***Illuminations Cruises-what they are and how to book one-Find one to share***

[nativetxn]

Illuminations cruises are a fun and special way to view the Illuminations fireworks at Epcot. These cruises are very popular and require some advance planning in order to get a reservation.

You will tour seven seas lagoon prior to the beginning of Illuminations and be entertained, by your boat's pilot, with Disney trivia and views of the Boardwalk and other resorts, then you anchor beneath a bridge for an unobstructed view of the fireworks. One of the things we enjoyed the most about our Illuminations cruise was being able to just get off the boat and go to our car without fighting the huge crowd that was leaving Epcot afterwards.

Illuminations cruises are technically called "Specialty Cruises". There are 3 levels and prices for these cruises and you can read about them <b>HERE</b> (http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/fireworks.htm).

There are only 5 boats available for this activity and they depart either from Boardwalk or Yacht/Beach Club Marina:

<b>Pontoon Boats</b>: Only 4 pontoon boats are available for this cruise. The cost is $120 plus 6% tax for the boat (this includes the pilot). Each pontoon boat will accommodate up to 10 adults or 12 passengers if some of them are children. The cost is not determined by the number of passengers, so sharing a cruise is good idea if you want to reduce cost.

<b>The Breathless</b>: This is a <b>reproduction</b> of a 1930's ChrisCraft Runabout. It will accommodate a maximum of 7 passengers. The cost is $175 plus 6% tax. This boat departs only from the Yacht &Beach Club Marina. This vessel has more speed than the pontoons.

In addition to the basic cost of the cruise, you should allow a gratuity for the Captain. We had 4 passengers on our cruise and tipped our Captain $25. He did a great job and paid special attention to my 6 year old nephew, my dh says now, that he wishes he had tipped him more, because he just made the whole experience wonderful.

<b>How to book an Illuminations Cruise</b>:

You need to call 407-939-7529 exactly 90 days before the date you want to reserve. You can determine when to call by using the DIS's priority seating calculator if you <b>CLICK HERE</b> (http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/pscalc/dispscalc.html)

Since these cruises are so much in demand, start calling about 6:55 am <b>est</b>. If you get a recording that they are not open yet, disconnect and immediately hit redial. If you get the recording thanking you for calling hit #4 right away, as soon as the second recording begins press #2, when the third recording begins press #2. This will take you to a reservationist, if you have to hold do not disconnect or you go to the bottom of the queue.

When the reservationist answers <b>do not</b> make small talk, immediately tell him/her that you want to reserve the 8PM specialty cruise for such and such date. <b>Do not</b> ask to reserve an Illuminations cruise or you will waste time hearing that there is no such thing. After you get your reservation you can talk all you want, but these cruises are very difficult to reserve and seconds count when thousands of people are competing for only 5 boats.

When the reservationist indicates that you have obtained the reservation, tell him/her that you want to see Illuminations. He/she will then make arrangements for your cruise to depart the marina about 1/2 hour before Illuminations begins.

You will be told that they cannot guarantee that you will see Illuminations. They tell you this because, if Illuminations is delayed for any reason, your boat will still return to the marina at the end of your hour. So far, there have been no known instances where Illuminations was not seen.

If you have flexibility in your WDW itinerary, it is best to try to reserve a cruise for the first night you have available. That way, if you don't get the reservation, you can try the next day and the next, if necessary.

If you are unable to secure a reservation for an Illuminations cruise, do not give up. Cancellations happen every day. Keep calling and trying for that reservation, even when you are in WDW. I was told by a captain of one of these cruises that his boat has often sat idle because someone cancelled. You can snag a cancellation. I know, because I was lucky enough to get a cancelled cruise only 6 weeks before our trip last year.

You can also sometimes find someone who has a reservation already and is willing to share the space and cost of his cruise with you. The <b>Illuminations Cruise Central</b> posts on the Theme Parks board are there to help people match up for these cruises. There is an Illuminations Cruise Central for each month, beginning 3 months ahead of time.


Good luck getting a reservation for an Illuminations Cruise, I hope this information is helpful to you.

Katholyn

[dmermod]

I want to try and get a Illumination cruise, but I'm past the 90 day mark. Should I just forget it, or will they entertain my ressie request.

Any help will do :bounce:

Thanks in advance
Denis

[nativetxn]

I would go ahead and try for a reservation. Cancellations are common, so you might be able to land one. Just keep calling. I was able to reserve a cruise last year, only about 6 weeks out. So I know it's possible.

Katholyn

[dmermod]

Thanks nativetxn - I'll start calling tonight.

That's the last thing I need to plan for our anniversary trip. Got a lot of help from the other boards.

Thanks again !!
Denis
:bounce:

[minniepumpernickel]

We don't have time to do this, on my upcoming trip, I wish we did! Sounds so romantic! A great thing for couples to do!;)

[curtessey]

We'll be in WDW Feb 6, checking out Feb 13, 2003 and the 90 days out is quickly approaching. We'd like to reserve a cruise, but I'm wondering if they do Illuminations every night or just weekends? I've looked at disneyworld.com and can't find confirmation that far out. Anyone here know? Altho the cruise would be fun, I'd really like to enjoy the show also.'

Thanks for your help.

Mary:)

[nativetxn]

They have Illuminations every night at Epcot. Unlike Tapestry of Dreams, Illuminations is rarely cancelled. Even if it rains Illuminations goes on as scheduled :)

You're going to love Illuminations and the Illuminations cruise is just so <b>magical</b>. Good luck getting that reservation.

Katholyn

[curtessey]

Thanks for the info Katholyn, I will definitely be getting up early to call in next week.

Thanks again, I will let you know if I'm successful!

Mary

[williejs]

:wave:
Greetings. My boyfriend and I will be at WDW on March 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, and 10th and would love to do an Illuminations Specialty Cruise, however I did not plan far enough in advance to make this possible.

We are both in our mid-40's. We would not be a pest or problem. Other than a few "oohhhs and aahhhhs" you wouldn't hear a peep from us. We'd come with cash and big smiles. Could you share a place on your boat with two midwest folks, who just want to do something "special" and away from the crowds?

Thanks for considering us.

[nativetxn]

Hi williejs, welcome to the DIS, I'm very glad you found us.

You might have more luck finding a March cruise to share if you post your request to <b>THIS THREAD</b> (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=297357)

Good luck finding a cruise to share.

Katholyn

[Nink]

There are 6 of us going for New Year's this year.

I need help with the following:

1. Is it possible to book a boat for New Year's Eve?

2. Are there late cruises for midnight as compared to the 9 pm show?

3. When should I call for reservations?

This would be especially nice since two of the people going have never been before.

Thanks.

[nativetxn]

It is my understanding that you can book a cruise for New Year's Eve. I used our handy little priority seating calculator to learn that you need to call on October 2, 2003 in order to reserve an Illuminations Cruise on 12/31/03.

Usually the cruises stop running about 10pm but they may have additional specialty cruises for midnight on New Years Eve. You should call and ask about this.

