORRY ABOUT THAT.
Dinner tonight was at PALO's 8:30 pm. We decided to feed the kids at Topsiders at 7 and then put them in the club. Topsiders for dinner actually is sit down service. The appetizers and salads were on the buffet line already on dishes to take but the main course is ordered off a menu. PALO's was awesome as usual. Our server Zita from Hungary was great. I had the tiramasu this time instead of the chocolate souffle. It was delicious. Went to the 80's party at Rockin Bar D afterward. That was fun, very crowded. I didn't realize how many people can make it past eleven. Maybe they didn't eat and drink as much as me (lol).
Tuesday - Grand Cayman - This morning we got off the ship right after breakfast. You have to be tendered here which is no big deal. My DH opted for a DCL excursion for himself. My DD is only 4 so she was under age for Stingray tour. He took the Stingray city and Discover Cayman tour. It took him to Stingray City to swim, turtle farm, Hell and 7 mile beach.
I on the other hand, did my own excursion with my DD 4, friend and her DD 9. We got a taxi right at the pier and went to 7 mile beach. Cab ride was $3.00 per person to 7 mile beach. I requested we get dropped off at the Holiday Inn at 7 mile beach so that was $4.00 per person. The reason for the Holiday Inn was that they said we could use their facilities for $5.00 per person. When we got there the guy at the towel desk said he did not know of that but the chairs on the beach were for anyone on one side . There were plenty for everyone. Just could not get towels (take them off the ship). The Holiday Inn is actually on the other side of the road from the beach so I did not go over and use the pool. There was a restaurant, bathrooms and waitstaff at the beach. This worked out well. ONE TIP: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SMALL CHANGE WITH YOU. WHEN YOU ORDER A DRINK ON THE BEACH SHE TOLD ME SHE COULD NOT GIVE ME CHANGE IN US DOLLARS. IT ALSO SAYS THAT AT THE CAFE ON THE BEACH IF YOU ORDER FOOD. THE STORES IN TOWN BY THE PIER ARE OKAY THOUGH, THEY COULD GIVE YOU CHANGE IN US DOLLARS.
THERE ARE ALSO PLENTY OF TAXI'S TO TAKE YOU BACK SO DON;T WORRY ABOUT THAT.
Dinner tonight was at PALO's 8:30 pm. We decided to feed the kids at Topsiders at 7 and then put them in the club. Topsiders for dinner actually is sit down service. The appetizers and salads were on the buffet line already on dishes to take but the main course is ordered off a menu. PALO's was awesome as usual. Our server Zita from Hungary was great. I had the tiramasu this time instead of the chocolate souffle. It was delicious. Went to the 80's party at Rockin Bar D afterward. That was fun, very crowded. I didn't realize how many people can make it past eleven. Maybe they didn't eat and drink as much as me (lol).
