2010 cruise info

[calmom]

Here's the way I understand it

1 - You do not have to tranfer your 09 reservation first, although I think the travel agents get more comission if they actually book the cruise - not sure though.
2 - Yes, you will keep your DCL discounts and credits if you tranfer to a travel agent.
3 - You will get both the DCL credits and the travel agent credits.
4 - Depends on how the travel agent books the 2010 cruise. If they book online, you will get the deposit promotion. Dreams will have to tell you how they do it. I've heard the European cruises will have a $600 per person deposit.
5 - Dreams will have to answer, but I think it could take up to 5 days for the transfer to take effect, so you may be running up against a time crunch.

I'd like to add something to this regarding transfer an existing on-board reservation to a future one - you can not make a new reservation (or have a TA make a new reservation) and then transfer your discount to the new reservation. You have to TRANSFER the existing reservation. I know individually, this means you can not make your reservation on-line. Perhaps TAs have special on-line privileges that allow them to transfer an existing one, I'm not sure. It is really important that you tell the TA agent to transfer your existing reservation, and not tell them after they have booked a cruise for you.

DCL will not make any exception, and I know many DISers have had frustrations on this issue in the past.

 

[Rat-a-too-ee]

If I book the Baltic cruise online Tuesday through Disney, and later change my mind, what part of my deposit do I lose permanently?

Also, If I book through a travel agent, is a cancellation any different?

Last question - will any one travel agent have a lower price than another?

Thanks!!!

 

[gismo1554]

Hi,

I was just wondering what time on Tuesday you can book at.
I'm sure it will have been asked before, but there are a lot of pages to look through!

It's 8am EST

 

[gismo1554]

Hi all!

I want to book the trans-atlantic eastbound and have 2 questions;

1- anybody ever do a trans-atlantic cruise? is it rough?

Did TA last year both East and West Bound. It was rough on the May one and less on the September one but can be rough at either time of the year.

2- what is the difference between cat 11 and cat 12? is it size and/or location of the cabin?

Its just location

 

[gismo1554]

We were on the EB TA in 2007. We absolutely LOVED it!!! I'd do it again, but the timing doesn't work for us in 2010. Normally, April is a wonderful time to cross the Atlantic with smooth seas. However in 2007, we did have very rough seas. Every day the Captain would say something about the "very usual weather we are having." DCL did a great job rearranging activities, moving things inside, etc to accomodate. In truth, the weather and the new "wave pool" added to the experience of the trip.

Cat 11 and Cat 12 are the same except for location. ETA: Yep, Andrew's right. The Cat 12 only sleep 3. The cat 11's can sleep 4.

I totally agree with this. The weather made the trip enjoyable!

 

[gismo1554]

If I book the Baltic cruise online Tuesday through Disney, and later change my mind, what part of my deposit do I lose permanently?

Also, If I book through a travel agent, is a cancellation any different?

Last question - will any one travel agent have a lower price than another?

Thanks!!!

If you cancel before the 120 days then you get a full refund through DCL (not sure about TAs). This however only applies to Cats 4-12 as I've heard if you book a suite you loose your deposit

 

[Happy99]

If I book the Baltic cruise online Tuesday through Disney, and later change my mind, what part of my deposit do I lose permanently?

Also, If I book through a travel agent, is a cancellation any different?

Last question - will any one travel agent have a lower price than another?

Thanks!!!

As long as you cancel outside of the penalty window (120 days from travel date) then you will not lose anything. Most Disney specialist agencies do not charge a cancellation fee. Some traditional agencies and AAA may

No, all travel agents will have the same price because Disney isn't offering a discount on these special cruises except that the earlier you book the better the price will be.

 

[Anjelica]

What is the best number to call tomorrow for ressies? (The 800# they have listed or is there a direct number that is better)?

 

[eva]

Quick Note: The CM I talked to today said that a travel visa is required to get off the ship at St. Petersburg Russia. He also said that Rubles may not leave Russia. You cannot bring them in or out. Also, he said something that I still question. He said that you must be on a ship's excursion to leave the ship. I'm not sure I believe that one. The other two statements I was able to verify by different websites.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Quick Note: The CM I talked to today said that a travel visa is required to get off the ship at St. Petersburg Russia. He also said that Rubles may not leave Russia. You cannot bring them in or out. Also, he said something that I still question. He said that you must be on a ship's excursion to leave the ship. I'm not sure I believe that one. The other two statements I was able to verify by different websites.

If you are on a organized DCL trip they take care of the temp visa side of things, but certain authorized local tour operators can also organize a trip and a 'visa waiver' as such for a tour.

You and your private tour operator will have to agree a time when you will get back to the ship, you cannot say 6pm and get back at 7pm, but you can say 9pm and get back at 7pm.

It can be done but you will have to shoe an authorized 'ticket' for your private tour before departing the ship.

 

[jilljill]

Quick Note: The CM I talked to today said that a travel visa is required to get off the ship at St. Petersburg Russia. He also said that Rubles may not leave Russia. You cannot bring them in or out. Also, he said something that I still question. He said that you must be on a ship's excursion to leave the ship. I'm not sure I believe that one. The other two statements I was able to verify by different websites.

All cruiselines tell their passengers the same story cruise after cruise. You do not need to get your own visa if you go with a ship's tour or you book your own tour with a gov't recognized tour agency. Your tour cost will include a 'blanket visa' that is good for your time in St. Petersburg that you are touring with them.
I just did this in July on a Carnival cruise and heard the same song and dance from them. We booked a tour with Anastasia World and she sent us our tour tickets and we showed that along with our passport at immigration and went on our way.

We got rubles out of an atm and used them all.

 

[dsnygal]

If you want to receive emails from DCL go to disneycruise.com. Log in if you are already registered. Click on My Disney Cruise. Go to My Profile. Click UPDATE. Enter your Castaway Club number if you have sailed before. Also, go to the bottom and under Free Notification Service check off each box and then you will get emails. Make sure your email address is correct. Have fun cruising om DCL

 

[bevgray]

Based on previous special cruises, how quickly does everyone think the 2010s will sell out of tier 1 pricing? Minutes? Hours? A couple of days? Which categories will sell out quickest and move to next tier?

I'm curious because I've never gone on one of the specials. Since I have to work and won't be able to be on it at 8:00, I have a TA handling things for me so it's out of my hands.

 

[Rat-a-too-ee]

I did a lot of research on St. Petersburg excursions. The company people seem to like is called Red October, you can use a search engine to find more. They will get you a group visa.

 

[eva]

Thanks to everyone for all the responses about visas. The CM I talked said that people that don't have a visa will be sitting on the ship. Now you know why I question everything the DCL and DVC tells me. They just can't seem to keep up with all the changes happening. Well, I am sure we will learn more as we get closer to the cruise. Everyone be sure to post what you come away with and when tomorrow. Good Luck!

 

[jilljill]

If you want to receive emails from DCL go to disneycruise.com. Log in if you are already registered. Click on My Disney Cruise. Go to My Profile. Click UPDATE. Enter your Castaway Club number if you have sailed before. Also, go to the bottom and under Free Notification Service check off each box and then you will get emails. Make sure your email address is correct. Have fun cruising om DCL

Nope, doesn't always work. I'm registered and don't get many DCL emails at all.

 

[bonnielynn]

Never worked for me..

 

[Skallywag]

never worked for us either.

 

[minniewitch]

worked for me

 

[wintergreen]

I've lost my Castaway Club number. Anyone know who to contact to get it? Thanks.