Good luck getting that reservation and let us know what you find out about any midnight boats.

Katholyn

[tonig2]

Hi

I am looking to share an Illuminations cruise on the 27th august there will only 2.

I thought it would be a really special thing to do the as me and my fiance are getting married the following day

PM if anyone has space

Thank you
Toni

[LIMOGE7]

do it . It is worth it and you will love it.

[FutureAshleyDukes]

NativeTxn - just wanted to thank you for the post. I was able to book a specialty cruise for my honeymoon. :boat:

[Paulie&andie]

We have a Wishes Fireworks cruise scheduled on May 28. We are looking for someone who has an illuminations cruise on the 24, 25, or the 27th of May and would like to also see the Wishes Fireworks. We would be willing to share our boat if you share yours. There is only two of us and we are only looking to a another couple. :firefight

[lcjones70]

I GOT IT!!!! :cool1: The “Breathless” Illuminations Cruise – a 1930 mahogany reproduction Chris Craft run-about boat. :banana:

There is a seven guest maximum. We are four adult females and 1 adult male. We have space for 2 more people to share. The cost of the cruise, plus 6.5% tax, is $190.89, divided by 7 = $27.27 per person + tip.

You must be at the Yacht Beach Marina by 8:30 p.m. and food and/or drink is not permitted on this boat.

Please e-mail me at lcjones70@my.tupperware.com if you are interested in joining us! :cheer2:

Thanks
Laurel

[karma3939]

Hi... if there are just two of us, can we book a cruise? I have been reading some things that say you need a minimum of four people. I have no problem sharing the boat at all, but it might be difficult to plan that out this far in advance. We are going in November (2005). Thanks!

[wallyb]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

We did this on our last trip.

It was a dampish coldish night...we had to run to make it there on time...
and it was still the BEST thing!

Way cool.

[tinkamom]

Does anyone have an Illumination cruise booked for the begining of May that they want to share?

[tifandjim]

We also might be interested in sharing one if anyone has one for next week...

[trdgrl]

If anyone has a cruise booked between May 18 - May 23th, we'd be really interesting in sharing.

[bgmvp]

September 8 or 9, 2006: Two adult married couples would like to share the cost of an illuminations cruise.
duffer (@) insightbb (dot) com

[kimis]

I have a question. Does the illuminations show over after the park is closed? If so how do you get back to POR? Thank you. I am looking for something romantic for our 31 wedding anniversary. Thank you!

[bgmvp]

I have a question. Does the illuminations show over after the park is closed? If so how do you get back to POR? Thank you. I am looking for something romantic for our 31 wedding anniversary. Thank you!

The attractions are closed except for a few souvenir shops and snack places. Transportation runs until midnight I think.

But don't be in rush to leave, find a place to sit down and watch the crowd because there are huge lines for WDW transportation. And after the initial rush of people leaving it's nice just to sit and enjoy the evening.

Happy Anniversary, we're doing our 38th anniversary at WDW in September! :cool1:

PS: still looking to share a cruise as posted before

[kimis]

Congratulations!

[roxinsox1966]

hey, i just posted a share a cruise for illuminations...the only date i was able to get was mar 4. we are a group of 5 from alaska. roxinsox1966@hotmail.com

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Hi All,

Illuminations is not on Seven Seas Lagoon. Illuninations is in Epcot not the Magic Kingdom. Hoping nobody has booked a private/specialty cruise on the wrong body of water....

[cobird2]

I've always wondered about them.
Thanks for the info. It's something to do next trip.
Pat

[me15]

If anyone has a wishes cruise booked for Saturday march 31st or sunday april 1st and has 2 spots open I would love to be able to jump on your cruise. Just let me know how much and what time i will need to be there. Keeping my fingers crossed =)

[Vic Romano]

Very helpful, thanks! Always wondered how to do this. A bit pricy, but I'm sure it's worth it!

[rlsrlj]

We will be there March 16-18 '07...if anyone is intersted in sharing the cruise with 2 others...please let me know...thanks!
rlsrlj@aol.com

Richard

[disneycake]

I posted this in the other section for cruises, but figured in case people only read in this board I was wondering if anyone has an Illuminations or Wishes cruise they would be willing to share with 2 adults for May 13, 14, or 15?? If you do please PM me and I'll try to get back to you right away.

Thanks!!1

[momsoftwins]

hi i have the wishes cruise booked for 4-25-07 (wednesday) and have 5 openings. it is myself and my twin daughters (almost 4 yrsold) if any one is interested please PM me or email me at missbehavin2121@yahoo.com
thanks all
kerri
ps i know its not an illuminations cruise but i thought it wouldnt hurt to chech in here too

[beary62]

Would love to share an Illuminations cruise on 9/13/07??? It would be me and DH. Let me know. THanks:)

[chriskre]

I just returned from a nice relaxing stay at Wilderness Lodge and we did a little boat thing on our own. We took the water taxi that goes from Wilderness Lodge to Contemporary and then to the campground and stayed on it from about 8:45 til 9:15. We got a great seat to see the fireworks from Magic Kingdom and saw it all from the lagoon. Didn't have to pay for the cruise either. I'm sure this can probably be done near the Epcot resorts too to see the show from closer to Epcot although I haven't tried it yet. That's for next trip. Just thought I'd add my 2 cents. Christine:surfweb:

[kdsjjb]

The only link that will work for me is the June link. None of the others will open. Is this my computer, or are the links not routed correctly? Please help, I would love to share a cruise when we go in Sept.

Thank you so much.

[beary62]

I am happy and sad to say we have already found somone to share with. GOod lukc to you!

[englishrose47]

Looking way ahead Cruise sounds great Going Feb 2008 and may be solo would love to get in on one Any Febbers??

[snowdrift7]

My husband and I will be celebrating our 25th anniversary and are treating ourselves to two cruises: Illuminations on Sept 9 and Wishes on Sept 11th .

If anyone would like to join us on one or both of these cruises, please PM me.

cynthia
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[Lizzybear]

I have a Wishes cruise with music booked for 26th September and have one place left. I thought i'd offer it up to any solo travellers who might be interested :goodvibes Cost is $32.50 including a tip for the captain, PM me if interested!

[englishrose47]

What time do they leave ? I'm wondering to know for Supper ADRS. Then in Feb I'll belooking fora spot on acruise!

[billwendy]

Hi - Does anyone have any room on board for 2 quiet adults for September 10, 2007???? Thanks so much, wendy

[billwendy]

hi - i was wondering if anyone had space for 7 calm adults any of these nights on an epcot or magic kingdom lagoon cruise?????

thanks so much, wendy

[mushumadness]

hiya

I am looking to see if anybody has room in january, we get married on the 28th and would love a cruise

[jklms]

We booked the Wishes Cruise for November 1, planning on another family going with us, but they cannot make it, so we have lots of room for others to join us. It is just DH and me so far!

[TSWJan78]

The September link is not working so I thought I would post here.. I have room for 2 for Illuminations on 9/5. Let me know if you are intrested.

