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

[bem1962]

Looking to split a boat on OCT6th, a Saturday night, there are 4 of us, Mom & Dad , 9 year old daughter and 17 year old son,,, let me know if intrested .

 

[Donald is #1]

Still looking for either an Illuminations cruise or a Wishes (or Hallowishes) cruise with sound for 3 adults from Oct 11 until Oct 14.

 

[*love*2*shop]

I have managed to Book the HALLOWISHES Cruise for Friday night Oct 26.... The CM mentioned that we get snacks & such, But that private dining is an option........

Anyone know what this entales or What we can get brought aboard??? I had a VERY hard time understanding her..I am calling tomorrow ,BUT was on hold tonight for OVER 1/2 hr anmd never got to speak to anyone...

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

I grabbed this:
MAGIC KINGDOM WISHES PREMIUM CRUISE
25' Tracker Pontoon
-$275.00 tax included for up to 10 guests. Price includes pontoon boat, driver, water, soda, bagged snacks and AUDIO FEED

 

[paradisevalley]

Question, are all pontoon boats equipped w/safety glasses for viewing IllumiNations? Or do you have to specify safety glasses upon checking in or should I bring along clear swimming goggles for my DD? We did the IllumiNations cruise back in January and bits of the fireworks were getting in her eyes. Wasn't an issue for me as I wear eyeglasses.

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Question, are all pontoon boats equipped w/safety glasses for viewing IllumiNations? Or do you have to specify safety glasses upon checking in or should I bring along clear swimming goggles for my DD? We did the IllumiNations cruise back in January and bits of the fireworks were getting in her eyes. Wasn't an issue for me as I wear eyeglasses.

Bring your own safety equipment (glasses, earplugs, etc).
Sometimes the boats have safety glasses, but, I had heard that there was an issue (believe it or not) when glasses were available on the boat and guests not on a boat complained that they were not offered any sort of safety equipment.

 

[bgsnmky]

In this one, you can see the back of the boat and the last row of seating (behind the engine). It would be romantic to sit back here, but you cannot interact with the driver or get snacks from this spot.


Here you can see the whole boat. They claim you can get 2 people PLUS the driver up front, 3 in the middle and 2 in the back. I think it would be a tight squeeze to get 2 people with the driver. We had my dh sit next to driver Aaron and then myself and our 2 dd's (ages 15 & 11) sit in the middle seat. No one sat in the back on our ride.

Hey there...I have a cruise on the breathless II in october and am interested in the seating. There are two couples so far and I am trying to decide if i want to open it up and invite others....but the seating seems weird.

If we had 3 couples, one of the couples I am thinking would be split 2 people in the back, 3 on the middle seat and one by the driver right???

Can three adults fit in the middle seat easily do you think?

what is your opinion on optimal seating?

Thanks.

Also do you get to ride around in the boat a little bit before Illuminations.

 

[Beep]

Hi, I'm looking for 2 spaces on an Illuminations cruise for 2 adults on Saturday 29th September if anyone can help?

Thanks

 

[Msblowfish]

I have a celebraion cruise booked for my DD's 5th birthday on Oct 17th. I was hoping to see the regular wishes and not the halloween version, what are my chances?? It's on a Wednesday evening with NO MNSSHP.

Also does anyone have a good photo of a decorated pontoon boat??

Thanks
S

 

[Lizzy Lemon]

Can someone tell me where we pay for the WISHES cruise at----I thought they would take my CC over the phone but there did not------also ANYONE have PICTURES of the SPECIAL BOAT for Birthdays? Thanks

If I were you I would double check you have your booking. They need a credit card number in case you don't turn up!

I have a question, we are sharing with both cruises with two other families so we know its going to split $27.50 each but what is the going rate for the tip for the pilot?

 

[Tigger&Tink]

Well I will check on this...I booked this vaction with SMALL WORLD..first time I did not do it myself--and the lady I am working with is just WONDERFUL (SUSIE) and she gave me a comformation number,,and told me I could pay when I got to the boat-----I too was wondering what they did if ya didnt show up----are there people just waiting around for a boat ..Thanks for the advise --I will call them TODAY!!!

 

[smithhefler]

I still have 5 spaces left on our cruise. This is a celebration cruise (decorations and snacks) with piped in audio for $300. Would split costs according to the number of people I am able to get. We are to meet at 7:15 at the Wilderness Lodge docks with departure at 7:30. At this point all 5 current passengers are adults (sort of I guess) and are looking to share this wonderful night with you and yours! Please feel free to pm me or email me at smithhefler@hughes.net or simply reply to this post! Have a magical day!

Dawn
44 days and the countdown begins!!! Yippee for us!

 

[snowdrift7]

I have a question, we are sharing with both cruises with two other families so we know its going to split $27.50 each but what is the going rate for the tip for the pilot?

I don't know if this is the going rate, but we gave the captain a $50 tip - which was only $5 pp extra - or a total for the cruise of $32.50 pp.

 

[Lizzy Lemon]

I don't know if this is the going rate, but we gave the captain a $50 tip - which was only $5 pp extra - or a total for the cruise of $32.50 pp.

Thanks for that!

Are you the lady I PM'd as we shared 25th Wedding Anniversaries? I read about your failed cruise! Hope you still managed to enjoy your celebrations.

 

[skellinton]

Hello,

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have room for 4 on a cruise anytime during September 18-26?

Thank you!

Molly

 

[beckecl1]

We have a Hallowishes cruise booked but the view is from Bay Lake rather than the Seven Seas Lagoon. How are the views from Bay Lake vs Seven Seas Lagoon?

 

[GrumpySteve]

I still have some space on a sept 27 illuminations cruise. If you are interested shoot me a PM.

 

[magerzoo]

We were wondering if anyone had room for 2 adults and 2 children for an Illuminations Cruise or Wishes Cruise for October 14th through October 20th? Please PM us if you do! Thank you!

 

[*love*2*shop]

all set now....nothing to see here

 

[schaery]

Hi! We (2 couples) have space for 4 adults on a Wishes Celebration cruise on Wed., 12/12/07. It will be leaving from the Polynesian at 8:30. (Have to be at the dock at 8, though). This cruise will have the audio feed, snack, and drinks. (Plus decorations but those are on me) Cost is $275 plus customary $50 tip for the driver. Please PM me if you'd like to join us.

 

[materdawg]

I have already booked a wishes cruise for Thurs 11-1 but am still looking for Illuminations cruise from Sat 10/27,thru Tues the 30th. Please let me know if you have room for 2 more. Hugs and thanks Materdawg.