Fantasy 2014 Opening Day Compiled Pricing Thread

[delo4]

Just changed an existing reservation from 2013 to 2014 -

March 15, 2014 2 Adults, no ins, no transfers $2,810.30. This does include the on board discount since I booked this cruise on the ship.

2013 price was $2,865.04, so a bit cheaper to book 2014.

I also tried to book two other dates of May 24, and May 31 and they do not have that information right now. I will need to call back later. She did tell me that they have some information on cruises in June, but the dates in May I wanted are not available yet on the Fantasy.

 

[ksloane]

There's only been a couple of examples given so far, but it seems that the Western itineraries with Jamaica seem to be priced higher than the other sailings.

And of course, that's what I want. Oh well, I'll wait on our price tomorrow and will probably book it with a minimum deposit and then give it A LOT of thought before 2014.

 

[lbgraves]

That was the reason that the agent I talked to gave for the price being higher in July than April. From what I have seen; however, Jamaica isn't all that as ports go. Also, the eastern 7/26 is only $45.00 less than the jacked up western price 7/19. I think that they just set the summer rates were the 2013s started so they wouldn't lose a bunch of 2013 reservations based on the price difference.

 

[JLDSMD]

3/1/2014 - 7nt Western 2A/1C(14), 10% OBB, No Insurance, No Transfers

8C $3,434.25
8A $3,484.65
5C $3,736.65
4D $3,938.25​

6/14/2014 - 7nt Eastern 2A/1C(14), 10% OBB, No Insurance, No Transfers

8C $4,721.46
8A $4,822.26
5C $5,811.36
4D $6,063.36​

For comparison of other cruises we're looking at that week in March:

RCCL - Independence 8nt Eastern (from FLL w/ St. Maarten, St. Kitts, San Juan, Haiti): D1 balcony room = $3,699.13

HAL - Westerdam 7nt Eastern (from FLL w/ Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Maarten, Half Moon Cay): VF balcony room = $3,037.98

NCL - Dawn 7nt Western (from TPA w/ Honduras, Belize, Costa Maya, Cozumel): MA mini-suite = $2,614.82

Celebrity - Silhouette 7nt Easter (from FLL w/ San Juan, St Kitts, St Maarten): Concierge Class balcony = $3,502.58

Princess - Crown 7nt Southern (from FLL w/ Princess Cay, Curacao, Aruba): ME mini-suite = $3,877.00

The RCCL, HAL and Celebrity rooms would be about 20 sq ft smaller than a classic DCL room, NCL about the same size and Princess bigger.​

The prices for the DCL cruise I think are what I expected for March (it is about $300 more than we are spending in October), but there are many options out there for different itineraries and lower or equal prices and you'd get a balcony or even an extra night in the case of the RCCL cruise. We'll be thinking this one over.

 

[KaryCam]

Wow - Spring Break 2013 might be our last cruise on Disney for a while if these prices play out. Yikes!

I was thinking the same thing!

DH was thinking about moving our date, but after seeing these prices - no!

 

[gomagic]

2 adults, 3 children, ages 5, 2, and infant. No insurance or transfers.

March 23, 2014 7 night Eastern Caribbean

8D: $5,467.30
4D: $6,300.30
2 connecting 11C: $6,377.30

Only on hold for about 10 minutes.

I think you might mean March 22, 2014

 

[Silverfox97]

There's only been a couple of examples given so far, but it seems that the Western itineraries with Jamaica seem to be priced higher than the other sailings.

I'm going to have her check Aug 9 (eastern) to see how it compares.

Still waiting on my March 8 quote

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[MJGirl]

I am looking for the cost of a western on May 10, 2014 on the Fantasy for 3 adults, in a category 10a or 9B.

MANY THANKS! IF anyone can found this out.

Booked this morning

May 10, 2014
Cat 10A 2 Adults
Cost - $2593.24 (Deposit $240.66 required)
No Insurance/transfers/air
Should mention .. I had a dummy booking that I booked on my last cruise... don't know if this makes a difference in price? Can't remember

Hopefully you'll be joining us! No cruise thread yet. Waiting for someone to start one

 

[lmb]

April 12 Western Fantasy
2a/2k (7,8)
11b
$4586 OBB/no ins/no transfers
would have done an OC but it would have been 500 more for an 8d

 

[havaneselover]

Only on hold for 15 minutes~spoke w/an great agent named Angie
Moved 2013 cruise deposit & OBC of $200 to:

Fantasy 7 day Eastern April 19, 2014 (Easter Week)
1A 1C (age 14 at sailing time)
Cabin Category 8A
Early dining confirmed
$3100 cruise fare & taxes/port fees
Will add insurance when I pay in full

I am a happy Disney cruiser! Saved about $1000~surprised & happy!