Tara

[englishrose47]

Anyone got a spot for Feb 8th for 1?

[Donald is #1]

Anyone have room for Oct 11-14?

[stingray65]

Hi,
Anyone have room for 2 seniors Nov3-Nov9 for a wishes cruise?

[Tikihula]

Hi all. The first post about Illuminations Cruises is very outdated and the links have also not been kept current. There is a very active list of available cruises, and people looking to share cruises, on the Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies forum of the DIS Boards. You might have better luck posting your cruise information there. The cost of the Illuminations Cruise pontoon boat is currently $275 (includes tax) plus a tip for the driver. I'm not sure about the other boats, but there are several posts about it on the other forum.

[odhrty]

We have room for 2 nice people on Breathless II for Halloween night. My family of 4 have which includes a 9 and 10 year have it rented that night. Cost would be split per person. Total cost is $275 + captains tip

[kdsjjb]

DW and I are looking for two spots on an Illuminations cruise for Thursday September 13th.

We have done a Wishes cruise before, and would love to try the Illuminations.

I hate to be so date specific, but the 13th is the only night that will work for our schedule.

I'm sure it's a long shot but if anyone has any room, please let me know.

Thanks!

[YodasMom]

If anyone has space for an extra person, I would love to take this cruise. I'm available to do it anywhere from Oct 1-5, 2007.

[RBuchina]

I have spots available for an Illuminations Cruise on November 11. Boat leaves from the Beach Club around 8:30. PM me if interested in joining us.

Ray

[expatinvallarta]

TSWJan78
Do you still have the 2 spaces for 9/5?

[expatinvallarta]

Do you still have the 2 spaces for 9/5?

[OnceUponADream07]

We are three (3) adults looking to share an Illuminations Cruise on Nov. 29th. We are doing the Candle Light Processional - anyone know if that gives us enough time to get to the boat dock? Hope we can find a spot. Thanks.:dance3:

[Donald is #1]

Still looking for either a wishes (or hallowishes) cruise with sound or an illuminations cruise for 3 adults for any night from 10/11-10/14.

[Gens925]

Hello, my husband and I just decided a few days ago to head to Disney for our anniversary. I just learned about the cruises and this forum. Does anyone have a booking that we could jump in on with you and share in the cost?

[ErickaJo]

We'll be honeymooning from the 9th to the 13th of October. I'd love to split the price with another group.

[smithhefler]

We now have space for only 3 more people to join us on our Wishes Birthday Cruise on 11/14/07. Price will be determined by the number of people actually splitting costs - but the total cost is $300. The boat will have the piped in audio and decorated for the celebrations. We are
supposed to meet at the Wilderness Lodge Marina at 7:15 with the boat
departing at 7:30. At this time I have 7 adults on the boat and would
love to add your family or families. If interested please respond to this thread or email me at smithhefler@hughes.net Thank you so much and have a magical day!!
Dawn
30 days and counting!!!

[Spork]

Hey we are going for our honeymoon the (oct) 22-28 if there is anything avail that would be great we will have our 6 month old 26-28

[shani1243]

We'll be in WDW Feb 6, checking out Feb 13, 2003 and the 90 days out is quickly approaching. We'd like to reserve a cruise, but I'm wondering if they do Illuminations every night or just weekends? I've looked at disneyworld.com and can't find confirmation that far out. Anyone here know? Altho the cruise would be fun, I'd really like to enjoy the show also.'

Thanks for your help.

Mary:)

Hubby and I will be there from the 4th to 9th, want to share?

[DisneyLover75]

I know we'd like to do it when we go in December. I just think I found out about it way too late to be able to get in on this.

We wanted to take advantage of all this good stuff, since this trip is without my kids!

But we'd have to share to justify the cost, and it's probably too late in the game. I'd sure love to hear about this though!

[CountyMounty]

Disnelover75 it may not be too late you can always call and ask. I also read that if you really want a cruise but couldn't get one booked you should try again early in the morning each day while you are there as they sometimes have a last minute cancelation, good luck.

[TagsMissy]

Anybody have room for 2 adults the first week of September?? :goodvibes

[MinnieMom]

I have a Breathless cruise booked to surprise DH for our 10th anniversary on 9/17 for Illuminations. The Breathless can accomodate 6 passengers, so we have room for 4 more.

Total is $293 with tax, but we will also have to add Captain's tip to it, so probably a total of about $348 or $58 per person.

Send me a PM if you are interested!

[Miky7]

:sail:Hello! If there is anyone who would like to share a cruise or has room for 2 on one they already have booked for 9/15, please let me know! It would be a nice surprise for my Boyfriend. I can't justify the expense of the rental for just the 2 of us so figured I'd throw it out there and see if I get any takers!

Thanks!!
Michelle

[coaster32]

I would love to split the cost of booking the breathless for sept 20,21, or 22. Me and my fiancee will be there and her birthday is the 22nd, but any of the 3 nights would work!

message me if you might have a rezzy or be interested!

we are 37/40 if that matters....

[Hmom]

We have room for 1 more person to join our cruise from the Grand Floridian docks to see Wishes from the MK. Cost is $31.95 per person. This is a birthday cruise for our 5 year old son pirate: . You would be welcome to join us in some birthday cake!

Please PM if interested :)

Have a great day!

[Donald is #1]

If anyone has room for 4 more on an Illuminations cruise for 11/10 please let me know. Our group is 2 adults and 2 kids (10 & 11). If you have room, I will gladly split the costs.

[magicmat]

We will be in Orlando between 7th and 15th November, and would LOVE to join a cruise booking. We are 2 adults, Samantha 23 and Matthew 31 from the UK and would be great company! :wizard: PLEASE get in touch if you have any space! Thanks

Matthew

[karentan]

we're in orlando from 9th to 24th november, and would love to join a wishes/illuminations cruise if anyone's got space!! there's only 2 of us, me (karen), 28, and hubby (gary), 27
if anyone's got space and wants to share, please PM me!:)

[YoMickey]

We have one booked for the 23rd of November. PM if you're interested.

ME, Wife, 3 kids and a bottle of champagne, celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary.

[lucky120608]

i know its kind of last minute, but anybody got room for monday, december 8 for 2 adults?

[wags27]

Dec 6th to Dec 12th. We are getting married on Dec 5th and are spending the first half of our honeymoon in Disney.

lucky120608 we should meet up at some point compare notes on how our weddings went.

[snowdrift7]

:boat: We've reserved an Illuminations Cruise for May 14th. We're looking for some fellow DIS-ers to join us. We love this cruise and each time we go, we share it with great folks we've met on DIS.

If anyone's interested in joining us, let me know. If you've never been and you love fireworks, then you really shouldn't miss it. If you've been before, well then you know what a memorable experience it is. :boat:

[Carrieannew]

:boat: We've reserved an Illuminations Cruise for May 14th. We're looking for some fellow DIS-ers to join us. We love this cruise and each time we go, we share it with great folks we've met on DIS.

