Europe Cruise

[kriddie77]

Hi, we were considering doing the British Isle Cruise. In light of recent events in Brussels we are thinking it's not a great idea. We've read about attacks on Mediterranean excursions. (NOT on any Disney cruise) Just wondering if anyone else was still planning on traveling over seas or not.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Hi, we were considering doing the British Isle Cruise. In light of recent events in Brussels we are thinking it's not a great idea. We've read about attacks on Mediterranean excursions. (NOT on any Disney cruise) Just wondering if anyone else was still planning on traveling over seas or not.

We certainly are. Next month. Also have a China trip booked for next year.

 

[Ofinn]

We just booked the Iceland/Norway cruise. We are planning on going back to Europe next year.

 

[scgustafson]

Hi, we were considering doing the British Isle Cruise. In light of recent events in Brussels we are thinking it's not a great idea. We've read about attacks on Mediterranean excursions. (NOT on any Disney cruise) Just wondering if anyone else was still planning on traveling over seas or not.

I have been booked on this cruise for over a year and see no reason to not go on it. The British have a very solid intelligence service and despite the average Bobby not carrying a gun, they are more than capable of dealing with a terrorist threat.

We are also anxiously awaiting next summer's itinerary release to book a European cruise if it is a new itinerary for us.

 

[DHSbutcher]

We have our EBTA booked for next month with a week and a half at the end in Europe traveling around England, France, and Amsterdam and we have not once thought about canceling. We quite look forward to enjoying ourselves. Living in Orlando and visiting the theme parks I don't think i'm in any more danger in Europe as I am at home

 

[dclpluto]

I don't have a Europe cruise planned because of $$$$$ but if I did there is no way I will cancel. Who knows where the next terrorist attack is going to be only the terrorist know that. It could happen in NYC, LA, Chicago, Disney world, Vancouver, etc. maybe it will be at a mlb game maybe the one I will be at. Maybe it will happen in my country town.

 

[MUN]

Hi, we were considering doing the British Isle Cruise. In light of recent events in Brussels we are thinking it's not a great idea. We've read about attacks on Mediterranean excursions. (NOT on any Disney cruise) Just wondering if anyone else was still planning on traveling over seas or not.

IMHO, you shouldn't go if you are not comfortable. To answer your question, yes people are still planning on traveling overseas.

MUN

 

[gismo1554]

What I would add is, I think there are a lot more unsafe places in the world than those visited by cruiselines but that being said everyone makes decisions based on their own feelings. What's the point going on holiday if you are going to be nervous everywhere? I'm from the UK and personally wouldn't not travel to Europe but that's me and there are some other places I wouldn't be in a rush to visit. However just because a cruise goes to a port doesn't mean you have to get off in that port. We booked an Athens-Istanbul cruise (non-disney) for later in the year which has now had its ports changed so ends in France instead. I had no problem with the original itinerary or the new one as the ports I felt unsafe in I wasn't going to get off at. There are a few ports in Mexico and the Caribbean I wouldn't feel comfortable in either for attacks on tourists. Unfortunately it can happen anywhere and its just one of those things that you can't predict for.

 

[Flossbolna]

I live in Europe (Germany), so not travelling there is not an option for me. However, I want to point out that you cannot deduct that because something happens in one place in Europe, it will happen at another place in Europe, too. Just like in the United States, your experience when travelling with regard to security will vary greatly if you visit Chicago or Yellowstone. In Europe, add to that there are plenty of different countries with different cultures and different governments, all that has an effect on security.

I am not sure about which attacks you read about on tourists on Med cruises. I would guess those were in Tunisia or Egypt. The Mediterranean Sea is actually bordering on to three different continents: Europe (Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece) Asia (Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel) and Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco). Some of these countries, I would most certainly not travel to (Syria of course is totally out of the question), but of the European countries, I would have no problem travelling to any of those.

You mentioned a British Isles cruise and I would consider most of the cities and towns you would visit on a cruise like that relatively "safe". The only spot that could be more of a target for terrorism attack might be London. But then, in my opinion London is a very safe city, because people there have lived with the threat of terrorism attacks for such a long time. I have never been in a city where I found people to be more vigilant than Londoners.

 

[kaseyC]

We live in a suburb of Chicago and we do not hesitate to visit the city often even though it is considered one of the most dangerous cities in the country. So yes, we will be going on our vacation in Europe. We are doing an Eastern Med cruise in June with pre-cruise days in Barcelona and post-cruise days in Athens. We will then spend a week at a beach resort in Mykonos.

