Grand cayman

[majarosh]

Hi Ya'll

My Dad passed away in March and my Mom has expressed a desire to "go on a cruise"

 

After lots of back in forth...Liberty Allure, Oasis and Freedom...I think I have her committed to Freedom.

 

Now, she is a fairly active late 80's individual but does need O2 time to time...I guess living in Colorado as she does can do that.

 

Me living here in sonny Florida I have had the opportunity to sail on the Liberty x 2 (before her move) Enchantment x2 and Brilliance x1. So I kinda know what's out there.

 

She has traveled extensively with my Dad all over the world, but the one spot they missed was GRAND CAYMAN.

 

Want to show her the "suite experience " on a ship.

 

Can anyone give me EZ DUZ IT ideas for a visit to Grand Cayman while on the FREEDOM ?

[Badgertr]

Try the "ports of call" on these boards. There will be more specific questions and reviews there.

[majarosh]

Thanks B....kinda used to this page. Will do

[Mindymc]

I would look for an island tour. You can probably find a reputable company doing inexpensive private tours on a place like Trip Advisor. I did this in Cozumel and it was great because we could decide where we wanted to go without having to worry about a set schedule or what others wanted to do.

[JimAOk1945]

There are some very nice ship sponsored bus tours the include highlights of the island. They are fairly short, maybe 3 hours, and include a few stops for people of get off the bus for a little while, then get back on and continue the tour. She might enjoy something like that.

 

Check the Royal Caribbean website for your sailing. Look for the Grand Cayman shore excursions for details.

 

Happy cruising!

Edited May 31, 2016 by JimAOk1945

[matj2000]

If she has traveled extensively over the world, I don't think Grand Cayman is going to fulfill that needed void....

[HLNFan]

Hi Ya'll

Can anyone give me EZ DUZ IT ideas for a visit to Grand Cayman while on the FREEDOM ?

 

Sorry for your loss. We are doing the Freedom for the first time late June and have worked with Shirley at Cayman Routes for an island tour. Working with her pre-cruise has been wonderful, I can make sure to let you know how it was when we return. If you google Cayman Routes she has a website, a facebook page and is on TripAdvisor.

[majarosh]

Thank you HLN

[majarosh]

How true Matj....how true...married for 70 years

Thunk...I'm just in awe....TO THE SAME MAN !!!

[majarosh]

Mindy...just love mr. Sanchos or Nachi Cocum. .. over there. ..when I find myself in ports like Nassau or such, I don't even get off the boat anymore.

[majarosh]

Dad passed on monday march 28 (?)...funeral in NJ ON that wednesday...BACK to FLORIDA we'd night then on the BRILLIANCE thursday morning. ..just wanted to rest up and sleep n chill out

[LeeW]

Hi Ya'll

Now, she is a fairly active late 80's individual but does need O2 time to time...I guess living in Colorado as she does can do that.

 

She might not need O2 at sea level - Colorado folks have a higher red blood count. But make sure you either arrange for tanks or a concentrator. See the disable board http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=190

 

If she is active enough she might like one of the stingray tours, maybe combined with a visit to the turtle farm. There are some boats that are very easy to get in and out of the water from if she can handle some steps. http://www.marinelandtours.com/deluxe_stingary_city_sandbar.php

[majarosh]

LeeW

O2 ..done..she said she wants to go snorkeling... sounds like a plan

[TEXASMUNK]

Then the Stingrays are a must. Many tour include a two snorkel stop then the stingrays. We have our favorite tour operator, others have theirs. Note, using a local will mean saving a few dollars but also MUCH smaller crowds.

Captain Marvin was the gentleman that started the whole thing. And we use his company frequently.

[DonnaK]

LOL...I thought that said Grand Canyon, and I was trying to figure out how you would combine that with a cruise from Florida!

Edited May 31, 2016 by DonnaK

[GTO-Girl]

We are in our 60's and we did Stingray City through the ship and just loved it!! The water at the sandbar where the stingrays are is just unbelievably gorgeous.

 

The boat they took us out on had a back that drops down so you actually walk down steps to get into the water. Very nice feature when you are fluffy like me. :eek:

 

This excursion does only the stingrays but there is also one that includes snorkeling...

 

Enjoy your cruise!!!

Edited May 31, 2016 by GTO-Girl

[shipgeeks]

I'm pretty sure that Grand Cayman is still a tender port. Is mom okay with that?

[Clarea]

I'm pretty sure that Grand Cayman is still a tender port. Is mom okay with that?

You are correct, still a tender port.

[majarosh]

Donna....lol back..read YOURS...we'll mom always wanted to to a RIVER CRUISE...don't think down the COLORADO RIVER was her idea.....yes ma'me Grand CAYMAN

[majarosh]

Hay GTO...now that sounds like a plan.

 

Side bar....I was one of the posters when LOS had the Oscar Oscar oscar....and the Miami underwater repair cuties...our own Chippendale show...and so noted folk walking off the ship and some drug arrests prior to our 7 hour delay leaving PE...last year

[majarosh]

Ship...pretty sure she'd be up to it tender....could always bungee her to the roof...burhahaha