If anyone's interested in joining us, let me know. If you've never been and you love fireworks, then you really shouldn't miss it. If you've been before, well then you know what a memorable experience it is. :boat:

Hey Snow! Going to send you a PM later. I am interested

[katman2540]

Anyone interested in sharing a cruise with my wife and myself? We will be there jun 28 to jul 5 fo our first anniversary.

[Tbelle1976]

I know it's a little early, but DH and I will be at WDW from Sept 26-Oct 1 and wanted to see if anyone would be interested in sharing a cruise? We are leaving for home on Oct 1 so we could not do it that night, and we are traveling w/o our kids this time so we would prefer no kids on the cruise we do. If anyone is interested please PM me so that we can work on dates that would be good. :dance3:

[Princessclab]

We are interested in sharing a cruise with others too! We will be there in August, 2009. I will be with my niece; she is an adult.
We are open any night.
Looking forward to going back to the parks!:cheer2:

Let me know if anyone is interested.
Caron

:upsidedow

[Costumesaremylife]

There used to be threads for cruise shares each month. I can't find them anymore. Does anyone know where they went? I tried searching and couldn't find a thing.

[PictureJumpr]

It's on the Theme Parks Attractions board in the Theme Parks Community sub-board, it's a sticky. :thumbsup2

[tlcrnicu]

Hello and thank you for your info...
Do you need theme park admission tickets to Epcot to be able to "do" the cruise? I plan on trying to get a resie for our trip in Sept. If I do, I would probably post the extra seats (there are only 2 of us) for others to enjoy. Which boat do you recommend more? The ChrisCraft sounds fun, but if you're parked for part of the time is it worth it? What is the etiquette after posting? Do you just "hook up" at the dock? (Sounds like a bad blind date, doesn't it?) What is a fair amount to ask for a share? I know, I know, lots of questions.............
Thank you all for reading and hopefully responding to this post!

[PictureJumpr]

You do not need admission to Epcot to do the cruise. The boats depart from the marina at a hotel outside the park gates (usually the Yacht Club) and will enter the park boundary through a channel and park under a bridge. It is not possible for you to disembark the boat inside the park, so they do not require admission. The boat will return your party to the marina after the show.

There are only a couple of boat types available for this cruise. They are all driven by a Disney captain, the cost of which is included in the cruise cost. Most of the time you will be on a pontoon boat which will seat up to ten people. You can also reserve the Breathless for this, which is the ChrisCraft boat, and seats up to six. If you are using the Breathless and have all six people participating, then the per-person cost is a little over $49 not including gratuity (total boat cost comes to a little under $300 with tax). The pontoon boats, since they will hold more people, come out to $29-34 per person including tax but not including gratuity, assuming all ten seats are used.

When I book one with extra space, I generally divide the cost including standard gratuity by ten, and ask those joining us to contribute that amount per person. For example, I have a wishes cruise to share on April 25, total cost including standard gratuity is $400, so I put it out at $40 a head.

Generally, I 'talk' to our fellow cruisers in the weeks leading up to the trip via e-mail, and we meet at the dock on the night of the cruise. When you book your reservation, Disney will give you the appropriate marina telephone number and ask that you call at 14 days out to confirm pickup date and time, and after I make that call I send an e-mail to fellow cruisers to give them the confirmed information and my last name so the marina personnel can help them find the right boat if they have trouble locating us.

[tlcrnicu]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the very fast and informative answer to my questions! I will keep my fingers crossed that I get a boat or am able to join a fellow dis board member on theirs! tlcrnicu

[PIGLET11]

hi what up

[1bigwdwfan]

hi what up

lucky you to be leaving in five days!

[Disneysince1993]

We have been going to Disney for 20 years and this is the first I have heard of this being available. Wow!! I just joined and already I have great info to run with. Thanks.

[Donald is #1]

We have been going to Disney for 20 years and this is the first I have heard of this being available. Wow!! I just joined and already I have great info to run with. Thanks.

Welcome to the DISBoards!

[kathylovesmatt]

:):)We'll be visiting Disney 10/17 - 10/25. Thought it might be nice to surprise my husband with an illuminations cruise. Anyone cruisng any of those nights that we might share? We'd be willing to split cost. We're in our 50's and will be celebrating our 6th anniversary on 10/19/09.

[cindy_in_california]

amazing!

[eeyoregon]

Hi. I am part of an Illuminations cruise share for October 6. We have one single seat left for any solo that is interested. The cost will be split among the participants. The boat holds 10 and costs $319.50 + tip.

If you would like to join us, send a PM to Disneyg1rl and let her know.

[honeydiane1953]

I took a one day cruise just far enough to be in international waters so folks could gamble. I hated it so as for me I don't think I would like to cruise. I am going to WDW for the second time this yr. in Oct. How much do these cruises run? I am guessing cheaper than staying for 8 days in the world. But I really don't know. Anyone gotta guess.:cool1:

[eeyoregon]

I took a one day cruise just far enough to be in international waters so folks could gamble. I hated it so as for me I don't think I would like to cruise. I am going to WDW for the second time this yr. in Oct. How much do these cruises run? I am guessing cheaper than staying for 8 days in the world. But I really don't know. Anyone gotta guess.:cool1:

For the regular pontoon type boats the cost is around $300. The pontoons hold 10 people which makes the per person cost $30 plus tip. The cruise is just a few hours long and is either a Wishes or an Illuminations cruise.

gina

[BELLE1109]

2 adults would like to share cruises for either Wishes or Illuminations Nov 5-9, 2009.

thanks!

[babybaja2]

What is the main difference with the Wishes or Illuminations cruises? Other than which show you are seeing.. lol..
I heard that the Wishes cruises pipe in the music from the show, is that true, and does Illuminations do the same?
Is there a difference in the boats used? If so, which is more romantic?
Can you bring your own picnic basket/wine?
Anything else I should know? princess:

[babybaja2]

OK, so I booked a cruise for the 15th of Nov. :woohoo: So now looking for anyone else that would like to join us... still have room for 3 people :thumbsup2

[KSGUY]

Great info

[hellotoyou]

I agree -- very informative!!

[jjameson]

Planning on booking, fingers crossed, an Illuminations cruise for June 18th, 2010. There are only 2 of us, both adults, so if anyone would like to share and split cost, just let me know. The pontoon boats hold 10 people and cost around $300.

Thanks,
Amy
atriphan@hotmail.com or PM me.

[ascardino]

My DH and I would like to share either Wishes or Illuminations cruise for a night between 2/25 and 2/28.

Please pm me if you are interested. :thumbsup2

[snowdrift7]

Hi,

We've reserved a cruise for Friday, May 14th :boat: and have 2 spaces left. We'd love to have some other folks join us. There is a couple who is celebrating their 8th anniversary; a mom and her 18 year old son celebrating his high school graduation, and four in my family- ages 58, 55, 22 and 21. We're just celebrating being at Disney :goodvibes

It's a fun group of people who have met here on DIS. Each year we find wonderful people on this board to join our cruises. If you're interested, please PM me!

