Any rumor when 2014 dates come out?

[su_A_ve]

So the Dream has a standing schedule of 3 and 4 nights. 4 nights depart on Sunday, and 3 nights depart on Thursdays.

Looking ahead at 2014, specifically xmas/new years, Dec 25th and Jan 1st land on a Thursday. In years past, these two dates would coincide with a sea day AFAIK. Therefore, will we see 5n cruises for these? I can't imagine docking on these dates...

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by su_A_ve

So the Dream has a standing schedule of 3 and 4 nights. 4 nights depart on Sunday, and 3 nights depart on Thursdays.

Looking ahead at 2014, specifically xmas/new years, Dec 25th and Jan 1st land on a Thursday. In years past, these two dates would coincide with a sea day AFAIK. Therefore, will we see 5n cruises for these? I can't imagine docking on these dates...

DCL has changed the schedule for Thanksgiving week for the same reason in the past. It's possible the 3 and 4-night cruises for Christmas and New Year's will be reversed in 2014.

[su_A_ve]

Originally Posted by NancyIL

DCL has changed the schedule for Thanksgiving week for the same reason in the past. It's possible the 3 and 4-night cruises for Christmas and New Year's will be reversed in 2014.

Good point... We initially were looking at doing the Fantasy during xmas or NYE but budget might prevent us - instead we are now looking at the Dream during xmas 2014.

[pillow]

Originally Posted by su_A_ve

Good point... We initially were looking at doing the Fantasy during xmas or NYE but budget might prevent us - instead we are now looking at the Dream during xmas 2014.

We booked 2013 NYE on Fantasy when prices first came out. 11C was cheapest room - for 4 of us w/ OBB = $5,565. I would like to book this same week again in 2014 - hope prices aren't any higher than 2013.

Jodie

[heatherbelle]

Originally Posted by luv2sleep

Where did you hear/see this?

The port scehdule for Maderia and Villefranche are posted on this thread if you look back a few pages. But here it is again.


Maderia



Maio 2014

Dia NAVIO Agente Chegada Partida Porto de Origem Porto de Destino
02 LE BOREAL » Blatas 07:00 23:00 Vila do Porto Porto Santo
02 QUEEN VICTORIA » Blatas 08:00 17:00
03 LE BOREAL » Blatas 07:00 14:00 Funchal Portimão
04 MSC POESIA » JFM 08:00 17:00 Lanzarote Vigo
05 NORWEGIAN EPIC » Blandy 10:00 18:00
09 OCEANA » Blandy 08:00 17:00
11 MSC OPERA » JFM 08:00 17:00 Tenerife Lisboa
27 DISNEY MAGIC » Blandy 11:00 18:00


Villefranche





Dernière mise à jour : 24/01/2013

Port Date d'arrivée Heure d'arrivée Date de départ Heure de départ Navire Compagnie Agent
Villefranche 02/06/2014 06:30 02/06/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 09/06/2014 06:30 09/06/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 16/06/2014 06:00 16/06/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 27/07/2014 07:45 27/07/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 12/08/2014 07:45 12/08/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 18/08/2014 06:30 18/08/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 25/08/2014 06:30 25/08/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 01/09/2014 06:30 01/09/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY

[mickeystoontown]

We've only cruised once and it was a semi-spur of the moment booking (booked just a couple of months out). At the time, there was a special offer of a $25 onboard credit. We are thinking of another 3 night Bahama cruise on the Dream in May, 2014. Is there any extra benefit of booking now or should I wait and see if any special offers come out for our travel dates?

[denise]

I've tried to find other ports to see if they show the Magic and have had no luck...
I can't wait to hear where they are going....

Originally Posted by heatherbelle

The port scehdule for Maderia and Villefranche are posted on this thread if you look back a few pages. But here it is again.


