2015 sail dates?

[NancyIL]

In glad to see you post that, Woody. Just last week after NCL came out with Kids Sail Free we decide to do the 9-nt Star prior to DCL WBTA. Copenhagen, St Petersberg, etc. Will do our volunteer mission work in Scotland now versus Prague before that cruise, so we can return to Prague/Vienna when the kiddos are a little older. The port intensive cruises on other lines at a much cheaper rate that fit our budget to do two back to back are hard to turn down.

Don't you just love a great deal! Have a wonderful time on your b2b cruises!

 

[AquaDame]

I'm sorry to ask an off topic question, but there is great info to be had by many of you re: European cruises on other lines! Our original plan was to finally go to Oktoberfest in Munich in 2015, and while waiting for DCL to release their info I'm looking more seriously into it. What would you recommend later on after DCL is gone..? Are Greece and Italy pretty much it for mid september-october? If so, whom would you recommend for those?

Thank you!

 

[kbovenizer]

I've never been in a situation where we've had to wait for itineraries to be released before. So this waiting game is all new to me - and I'm not a fan!

I am hoping to do a 7 night Eastern on Fantasy next summer either right after Memorial Day or the first week of June. I've been looking at prices for THIS summer's 7 nights, but after reading through this chain, it seems like the prices might be slightly better if we book early. Am I reading that correctly?

If the prices are better on the first day, how long do they stay low before they start going up? I kind of hate that we are in the first day mix with all the special itineraries, but guess there's not much I can do about that!

I should also ask... is there a chance there won't be 7 night Eastern cruises at all next summer? (No laughing... trying to avoid a big disappointment!)

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I've never been in a situation where we've had to wait for itineraries to be released before. So this waiting game is all new to me - and I'm not a fan!

I am hoping to do a 7 night Eastern on Fantasy next summer either right after Memorial Day or the first week of June. I've been looking at prices for THIS summer's 7 nights, but after reading through this chain, it seems like the prices might be slightly better if we book early. Am I reading that correctly?

If the prices are better on the first day, how long do they stay low before they start going up? I kind of hate that we are in the first day mix with all the special itineraries, but guess there's not much I can do about that!

I should also ask... is there a chance there won't be 7 night Eastern cruises at all next summer? (No laughing... trying to avoid a big disappointment!)

There will be seven night Easterns in 2015

Port bookings show it.


At some point Tortola will also be an option of a port.

Price going up is demand so you can't tell, high demand on the cruise and Category you want the price may go up.

 

[dee slack]

If the prices are better on the first day, how long do they stay low before they start going up? I kind of hate that we are in the first day mix with all the special itineraries, but guess there's not much I can do about that!

great question, I was wondering that too.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

great question, I was wondering that too.

You cannot tell, an off peak low demand cruise will not go up.

But if the demand on your cruise or category is high the price may go up.

To many variables to consider to give any direct answer.


I have seen in the past the Panama Canal cruises going up on the day, but with four ships the prices in the first week seem more stable.

 

[Pudo]

I've never been in a situation where we've had to wait for itineraries to be released before. So this waiting game is all new to me - and I'm not a fan!

I am hoping to do a 7 night Eastern on Fantasy next summer either right after Memorial Day or the first week of June. I've been looking at prices for THIS summer's 7 nights, but after reading through this chain, it seems like the prices might be slightly better if we book early. Am I reading that correctly?

If the prices are better on the first day, how long do they stay low before they start going up? I kind of hate that we are in the first day mix with all the special itineraries, but guess there's not much I can do about that!

I should also ask... is there a chance there won't be 7 night Eastern cruises at all next summer? (No laughing... trying to avoid a big disappointment!)

The general rule of thumb is booking early (day 1) is best. It is a very rare occasion that prices go down.

Prices typically go up gradually and they vary from sailing to sailing. Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years are the most popular sailings so there is high demand and quicker than normal prices increase.

It really is all about supply and demand. When we booked the August 2008 Magic Repo back to Port Canaveral from L.A. through the Panama Canal the demand was so great the price was increasing almost hourly.

