2015 sail dates?

[llqool]

They definitely had some discounts on the Baltic cruises in 2010 (my friend was able to get a military discount). But that was in the days when they let you rebook your existing reservation with the discount, and they don't do that anymore. So I'm not taking any chances -- if they offer them, I'm going to at least put a deposit down. I haven't noticed many discounts on the past couple of seasons of Med cruises.

 

[DL1957]

All this talk of the Magic going out of Dover in 2015 has me really, really excited! I'm exactly 10min from the cruise terminal in Dover so not having to pay for airfare makes a 12 day Baltic a real possibility for DH and I.

For those who sailed back in 2010, were the Baltic cruises full? Do you know if they sold out early? As in should I reserve my stateroom the first day I can, or will I have time?

We were on the first Baltic which was great. It was not sold out. In our dining room for the second seating even during at sea days had about 15% of the seats empty. We are waiting to see about HI on the Wonder if not we will look to the Baltice. Enjoyed sailing out of Dover.

 

[COASTIEandMATE]

We were on the first Baltic which was great. It was not sold out. In our dining room for the second seating even during at sea days had about 15% of the seats empty. We are waiting to see about HI on the Wonder if not we will look to the Baltice. Enjoyed sailing out of Dover.

Hi Sue!! If they do Hawaii we will be looking forward to seeing you again!! Go Giants!!! Aloha, Karen and Ron

 

[gotomu212]

They definitely had some discounts on the Baltic cruises in 2010 (my friend was able to get a military discount). But that was in the days when they let you rebook your existing reservation with the discount, and they don't do that anymore. So I'm not taking any chances -- if they offer them, I'm going to at least put a deposit down. I haven't noticed many discounts on the past couple of seasons of Med cruises.

We got a KSF on the Baltic in 2010. Keep in mind though that the economic situation was very different in 2010, especially for luxury cruising. I think Disneys seen a big recovery as evidenced by their early 2015 pricing.

 

[DMMarla07860]

If the Magic goes to Copenhagen, I think we might have to look into it. If not most likely might try and skip a year

 

[Silverfox97]

If the Magic goes to Copenhagen, I think we might have to look into it. If not most likely might try and skip a year

It's looking like that's where she's headed! Bob Iger said he wanted to concentrate on new destinations vs. new ships, and here we have it!

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[fitnessmouse]

I would love it if one of the 12-nights would look like this:

Dover, England
Sea
Bergen, Norway
Alesund, Norway
Geiranger, Norway
At Sea
Klaksvik, Faroe Islands
At Sea
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
At Sea
At Sea
Dover, England

which is what RCL is doing on Brilliance this year.

 

[Silstone]

I would love it if one of the 12-nights would look like this: Dover, England Sea Bergen, Norway Alesund, Norway Geiranger, Norway At Sea Klaksvik, Faroe Islands At Sea Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavik, Iceland At Sea At Sea Dover, England which is what RCL is doing on Brilliance this year.

I was sold on just norway, but this would be even better!!

 

[wdwwishes]

I've been so excited for DCL to announce and have fun with the speculation etc. but I think my reality will be doing Norway on RCCL. I just think DCL's price will way too high. RCCL has lots of their 2015 European itineraries out too. I just hope RCCL doesn't disappoint me. All our cruise have been with DCL.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I've been so excited for DCL to announce and have fun with the speculation etc. but I think my reality will be doing Norway on RCCL. I just think DCL's price will way too high. RCCL has lots of their 2015 European itineraries out too. I just hope RCCL doesn't disappoint me. All our cruise have been with DCL.

We did Norway with RCCL and were not disappointed!

 

[woody73]

. . . I just hope RCCL doesn't disappoint me.

We did Norway with RCCL and were not disappointed!

We sailed the Baltics & St Petersburg with RCI and were not disappointed -- especially given the price difference.

Woody

 

[JoyB-UK]

I would love it if one of the 12-nights would look like this:

Dover, England
Sea
Bergen, Norway
Alesund, Norway
Geiranger, Norway
At Sea
Klaksvik, Faroe Islands
At Sea
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
At Sea
At Sea
Dover, England

which is what RCL is doing on Brilliance this year.

