Thanks for offering to answer my questions--I'm in the process of packing.
Ok questions:
Do I really need to pack a dress or skirt or nice pantsuit?
How cold did it get--do I need to pack a lot of sweaters for Quito?
Did either of you leave a bag (suitcase) at the Marriott in Quito?
Beachbunny, why did you suggest bringing a washcloth and soap for the trip?
what is the dress code for dinner on the ship? I just packed two dresses but really would prefer to be more casual if I can get by with it..
What was you "can't miss" moment on this trip?
Was seasickness a problem on the ship?
I know that a lot of questions and I did read the Disney booklet, but I really appreciate your input.
Hi Beachbunny!
We had a great time...my son wants to go back! We had Chris and Eduardo, and there were 20 of us, so it was a nice sized group. 7 kids between 7-13 (my DS is 11) so he had a good time with them, especially on the ship, where they could hang out in the library/game room without having the grownups over their shoulders. I enjoyed everything, and I don't know that I could say I had a favorite. DS's favorite was the tortoises.
The guides were great and went out of their way to get something for my son after he mentioned it once.
thanks for the tips you gave before I left!
Price: Before I purchased this tour, I checked out prices for our ship in the Galapagos. Just for the 4 nights on ship, the price was $2800 per person. With the early booking discount, I thought our trip was a steal! By the way, there were a few people on board who had booked with Abercrombie and Kent. If you think ABD is pricey, check out A&K!
So if all our groups for the trip are averaging 20-26 people, maybe that's why they needed to raise the prices for 2010. It also sounds like with 2 guides that you would get a pretty personalized experience.
Can't miss: The second swim - it's a deep water swim from the dinghy. We encountered turtles, penguins, and sea lions. We have a ton of underwater pictures from this swim - bring a water proof camera!