Do they do anything special for Xmas or NY Eve onboard?

[kaykels]

We're thinking of doing a cruise over Xmas or New Years and I was wondering if there were any special activities or festivities? It's a BOAT LOAD of money (I'm so funny) so I have to weigh out the benefits. Waking up on the ship Xmas morning or ringing in the New Year out at sea may be a dream come true ...... or a whole lot of debt because it's MUCH MUCH cheaper a week or two later. Is it worth it? Any feedback from past cruisers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Masonpips]

We're on this year's NYE cruise and from what I've read on other's reports it will be a special cruise. From prints in the room (signed by the characters welcoming in the NY) to special chocolates, a full ship party (held in the atrium and broadcast throughout the ship) and a special menu, the whole day sound fabulous.

We've cruised over Halloween and they made that holiday feel special - I can't wait to see what they do for NY! I would also think the Christmas decorations will still be up for our cruise so I think that will help as well!

But you are correct, it's a boatload of money! The cost is almost double what we paid for the 11/1/2003 cruise.

 

[jgalecpa]

We sailed last Xmas with our DD's (13 & 17) and it really was "magical".

Of course, the ship is beautiful and decorated up for Xmas.

The ship was preternaturally quiet xmas morning. I would normally get up and take my exercise walk on deck four from 630 - 730. By 7am the ship would be normally up and people moving about. Not that day.

Obviously, everyone was having there own Xmas with their families.
About 9 oclock everyone started to emerge.

All the little ones had the most amazing looks on there faces.

(OF Course Santa CAN find the ship. It does have the biggest Chimney you've ever seen).

More than any other time, the kids had on their Dis outfits. Princesses and pirates abounded.

In the Lobby was the Best Santa you ever saw. Kids lined up, not to tellhim what they wanted (it was already Xmas). but because he had a gift for every single person that came to him.

Santa had his helpers, like goofy and mickey, but today, Santa was the man.

That was the start of an amazing day. Things happened all the time.

What I remember most next was noticing the crew exchanging gifts among themselves. It made you realize this was our vacation but their home.

Later many crew told me about the tradition being maintained where on Xmas the Captain and the officers served the crew at their DCL party.


Was it a great Xmas. Yes. It was worth every penny.

Jim

 

[trinibjill]

Hi
Are you the same one using the DIS name of RieannSG on Majestics who's going site?
My daughter, my granddaughter, her girlfriend & I are going the same time you are. Is there a thread out for that time frame yet?

If the Magic decorates like WDW does it must be awesome.

Jill

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Hi Mom!

Hi Jim!

~Mom, the link is below for the whose going on the Christmas Cruise~

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=603013&perpage=15&pagenumber=1