2015 sail dates?

[Cousin Orville]

Yes, one more prediction.

There will still be something that's a surprise that we do not know at the moment. In fact more than one!

Any guesses as to which hemisphere they will apply?

 

[TimeforMe]

Does anybody have any experience booking with DVC points when the cruises are released. Are they bookable straight away?

I was wondering the same thing. Anyone know the answer to this?

 

[DahliaRW]

Yes, one more prediction.

There will still be something that's a surprise that we do not know at the moment. In fact more than one!

The price!!!

 

[DL1957]

Does anybody have any experience booking with DVC points when the cruises are released. Are they bookable straight away?

I have booked several through DVC the first day as a gold. They are prepared, one time they did not have the points and got back to you but in recent years they have over come that. It use to be easier to book the through DCL then convert to points however after the 1st Baltic that had more sailing on DVC points than not there is a limit to the number of DVC staterooms.
Long way of saying you can book through DVC and I believe they even open the same time as DCL for the calls which is earlier than the regular time.

 

[sweetlovin']

Any guesses as to which hemisphere they will apply?

Is this a hint? Because, it sounds like a hint.

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

For those of us anxiously awaiting the potential Baltic and Northern Fjords cruises, I picked up the BBC DVD Vikings by Neil Oliver at Costco this week for $20 (CDN). Essentially there are 3 one hour (approx) shows that trace the history of the Vikings from their roots in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, through Ireland and England and onwards to Iceland with a 'wee' bit of Greenland thrown in. A little time is also spent in St Petersburg, Russia (apparently the Vikings who arrived there were known as the Rus - or men who row).

The documentary is very well done - and the disc includes subtitles for those that might need help understanding the Scottish accent of the host . Then again, some of us find a man with a Scottish accent to be very ... Intriguing

Thanks for the head's up. I'll definitely be ordering that one. I love Neil Oliver and own his DVD on Scotland. Love listening to that accent

 

[nirrakel]

To fit in with UK school holidays the only dates we would be able to do out of those would be the 22nd July (my first choice) or the 15th, 22nd August. Here's hoping for good prices for those

We're in the same boat (hoho) but August in the Med would be too hot for us, so 22nd is the only option, and having seen the prices Disney Fantasy posted I have to say I think it's out of our price range! I'm hoping for a miracle next Tuesday!

 

[bas71873]

NEVERMIND. Can't figure out how to delete this. It's a moot point....For anyone that's done it, is there a big price difference between sailing out of PC vs. Miami on a 4 day cruise? Want to be prepared with options. TIA

 

[michellekcm]

Is this a hint? Because, it sounds like a hint.

Oh please let it be a hint. Then I'll spend the 2 days before I can book scrambling to work out what I want to do. LOL.

 

[Cousin Orville]

Is this a hint? Because, it sounds like a hint.

Not a hint. Just snooping around for more clues.

 

[JenDen]

Where might the Magic sail for the EBTA on it's way to Copenhagen?


Cheers,


JenDen

 

[PirateLife4Me:)]

Does anybody have any experience booking with DVC points when the cruises are released. Are they bookable straight away?

I always call disney cruise line on the day of opening and book two or three cruises that I want since there is no deposit they just put a hold on it. Then you can call dvc check out points, compare what you want and then just have dvc convert your reservation over to points and you don't have the stress of booking the wrong thing with dvc and losing that reservation fee.

 

[pillow]

NEVERMIND. Can't figure out how to delete this. It's a moot point....For anyone that's done it, is there a big price difference between sailing out of PC vs. Miami on a 4 day cruise? Want to be prepared with options. TIA

I would just price them both. Are you flying or driving? We usually drive from Richmond. I can handle 12 hours, but an additional 3 for Miami just puts me over the edge. I just can't stomach it. But if you're flying, check both Fort Lauderdale and Miami. I've seen some really good fares from RIC to both of those places.

Jodie

 

[mom_rules]

I always call disney cruise line on the day of opening and book two or three cruises that I want since there is no deposit they just put a hold on it. Then you can call dvc check out points, compare what you want and then just have dvc convert your reservation over to points and you don't have the stress of booking the wrong thing with dvc and losing that reservation fee.

Unless you actually put down a deposit your price could change right? A hold doesn't guarantee the price? If you put a hold on a few would that not deplete inventory and cause the prices to go up for others?

 

[Douvres Family]

Unless you actually put down a deposit your price could change right? A hold doesn't guarantee the price? If you put a hold on a few would that not deplete inventory and cause the prices to go up for others?

I read the same thing...

 

[Douvres Family]

Does anybody have any experience booking with DVC points when the cruises are released. Are they bookable straight away?

Actually we have some really good friends from Austria that have used their DVC points for DCL cruises and they cruise about 2Xs/year...Dizneeat...

If you start a new thread with this as a Topic...you will get a lot of helpful suggestions and without a doubt they would also help you. This board is great that way and Dizneeat (user name) is pretty wonderful...

 

[NancyIL]

I read the same thing...

I think that a hold does guarantee the price. Otherwise - all the travel agents who put holds on cabins for their clients would have very angry customers if the price increased before they could pay the deposit.

 

[Douvres Family]

I think that a hold does guarantee the price. Otherwise - all the travel agents who put holds on cabins for their clients would have very angry customers if the price increased before they could pay the deposit.

I was not referring to cruises placed on hold...Actually what I was referring to was "If you put a hold on a few would that not deplete inventory and cause the prices to go up for others"

Not on the reservations placed on hold...but for those who havent reserved yet...In otherwords, if a cruise line sees that a cruise is on high demand they will most likely not offer special rates or awesome OBC...again that's what I read...

I am aware the DCL rates do not go down...however TAs do give OBC...some better than others

 

[lanejudy]

Unless you actually put down a deposit your price could change right? A hold doesn't guarantee the price? If you put a hold on a few would that not deplete inventory and cause the prices to go up for others?

A "hold" will hold that fare for a specified period of time (TA's do this all the time to confirm price with their client).

But you are correct that many cabins on "hold" can make it appear as though there is less inventory and prices may rise. For very popular cruises, it is possible for the fare to increase throughout opening day, or even increase from the early-booking for Gold/Platinum until booking begins for the general public.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[bas71873]

I would just price them both. Are you flying or driving? We usually drive from Richmond. I can handle 12 hours, but an additional 3 for Miami just puts me over the edge. I just can't stomach it. But if you're flying, check both Fort Lauderdale and Miami. I've seen some really good fares from RIC to both of those places.

Jodie

You are a better person than I. We drove ONCE to FL and NEVER AGAIN. I am not a good car traveler (I'm the whiner that wants to know if we are there yet and how much longer and I have some major anxiety if I'm not the one driving) and just knowing I can be there on a direct flight in less than 2 hours, well, I just can't handle the drive. So, we'd fly - either to Orlando or Ft. Lauderdale. I will check both when prices are released.