The cruise to Iceland (if it happens) won't start from Dover it will be Copenhagen or where ever the other cruises are from, and it also includes a day in Akureyri. I think if this is correct it will probably be DCL most expensive ever.

 

[jenf22]

Can't think off the top of my head, but after Alaska I realized I needed a good distant one. It's a Toss up between two 70-300. Ones white and ones black, both are USM and get similar reviews. Both are $700 each. Ugh!! 70D JEALOUS!!!

Ok everyone else, sorry to cloud this thread, but...

I've got the Canon 70-300 black and I love it. I bought it refurbed from Canon 4-5 years ago and it's been great. I just happened to see a Slickdeal for this lens yesterday, looks like it's still on sale for $265 from Canon (refurbished).

http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/c...mm-f-4-56-is-usm-refurbished?WT.mc_id=C126149

Good luck!

And to keep with the theme... So why does everyone seem to think DCL is going to be so much more expensive than the other cruise lines for Norway? If they had trouble filling the Baltic ships in 2010, shouldn't they have learned from that? The port costs should be the same irrelevant of the cruise line, right? I know DCL should be more, but it should be the standard percentage more not crazy more. Don't you think?

 

[JenKatt]

If Iceland is part of the Norway cruises, do you think they'll stop in the Faroe Islands or another port (Ireland maybe)?

 

[JoyB-UK]

If Iceland is part of the Norway cruises, do you think they'll stop in the Faroe Islands or another port (Ireland maybe)?

There is a good chance for the Faroe Islands but I think less for Ireland because of the dates. 5th/6th/7th July is the dates for Iceland and she is in Dover for the 10th which means she will only have 2 full sea days to get to Dover. Going down to Ireland would mean the ship going down the west coast of UK and all round the south coast to Dover this would take a lot longer.

 

[tajz90]

And to keep with the theme... So why does everyone seem to think DCL is going to be so much more expensive than the other cruise lines for Norway? If they had trouble filling the Baltic ships in 2010, shouldn't they have learned from that? The port costs should be the same irrelevant of the cruise line, right? I know DCL should be more, but it should be the standard percentage more not crazy more. Don't you think?

I've been pricing cruises and I can't seem to find the amazing deals everyone talks about. They're all expensive IMO. Anyway, I think Disney will still charge top dollar for the upcoming cruises. Hope to sail

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Omg, Iceland and the Faroes? Please don't tease me like this. I was excited enough about the prospect of a btb Norway & Baltics, but the Faroes are the #1 place on my bucket list. Iceland would be amazing, too! How am I going to afford all this? Somebody find me a stagecoach to rob, lol.

 

[wallawallakids]

Omg, Iceland and the Faroes? Please don't tease me like this. I was excited enough about the prospect of a btb Norway & Baltics, but the Faroes are the #1 place on my bucket list. Iceland would be amazing, too! How am I going to afford all this? Somebody find me a stagecoach to rob, lol.

I agree. That would be a completely AMAZING trip. One of a lifetime. (Which is good considering that is about how many times I could afford to do it!)

 

[JoyB-UK]

Omg, Iceland and the Faroes? Please don't tease me like this. I was excited enough about the prospect of a btb Norway & Baltics, but the Faroes are the #1 place on my bucket list. Iceland would be amazing, too! How am I going to afford all this? Somebody find me a stagecoach to rob, lol.

I agree. That would be a completely AMAZING trip. One of a lifetime. (Which is good considering that is about how many times I could afford to do it!)

I think the possibility of Iceland has really made me want this cruise. I have done both Baltics and Norway before so I wasn't really bothered about paying disney prices to do the same thing again and I was then looking at Dover to barcelona repo but Iceland that would be fantastic. Overnight would be great, they can do late evening excursions as it won't get properly dark. .But I really don't know what price limit to set, there has to be a point where you say -Disney I'm not paying that, but then some always do.

 

[JoyB-UK]

There is a good chance for the Faroe Islands but I think less for Ireland because of the dates. 5th/6th/7th July is the dates for Iceland and she is in Dover for the 10th which means she will only have 2 full sea days to get to Dover. Going down to Ireland would mean the ship going down the west coast of UK and all round the south coast to Dover this would take a lot longer.

I've looked at the dates again and it's actually the 4/5/6th in Iceland so with that extra day then who knows maybe Ireland would be possible.