Illuminations or Wishes Cruise?

[rsschneck]

We are planning a family gathering for May 2005. I would like to book an illuminations cruise or even a Wishes cruise.

I know with Grand Gatherings we can book a Wishes Cruise that includes cookies, etc. The price is $29.99 per adult and $14.99 per child. I think that is steep considering I can book an illuminations cruise for $120.

My question is this we have 10 adults and 4 kids ages at the time 8, 3, 2, and 6 months. That is technically 14 people. However, 2 or 3 will be small lap kids. Do you think the cruise folks would allow us all on 1 boat? Has anyone had more than 12 on a boat? Would it be unbearably crowded for the hour we are on the boat?

If we need 2 boats the cost goes up and it just won't be the same. I would then think of the grand gatherings wishes cruise.

Are the boats the same size for the illuminations and wishes cruises that you book yourself?

Which cruise is more spectacular? Looking to WOW everyone!

Thanks for any feedback!

 

[zurgswife]

Illuminations cruises are just for 12 people...even small kids they count...I believe the wishes cruise use the same pontoon boats...so the numbers would be the same....even if you did the Grand Gatherings..

 

[zurgswife]

PS... you could try to get 2 pontoon boats for your families and still save money. They all tie up at the same spot...we've used 2 boats for a large group and we were all able to enjoy the illuminations together and had a great time....

It you did the Grand Gatherings you'd probably be separated into 2 boats anyway and have to share with other people...