August 25 2012

[FJS961]

We would love to do a Med Cruise but we are afraid of the Airfare for a family of five.

Our tickets for St. Lucia this summer were over $700.00

This is true. My Med cruise is a bit cheaper than my caribbean cruise BUT the airfare to europe is going to make up the difference

 

[My4PhillyGirls]

Anyone happy that DCL is automatically billing gratuities for the Fantasy starting tomorrow

I know I am

I went with my DW to Guest Services during our our last cruise on the Dream to inquire about our account balance and the CM quoted this ridiculous bill

Turned out that she was giving us information about another state room

Then she offered to refund us some of our charges for using the washing machines and dryers because she thought that DCL have over charged us

We politely asked for a printout of our account and left as fast as possible

 

[FJS961]

Got a call from shoreside concierge yesterday afternoon and chatted with Eric for a while - start booking things on Friday - feels closer

 

[My4PhillyGirls]

Got a call from shoreside concierge yesterday afternoon and chatted with Eric for a while - start booking things on Friday - feels closer

Please save reservations and excursions for us

18 Weeks and counting for our cruise

 

[FJS961]

Please save reservations and excursions for us

18 Weeks and counting for our cruise

no worries ... My must haves are a cabana, Remy dinner, Palo brunch. I haven't decided on any excursions yet

 

[gdulaney]

off cruise topic (I hope this is ok!), but we're planning our first trip to HHI in early Nov and I've never been. Any suggestions of must do-see-eat??

Off Topic is okay with me....

HHI is great... if you stay on property, just ask at the front desk or at the gift shop....the cast members give great recommendations.

We love the Sea Shack. I really want to try One Hot Mama's (bbq).

Ginny

 

[Disneyholic]

no worries ... My must haves are a cabana, Remy dinner, Palo brunch. I haven't decided on any excursions yet

We are hoping to get Remy for the 25th for our 40th wedding anniversary.I don't even care what time we get as long as we can snag it.

 

[My4PhillyGirls]

no worries ... My must haves are a cabana, Remy dinner, Palo brunch. I haven't decided on any excursions yet

I want Palo brunch too

 

[FJS961]

Remy is fantastic and worth every penny IMO

Palo brunch is another must do dining experience onboard, I find it better than Palo dinner personally. My folks are joining us and I know they won't care so much for Remy but I plan to have brunch with them and set them up for a Palo dinner just the two of them one night.

 

[Trinity524]

Just to confirm, you book your excursions and dining 75 days out, is that correct?

 

[FJS961]

Just to confirm, you book your excursions and dining 75 days out, is that correct?

For first time cruiser is 75 days

Silver castaway is 90
Gold is 100 (?)
Platinum and concierge is 120 days

 

[Trinity524]

Thanks

 

[eyes4mickey]

Has anyone looked into any excursions yet. We haven't been to St Martin or St Thomas in many years and would love to hear any suggestions.

 

[Trinity524]

I am also looking for excursions with a four year old boy suggestions

 

[My4PhillyGirls]

Has anyone looked into any excursions yet. We haven't been to St Martin or St Thomas in many years and would love to hear any suggestions.

On our last Eastern cruise we only went shopping

This time since we have a large group of 14 we may look into the two flags tour that goes to both side of St. Maartin

Then we will go shopping

 

[krisgils33]

we were rained out of our beach excursion last time and went to the coral world ocean park instead . i think this would be a fun excursion for a little boy!

I am also looking for excursions with a four year old boy suggestions

 

[FJS961]

depends on the excursion of course but most DCL ones have age minimums of 5 or 10 yrs old. When you try to book online your little guy might not be eligible to be booked into it. You may be able to do those things on your own though.

For St Marten we were thinking of doing the riviera rendevouz beach day as it looks like you can purchase water sports like jetski, parasail, etc

For St Thomas, my folks, DW and 2 smaller ones will do the Maegans bay beach one while my DD12 and I will do one of the more extensive snorkeling excursions.

 

[krisgils33]

Has anyone ever booked a cabana on CC? I know it's pretty pricey and I'm wondering if it's worth it. Thoughts?

 

[My4PhillyGirls]

Has anyone ever booked a cabana on CC? I know it's pretty pricey and I'm wondering if it's worth it. Thoughts?

I haven't had the privilege of having a cabana but I have seen the videos and personally peaked at them last summer and they are very nice

If you can afford it, they look like they are worth the money

 

[FJS961]

Has anyone ever booked a cabana on CC? I know it's pretty pricey and I'm wondering if it's worth it. Thoughts?

We have booked them a few times and will do them again.

We like the personal space, convenience, layout. Whether it is worth it or not is definitely subjective.