 

[tink1970]

If you're not comfortable then that will affect your experience so only you can decide whether you want to proceed with your travel plans.

That said, I'm traveling to Scotland, leaving my DD there for 3 weeks (summer school) and Mom and I are going to Ireland. Did not hesitate for a second after the latest events to reconsider. This is for several reasons: I trust the UK's intelligence agencies; I do not believe in being foolish (agree with PP with not traveling to Syria) but am not going to change my life in a significant way to appease terrorists; I am faithful/fatalistic or both..when it's my time, it's my time. Won't do something to bring it on but can't live my life in fear. Just my 2 cents.

 

[cedricandsophie]

We have trips planned this year to Mexico, the carribbean and Italy. Never occurred to me to change. We have been all over Europe, India, Egypt, Jordan, morrocco, tunesia and even Damascus Syria a few years ago Before the Syrian unrest. As well as many African countries. Have never felt unsafe anywhere.

 

[kriddie77]

I too feel when it's your time it's just that. Could totally happen in the U.S. Yes the Mediterranean cruises I read about was about them waiting for tourist excursion buses to attack. Attacks are possible everywhere. It's just that it seems they are happening more often and terrorist are saying they are forming more groups everywhere. Just want to use common sense and not go directly in harms way. In no way do I wish to live in fear and let someone keep me from doing things. Just curious what everyone else was thinking on it. Still waiting for new release dates for next summer. Thanks for all your input!

 

[NancyIL]

This will be the first year I haven't gone to Europe since 2009. Instead, I recently returned from spending 6 weeks in Argentina and Chile (land tour + cruise), and future 2016 trips are to the Canadian Rockies + Celebrity Pacific Coastal cruise, and the December DIS Podcast cruise on Oasis of the Seas. I have b2b2b Hawaii and Alaska cruises booked for May 2017, and my DH and I are talking about doing a Route 66 driving trip in fall 2017.

IF I had a trip to Europe already planned, I probably would not cancel it. We benefitted from falling cruise prices in late spring 2012 after the Costa Concordia accident, so I imagine Europe cruise prices could be "soft" in the next year or two due to recent incidents. Well...maybe not on DCL!

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Hi, we were considering doing the British Isle Cruise. In light of recent events in Brussels we are thinking it's not a great idea. We've read about attacks on Mediterranean excursions. (NOT on any Disney cruise) Just wondering if anyone else was still planning on traveling over seas or not.

The U.K. and Europe are as safe as the USA, in fact I have stopped going to the USA for concerns on security and guns there.

 

[BuzzLightyearInTampa]

Ironically, statistically speaking, you are far safer from being a victim of violence (including terrorism) in Europe than in the USA. Actually, it's the Europeans who should be re-considering trips to America considering all of our gun violence here. So yes, go to Europe and have a great time!

 

[keaster]

Hi, we were considering doing the British Isle Cruise. In light of recent events in Brussels we are thinking it's not a great idea. We've read about attacks on Mediterranean excursions. (NOT on any Disney cruise) Just wondering if anyone else was still planning on traveling over seas or not.

I have not seen anything about an attack on any cruise ship in the Mediterranean.

 

[kriddie77]

We haven't booked yet. We just paid our deposit before we got off the last cruise. We were waiting for 2017 itinerary. I agree everywhere is vulnerable for bad things to occur. But I keep hearing all the other countries don't like Americans lol. We went to Italy & Switzerland last summer ( not on cruise) and in Italy they had armed guards standing on the streets which made my hubby a little uncomfortable. Anyone know when the 2017 itinerary will come out? Alaska is an option we're checking on as well.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

We haven't booked yet. We just paid our deposit before we got off the last cruise. We were waiting for 2017 itinerary. I agree everywhere is vulnerable for bad things to occur. But I keep hearing all the other countries don't like Americans lol. We went to Italy & Switzerland last summer ( not on cruise) and in Italy they had armed guards standing on the streets which made my hubby a little uncomfortable. Anyone know when the 2017 itinerary will come out? Alaska is an option we're checking on as well.

They have armed guards at every USA Airport.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Ironically, statistically speaking, you are far safer from being a victim of violence (including terrorism) in Europe than in the USA. Actually, it's the Europeans who should be re-considering trips to America considering all of our gun violence here. So yes, go to Europe and have a great time!

Correct.