2015 sail dates?

[Cousin Orville]

I'm glad you liked docking at La Spezia and Mykonos.

Personally, I prefer the Port of Livorno over La Spezia. That where the major cruise lines in the Med dock.

We visited Mykonos on a cruise (non-DCL), and tendered. That day, there was another ship (Princess), which arrived earlier than us and docked across the bay at the cruise dock. My DW and I were on one of the first tenders, which dropped us off at the pier extending out from the heart of Old Town. We were able to explore the Old Town and photograph the windmills for an hour before the Princess busses started arriving.

YMMV

Woody

Fair point. Other than for Cinque Terre, Liverno would be much more convenient to most places passengers want to go in Tuscany.

 

[Saamh]

How do you find 2 day cruises, with the searches being 3 days plus? I'm hoping for a 2 day to nowhere out of the west coast.

Just search California Coast cruises. The May 2014 2 night is currently about $3k for 2 adults and 2 kids. Pretty steep for just 1 full day on board. Bummer.

 

[CruznLexi]

What day do we think the WBTA will be?

 

[Emzed]

I'm getting super excited about the upcoming announcements

We just returned home from our B2B Magic Cruise(s) which was our 4th and 5th cruise. Apparently we are now "gold" which enables us to book ahead of what we would have normally been allowed. If we cannot book via the DCL website by which manner is it best to attempt booking? Also... Is there supposed to a be a newsletter or something for Castaway Club people?

I'm trying to decide between the Baltic or Norwegian cruises. I've always wanted to visit Norway but the Baltic ports sound like they may have more for families (we, by that time, will have DD11, DD 9 and DS either 6 or 7 depending on the month we go ). Any suggestions/comments?

I will probably be checking this thread CONSTANTLY over the next 48 hours!!

 

[pillow]

Should our next step be meeting in a Disney Parking Garage?

Yes - with our Mickey Mouse ties, cameras, and bermuda shorts . . . Woodward and Bernstein here we come!!

Your post cracked me up btw! (the 2 glasses of wine I had with dinner helped!)

Jodie

 

[woody73]

. . . Other than for Cinque Terre, Liverno would be much more convenient to most places passengers want to go in Tuscany.

We stayed a few nights in Cinque Terre and loved it. The five villages are among the most picturesque places we've ever experienced.

But you're right, La Spezia would be more convenient for visiting Cinque Terre. If I were to spend the day at Cinque Terre, I would prefer to leave from La Spezia. It would be that much closer to the picturesque towns and the mouth watering fresh baked foccacia bread. Yum!

Woody

 

[sweetlovin']

We stayed a few nights in Cinque Terre and loved it. The five villages are among the most picturesque places we've ever experienced.

But you're right, La Spezia would be more convenient for visiting Cinque Terre. If I were to spend the day at Cinque Terre, I would prefer to leave from La Spezia. It would be that much closer to the picturesque towns and the mouth watering fresh baked foccacia bread. Yum!

Woody

I have been there as well, but I loved Tuscany over the Italian Rivera. (Which is completely off topic) LOL!

 

[woody73]

I have been there as well, but I loved Tuscany over the Italian Rivera.

Did you get to stay overnight? We just loved the relaxing evenings in Cinque Terre after the day trippers left.

As for Tuscany, we enjoyed staying a several days in the walled town of Lucca.

Florence, not so much (too much concrete and no open green spaces). But loved the museums and artwork.

We're invited to stay at a Tuscan farmhouse with friends who run a cooking school. We just have to get back there!

Woody

 

[Cousin Orville]

Did you get to stay overnight? We just loved the relaxing evenings in Cinque Terre after the day trippers left.

As for Tuscany, we enjoyed staying a several days in the walled town of Lucca.

Florence, not so much (too much concrete and no open green spaces). But loved the museums and artwork.

We're invited to stay at a Tuscan farmhouse with friends who run a cooking school. We just have to get back there!

Woody

I've stayed a bit north in Santa Margherita and Portofino. Agreed, the area is wonderful in the evenings.

 

[abja09]

I'm what you would call a lurker. I have read every post in this thread but this will be my first contribution here. I too am anxiously awaiting the announcement and hope to book something new. I'm like a little kid constantly updating my DW on developments. Funny thing as I approach her with that look in my eye, she says: "What's the DIA up to this time?" That's her nickname for you all, The Disney Intelligence Agency! Should I have copyrighted this?

I love it!! It is amazing the information they can find out.

 

[dsnydaddy]

Just search California Coast cruises. The May 2014 2 night is currently about $3k for 2 adults and 2 kids. Pretty steep for just 1 full day on board. Bummer.

Crazy! We were on the first ever Cruise to Nowhere. I scored a Sideways 11B (same cabin I'll be in for the upcoming EBPC) for only $800 for a family of four. And that was with NO DISCOUNTS!

 

[closetmickey]

Crazy! We were on the first ever Cruise to Nowhere. I scored a Sideways 11B (same cabin I'll be in for the upcoming EBPC) for only $800 for a family of four. And that was with NO DISCOUNTS!

And I was in a secret porthole room for around $900 for 1A 3K. I remember your many posts beforehand!! Weren't we the most active cruise meets thread around?? All that speculating......

 

[disneypeyau]

Can anybody explain to me what this DCL and NY commercial was last night? Does this hint at a possible reply to NY in 2015?

 

[Case1096]

Just search California Coast cruises. The May 2014 2 night is currently about $3k for 2 adults and 2 kids. Pretty steep for just 1 full day on board. Bummer.

Check out the release day prices, they were nowhere near that. We are waiting on the West Coast sailings hopefully for May 2015 to also combine Disneyland.

 

[luv2sleep]

Can anybody explain to me what this DCL and NY commercial was last night? Does this hint at a possible reply to NY in 2015?

Someone said those might be old commercials?

 

[DahliaRW]

Crazy! We were on the first ever Cruise to Nowhere. I scored a Sideways 11B (same cabin I'll be in for the upcoming EBPC) for only $800 for a family of four. And that was with NO DISCOUNTS!

I'm guessing the cruise is fairly full and it's decently close to the sail date, so higher prices. I'd never pay the going rate now for a 2 night cruise, though!

 

[dsnydaddy]

And I was in a secret porthole room for around $900 for 1A 3K. I remember your many posts beforehand!! Weren't we the most active cruise meets thread around?? All that speculating......

It was crazy active. The excitement ran high on that one.

 

[dsnydaddy]

Check out the release day prices, they were nowhere near that. We are waiting on the West Coast sailings hopefully for May 2015 to also combine Disneyland.

I tell ya, if I see another deal like that... It'll be mine for sure.

 

[dsnydaddy]

I'm guessing the cruise is fairly full and it's decently close to the sail date, so higher prices. I'd never pay the going rate now for a 2 night cruise, though!

I agree. Maybe they'll have a last minute deal on it.

 

[babydiver]

[B]C'mon DCL what are you waiting for[/B]......