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

[Bethnde1]

I really want to rent a boat to watch either one of the shows if any days are available when I call. I know the drill, call exactly at 7 am on the 90 day mark, (please see my remark below, though)...I'm looking to split the cost with another family (we'll divide it into a pp cost to be fair). It'll be me, my 16 y.o., my 6 year old, and possibly my daughter's friend a 15 y.o and my mom...The kids will behave, they're very shy. ...We really want to try this, but can't see paying that much money for only 3 to possibly 5 of us. If anyone is thinking of doing a cruise during the dates above, and is willing to have company, I'd love to share!


*****I'm not sure if anyone is aware of this or not. As you probably know now, we're arriving in wdw on 9/29, so I thought that yesterday would have been the 120 days before we come right? Wrong! I decided to call like on the 26 - 27th day just to see what would happen and I was able to make adr's....I haven't sat down to count out how many exact days the 26th was, but we're estatic since for the 1st time, EVER, we got into the Cinderella's Royal Table for lunch. ...I was like, I need to make sure all my friends from the board, actually count the physical days and not go by only the month (like call 3/29 for a 9/29 trip)****

 

[bigbabyblues]

I apologize if this has been posted already...does anyone know if there is room to accomodate a stroller (folded up) on the pontoon boats? We are doing the Wishes cruise in May (the one with the audio feed) and I am wondering whether we will be able to bring the stroller on the boat with us or whether we will have to leave it somewhere on shore (is there a decent place to leave it if necessary?).

Thanks!!!!!!

We were able to take our folded up stroller on the Illuminations Cruise, it was the pontoon boat.

 

[iluvdisney01]

I was able to get a cruise for June 24th. And I have spots for 7 adults (+2 children). Let me know if you're interested.

For those who have shared a cruise before, I was wondering how did you set-up the sharing of payment?

 

[beary62]

ANyone for Illumination cruise on 9/13/07?? My DH and I are looking to share a boat. Let me know

 

[mirthmaiden]

ANyone for Illumination cruise on 9/13/07?? My DH and I are looking to share a boat. Let me know

These can only be booked 90 days out, so you won't find anybody yet.

 

[beary62]

Thanks for the note. I will try again when I get to the 90 day mark. Have a good one

 

[emile]

I know it's a longshot, but anybody have five extra seats for Illuminations on Friday, May 4th? pm me.

Thanks.

 

[ansky922]

It Is Very Short notice

If you would like to share a Wishes cruise or if you know anyone who is in the area I have room for 4 or 5 people

The date is for Mon April 2 yes I said Mon April 2 (This is not a joke )

If your interested send me a PM I will check back tonight

 

[Vickie46]

anyone have 3 extra seats left from april 29-may4th?? It would be 2 adults and 1 very shy 5 yr old.

 

[Anc96]

I was able to get a cruise for June 24th. And I have spots for 7 adults (+2 children). Let me know if you're interested.

For those who have shared a cruise before, I was wondering how did you set-up the sharing of payment?

Is this the Wishes Cruise, or Illuminations?

We are looking for an Illuminations Cruise. We will be in the world from the 9th-30th so the 24th would fit for us. We are 1 adult and 1 child9.

We did the Wishes Cruise last year and enjoyed it very much.. we are so looking forward to the Illuminations Cruise if we could get it.

Please PM me with your terms if this is for Illuminations. Thank You!

 

[Catrinabeach]

Is there a thread for people looking to share Wishes cruises ?

Dh and I are going June 2 - 12th and would love to share either an Illuminations or Wishes Cruise between June 3 - 11th.

 

[caseyem67]

Is there a thread for people looking to share Wishes cruises ?

Dh and I are going June 2 - 12th and would love to share either an Illuminations or Wishes Cruise between June 3 - 11th.

I THINK most people that are interested in Wishes cruises or that already have Wishes cruises post here as well. I addressed a post to the moderators asking about having a Wishes cruise thread, but this is still the only one.

 

[tomu570]

A Family of five, 2 adults, and 3 children are hoping someone might have room to share for a Illuminations Cruise on June 15th or 16th 2007. Will pay half of all cruising costs.

 

[MagicAddict2178]

I was able to get a cruise for June 24th. And I have spots for 7 adults (+2 children). Let me know if you're interested.

For those who have shared a cruise before, I was wondering how did you set-up the sharing of payment?

iluvdisney01, I sent you a PM.

 

[Disney Hot Mama]

We shared a cruise once before. We made our match over this site too!
We both exchange emails/cell phone numbers prior to leaving for WDW. I brought cash to pay my 'host/sharing person' which included the cost per person and an agreeded upon tip to the driver. She handled paying the driver directly after I paid her before we got on the boat. It was a great experience and a fun way to meet other DIS'ers.

We were even invited to dinner with them the next night but already had reservations elsewhere...

Good luck... I might be interested in space on your cruise if there is still openings as we will be there from June 19th - July 26th. Need to check with DH though..

 

[shahzadmasih]

Hi, this post is very informative; however I would like some specific information. If someone can help me then please send me a private message. Best Regards,

 

[aubeone]

I posted in the July forum...but I wanted to let you all know that I am looking for a family to share a boat and cost of an Illuminations cruise on July 3rd. We are a group of 3. Nana...Dad (me) and DD 11. Sorry Grumpy and Mom have to work.

 

[dwelch]

I have reserved a Premium (with piped in synchronized music) Wishes Cruise for June 2, 2007. It leaves out of Wilderness Lodge at 9:00 PM. We are a party of three (me, DW and DD11) and are willing to share the boat and cost with someone. The boat reservation costs $275.00 plus tip. There are 10 seats, with 7 available. I intend to share the cost evenly per person. If all 10 seats are filled, then it will only be $27.50 per person, plus tip to the captain. I will pay for the boat, and you pay your share to me in cash before we sail.

This will be our last night at WDW before sailing on a 5-day Disney Cruise. We want to end the land-portion of our trip with a bang! Come join us!

Just send me a private message to learn more or reserve your spot.

 

[iluvdisney01]

Tried to add 2 adults and 1 child to my Illuminations reservation, but I was informed that the max is 10 people. It doesn't matter whether they are adults or children. I thought the pontoon boats are able to accommodate 12 with children?

My party right now has 7 adults and 2 kids. Did they change the policy or is there just too many adults in my party?

 

[robynv]

I got one! I'm pretty excited I snagged a Wishes cruise and I'm so excited!!!