Hope you can join us for the best fireworks cruise at Disney!

best,

[snowdrift7]

Hi - just wanted to extend another invite to people on this board. We have reserved an Illuminations cruise for Friday, May 14th. We still have room for 2 more and would love to have you join us. - if interested, please PM me.

have a great vacation!

[Imagineer5]

sorry nevermind

[ronacele@earthlink.n]

OK, so I booked a cruise for the 15th of Nov. :woohoo: So now looking for anyone else that would like to join us... still have room for 3 people :thumbsup2
YES! If you stil have room I am a single person (lady) who would love to do the illuminations cruise with you all. My name is Rona; I'll be staying at the BLT from Nov 9 til the 17.

[ronacele@earthlink.n]

Hi

I'll be at the World from Nov 9 to the 16 and would like to find a group that has room for one more. I'm busy on the 15th but haven't made any other plans yet. Keep me in mind!

Thanks

[Emm]

The title says it all. I am posting on the off chance that someone who has reserved a cruise (for either Illuminations or the MK Fireworks) would like two more passengers to defray the costs. I know it is short notice, but sometimes people cancel.

We are a couple in our fifties.

Thanks.

[Barbjwt]

What are my chances of getting an Illuminations cruise around the holiday?
Has anyone done it?

[lynn_s]

Nevermind. saw the dates were not for this year

Dumb question - I thought these could only be booked 90 days in advance? (according to post #1) - How'd you get November already?

[joecavalier]

My girlfriend and i are looking to share ANY cruise on May 19th, 20th, 21st or 22nd. The 22nd is her birthday (and our 8 month anniversary :love:) and it would be great to go that evening, but any day is okay. Illuminations, Wishes or both i dont care... I just want to go on a boat and see some fireworks :cool1:

This is her first trip to Disney and i havent been since i was 8 yrs old, so we are trying to make this as magical as possible... without spending TOO much.

PM me or email jrice.video@gmail.com.. THANKS!!

[hannahsmomtoo]

Looking to share illuminations cruise on 6/7... There are two of us... Thanks !!!!

[WeRblam]

Looking to share Illuminations cruise or pantoon boat - two adults (late 40's), August 18-22. You can contact me at lmctravel@comcast.net

[Farmersue]

My husband and I will in Disney from the 15th -19th of November. Please let me know. Sue farmersue38@yahoo.com

[mojo55000]

Thank you!!

[FaithTrustPixieDust*]

It's a long shot, but i'll try it!
There are 6 of us in Disney between July 31st and August 11th (with the exception of the 5th) if anyone has space for us? We'd bring cash of course to cover our share :) The youngest is 12 and she's seen the show easily 50 times so she wouldn't make much noise :p
Thanks! And if anyone wants to contact me, just quote this or private message (won't let me post my email until i've done 10 posts!) :) x

[Donald is #1]

Does anyone have room for myself and my thirteen year old nephew for any night from 8/16 through 8/22?

[ShefGator]

My wife and I will be at WDW for our 20th anniversary. I tried to book a specialty cruise for the evening of Saturday, Sept 11, but was told there are none available.

Does anyone have 2 available spots for that evening?

Thanks.

[Tink827]

This sound amazing i would love to do that when i go to the world with my fiancé in November. Does anyone know how i could book a small boat? Times?boat type? How do i ask if i cant say i want it for illumination?

Tink
Walt Disney World in 74 Days!

[csharpwv]

I have posted this in the other Cruise-Share post as well - but I wanted to post it here too.

DW and I have booked an Illuminations Cruise for December 2nd - (Thursday - first week of December) We would like to share with others!

There are only the two of us right now - a couple of 20 something Disney nuts!

So, if you are going to be in the 'World' at that time - and would like to share a cruise - please just let us know!

Thanks!

[snowdrift7]

My wife and I will be at WDW for our 20th anniversary. I tried to book a specialty cruise for the evening of Saturday, Sept 11, but was told there are none available.

Does anyone have 2 available spots for that evening?

Thanks.

Won't be there this year but back in 2007 we celebrated our 25th anniversary (also Sept 11th) at WDW and booked a Wishes cruise. Unfortunately it was a stormy week & they cancelled our cruise just before we were to get onboard. Of course, the beauty of being in Disney is that you can always improvise and have a romantic time. As for the cruise, if you don't have luck on these boards, then call the marinas when you arrive. They will know if there are any boats with additional spots; they're really helpful.

Have a wonderful anniversary - not a more magical place to celebrate such a special day.

best
Cyn

[rstout]

We will be at WDW from Dec 5-10. It's our 25th anniversary and we have reserved the Grand One yahat to go on a fireworks cruise on December 7 from 8:30-10:00. There are currently only six of us. The yahat holds up to 15 people. We'd like to have some other people join us, but don't quite know how to begin inviting people.

If you think you would like to go on the fireworks cruise and help us celebrate, please contact me and we can talk about the details.

Thanks,
Ross Stout and Dan Craig

P.S. There is a good possiblity that a Disney Imagaineer we met in March may be joining us!

[Jetsong]

Looking for space for 3 adults for illuminations cruise anytime Oct 3 - Oct 8..hope somebody can squeeze us in :banana: :banana: :banana:

[bcvmargs]

I see these boats all the time i didn't know they were so reasonable...

[twade98]

I was fortunate to catch a cancellation for an Illuminations Cruise for September 21st just weeks before leaving! I have a family of five, so there are five spots still open. If anyone is interested in sharing let me know.:)

[friends with mickey]

We will be at WDW on Nov. 3rd and are hoping to hop on board an Illimunations viewing cruise. We are four fun loving adults and have never seen Illuminations from a boat. If you have the space that night and would like to share the cost, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
Mike

[lynn46356]

Our family will be together at WDW 12-2--12-6 and would love to share a Cruise with someone. We are a family of four adults and a 12 year old son. This is our first trip back to WDW since our youngest was 3 and I'm trying to contain myself. :) Waiting patiently :rotfl2: for December! Thanks!!!!!!!!

[garpts]

Married couple, looking for Illuminations options during that period...:thumbsup2

[happybratpack]

Hi Everyone :)

I'm going to be at the World solo from December 5-10th and would love to join up for a cruise (any kind!). Actually I'm doing MVMCP the 5th and leaving the 10th, so I guess really the 6th-9th.

Would love to meet up!

[sjs314]

There is another active thread for Illumination Cruises in case anyone did not know, you might want to post there too :)
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2069267

[csharpwv]

Our family will be together at WDW 12-2--12-6 and would love to share a Cruise with someone. We are a family of four adults and a 12 year old son. This is our first trip back to WDW since our youngest was 3 and I'm trying to contain myself. :) Waiting patiently :rotfl2: for December! Thanks!!!!!!!!


We have an Illuminations cruise booked for the night of December 2nd -

So if you are still looking - PLEASE let us know! Right now it's just DW and I - so we would like to find someone to share it with!