Maderia



Maio 2014

Dia NAVIO Agente Chegada Partida Porto de Origem Porto de Destino
02 LE BOREAL » Blatas 07:00 23:00 Vila do Porto Porto Santo
02 QUEEN VICTORIA » Blatas 08:00 17:00
03 LE BOREAL » Blatas 07:00 14:00 Funchal Portimão
04 MSC POESIA » JFM 08:00 17:00 Lanzarote Vigo
05 NORWEGIAN EPIC » Blandy 10:00 18:00
09 OCEANA » Blandy 08:00 17:00
11 MSC OPERA » JFM 08:00 17:00 Tenerife Lisboa
27 DISNEY MAGIC » Blandy 11:00 18:00


Villefranche





Dernière mise à jour : 24/01/2013

Port Date d'arrivée Heure d'arrivée Date de départ Heure de départ Navire Compagnie Agent
Villefranche 02/06/2014 06:30 02/06/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 09/06/2014 06:30 09/06/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 16/06/2014 06:00 16/06/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 27/07/2014 07:45 27/07/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 12/08/2014 07:45 12/08/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 18/08/2014 06:30 18/08/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 25/08/2014 06:30 25/08/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY
Villefranche 01/09/2014 06:30 01/09/2014 19:00 DISNEY MAGIC DISNEY CRUISE LINE MEDACRUISE AGENCY

[ruadisneyfan2]

Originally Posted by mickeystoontown

We've only cruised once and it was a semi-spur of the moment booking (booked just a couple of months out). At the time, there was a special offer of a $25 onboard credit. We are thinking of another 3 night Bahama cruise on the Dream in May, 2014. Is there any extra benefit of booking now or should I wait and see if any special offers come out for our travel dates?

Why not do both?
If I really want to cruise, I book as soon as we decide to cruise. I like choosing my own cabin and knowing we'll have main dining time. Some feel it's better to book later, after the final payment due date, once they release specials. I don't want my vacation to depend on finding a special; I want to be able to book flights etc and know it's a done deal. If later they offer such a great special that it is worth cancelling & rebooking, like KSF, I'd go for it.

[mickeystoontown]

Originally Posted by ruadisneyfan2

Why not do both?
If I really want to cruise, I book as soon as we decide to cruise. I like choosing my own cabin and knowing we'll have main dining time. Some feel it's better to book later, after the final payment due date, once they release specials. I don't want my vacation to depend on finding a special; I want to be able to book flights etc and know it's a done deal. If later they offer such a great special that it is worth cancelling & rebooking, like KSF, I'd go for it.

The last night of our May, 2012 cruise ended on a semi-bad note so I've not been able to talk my husband into saying yes yet. If a special offer comes out, will I have to cancel and rebook? Or will they be able to apply the special offer to an existing reservation like at WDW? If I were to book and have to cancel, won't I incur a cancellation fee?

[ruadisneyfan2]

Originally Posted by mickeystoontown

The last night of our May, 2012 cruise ended on a semi-bad note so I've not been able to talk my husband into saying yes yet. If a special offer comes out, will I have to cancel and rebook? Or will they be able to apply the special offer to an existing reservation like at WDW? If I were to book and have to cancel, won't I incur a cancellation fee?

Yes, but sometimes savings is more than cancellation fee such as KSF. Another option is to book now & watch. As FPDD approaches, cancel w/o penalty & wait for a special. Sometimes the prices are higher by then so there may not be a special. In that case, dont' cancel; keep the original res.

On our Nov Fantasy cruise, one could still book & get main dining just 3 weeks prior to sailing & showing lots of available cabins. That was unheard of when there were only 2 ships! Still no specials and somehow lots of cabins were booked in the last few weeks so by the week prior, no more early dining & very little availability.
I'm not a gambler so I can't take that last minute uncertainty.That's just me.

[Silverfox97]

Just got an email from our DU TA telling me to be ready - that the rumors of a Feb 11th release may indeed be plausible.......

Clear your calendars!!!

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[Silverfox97]

Originally Posted by PrincessShmoo

Supposedly the announcement of the new ititneraries is going to be on the 11th. Platinum & Gold bookings on the 12th and everyone else on the 13th.

This is what Scott heard and also what my TA heard as well. Stay tuned...... Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

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[mommy2tati]

Originally Posted by Silverfox97

Just got an email from our DU TA telling me to be ready - that the rumors of a Feb 11th release may indeed be plausible.......

Clear your calendars!!!

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I'm sure I'll get one soon...waiting impatiently.

[jbugeye22]

I just booked the Magic for Jan 2014. They are sailing out of Port Canaveral going to Nassau and Castaway Cay.

[Silverfox97]

Originally Posted by jbugeye22

I just booked the Magic for Jan 2014. They are sailing out of Port Canaveral going to Nassau and Castaway Cay.

Yes. They have been out for a while. There are no schedules from Sept-Dec 2014 for any ship.

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