 

[JenDen]

If platinum and gold are able to book before anyone else, where do we see the prices and itineraries if they aren't on the website?

Thanks, JenDen

 

[DahliaRW]

If platinum and gold are able to book before anyone else, where do we see the prices and itineraries if they aren't on the website?

Thanks, JenDen

The itineraries are usually on the website. The prices people come back here and post. See the stickies at the top of the forum.

 

[Pudo]

If platinum and gold are able to book before anyone else, where do we see the prices and itineraries if they aren't on the website?

Thanks, JenDen

That platinum and gold perk typically only applies to special itineraries like if DCL is going to a port they have not been to before. It doesn't apply to every sailing.

 

[KLB9]

any chance of seeing longer Caribbean cruises?

9 or 10 nights with 2 different stops at Castaway would be great

 

[kaseyC]

In glad to see you post that, Woody. Just last week after NCL came out with Kids Sail Free we decide to do the 9-nt Star prior to DCL WBTA. Copenhagen, St Petersberg, etc. Will do our volunteer mission work in Scotland now versus Prague before that cruise, so we can return to Prague/Vienna when the kiddos are a little older. The port intensive cruises on other lines at a much cheaper rate that fit our budget to do two back to back are hard to turn down.

As you know Mandy, we did that cruise last year after the EBTA. It was fabulous. Enjoyed every port but truly fell in love with Tallinn. In Stockholm, don't miss the new ABBA Museum. We had a blast and the girls loved how interactive the exhibits were. It's a quick walk down the street from the Vasa Museum, don't miss that either.

 

[woody73]

. . . In Stockholm, don't miss the new ABBA Museum. We had a blast and the girls loved how interactive the exhibits were. It's a quick walk down the street from the Vasa Museum, don't miss that either.

We really enjoyed the Vasa Museum. Take a wide angle lens. (The ABBA museum opened last year, after we went to the Baltics.)

Woody

 

[dsnydaddy]

That platinum and gold perk typically only applies to special itineraries like if DCL is going to a port they have not been to before. It doesn't apply to every sailing.

While what you are saying is correct as they have advertised it, in reality the last two or three releases have seen a day early perk for golds and platinums for all sailings. With the way at which Disney has removed perks for the CC members, it could be argued that they will not take this one away as it costs Disney little to provide and makes repeat customers happy.

 

[CruznLexi]

Anyone have any suggestions where the Magic will go on her WBTA? I see she is in Grand Cayman on Sept 27. Where else is she going?

 

[Tink2312]

Anyone have any suggestions where the Magic will go on her WBTA? I see she is in Grand Cayman on Sept 27. Where else is she going?

Oooh is she showing on the GC port calendar?? Isn't the 27th a bit late to be part of the TA? I think a few people were guessing it would depart from Barca around 5th September. Is she showing up in GC any earlier?

 

[TinkTatoo]

Any guesses where the EBTA will stop on route to Copenhagen?

 

[cajaput]

This may have already been covered somewhere in this thread, and if it has, I apologize! I'm wanting to know if there is a certain time we can expect for the June 2015 cruise dates to be released. My family and I are looking into taking our first Disney cruise in June of 2015 and I see that the site only goes thru April 2015. Does anyone know anything?

 

[PearlySwan]

This may have already been covered somewhere in this thread, and if it has, I apologize! I'm wanting to know if there is a certain time we can expect for the June 2015 cruise dates to be released. My family and I are looking into taking our first Disney cruise in June of 2015 and I see that the site only goes thru April 2015. Does anyone know anything?

We were on the Fantasy from 2/15-2/22. At that time they said it would be another 4 to 6 weeks. You can always try calling DCL directly at (800) 951-3532.

 

[pillow]

This may have already been covered somewhere in this thread, and if it has, I apologize! I'm wanting to know if there is a certain time we can expect for the June 2015 cruise dates to be released. My family and I are looking into taking our first Disney cruise in June of 2015 and I see that the site only goes thru April 2015. Does anyone know anything?

Current speculations is some time this month.

Jodie