[lynn46356]

csharpwv, I sent you a PM regarding the Illuminations Cruise!!!!! :)

[rondesj]

Is the ninety days still a good number for resvations? And does it matter what time of year, is it more or less equal?

[CruiseBoundnKY]

Anyone have an opening for 2 the night of December 6th?

Thanks!

[bclplyr]

I posted this on the other thread but hope it will get some attention here :)

We have room for 4 on our Nov. 10 (Wednesday) cruise. We'd love to have a full boat to bring down the cost for all. So far we have three couples, no kids.

[Scampi]

Good advice. I'm going to try that on our next trip.
Thanks

[bclplyr]

We still have room for up to 4 for our Wed., Nov. 10th Illuminations cruise!

[PandaCitten]

Introducing my boyfriend to the madness of the mouse for our anniversary & would love to share an Illuminations cruise with someone, preferably Sunday December the 5th, but can work the 3rd or 4th if needed. PM me if you have room! There's just the 2 of us. pirate:

[csharpwv]

Introducing my boyfriend to the madness of the mouse for our anniversary & would love to share an Illuminations cruise with someone, preferably Sunday December the 5th, but can work the 3rd or 4th if needed. PM me if you have room! There's just the 2 of us. pirate:

OOOHHHH OHHH - Pick our boat!!! Pick our boat!!!!!!!!! :lmao:

We have an Illuminations cruise booked for the December 3rd.

It started out with just my wife and I - and then I found a family of five on here - so right now we have space left for three - but the two of you would do nicely! :goodvibes

I will PM you as well!

[HeatherBean]

DH and I would love to join some couples or a group for the Illuminations Cruise on 1/24/11. We'll be celebrating our 9 month (yes month, and they said it wouldn't last :rotfl:) anniversary that day :love: I feel like we got married late in life (me 35 :scared1: DH 46), so to make up for lost time, I think we need to celebrate quarterly :)

[PandaCitten]

OOOHHHH OHHH - Pick our boat!!! Pick our boat!!!!!!!!! :lmao:

We have an Illuminations cruise booked for the December 3rd.

It started out with just my wife and I - and then I found a family of five on here - so right now we have space left for three - but the two of you would do nicely! :goodvibes

I will PM you as well!

Yes, yes PLEASE yes!!! Sorry, I cannot reply to PMs yet since I only have 2 posts on here, you can email me at PandaCitten@ gmail.com with details like when/where we leave from & how I can pay you for our share. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! WHEE!!! :worship:

[Carolynsteve]

Have room for up to 5 to share our boat. I want to split the cost in half.

[dbouv]

I just booked a cruise for Saturday 12/11 for Illuminations. We are looking to share with others to lower the cost.

I have a party of four (two adult and two boys kids (5,7)).

If you are interested, please e-mail me at dbouv @ doctorstuff . com (without the extra spaces).

[dottybean]

Hi,

We would love to share an illuminations cruise on either 11th, 12th or 13th march 2011. I only just discovered the cruise and we are too late to book our own. If anyone has space for 2 adults and 2 teens we would love to split the cost with you.:wizard:

[Kudrah]

We have a boat already reserved for February 20th. We are a party of 5 and will be celebrating my DD's 5th birthday. Might have a cake from the Yacht Club, still up in the air on that one!

We have space for 5 more and would love another group to join us and split the cost!

[thedish]

If anyone has a boat they want to share April 1-8th please pm me. We have 2adults and 2 boys.

Thanks!

[Lisa75]

Changed trip dates, canceled cruise.

[smeliot]

There will be four of us (two couples) arriving October 9, leaving the 16th ...

Thanks!

[Catira]

We will be traveling 10/22-10/29 and if anyone is thinking of booking a cruise please send me a PM since I would like to share one. We are 3 adults and one child as of now.

[kellyman]

What date in may did you have the reservation?

[snowdrift7]

Hi,

We've reserved an Illuminations Cruise for Tuesday, May 17th. We are 4 adults (DH, me, DS23 and DS's GF22). We have room for 6 more and have been lucky to share cruises with great DISers in the past. If you're interested in joining us, PM me.

:boat:

[Owishingonastar]

Do you have to fill the boat? Or could it just be a family or couple renting it?

[snowdrift7]

Do you have to fill the boat? Or could it just be a family or couple renting it?

You can have as few people as you want. Any # up to 10. The reason people share is to help offset the cost of the cruise.

Enjoy!

[Owishingonastar]

You can have as few people as you want. Any # up to 10. The reason people share is to help offset the cost of the cruise.

Enjoy!

Thank you very much :):banana:

[NickNElliesMom]

How far in advance can you schedule a cruise? I am visiting WDW August 21-28, and would love to share a cruise with somebody.

[diskids2]

I ahve a quick question...how far out can you book the cruises and how difficulty is it to get the cruise for a holiday, like July 4th. I'm not interested this year....uber planning ahead for next.

[snowdrift7]

Hi - We have 2 spots open on an Illuminations Cruise on Tuesday, May 17th. We are a group of 8 DISers (all adults). If you're interested in joining us, PM me.

[Pepperldy]

My DH and I have booked an Illuminations Cruise for Sunday, May 22. We have room for 8 more, so please let me know if you are interested. Thanks!

[llaxton]

My DH and I have booked an Illuminations Cruise for Sunday, May 22. We have room for 8 more, so please let me know if you are interested. Thanks!

Do you still have space we are a party of 6 4 adults 2 kids (4 &10) please PM me if interested.

[Pepperldy]

We have room for 2 more on an Illuminations Cruise on May 22. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks!

[bfanelli4]

Is this only a group thing or could couples do it? If so, is the pricing different?

[Catira]

Is this only a group thing or could couples do it? If so, is the pricing different?

Hi the cruise is for up to 10 people. Due to the cost most people share the cruise. But you could do it as a couple if you wanted the cruise just for yourselves. Below is more information.

"MAGIC KINGDOM WISHES CRUISE (BASIC)
21' Tracker Pontoon

Price: $292.88, tax included for up to 8 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda and bagged snacks -Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise. The sound from the fireworks show is not provided on the boat..



•Magic Kingdom Wishes Fireworks Cruise Photos

MAGIC KINGDOM WISHES CRUISE (PREMIUM)
25' Tracker Pontoon

Price: $346.13, tax included for up to 10 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda, bagged snacks and and audio feed of the fireworks music -Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise. The sound from the fireworks show is provided on the boat.

[julie1218]

if anyone has any spots open, we will be there may 18-25. depending on date of share, 1 or 2 adults plus 2 kids forsure (ages 9 and 6 and well behaved).

