Boats - so you've got me curious...

[seelyt2]

For the boats to watch either Illuminations or Wishes...you've got me curious - what's the ballpark cost here?

 

[carmiedog]

Price: $211.26 for 21' Pontoon ($220 with tax) or $258.21 for the 25' Pontoon with Audio ($275 with tax)
(price admits up to 10 if group is made up of all adults, 12 if group is a mix of children and adults)

don't know if that's the most up to date price, but it's from allears and will give you an idea.
http://allears.net/btp/illum.htm

there's also a group cruise - used to be for magical gatherings but now open to everyone

 

[carmiedog]

here's the other one that's per person but you can't rent the entire boat to yourself (unless you have a really large group!) - I don't know how may the boat holds

Pirate and Pals Fireworks Voyage - Beginning July 13, 2009, this Magical Cruise is open to all guests (not just Grand Gathering Guests). The voyage will depart from the Contemporary resort (exact location provided when you make the reservation). The total price for Guests 10 and older will be $53.99 and for Guests 3 – 9, the total price will be $30.99. Reservations for the Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage, can be made by contacting 407-WDW-PLAY (939-7529). You do not have to be a Walt Disney World resort guest to book this cruise.

http://allears.net/btp/spcruise.htm

 

[carmiedog]

almost done...promise!

here's a link to info on this site
http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/fireworks.htm

It's always a good idea to cross compare sites in case one is out of date

 

[seelyt2]

Carmiedog - you're a wealth of information. Thanks so much!

 

[Pakey]

Don't forget to budget in for the gratuity for the boat captain. That's not incuded in the Disney price as it's paid directly to the boat captain when you finish your cruise.

 

[mousefan1972]

We did an Illuminations Cruise this past Christmas night. The cost (including tax) was $346.13. I tipped our driver $50. It was well worth it.

 

[holden]

We did the Wishes cruise with audio (larger boat) for DH's 40th. It cost somewhere around $300 but was worth it! I highly recommend it!