I did ask her about Alaska in 2014 & she said they are not sure if they will be sailing there or when they might release the info/dates if they do. FYI.

Seems good compared to some of the other fares but that's what I paid in February for a 7A 1A 1C for Easter 2013 (with 10% discount, no insurance or transfers). Seems like opening day prices are higher this year. Not sure I will rebook onboard.

 

[IncredibleboysMom]

Feb 15

1A 2C 11C $4061.45 no insurance, no transfers, no discount
1A 1C 11C $3034.30 same

June 7

1A 2C 11C $4605.96 no insurance, transfers or discounts
1A 1C 11C $3504.64 same

I booked neither, and moved my dummy date to a 4 night in October 2013. Our longer cruises will likely not be on DCL anymore

 

[disneybeachprincess]

Seems good compared to some of the other fares but that's what I paid in February for a 7A 1A 1C for Easter 2013 (with 10% discount, no insurance or transfers). Seems like opening day prices are higher this year. Not sure I will rebook onboard.

I'm happy with the spring rate compared with summer rates. I have no desire to go to Jamaica again & love the Eastern itinerary. Spring weather is mild & not so hot especially when touring the ports. IMHO. I also LOVE the 8A cabins! So the itinerary & cabin I wanted was available my spring break week on the Fantasy so I moved my 2013 summer cruise. It worked out well for me today!
I will rebook onboard to receive the 10% discount & OBC even if I move the cruise date. Looking to go to Alaska in 2015 or 2016.

 

[n8tivecaligirl]

I am the "researcher" for our large Disney group thats looking for June 2014, but when we are looking to book like 13 rooms, and prices running at over $250 a day pp, I don't know if our group will be "game" for those prices. I was looking forward to it too...

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

June 7,2014
2A 2C 14 & 7
Cat. 4D
$7158.38

I called back and changed it to March 15th. Same category, $5851.60. There is a glitch in the system for the May dates, so I was told to call back later.

 

[havaneselover]

I'm happy with the spring rate compared with summer rates. I have no desire to go to Jamaica again & love the Eastern itinerary. Spring weather is mild & not so hot especially when touring the ports. IMHO. I also LOVE the 8A cabins! So the itinerary & cabin I wanted was available my spring break week on the Fantasy so I moved my 2013 summer cruise. It worked out well for me today!
I will rebook onboard to receive the 10% discount & OBC even if I move the cruise date. Looking to go to Alaska in 2015 or 2016.

Summer rates are crazy these days. When we sailed in 2009, they were much cheaper than Spring break. $3K for Easter week is a great rate.

Glad you got what you wanted. This definitely seems like a deal compared to a lot of what I'm seeing.

 

[Silverfox97]

March 8th on Fantasy

5E 2A 1C $4234.26 includes OBB.

We booked it, and it's overpriced.

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[WorldWacky]

I am the "researcher" for our large Disney group thats looking for June 2014, but when we are looking to book like 13 rooms, and prices running at over $250 a day pp, I don't know if our group will be "game" for those prices. I was looking forward to it too...

I'm in the same boat. I'm a little afraid to tell my SIL these prices.

 

[disneybeachprincess]

Summer rates are crazy these days. When we sailed in 2009, they were much cheaper than Spring break. $3K for Easter week is a great rate.

Glad you got what you wanted. This definitely seems like a deal compared to a lot of what I'm seeing.

Thank you! When the agent said $3000 I was thinking per person & NOT! But when that was the total I was a happy cruiser! I said "Book it please!"

I am interested in seeing the online pricing tomorrow & how it compares to opening day pricing. Yes, I remember spring break/Easter pricing used to be higher than early summer pricing & now that isn't the case. Maybe because there are so many spring break weeks now & not the one traditional one at Easter week.

 

[AbsyBabsy]

Cruise Date May 24, 2014
Cat # 5D
2A 856.80
1K 580
Tax 279.96

No ins/transers/air

Total 2535.26

Transferred on board dummy booking for 10% - price includes the discount

I called right at 8am - talked to agent at 8:20. Looks like I got it before they pulled the cruise for rating and re-pricing.

 

[ksloane]

Cruise Date May 24, 2014
Cat # 5D
2A 856.80
1K 580
Tax 279.96

No ins/transers/air

Total 2535.26

Transferred on board dummy booking for 10% - price includes the discount

I called right at 8am - talked to agent at 8:20. Looks like I got it before they pulled the cruise for rating and re-pricing.

I don't think that's a bad price at all. So wish that I wasn't tied to a school calendar.