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

[samlai]

I have 6 openings for the fireworks cruise for Monday, June 23rd. You and your guest will be joining my wife and 2 sons ages 10 and 12. Price will be approximately $30.00 per person not including tip.

Meet at Yacht Harbor at 8:00

Cruise leaves at 8:30 and ends at 9:30

Contact me on my cell at 415-519-8800. Your email could be sent to my spam by mistake.

 

[momto2inKC]

Yay! Just scored an Illuminations Cruise for Sept 21st. As soon as I got the message that they were open, I hit 1, the girl picked up within seconds.

 

[homewardbound]

Hello All,

I Have space available for up to 5 people on July 6th for an Illuminations cruise. Scheduled out of Disney's Yacht and Beach club.

We are a group of 3 adults and 2 kids (ages 3 & 8) celebrating Mom's birthday.

Looking for up to 5 REALLY NICE people to share the cost of the pontoon boat. The cost is $150 + tip for your entire group (no matter if it's 1 or 5)
That price includes tax, soda, water, and light snacks.

Please PM me if interested

Thanks!!

Steve

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

Yay! Just scored an Illuminations Cruise for Sept 21st. As soon as I got the message that they were open, I hit 1, the girl picked up within seconds.

GREAT JOB. Funny we have been looking at the same threads. I was thinking about trying for the cruise on the 21st also. If you have openings for 4 more and want to share let me know. We might be interested.

 

[tracirae1105]

We just booked an Illuminations cruise for Sept. 11, looking to share. We are a honeymooning couple. So just two, hoping for another couple or two to join us!

If you're still looking for people to share your Sept 11 cruise we'd love to join you. It would be my boyfriend and I, both in our late twenties, with his 2 year niece. Let me know if you still have room, thanks!!

 

[momto2inKC]

GREAT JOB. Funny we have been looking at the same threads. I was thinking about trying for the cruise on the 21st also. If you have openings for 4 more and want to share let me know. We might be interested.

I will let you know! I have someone who i'm waiting to hear from weather or not they're joining my cruise or not.

 

[charlielinda]

Do you think it would be possible to pack our own picnic and bring it to one of the resorts and eat near the dock if we brought our own picnic. I know you can't bring things about the cruise. We have a cruise booked and it leaves at 7:00 from either the Contemporary, Wilderness, GF of Polynesian. I was hoping to have an early dinner or appetizers at one of the places but have had no luck whatsoever with reservations for 5:00 or 5:30. I'm definately not trying to get out of paying for something I just wanted to:

1. go to resort we were leaving from
2. have a nice dinner at 5:30
3. go on wonderful cruise

Any suggestions.

 

[charlielinda]

I'm going to have the boat pick us up at Wildnerness Lodge and before our cruise we can have a drink/appetizers at the Territory Lounge.

 

[gloubibou]

Hi!

I just got off the phone with WDW Recreation. I have secured a reservation for a speciality cruise on Sep. 22, 2008.

I must admit I am utterly confused. The rep did not seem to know much about the cruises. He also had an accent which I - not being a native speaker - had much trouble to understand.

I was told both that the boat has a capacity of 10 people and that my reservation was only for a party of 2. The way I understand resources on the Internet, this leaves 8 empty seats which I can fill at no additional cost. Correct?

The cost of the cruise is $292 including tax. I actually don't know which cruise - Epcot or Magic Kingdom - this buys me. Pick-up will be at Beach Club marina. Unfortunately I did not catch at what time. I'll have to call back and hope for another rep to clarify this.

Should I be allowed to bring additional guests, I would love to share this cruise with other board members and split cost. Just PM me. I guess I'll have to call Disney so they stock up on beverages to match the party size.

Again: I am utterly confused as to the party size. Hope someone here can clarify.

Pierre

 

[bzzelady]

If picking up at the Beach Club pier, then you booked an Illuminations cruise...congratulations! This was a great cruise and we really enjoyed it!

 

[Crazy Hakim]

>I just got off the phone with WDW Recreation. I have secured a reservation for a specialty cruise on Sep. 22, 2008.

Cool, a Monday Night, the Monday Night Crew is very nice.

>I must admit I am utterly confused. The rep did not seem to know much about the cruises. He also had an accent which I - not being a native speaker - had much trouble to understand.
>I was told both that the boat has a capacity of 10 people and that my reservation was only for a party of 2. The way I understand resources on the Internet, this leaves 8 empty seats which I can fill at no additional cost. Correct?

Yes, YOU rented the entire boat for the flat fee. 2ppl or 10ppl, no change in price. It;s your boat, do with it as you please.

>The cost of the cruise is $292 including tax. I actually don't know which cruise - Epcot or Magic Kingdom - this buys me. Pick-up will be at Beach Club marina. Unfortunately I did not catch at what time. I'll have to call back and hope for another rep to clarify this.

The Marina is really on the Yacht Club side, just to the right of the Lighthouse. So, for sure, you have an IllumiNations Cruise.

>Should I be allowed to bring additional guests, I would love to share this cruise with other board members and split cost. Just PM me. I guess I'll have to call Disney so they stock up on beverages to match the party size.
Again: I am utterly confused as to the party size. Hope someone here can clarify.

Don't be confused, you can be a total of 10 guests. You must be at the Marina by 8pm to check in and pay for the cruise. They credit card they take is just to hold the reservation, your card will not be charged unless you do not show up for your cruise.

If you have any more questions there are many here who can provide answers.

 

[momto2inKC]

I have a question...we have an Illuminations cruise booked for Sept 21. Are we allowed to bring our own refreshments, as in a couple of beers for the men to enjoy? I know it can be ordered through Disney to be on the boat, but I didn't know if we could just bring it ourselves.

 

[gloubibou]

@bzzelady
@Crazy Hakim

Thanks a bunch for taking time to write. I am a good bit smarter now.

Pierre

 

[gloubibou]

Hi!

Should I call Disney to let them know I'll be bringing more guests, or should we just show up as a larger party than planned?

I take it they will have to stock up on beverages depending on the party size.

BTW, 2 more spots available for Monday, September 22.

Pierre
Proud DVC owner

 

[Crazy Hakim]

>Should I call Disney to let them know I'll be bringing more guests, or should we just show up as a larger party than planned?

Yes, the Cruise Drivers try to best prep the boat for the number of guests scheduled. It is best that they know whats coming.

 

[gloubibou]

>Should I call Disney to let them know I'll be bringing more guests, or should we just show up as a larger party than planned?

Yes, the Cruise Drivers try to best prep the boat for the number of guests scheduled. It is best that they know whats coming.

Crazy Hakim,

Thanks are due again!

Pierre

 

[Huff]

Wife & I are looking to share a wishes or illuminations cruise any night from Sept. 13th to Sept. 21st. Tried last year but were rained out! If anyone has room for 2 adults during this week PM me as we'd love to share costs!

 

[adam5]

Just canceled an Illuminations cruise for tomorrow night, 6/26.

Call now to book...good luck!

 

[Angela Bricker]

I still have 2 seats left in an Illuminations cruise full of Disneyholics! Anyone want to join in the fun?

 

[onecutemoocow]

I want to do this on the 8th of september. Any one interested? We have 6 in our party. 2 adts, 13, 12, 5, and 3 yr olds. I have not booked yet so dont know if its available let me know if your interested.