[cherylleigh59]

Two adults looking for cruise to share.... May 17-21st. Thanks :)

[slider44641]

hi all! i booked an illuminations cruise for may 10th, there are only 3 of us, myself and 2 teenage daughters, room for 7 more, would luv to share cost! :)

[Disney Cat]

hi all! i booked an illuminations cruise for may 10th, there are only 3 of us, myself and 2 teenage daughters, room for 7 more, would luv to share cost! :)

Darn! One day too early. I don't arrive until Wed May 11. :rolleyes2 Would LOVE to do the Illuminations Cruise. No worries -- I will be at WDW for a WEEK!!

Hey, read in another one of your posts that you may have some 'alone' time. PM me if you want to meet and say 'hi.' :wave2:

CAN'T WAIT!!!! WDW, hear I come! :banana:

[slider44641]

hi disney cat, darn, day too early and dollar short as usual! lol sure i'd be up for meeting to say hi, won't let me pm cause i guess i'm still too new :(

[l_mccafferty]

Does anyone have any space on a cruise (Wishes or Illuminations) between 4th June and the 17th?

I'd like it for 5 of us but if not then I'd like it for 2 people so I could arrange it for my parents (very friendly, well behaved Disney lovers)

TIA :goodvibes

[Dis4evr]

Interested in sharing a cruise on May 29 or 30. Will be 2 adults, my husband and I. I know it's pretty late in the game, but it's worth a shot right? :goodvibes

[tigger30066]

Looking for a cruise on October 13th. There will be 2 adults. Would prefer Wishes but Illuminations would be great as well.

[disneygirl785]

already booked Premium Wishes cruise Aug. 29th, two adults mom & DD26, let me know if you want to share! :)

[ltg02d]

Interested in sharing a cruise on May 29 or 30. Will be 2 adults, my husband and I. I know it's pretty late in the game, but it's worth a shot right? :goodvibes

My wife & I would be interested in the 29th (5/29/11) - IF there are any other takers! Let us know.Thanks

[DrGaellon]

Two adults looking for a share Monday June 6. PM me.

[Trish.Glenn]

Going to Disney alone with my DH, Sept 14 - 21, frist time with no kids!:cool1:
Would love to do a cruise, any cruise! Does anyone want to share?

[JayhawkFans]

Looking to share an Illuminations Cruise anytime 8/26 - 8/31 .. 2 Adults + 1 child.

[melmar136]

We have one spot open on a booked Illuminations cruise for 8/23. If you are interested, please send me a PM.

[goofystitchfan]

We will be there September 23-27. We are just me and DH. Is anyone looking these dates? Have not booked anything yet.
Also, does this leave out of one of the parks?

[deelovesdis]

HI!

If you have reserved a cruise ship for Wishes fireworks or Illuminations , we want to join you. we are Disney Mom, forties, Disney Sister , forties and DD 13, of course we will pay our share for the cruise and contribute to drivers trip.

We will be in Magic Kingdom August 30th, or Sept 5th. Other dates around that time may work , would just need to rearrange some other things, worth it to do the cruise!

NEVER DID A CRUISE< its my b day and should have thought of it sooner, silly me, but its neve too late to try, right?

Contact me and let me know which dates you have and how much for us to join you.

Please PM me , that would be great! What are ya doin? PM me now, dont wait! LOL :confused3:

cool1:
Dee

[smeliot]

We have a cruise booked for Wednesday, October 12. It's just 4 of us - two couples. Would love to share with more couples!

Send me a PM - or if you can't yet, reply here.

-Susan Eliot

[bob6sims]

Hi Susan just sent you a PM re sharing your cruise on 12th October. Hope to hear from you soon :wizard:

Many thanks :grouphug:

[quirkygal]

Does anyone need a +1 for 8/24, 8/25, 8/26, 8/27, or 8/28 ? If so, PM me.

Thanks all!

pixiedust:
pixiedust:
pixiedust:
pixiedust:

[Michellynn]

Looking for anyone that has an opening on 10/15 or 10/20 for my DH and I to join.

Celebrating our 10th anniversary on 10/20. :lovestruc

[pditullio]

Hi all - we have an Illuminations cruise booked for Friday, August 19th and we are only 7 ppl total, so we can accommodate up to three more.

PM me if interested in joining us!

[sra32]

I know it is early but . . .

Looking for a spot for 2 people the week of January 22nd-28th, 2012.

Would love to experience this boat ride.

[deelovesdis]

Hi, we are still looking for a cruise to join~ If you have reserved a cruise ship for Wishes fireworks or Illuminations , we want to join you. we are Disney Mom, forties, Disney Sister , forties and DD 13, of course we will pay our share for the cruise and contribute to drivers trip.

We will be in Epcot Aug 27th, and 29th, and Magic Kingdom August 30th, or Sept 5th. Other dates around that time may work , would just need to rearrange some other things, worth it to do the cruise!

NEVER DID A CRUISE< its my b day and should have thought of it sooner, silly me, but its neve too late to try, right?

Contact me and let me know which dates you have and how much for us to join you.

Please PM me , that would be great!

[deelovesdis]

Hi, we are still looking for a cruise to join~ If you have reserved a boat for Wishes fireworks or Illuminations , we want to join you. we are Disney Mom, forties, Disney Sister , forties and DD 13, of course we will pay our share for the cruise and contribute to drivers trip.

We will be in Epcot sat sept 3rd , and Magic Kingdom August 30th, or Sept 5th or 7th. Other dates around that time may work , would just need to rearrange some other things, worth it to do the cruise!

NEVER DID A CRUISE< its my b day and should have thought of it sooner, silly me, but its neve too late to try, right?

Contact me and let me know which dates you have and how much for us to join you.

Please PM me , that would be great!

[Eponine1]

If anyone has a cruise they want to share with 2 adults for the week of November 12 -- 18, 2011, please let me know. I would love to join in.

[deia]

Party of two looking to join an illumnations or fireworks cruise. Anyone have room?

Also, if they still have reservations open, I'd be happy to book for group of interested folks. I did that once for the christmas fireworks back in 2008 and it worked really well.

PM me or reply to the thread if you have a spot for us!

Deia

[bah782]

Bringing my mom to Disney this weekend for a birthday weekend for her and would love to surprise her with an Illuminations cruise on either 10/8/11 or 10/10/11. If you have 2 spots open please PM me with the info.

Thanks
Beth

[PoohNFriends]

Hi Fellow DISers

For anyone that will be there the last week of October I am looking for a group of 3 to share an Illumination's Cruise on Wed 10/26. The cost is $40 per person which includes the cruise and tip for the boat driver. (I will consider a group of 2 if I can't find a group of 3).

The Illuminations Cruise is on a 25' Tracker Pontoon that holds up to 10 guests for $346.13 (+ tip) which includes boat, driver, assorted bag snacks, and assorted soft drinks.

Illuminations are set for 9p that night so we would meet at the Yacht & Beach Club marina at 8p, finalize payment, meet with our driver, and take off for the fabulous show!

I am asking for a $20 per person deposit to be made via PayPal since I had to put a CC# down to hold the reservation. Right now the cruise is myself and DBF, fellow DISer Catira with a party of 3, and another fellow DISer with a party of 2.

Please message me if you are interested or have any questions!!

