2015 sail dates?

[sweetlovin']

Thanks.

I am in awe of how many cruises you have lined up for the future. Please tell me you are in FL and don't have to fly in for each of those. I am jealous!

I'm not in FL, but I wouldn't drive to Alaska or Puerto Rico if I did live in FL I am flying in for the rest as well. But I watch airfare prices

 

[NancyIL]

We rebooked on board our Halloween Fantasy cruise 2013 and were grandfathered in for the 24 month "dummy date" rebooking vs the new 18 month policy.

Not knowing the cruise dates for late 2015 yet, I will ask a hypothetical question. Our cruise was Oct 26-November 2. I would love to see the ship decorated for Christmas...which they were doing as we were getting off the ship. If there is a cruise leaving Nov 1 or 2 can I book that or do I have to be completed in the 24 month window.

Thanks

Those who already had onboard bookings when DCL made the change in policy have until Nov. 30, 2015 to sail. I think they should've extended it through the end of 2015, but they didn't ask me!

**Oops...I missed seeing sweetlovin's post.

 

[sweetlovin']

Those who already had onboard bookings when DCL made the change in policy have until Nov. 30, 2015 to sail. I think they should've extended it through the end of 2015, but they didn't ask me!

I concur. They should have let it go through all of 2015

 

[lloydy]

Maelstrom is a good ride but very "Disney", the Viking museum had history and culture and was fantastic, I thought we went on one of the three, boats, or maybe steps at one end???

Where are you today? I look forward to reading your insightful comments everyday. It is a little unlike you not to be here on the DIS boards Are you sneakily finding out things we are yet to know about? How sad am I?
Hope to read that you are back 'real soon'.

 

[wallawallakids]

I would actually be surprised if December was released with the next release of the schedule. I would bet that Disney releases their schedule through October 2015, which would be more or less consistent with Royal Caribbean and their 18 months in advance OBB policy.

Well, that would stink. Guess I will know for sure next week. I really hope it is released though.

 

[discorsner]

At one point I thought I had read on the boards that maybe the announcement would come tomorrow, the same day as Frozen DVD release.

Is there still any hope for that rumor or do sources know that is not the case?

 

[CruznLexi]

With WDW putting out the summer promo today I feel very unlikely

 

[Case1096]

I would actually be surprised if December was released with the next release of the schedule. I would bet that Disney releases their schedule through October 2015, which would be more or less consistent with Royal Caribbean and their 18 months in advance OBB policy.

RCCL is releasing their Winter 2015/2016 itineraries this week and next week depending on your status level.

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

If gold and platinum can start booking next Tuesday, will the rest of us be able to see what's available on the DCL website so we can start our planning? Or does the website go live on Thursday? I know this is assuming the rumors are correct.

TIA

 

[scm]

I have never done an opening day booking; if I convert my on board dummy booking to a specific cruise date and category will that price be honored if a date change is made before PIF date? I realize some dates are more expensive, of course, but I'm wondering if a 'current' price would be applied as prices rise over time?

 

[NancyIL]

I have never done an opening day booking; if I convert my on board dummy booking to a specific cruise date and category will that price be honored if a date change is made before PIF date? I realize some dates are more expensive, of course, but I'm wondering if a 'current' price would be applied as prices rise over time?

No. If you change the date, you'll pay the current price as of the date you make the change.

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

If gold and platinum can start booking next Tuesday, will the rest of us be able to see what's available on the DCL website so we can start our planning? Or does the website go live on Thursday? I know this is assuming the rumors are correct.

TIA

The wesbite will usually go live when public booking is opened (i.e., potentially Thursday).

 

[Pegasus928]

Our booking has been left in the hands of a TA at DU. 'If' dates for platinum are released next Tuesday can I expect an email from the TA on, say, Wednesday letting me know what price my cruise will be? Or will they have to wait until Thursday too like the rest of us. I am a first time cruiser by the way.
Kenny

 

[JoyB-UK]

Our booking has been left in the hands of a TA at DU. 'If' dates for platinum are released next Tuesday can I expect an email from the TA on, say, Wednesday letting me know what price my cruise will be? Or will they have to wait until Thursday too like the rest of us. I am a first time cruiser by the way.
Kenny

They will have to wait until Thursday to give you a price because the price may change between tues/wed and Thursday.

 

[bas71873]

Forgive my ignorance, but we've never cruised before and finally got our school calendar for next year. Wondering when June 2015 sail dates will be released (since I understand the earlier you book the better). TIA.

 

[wallawallakids]

Forgive my ignorance, but we've never cruised before and finally got our school calendar for next year. Wondering when June 2015 sail dates will be released (since I understand the earlier you book the better). TIA.

Current speculation is that they will be released next Monday. As a first time booker you would have to wait until General booking day, which I believe is Thursday, if they are to come out the 24th. You could speak to a TA ahead of time, if you know what you want and they can be quick about it on Thursday for you.

 

[FutureMrsF]

Sorry for the daft question but am I right in thinking that we will have to wait for general release as this will only be our second cruise?

Does that usually make a big difference to pricing?

Thanks

Andrea

 

[Pegasus928]

They will have to wait until Thursday to give you a price because the price may change between tues/wed and Thursday.

Thank you

 

[JoyB-UK]

Sorry for the daft question but am I right in thinking that we will have to wait for general release as this will only be our second cruise?

Does that usually make a big difference to pricing?

Thanks

Andrea

Yes as silver castaway members you have to wait until general booking opens. Whether the price goes up depends on how popular the cruise you want is. There may be increases for holiday cruises, peak summer dates and new/ unique itineraries but many off season cruises stay the same price for months.

 

[bas71873]

Current speculation is that they will be released next Monday. As a first time booker you would have to wait until General booking day, which I believe is Thursday, if they are to come out the 24th. You could speak to a TA ahead of time, if you know what you want and they can be quick about it on Thursday for you.

Thank you. I have no idea what I want and honestly, I really don't want to go, but DD has been BEGGING to go on a cruise. I'll just keep my eyes peeled next week and see what things look like. Booking SOOO far out makes me nervous. So much can change in 14 months. I assume that I can cancel and get my deposit back much like a RO ressie at WDW?