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

[Inkmahm]

I bypassed all the marketing stuff by pressing 1, then 1, and skipped right to the CM. Give it a practice run several days before your trip. Don't do it during busy hours though. Practice runs are best done during the slower times, since you're not really booking then.

I just booked for December 9th using exactly the directions in the first post of this thread. Worked perfectly!!!!

 

[LadyMar]

Just booked birthday cruise for 12/9 too!!! See you on the water!

 

[JaneSi]

Very excited as we've got the Breathless for 5th December Does anyone know if we get the drinks/snacks like on the pontoons? Thanks.

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Very excited as we've got the Breathless for 5th December Does anyone know if we get the drinks/snacks like on the pontoons? Thanks.

Yes, chips and soda will be provided and Aaron will be your driver.

 

[karebear1]

Can somoene please tell me the cost of a Wishes or Illuminations cruise please? How about The Breathless?

THANKS!

 

[agotta]

I know it's a bit early, the thread isn't even started yet, but we are looking to possible share a wishes cruise on 02/07. There are 4 of us. Lemme know if you are interested!!

 

[DinoDave]

I was lucky enough to reserve a pontoon boat for Friday Dec. 8th for the Illuminations cruise. If anyone is interested in sharing let me know. Also, does anyone have a picture of the boat so I can see the seating arrangement or size??

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Can somoene please tell me the cost of a Wishes or Illuminations cruise please? How about The Breathless?
THANKS!

Both are currently $250.00

Pontoon seats 10 guests
Breathless seats 7 guests

 

[bzzelady]

I was lucky enough to reserve a pontoon boat for Friday Dec. 8th for the Illuminations cruise. If anyone is interested in sharing let me know. Also, does anyone have a picture of the boat so I can see the seating arrangement or size??

DinoDave,

I sent you a PM this morning with interest in sharing the cruise.

I have a picture of the pontoon from when my DD did the albatross cruise in June. I cannot upload it onto DIS because I just haven't figured out how to post pictures yet-if you PM me back, send me your email address and I will send it to you in standard email.
The boat has about 4 seats up front...captain and controls are in the middle, and there is a U shaped sitting area in the back for about 6-8 people.
I guess that CRO is telling people only 10 maximum may go on the cruises now.
During the day excursions, there is a canopy but they take down the canopy for the Illuminations cruises.

 

[mr12volt]

We have an Illuminations cruise booked for 10/25 and would like to share it with someone. Myself, DW, and DD7. We would prefer one family or small group to split the cost with ($300 total with tip) as opposed to packing the boat. If anyone is interested please let me know by PM.

 

[tink2020]

Anyone have room for an Illuminations cruise Saturday, January 6th? DH has chosen ONE piece of information to add to the trip planning, and it's that he wants to actually SEE Illuminations. Everytime we go, we end up getting booted out of a good spot, etc and he has yet to see it from a good view -- so he thinks it stinks!

I know it's really specific, but if anyone knows of anyone who might have room, it would be a fantastic surprise after running the half!


Edit: nevermind, I see they can't even be booked yet! I'll keep my eyes out for a thread!

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all of those who created this thread!!!!
I'm so glad I had those directions or I would never have made it. I got thru at exactly 3:01 (7:01 Eastern) and I got the LAST one! I can imagine I would have been out of luck by actually listening to the whole recordings.
So Thank You All!

 

[kimbac3]

There are 5 of us but we are a fun lovin' bunch!!!
Thanks!!!
Kimba

 

[ValpoMan]

We are a family of 5 who are looking to see if anyone has room for us on 10/6/06...

Thanks!

Monte Southwell

 

[MomofCKJ]

So sad, I followed the directions, got right through at 7 on the dot and they were gone. Trying for an Illuminations Cruise Dec 18th. If you have one and need to cancel please PM me!

Allyson

 

[daisylove]

Please let me know.

 

[MomofCKJ]

Lesson of the day, keep trying!

I called at 7am today (90 days out) and was told they were all gone. I tried again at 3pm and got one! Pixie Dust!

Keep trying!

Allyson

 

[Cruz91]

I believe we may have up to an extra three seats for our cruise which is scheduled for Thanksgiving night (11/23) at 8 p.m. PM me if you are interested....

 

[Scraper]

I have to cancel my Illuminations cruise Oct 30th. Would anyone like to take it. I am not sure how we go about it but I am sure Disney would help figure it out. IM me if you are interested

 

[Crazy Hakim]

I have to cancel my Illuminations cruise Oct 30th. Would anyone like to take it. I am not sure how we go about it but I am sure Disney would help figure it out. IM me if you are interested

Well, the boat is in your name, and it is being held on your Credit Card.
IF you were to give the boat away, the other party could just show up at Bayside Marina and say "We are here for the Jones' Boat"
Because all boats are just held with the credit card, each cruise must be paid for (Credit Card, Room Card, Cash) at the Marina. So this is not an issue.
The potential problem is if your group does not show up, or does not cancel in advance, then it is your credit card that will be charged the full price as a No Show.
So, it's risky.

I would just cancel and put the available boat back into the system.