ILLUMINATIONS CRUISES-What they are--How to book--FIND ONE TO SHARE

[shendley]

I understand that it's expected to tip the captain of your boat, but what is the norm for tipping? And does it make a difference if you split the cruise with another family? Do you split the standard tip as well? Assuming I'm able to book a cruise, I just wanna do the right thing here by my captain.

 

[Goofy4]

I tipped $30 or $35 back in the day when it was a little cheaper. I asked the same question then and I don't think I ever got a real definitive answer.

They may offer to take you for a extra spin after illuminations. We went back up to HS (I don't think that is standard). So if it's a nice night and you get some extra time in, you request anything special and they accommodate you well, or they do an extra nice job with the kids, etc., you can tip accordingly.

I appreciated that our captain didn't seem to expect a tip. And as I recall, there was a big football game he was missing.

 

[dreamn_Disney]

I took a WISHES cruise last year and it was great. I would love to take it again this year. There are 4 of us Me, Dd (17), Dd's Bff (17), Ds (4). If anyone has the boat that seats 10 that would be great. We were in the boat that sits eight last year and would like to have the music this time.

 

[njphmom]

Does anyone have availability on their cruise for 2 more?

We would love to be on the Illumnations cruise for the dates of May 6, 7 or 8?
Trying to show my mother-in-law the wonders of Disney!

Please email me at matro1@juno.com

 

[spartn1]

We are going to Universal this year instead of Disney... but I'd still like to take the family on the Illuminations Cruise. Does anyone know if you can do the cruise without having park passes? Our family of 5 will be in Orlando from June 12-22. Thanks

 

[Crazy Hakim]

We are going to *#%@*% this year instead of Disney... but I'd still like to take the family on the Illuminations Cruise. Does anyone know if you can do the cruise without having park passes? Our family of 5 will be in Orlando from June 12-22. Thanks

Yes, you do not need Park Passes. You board the boat at Bayside Marina and never leave the boat. Good luck,

Mike

 

[vavalynn2]

just checking to see if anyone needed two extra adults for those dates.

 

[roozlilone]

Has the dialing procedures changed for getting an illuminations cruise? What numbers do you need to push. I desperately need an update!! PLEASE HELP!

 

[ltl engine]

I plan to cancel our Illuminations reservation for April 29th. It was departing th e Yacht & Beach Club Marina at 8:30. I am not sure if I can transfer this to someone else but I would be willing to try...PM me if you are interested

It was $275 +tax=$292.88 (I had reserved for 2 adults + 2 kids but I think it could be up to 6 people)

 

[wdw-ocd]

Today was the 90 day mark for to book for our upcoming trip and when I spoke to the CM at 7:01 a.m. he said there were no boats left!!!
I mentioned how surprised I was that ALL of the pontoon boats AND the Breathless could've been booked within a one minute time frame. He then started clicking on his keyboard and said, "Ummm, oh wait, I think I found you a boat." Coincidence or someone who clued into what I was trying to reserve? Regardless, I'm sure glad I didn't take his initial "no boats left" for an answer and hung up the phone!!!

 

[Vickie46]

anyone have anything open b/w June 24-28? It would be 2 adults and one quite little 6 yr old girl.. thanks. sch17@bellsouth.net

 

[darthvaderusa]

Hello

My DW & DS are thinking of taking the Wishes cruise on 7/23 for my DS's 15th Bday Is there any interest in sharing the premium cruise from the Poly? accountant1usa@gmail.com

Thanks

Got premium cruise for 7/22. Any interest?

 

[spartn1]

If you have a cruise booked and are looking for someone to share it with we would be interested.

 

[mewiles]

I have found mixed information around allowable guests. I have read online that it can take up to 12 guests with 10 of them being adults. But then I have read (and the reservation line said) 10 - only 10 - regardless. We are a party of 11 - 6 adults, 5 children ranging in age from 10 to 4. Is this going to be a show stopper?

 

[Carolinagal]

Hi -

I'm Lynne, 45, and my DD 13, would love to join your cruise if you have any availability. Please contact me by PM or post to the board

Thanks so much in advance!!

Lynne from Texas

 

[Twinsmomma]

Ok I know this is a LONG SHOT, but hey...thought I would ask anyhow. Anyone have room for 6 on an Illuminations Cruise May 10-16. (don't laugh, I know how ridiculous this is this late in the game) I thought I had read through everything on DIS, but just came upon on the cruise forum this morning. Not sure how I missed it??

 

[snowdrift7]

Ok I know this is a LONG SHOT, but hey...thought I would ask anyhow. Anyone have room for 6 on an Illuminations Cruise May 10-16.

If you don't have any luck, I suggest you phone the marina while you're there - or better yet, go down to the Yacht Club marina at 8pm and wait around a bit. Often what happens is that someone cancels a cruise (you can do that up to 24 hours beforehand) and then it's too late to re-book for the next day. And then sometimes people end up not showing up for cruises. I had about 4 people not show up last yr for the Illuminations cruise and 5 didn't show up for the wishes cruise.

So I definitely wouldn't give up hope. It might not be such a long shot as you think. And if you show up on the 15th I'll say hi since I have a cruise that night (unfortunately it's already full with DISers).

anyway, good luck

cyn

 

[tas888]

I just booked an Illuminations cruise for May 2. I have 6 spots available. We are 2 adults and 2 kids 10 and 6. We would love to share our cruise with you. I don't have 10 posts so please post your email and I will contact you

 

[shendley]

Darn it's tough getting one of these boats. My wife called this morning to try to reserve a boat for July 25th, got through to someone less than a minute after 7, and "no boats." We're gonna try again for a boat for the 28th this Tuesday, so perhaps we'll have better luck when we roll the dice a second time. But somehow I suspect we'll wind up calling intermittently from here until then hoping for a cancellation!

 

[KristineN]

We have a Wishes cruise booked for June 3rd...I have room for 5 more people...let me know if you are interested in joining us