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

[sunny04]

sunny04 ~ Good luck! I hope you are able to book it. What month are you talking about? I know they were booked solid till the 22nd of april when I tried.

Oops! For March.

 

[ansky922]

I am looking to see if anyone has room for a family of 3 for April 1-7

 

[irisbud]

Hi everyone! Just a quick question that I'm sure has been answered before but this thread is so long! Do you have to pay in full at the time of booking or pay any kind of deposit?

Thanks!

 

[ms_mckenna]

I am pretty sure you just need a CC to secure no deposit. I am sure someone else can answer for sure.
Another note we will be there if anyone books between July 30th and August 3rd I would be intrested in splitting a Wishes cruise with someone. Will be me and my 2 children (we are there for their bdays). (did not see a wishes thread like this one)

 

[not-too-old4fun]

Hope you guys can find room with someone!

Amy ~ I had to give my credit card number. They 'hold' the amount and it goes through on that day. Or... you can decide to pay with a different method.

 

[KristineN]

yes, it is a credit card guarantee..pay in full that night

 

[Lady SnowElla]

I know that it is too early to make reservations yet but I was starting to plan for a July 4th Illuminations Cruise. I know that the cost is significantly higher than other days. It would be myself, DD14, & DD9 celebrating our family adoption anniversary. I just wanted to see if there might be another family interested in sharing the costs?

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Amy ~ I had to give my credit card number. They 'hold' the amount and it goes through on that day. Or... you can decide to pay with a different method.

Much like a Car Rental, the Credit Card is used to hold the reservation, but you must pay at the marina the night of the cruise. At that time you can pay with cash, room card, Disney Dollars, or any accepted Credit Card. The marina does not have access to your original credit card (used to hold the cruise) and they cannot just "leave it on that card".

 

[Marble8]

Hi there. Sorry if this has been asked already. Is this the same as the Fireworks Cruise that is part of Grand Gatherings? We are doing the Magical Fireworks Voyage (I think part of Grand Gatherings) 2/19 @Epcot. Since there are 8 in our family it made it worthwhile to do the Grand Gatherings. We experienced all of them last summer when we went but this one, and maybe one other one. I would appreciate any feedback on any of the Grand Gatherings, what was your favorites, etc. Thanks. Melinda

 

[The Sweetness]

Im pretty sure the specialty cruises are different from grand gatherering offerings

 

[merlin307]

Just discovered this thread, -- wow

Its a long shot but is anyone visiting Epcot between the 16th and 27th April 07 and has a spare 4 seats on one of the cruises...leave a reply or message me -

 

[Tigger&Tink]

HI ALL

Looking to share a WISHES cruise with someone on VALENTINES DAY we are two ADULTS (well most times ) Please PM me or email me at the email in my profile,,THANKS somuch

TINK

 

[ansky922]

Hi everyone

just another post
Would love to share a wishes cruise we are a quiet family of three
for somewhere between April1 -7th
PM me with any info

 

[NJ Cruisers]

Does anyone have room for the Illuminations (preferably) or Wishes (with sound) cruises for any day Appril 21 - 27. There are 3 of us.

Please send me a PM - DianeNJ@comcast.net - with the cost and date available.

THANKS

 

[shawnandjeff]

but figure it's worth a try. We'll be there 2/24 to 3/3...two adults...if anyone is doing either cruise and has room, let me know. It sounds fantastic!

Thanks everyone!

 

[lenny l]

It will be my birthday when we (hopefully) have our Illuminations cruise later this year.

Just wondered, can I pay for the boat to be decorated & to get a birthday cake?

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Just wondered, can I pay for the boat to be decorated & to get a birthday cake?

The boat decorations (Balloons and Banner) can be part of the Cruise Price, any additional Cake or Food is handled separately through Private Dining at the Yacht Club. At Bayside Marina, you will only be charged for the cruise, the Private Dining portion will be charged to your room or credit card separately.

 

[goldilocks_63]

HI, I don't see a thread for a May 2007 Cruise, so posting here. I sent a PM to the OP, asking about May, but maybe they didn't get it yet...?

At any rate, I have a reserved May 10, 2007 (Thursday) Illuminations cruise. WOuld anyone like to share half (total price is $275 + $25 tip for captain, so half would be $150).

Meeting at 8:00 p.m., at the Yatch CLub Marina.

Anyone interested, please PM me (next to my name, there is an option).

Oh, we can fit up to 5.

THanks, GOldi

 

[goldilocks_63]

I called 2/10/07 to make an Illuminations cruise, and was told there was only one proce of $275.00.

So either this infor is out of date, or I was mis-informed....?

Goldi

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From Link here:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/fireworks.htm

ILLUMINATIONS BASIC CRUISE -

-$250.00 tax included for up to 10 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda and bagged snacks

-Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise

ILLUMINATIONS CELEBRATION CRUISE -

Same as Illuminations Basic Cruise plus decorations.

-$275.00, tax included

-Guests may order Private Dining to be delivered to the cruise

 

[goldilocks_63]

and Illuminations is now $275... and the decorated Illuminations is $300.

So prices went up.

Goldi

Still looking for a May thread for someone to join us in May 10, THursday Illuminations cruise