New dates added to Galveston - "kids sail free"

[SnipsNSnails]

You're correct, suites are excluded. You would only get 2 kids free with booking 2 rooms and lose your non-refundable deposit on the suite. You might still save some money but it will depend on the type of room on how much and if it's worth it to you.

[wallawallakids]

Originally Posted by SnipsNSnails

You're correct, suites are excluded. You would only get 2 kids free with booking 2 rooms and lose your non-refundable deposit on the suite. You might still save some money but it will depend on the type of room on how much and if it's worth it to you.

Thank you for that. Not sure it is worth it to only get two out of the 4 children free. I think we get a few perks in the 2 bedroom anyway that we wouldn't get in the two connecting rooms. (This is our first cruise ever so we really have no idea what we are doing! Can you tell?). I will just be happy with what we have and call it good. I was fine until I saw kids sail free! Thanks again.

[quickcat]

Originally Posted by wallawallakids

Thank you. But I just read the fine print. I don't think we are eligible because I booked the 2 bedroom suite for the 6 of us, thinking, at the time, that it would be the better way to go then to pay for 2 rooms. Rethinking that now. But it looks like that offer is excluded on the suites and if I switch to two regular rooms, only one kid would be free in each room because it says "two full paying adult fares per room". Is that right? I would also loose my deposit. I think. I have already paid the whole thing in full, so I could call them on Jan 2 but I think the answer is going to be no all the way around. Oh well. Should have waited until Jan to book!

Boy, sorry, I dont know how it works with suites. I only know that they are not included in the kids free offer. Maybe someone else will be able to help you out with that info before the 2nd.
Good luck with your choice! But from things I have read you wont be disappointed with the suites, I've never sailed in one but always love looking at the pictures and reading about how nice they are

[wallawallakids]

Originally Posted by quickcat

Boy, sorry, I dont know how it works with suites. I only know that they are not included in the kids free offer. Maybe someone else will be able to help you out with that info before the 2nd.
Good luck with your choice! But from things I have read you wont be disappointed with the suites, I've never sailed in one but always love looking at the pictures and reading about how nice they are

Thank you!!! I am still really excited to go on our first cruise!!! I am sure we will love every minute of it.

[Meghatron]

Yes, in the 2-bedroom suite you are considered concierge and will get numerous perks not available to rooms that qualify for the kids sail free offer. I would not hesitate to keep the suite.

[Smith70592]

Originally Posted by Ashleyfaz

Anyone have anymore information on which cruises will be offered. I have seen on a couple of website it says most sailings through 4/23. I'm looking at 3/15 or 4/12, both 4 nights. I thought this would be a good starter cruise to see how much we like DCL. We live about 45 minutes away from the port.

KSF starting at 8 am on Januray 2 for these dates:

8-night: March 29 and April 26
6-night: April 6 and April 20
4-night: March 15, March 19, April 12 and April 16

[Ashleyfaz]

Originally Posted by Smith70592

KSF starting at 8 am on Januray 2 for these dates:

8-night: March 29 and April 26
6-night: April 6 and April 20
4-night: March 15, March 19, April 12 and April 16

How did you find out? The TA told me they wouldn't know for sure until 1/02/13. I want to go on the 4/12, so it will be awesome if it is included!

[Smith70592]

Originally Posted by Ashleyfaz

How did you find out? The TA told me they wouldn't know for sure until 1/02/13. I want to go on the 4/12, so it will be awesome if it is included!

easy.. just called the Castaway Club Phone Number and asked for my self last night

[MedicGoofy]

Originally Posted by wallawallakids

Ugh, can't believe it. Already paid in full for our cruise on 4/16. And we have 4 kids!! KSF would have been really nice. Bummed out.

If it would also save you money, cancel and rebook. If your deposit is much less than what you would save with a KSF, then I would cancel.

I was PIF on a cruise and they brought out GT rates. The rate for a veranda was less than what I ended up paying for my inside room. I cancelled, lost my deposit, but rebooked a veranda. My loss was only $225. Not bad considering I will now be able to have fresh air in my room

[Ashleyfaz]

Originally Posted by Smith70592

easy.. just called the Castaway Club Phone Number and asked for my self last night

Thanks! Can't wait til 1/2 to get booked. This will be our first DCL cruise. I wish they weren't leaving galveston. We wanted to book another cruise in the spring of 2014 after another WDW trip in November.

[Smith70592]

Originally Posted by Ashleyfaz

Thanks! Can't wait til 1/2 to get booked. This will be our first DCL cruise. I wish they weren't leaving galveston. We wanted to book another cruise in the spring of 2014 after another WDW trip in November.

no problem... we are looking at either the 12th or 16th of April. We loved the Dream in 2011 and looking forward to sailing on one of the smaller ships this time. Heading over to WDW next December during the school holiday break. If you have not done the World during Christmas time before, you will never forget it! My wife and son still talk about it every Christmas since we did it back in 09.

[Ashleyfaz]

Originally Posted by Smith70592

no problem... we are looking at either the 12th or 16th of April. We loved the Dream in 2011 and looking forward to sailing on one of the smaller ships this time. Heading over to WDW next December during the school holiday break. If you have not done the World during Christmas time before, you will never forget it! My wife and son still talk about it every Christmas since we did it back in 09.

I was going to plan another trip during christmas break, but my husband doesn't want to deal with the crowds. We enjoyed ourselves last month during thanksgiving, so we are doing it again. We are staying at the wilderness lodge (again) and we loved the decorations for christmas. It was beautiful.

[Minnie321]

Originally Posted by wallawallakids

Ugh, can't believe it. Already paid in full for our cruise on 4/16. And we have 4 kids!! KSF would have been really nice. Bummed out.

Call - mine was before the PIF date but they did change my reservation to reflect the KSF - I would call.

[disneypoor]

Originally Posted by Smith70592

KSF starting at 8 am on Januray 2 for these dates:

8-night: March 29 and April 26
6-night: April 6 and April 20
4-night: March 15, March 19, April 12 and April 16

You don't happen to know what the dates will be, if any additional dates are added, for the kids sail free promotion for Miami, do you? I've been patiently waiting....... Thanks!

Susan

[DisneyMomJen]

Originally Posted by disneypoor

You don't happen to know what the dates will be, if any additional dates are added, for the kids sail free promotion for Miami, do you? I've been patiently waiting....... Thanks!

Susan

I was wondering the same. Do you think they will be extending Kids Sail Free for Miami?