[CBHDisney]

I will be at WDW Nov 2-7 with my DH. Would love to go on the Illuminations Cruise. Anyone have a cruise booked that would be willing to share? Send me a PM or reply.

Keeping my fingers crossed!

[Addicted to Dopey]

My fiance and I will be down for our honeymoon and would love to find an illuminations cruise to share with someone...we are looking for anyday except the 7th as we will be at V&A for a 6pm reservation and prob won't be out of there till 9. TIA!

[YOUVEBNFRAMED]

I know it is early but . . .

Looking for a spot for 2 people the week of January 22nd-28th, 2012.

Would love to experience this boat ride.


Did u see my posting re: availability for an illuminations cruise on jan 24th? :)

[JiminyHCricket]

We got one!!!

Six (6) open seats left to share with those who want to enjoy the New Year's celebrations show away from the crowds.

Post or message me if you are interested!! :thumbsup2


Confirmed:
JiminyHCricket ~ Party of 2
Bobbiwoz ~ Party of 2


*[Holiday pricing was quoted to me at $828 including taxes, excluding gratuity. So long as all parties feel a 20% tip for our Captain is fair, it breaks down to $100 per person, all inclusive.]

[mayprincess2003]

I've always wanted to do a cruise (Illuminations or Wishes). If anyone has a spot open on their reservation for any night Nov 10-13, please let me know. pirate:

[JiminyHCricket]

We have room left to share with anyone who want to enjoy the New Year's celebrations show away from the crowds.

Post or message me if you are interested :)


Confirmed:
JiminyHCricket ~ Party of 2
Bobbiwoz ~ Party of 2

[modegard]

Illuminations Cruise - from the Yacht Club

We are a group of 11 and have two boats booked. So I have room for 9. We are a group of 7 adults, (parents, grandparents, 2 aunts and an uncle) and four kids (all boys, 14, 13, 9, 7). If you are looking for a speciality cruise March 19th, please pm me.

For a full boat of 10 people the cost is $35 a person plus tip for the driver. We will most likely split our group so we have 5 adults on one boat and mom and dad with the 4 kids on the other.

[JiminyHCricket]

Hey everyone ... we might be down to our last 2 spots!!

We have room left to share with anyone who wants to enjoy the New Year's celebrations show away from the crowds.

Post or message me if you are considering so no one misses out :)


Confirmed:
JiminyHCricket ~ Party of 2
Bobbiwoz ~ Party of 2

Held:
pit303 ~ Party of 2 (till Friday)
TSMMANIAC ~ Party of 2 (till Sunday)

[JiminyHCricket]

It's official - two seats left on our New Year's Eve Cruise!!

Post or message me if you are interested so no one misses out enjoying the New Year's celebrations show away from the crowds :thumbsup2


Confirmed:
JiminyHCricket ~ Party of 2
Bobbiwoz ~ Party of 2
TSMMANIAC ~ Party of 2
pit303 ~ Party of 2

[Montegut]

We'll be in Disney for our 30th anniversary on Columbus Week. We'd love to do an Illuminations cruise. Maybe a night when the Halloween party is going on, since we won't be able to do MK that night? We won't buy Halloween party tickets, since we're already doing the works with Deluxe resort and dining.

Just putting this out there in case anyone else is going at that time and would be interested in sharing a cruise with us.

It would only be the two of us. Would just want to go out to watch the fireworks, not do food and liquor. We're staying at the Contemporary, but would go to wherever the boat launches from.

Thanks!

Montegut

[JiminyHCricket]

Just to keep anyone from false hopes, we may have just filled our boat for New Year's Eve - I will make this official (or reopen our availability) no later that Friday of this coming week!

Thank you all for your interest, and I hope that everyone finds the ship they need!!!

[pit303]

Just to keep anyone from false hopes, we may have just filled our boat for New Year's Eve - I will make this official (or reopen our availability) no later that Friday of this coming week!

Thank you all for your interest, and I hope that everyone finds the ship they need!!!

Wow that is great news can't wait for our NYE cruse.. We got our wait list we are now at BWV:dance3:.

[JiminyHCricket]

So it's once again official - two seats left on our New Year's Eve Cruise!!

Post or message me if you are interested so no one misses out enjoying the New Year's celebrations show away from the crowds :)


Confirmed:
JiminyHCricket ~ Party of 2
Bobbiwoz ~ Party of 2
TSMMANIAC ~ Party of 2
pit303 ~ Party of 2

[JiminyHCricket]

Anyone interested in a New Year's Eve Specialty Cruise for an un-crowded view of the Illuminations Fireworks?

We have two (2) spots left, so please post if you want to hear more about it!

[sra32]

What happens if it rains?

Does the cruise still go out as scheduled?

Is it covered?

[JiminyHCricket]

Hey sra32,

The Sun Tracker pontoon boat only has a small canopy covering the captain and nearby seats, so I predict the voyage would not commence if it is raining hard.

That said, payment for the boat is due upon boarding (probably for this exact reason), so if the weather does not cooperate, no one loses anything. The cast member that booked the reservation did go through the disclaimer about weather, but said that it is extraordinarily rare that Florida sees stormy nights in the wintertime.

I am currently awaiting word from someone who may potentially be our final two seats, but they only have another day or so to confirm ... are you interested in hearing more about it?


Jiminy

[sra32]

Sorry for the confusion.

I am looking for 2 seats the week starting January 22nd, not new years eve.

Sra32

[JiminyHCricket]

Anyone interested in a New Year's Eve Specialty Cruise for an un-crowded view of the Illuminations Fireworks?

We have two (2) spots left, so please post or message ASAP if you want to hear more about it!

[zianha]

I'm hoping to join an Illuminations cruise during our March 2012 trip. It would be me, my DS9 and DS13 :)

[JiminyHCricket]

In need of a holiday season miracle - our evening time cruise onto the lake during the New Years Eve fireworks departs in six short days and we still have room for 2 more guests to join us!!

If you would like to know more about how to avoid getting squished by the EPCOT crowds during Illuminations, please post, PM, or email me at mfro@me.com.


Happy Holidays!

Jiminy

[modegard]

Illuminations Cruise - from the Yacht Club.

We have room for 7! I have two boats booked, one with 7 adults and one with two adults and four children (all boys - 14, 13, 9 and 7).

If you would like to join us, pm me!


:):):)


Merilee

[Birdie1981]

Anyone going in Feb 27th or 28th and renting the Illuminations boat cruise?

[sra32]

I would love to go on the illuminations cruise (need 2 seats).

Will be at Disney all week (starting January 22nd) that week so available any night

Please contact me

[skhosla]

anyone have 2 seats for 2 adults avail anytime Feb 21 to Mar 1st?

[ktdipaula]

Hi,

I'm taking my mom to Disney for her 60th birthday. I'd love to find a cruise to share. There are 3 of us.

April 19-22

Thanks in advance!

[emurray]

I have four seats available on the 16th. So far we have our family of four and another couple. Any one want to join us?