Cruise Newbie question..... LOTS of ?????

[karebear1]

I've never been on a cruise at all- let alone a DISNEY CruisE! Can you please give me some insite as to what there is to do on a cruise and what you enjoy most about cruising? WHat is the smallest room you would go with (I like deluxe resorts if that helps?!??!) and do you ever get bored??

Sorry for so many quaetions, but I'm very curious about these cruises and I'm thinking about doing this for our 25th anniversary in March 2005. Thanks !

 

[ennazus]

What did we like most....

Being able to do nothing or being on the go. It's your choice. There is always something you can do. Sometimes you have to decide which thing you want to do and forgo another because there are so many choices. The food is scrumptious! mmmmm! The staff is VERY attentive! We can't wait to cruise with Disney again.

I prefer a deluxe hotel (ie. Contemporary) although we don't usually stay in the very best rooms in a deluxe hotel. We choose a Cat. 5 with a veranda and were very happy!

Keep reading these boards and you'll get TONS of information!

 

[BeanoC]

Just being out on deck and watching the ocean go by is worth the price alone, to me!!

As far as the smallest room to stay in... if you like deluxe resorts, think category 3 or higher. There is a big price jump from category 4 to 3, but if it is affordable for you, the extra space is wonderful, and you have concierge service as well.

And you will never, ever get bored! Way too much to do. Clubs, shows, movies, games, ports-of-call, shopping, snorkeling, eating, swimming, laying by the pool... even a couple of hours of sleep in there somewhere!

There is nothing about Disney Cruise Lines that you can't learn by coming here to these boards, so stay tuned!



'Beano'

 

[dclwdwlover]

I could talk all day on this subject (believe me, I COULD), but I won't. Read the posts - that's the best way to find out a lot of info. about cruising. Check out the one on here now about the verandahs - that will help you decide if you should go to those categories or not. I HIGHLY recommend a verandah - especially if you like good accomodations. You'll get the most out of your trip that way, too. You'll have a WONDERful time. Both ships are great.

 

[Laz]

You can also do a search on the internet. Try www.cruisecritic.com. very good site.

Remember, you will find people who will find something wrong with every cruise. Different ships and lines cater to different groups of people. Try a 4 day cruise first as a test. What I like best is that you can do everything or nothing at all...its your cruise. You make what you want out of it.

 

[Buckaroo's Dad]

laying by the pool

Disney is geared towards families. People are lying by the pools...

 

[BeanoC]

Disney is geared towards families. People are lying by the pools...

Buckaroos' Dad : Me, I did most of my lying in ESPN, but guys watching sports will do that...


karebear, don't forget about the spa! Disney has a great spa, with massages, surial baths, etc. And of course Palo, the adults-only restaurant, is on the must-do list whenever you cruise Disney!

Once you board, you won't be bored aboard.




'Beano'

 

[Buckaroo's Dad]

Hi BeanoC.

Me, I did most of my lying in ESPN, but guys watching sports will do that...

lol!

 

[PiperG]

We love sitting on the verandah and watching to ocean go by as we sail along. Its so incredibly peaceful and relaxing compared to the stress of day to day life.

 

[ohiominnie]

karebear! Welcome!
I've never been one who wanted to cruise, but the Disney name enticed me and I recently went on my first one (4 day) I LOVED it so much!! We ended up booking a 7 day for next May and, I emailed my parents and talked them into a 4 day for this November/December!! It's been said, you can do as MUCH or as little as you want.
Here's a sampling of our navigator from our day in Nassau (this doesn't include any of the port excursions)
8-8:45 cardio combat workout
8:30 friends of bill w meeting (what IS this?)
9:00 arms and abs workout
9-11 shopping in paradise presentation
10 movie "piglet's big movie"
1:30 movie "jungle book 2"
1:30-4:30 island melodies (band)
2:00-3:00 trial the seqway human transporter
3:00 fat burner aerobics
3:00 pot luck golf chipping event
3:30 ping pong tournament
4:30 future cruise presentation
4:30 de stress for wellness (in the spa)
5-6 jackpot bingo
5:30 disney melodies
5:30-6:30 shopping in paradise
6:00 movie "treasure planet"
6:00 movie PremEAR "lizzie mcguire movie"
7:30 disney melodies
7:30-8:15 welcome party
7:30-8:30 sparkling moments (champagne and strawberries
7:30-8:30 jackpot bingo
7:30-8:30 pin trading
7:30-8:30 family dance party
7:30-8:30 relaxing piano favorites
7:30-8:30 cinco de mayo party
7:45 family dueling pianos
8:30 movie "treasure planet"
8:30 movie PremEAR "lizzie mcguire movie"
9:30-10 family pre-tropical deck party
9:30-10:15 relaxing piano favorites
9:30-10:30 music under the stars
9:45-10:30 dueling pianos (for adults)
10-12 tropical deck party
10:30 match your mate (newlywed game-ish?)
10:30 movie "chicago"
10:30-11:15 relaxing piano favorites
11 port departure
11:30 krazy karaoke
11:30-12 relaxing piano favorites
11:30-12:15 dueling pianos
1am-2am dance music.

this doesn't include relaxing in the comfy chairs on deck 4. watching the sunrise/sunset, relaxing on the deck 7 aft overlook, meeting characters, eating, eating some more, swimming, the spa services, did i mention eating?, sports on the sports deck, espn sports room, eating some more, on some nights there are big stage shows (disney style) or magicians/comedians....

it's a BLAST! I can't believe I went from "i never want to take a cruise" to "4 days isn't going to be long enough" within 24 hours of sailing!!!!

HTH!

 

[PiperG]

Originally posted by ohiominnie

8:30 friends of bill w meeting (what IS this?)

Its an AA meeting.

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by PiperG
Its an AA meeting.

Thx! I've wondered who this Bill W is, because he always seems to be onboard!
Clears that one up....

 

[karebear1]

hnaks for all your responses guys!! It sounds like it will be fun. I'll take your suggestions and continue reading on this board. When I come up wuth more specific questions I'll ask!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!

 

[ohiominnie]

karebear...
tried to PM you. Your mailbox is full.

 

[karebear1]

I cleared it! Thanks for letting me know!