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Dimples1973ca · 08-16-2012, 06:33 AM

My family and I are contemplating taking the five day cruise out of Miami on the Wonder. Can anyone tell me about this itinerary? Are any of my fellow Disers going on that sail as well? We have never cruised before and I am nervous about transfers etc. Can anyone tell me how/where to start?

fredgirls · 08-16-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimples1973ca

My family and I are contemplating taking the five day cruise out of Miami on the Wonder. Can anyone tell me about this itinerary? Are any of my fellow Disers going on that sail as well? We have never cruised before and I am nervous about transfers etc. Can anyone tell me how/where to start?

There are a few sailings in March from miami. Which one are you looking at?
Check out the meet threads and see if anyone else has posted for your cruise.

mom2_3girls · 08-16-2012, 11:15 AM

Were on the March 11th cruise out of Miami. Which one are you looking at?

Dimples1973ca · 08-16-2012, 11:21 AM

We are looking at the same cruise! Talking it over with my inlaws tonight and hope to book tomorrow! So excited

fredgirls · 08-16-2012, 11:31 AM

Here's a link to your cruise group if you haven't already joined.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44416174

We're on the March 2nd.

Dimples1973ca · 08-16-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fredgirls

Here's a link to your cruise group if you haven't already joined.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44416174

We're on the March 2nd.

Perfect thanks! I really hope I can pull this off! Got the time off work for sure now all I need is to convince DH. So excited!!!!

cheesemouse · 08-16-2012, 04:26 PM

We are doing the 5 night Wonder cruise on 3/16. After looking at several options, we chose this one because: a) 5nights seemed like a good "starter" cruise length for taking the kids (we've gone adults-only but never with the kids); b) the price was reasonable compared to other DCL ships at the same time; c) the price was reasonable compared to other lines since we have 5 people in our family and would need 2 cabins on many other lines; d) the itinerary is pretty good. We've done Cozumel before and will just stay on the ship and enjoy what it has and Castaway Cay is new for us and sounds like fun; e) They have a nursery for our 1 year old so we can do adult stuff or stuff with the older kids; and f) it leaves out of Miami so I won't be tempted to squeeze in any days at WDW.

We're just adding one full pre-cruise day in Miami to let the kids have a "big beach" experience.

Good luck with your planning and I hope it all works out.

cheesemouse · 08-16-2012, 04:32 PM

Oh, I forgot about your other questions. As to where to start, you're at it! Just start reading!!! You'll find more topics than you ever thought. As for transfers, our first cruise, we did transfers through cruise line. On our subsequent cruises, we've always just arranged it ourselves - either a cab, shuttle, or free hotel shuttle. You might want to check out some of the threads in the North American Home Ports - Florida Departures section and read some advice on leaving out of Miami. There are lots of options for hotel stays (if needed), transfers, things to do in Miami, etc.

Also, for excursions, our first cruise, we again booked excursions through the cruise line, but on all subsequent cruises have booked them on our own via indpendent contractors. It takes more research work on your end, but we've found it to be cheaper and a much better experience. But, if you just want ease and peace of mind, going through the cruise line is no problem. With only 1 real port of call, there's not a lot of stress in excursions.

One last tip - go check out cruise critic's website. You'll not only find info about disney cruises, but cruising in general, and that may help answer more questions related specifically about cruises.

08-16-2012, 06:33 AM	#1
Dimples1973ca Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Posts: 370	Wonder March 2013 My family and I are contemplating taking the five day cruise out of Miami on the Wonder. Can anyone tell me about this itinerary? Are any of my fellow Disers going on that sail as well? We have never cruised before and I am nervous about transfers etc. Can anyone tell me how/where to start? __________________ DH ME DD DL March 2008 POFQ August 2010 POR August 2011 Poly CL June 2013

08-16-2012, 11:15 AM	#3
mom2_3girls Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 272	Were on the March 11th cruise out of Miami. Which one are you looking at? __________________ [url=http://distickers.com/ticker/][/url me : dh: dd (16) dd (10) former wish child dd (9) 2009 offsite, 2010 Disney Marathon/offsite 2011 Give Kids the World 2012 POP Century/CBR 2013 split stay BCV/AKV

08-16-2012, 11:21 AM	#4
Dimples1973ca Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Posts: 370	Same one! We are looking at the same cruise! Talking it over with my inlaws tonight and hope to book tomorrow! So excited __________________ DH ME DD DL March 2008 POFQ August 2010 POR August 2011 Poly CL June 2013

08-16-2012, 11:31 AM	#5
fredgirls DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NB, Canada, 2811kms from Mickey Posts: 773	Here's a link to your cruise group if you haven't already joined. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44416174 We're on the March 2nd. __________________ Me DH DD(13) DD(9) 5-night Wonder from Miami trip report - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3078323 It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?" - Pooh

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08-16-2012, 04:26 PM	#7
cheesemouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 421	We are doing the 5 night Wonder cruise on 3/16. After looking at several options, we chose this one because: a) 5nights seemed like a good "starter" cruise length for taking the kids (we've gone adults-only but never with the kids); b) the price was reasonable compared to other DCL ships at the same time; c) the price was reasonable compared to other lines since we have 5 people in our family and would need 2 cabins on many other lines; d) the itinerary is pretty good. We've done Cozumel before and will just stay on the ship and enjoy what it has and Castaway Cay is new for us and sounds like fun; e) They have a nursery for our 1 year old so we can do adult stuff or stuff with the older kids; and f) it leaves out of Miami so I won't be tempted to squeeze in any days at WDW. We're just adding one full pre-cruise day in Miami to let the kids have a "big beach" experience. Good luck with your planning and I hope it all works out.

08-16-2012, 04:32 PM	#8
cheesemouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 421	Oh, I forgot about your other questions. As to where to start, you're at it! Just start reading!!! You'll find more topics than you ever thought. As for transfers, our first cruise, we did transfers through cruise line. On our subsequent cruises, we've always just arranged it ourselves - either a cab, shuttle, or free hotel shuttle. You might want to check out some of the threads in the North American Home Ports - Florida Departures section and read some advice on leaving out of Miami. There are lots of options for hotel stays (if needed), transfers, things to do in Miami, etc. Also, for excursions, our first cruise, we again booked excursions through the cruise line, but on all subsequent cruises have booked them on our own via indpendent contractors. It takes more research work on your end, but we've found it to be cheaper and a much better experience. But, if you just want ease and peace of mind, going through the cruise line is no problem. With only 1 real port of call, there's not a lot of stress in excursions. One last tip - go check out cruise critic's website. You'll not only find info about disney cruises, but cruising in general, and that may help answer more questions related specifically about cruises.