2015 sail dates?

[Silverfox97]

I wonder if they are waiting for the Southern cruisers to be PIF before they announce next years.

As Platinum on last Southern sailing, our PIF date is 6/13/14.

There's no way we are 'jumping ship' to 2015. DD loves the pool deck on the Magic and we have the last Southern with San Juan repo back to PC. Those southerns sold VERY well so if be shocked if people moved.

Again, with DCL, one never knows.

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[sweetlovin']

As Platinum on last Southern sailing, our PIF date is 6/13/14.

There's no way we are 'jumping ship' to 2015. DD loves the pool deck on the Magic and we have the last Southern with San Juan repo back to PC. Those southerns sold VERY well so if be shocked if people moved.

Again, with DCL, one never knows.

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The Oct 4th and the Sept 27th aren't full. Oct 4th was full, but each time I check there are more categories opening up again. I think the last one with the repo is selling well, but I'm not sure the two middle ones are doing as well. I didn't know Platinum benefit is a later PIF. That is good to know.

 

[Silverfox97]

I didn't know Platinum benefit is a later PIF. That is good to know.

Platinum is earlier PIF so that we can book adult dining, etcetera.

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[sweetlovin']

Platinum is earlier PIF so that we can book adult dining, etcetera.

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That makes sense, but my PIF is definitely Due on 05/27/2014 I'm only a week before and I am definitely not platinum. Either way, I hope they get the excursions out soon!! I check at least 3x a week to see if port adventures are listed.

 

[wallawallakids]

The Oct 4th and the Sept 27th aren't full. Oct 4th was full, but each time I check there are more categories opening up again. I think the last one with the repo is selling well, but I'm not sure the two middle ones are doing as well. I didn't know Platinum benefit is a later PIF. That is good to know.

Oct 4th is my birthday and I SOOOO Want to be on that cruise for it. Tried to convince DH that we can pull the kids out and just go, but nope. That is part of the reason I was hoping for a southern over school break.

Think he will surprise me with it? (If you knew my husband, you would get the crazy laugh)

Girl can still dream though.

 

[Silverfox97]

That makes sense, but my PIF is definitely Due on 05/27/2014 I'm only a week before and I am definitely not platinum. Either way, I hope they get the excursions out soon!! I check at least 3x a week to see if port adventures are listed.

I typed it wrong. Our PIF is the same but Platinums can book at 120 days out if they are PIF. 120 days out for last southern is 6/13/14.

I know Scott's blog will have the excursions up when they hit the DCL site before they are published more than likely lol

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[sweetlovin']

Oct 4th is my birthday and I SOOOO Want to be on that cruise for it. Tried to convince DH that we can pull the kids out and just go, but nope. That is part of the reason I was hoping for a southern over school break.

Think he will surprise me with it? (If you knew my husband, you would get the crazy laugh)

Girl can still dream though.

I hope you are able to join us. You should book it and tell him you saved him the hassle of having to shop for a gift for your B-day. My son turns 14 Oct 6th, which is why he picked the cruise.

 

[sweetlovin']

I typed it wrong. Our PIF is the same but Platinums can book at 120 days out if they are PIF. 120 days out for last southern is 6/13/14.

I know Scott's blog will have the excursions up when they hit the DCL site before they are published more than likely lol

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Oh I see. That makes sense

 

[sweetlovin']

I typed it wrong. Our PIF is the same but Platinums can book at 120 days out if they are PIF. 120 days out for last southern is 6/13/14.

I know Scott's blog will have the excursions up when they hit the DCL site before they are published more than likely lol

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I check there daily I showed my 9yo the swim shirt your little one had on and explained we need to start wearing one. My kids were so burned in Fiji I wouldn't let them go out and snorkel anymore.

 

[Silverfox97]

I check there daily I showed my 9yo the swim shirt your little one had on and explained we need to start wearing one. My kids were so burned in Fiji I wouldn't let them go out and snorkel anymore.

We both wore long sleeve ones snorkeling in St John last week with sunscreen underneath - it's a must

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[wallawallakids]

We both wore long sleeve ones snorkeling in St John last week with sunscreen underneath - it's a must

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Those swim shirts were super cute too! Loved how you both matched. I have never seen cute ones like that. My kids seem to have boring solid color ones.

 

[wallawallakids]

I hope you are able to join us. You should book it and tell him you saved him the hassle of having to shop for a gift for your B-day. My son turns 14 Oct 6th, which is why he picked the cruise.

Thank you! I like your thinking. What a cool gift for your son!

 

[michellekcm]

Is anyone hazarding a guess at OBB blackout dates? Given the (suspected) Fjords will be a new itinerary I assume they have a possibility of being blacked out. What about the Baltics 7 days that alternate with the Fjords?

 

[NWmom]

Personally, I wish they would release dates and starting prices by category then give you 3-4 days to just think it over, check out the dates, crunch some numbers.

I just can not think it over and decide in less than 24 hours.

I also want to know the blackout dates for OBB when they release. That discount and credit really makes a difference for us.

Budget planning is another reason. It is much easier to save the cruise amount of you have 24 months.

 

[DahliaRW]

Personally, I wish they would release dates and starting prices by category then give you 3-4 days to just think it over, check out the dates, crunch some numbers.

I just can not think it over and decide in less than 24 hours.

I also want to know the blackout dates for OBB when they release. That discount and credit really makes a difference for us.

Budget planning is another reason. It is much easier to save the cruise amount of you have 24 months.

They don't want you to think it over - they want you to be impulsive!

 

[disprincess4ever]

The fact that DCL tweeted about the booking release for next week shows they're using a new tactic for them and wanting to increase awareness and excitement for the release. They want to know if the excitement build up will sell more cruises than a surprise release date. Wondering how this new marketing strategy will benefit them...

 

[nabi]

It will, took 'me a while to figure that out!

 

[ChrizJen]

Personally, I wish they would release dates and starting prices by category then give you 3-4 days to just think it over, check out the dates, crunch some numbers. I just can not think it over and decide in less than 24 hours. I also want to know the blackout dates for OBB when they release. That discount and credit really makes a difference for us. Budget planning is another reason. It is much easier to save the cruise amount of you have 24 months.

The blackout dates are really my biggest concern. I'm hoping some helpful gold/platinum folks will find out on Tuesday and post a list of blackout dates for us. That would be lovely!!

 

[Silverfox97]

The blackout dates are really my biggest concern. I'm hoping some helpful gold/platinum folks will find out on Tuesday and post a list of blackout dates for us. That would be lovely!!

I promise you we will post!

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[JimmyJackJunior]

I'm 35 and hoping for Hawaii lol - just not on DCL I don't think. I'd rather go there and stay awhile - a visit to AULANI and island hopping. I guess I'd consider a one way trip but I can't fathom the cost of that..... Cue fainting....

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Your idea for Hawaii makes sense. We have a place on Maui and makes a great base for the other Islands. I don't really like O'ahu because there are so many people the roads are clogged and you cant go anywhere.

I would recommend spending a couple of days on Kaua'i and getting over to the Big Island to see Volcanoes National Park. Seeing an active volcano is an amazing experience.