Silly question. Are the tumblers for hot beverages also (coffee mug?)I think they started giving the tumblers out between February and June. Our January cruise was a photo album, but the June, and 2 September cruises we got the cool tumblers. They are very sturdy and are very practical.
It's not an actual insulated cup. As in a vacuum sealed area. But it has an air space between the inside and the outside. So, cold or hot. I've had both in there. It's a little better than a Styrofoam cup in keeping drinks hot or cold, but not as good as a true vacuum cup.
We are going on Disney Fantasy 10/15 sailing.We just got back this morning from the 9-24 to 10-1 cruise to Tortola, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay. I miss the ice cream cones already.
1. The full Navigators were back in full force on this cruise. We had them every single day. It made me think I was dreaming from the week before on the 3 night Dream cruise we took.
2. Vista Café snacks and treats were back to being self serve. (this changed from a June cruise on Dream where it was not a help yourself situation)
3. We did not stop at St. Thomas due to some weather/wind issues...which was okay by me. Although my husband and son were sad for a few minutes as they had planned to do the Ziplining excursion.
4. The weather was beautiful but the second sea day we ran into some heavy whitecaps and winds.
5. We were lucky to have Captain Fabian guiding our journey.
6. Darren was CD (fantastic as usual) the entertainment team consisted of Kaitlyn, Maxx, Cody. Holly, Raff, and quite a few other really funny and entertaining folks.
I am trying to think of other things that I know folks were buzzing about the last few weeks.
Let me know if you have any questions and I will try to answer them based on our experiences this cruise.
Tracey
The Navigator (the daily paper) is a 6 page paper. One large sheet (11 X 16?) that's folded, with an 8 X 11? single sheet insert. The insert has the daily activities in a grid form with the other side showing operating hours for the various venues.
I'm sure there is no comparing Carnival to Disney when it comes to quality.We are on the same cruise! I'm curious to find out how you'll like Disney after cruising Carnival. Hope you'll come back to offer some thoughts
We have only tried Disney (this will be our 4th cruise in 2 years, but after this we may try another line.
Honest question: does it really matter what the dollar to Euro rate is on a Disney cruise, or whether the European market is weak right now? DCL does not lower their prices in response to the markets, nor their prices for their port adventures, do they? Have you seen significantly cheaper airfares? Or are you looking at pre-post cruise hotel stays that are cheaper with a stronger dollar? Again, sorry, this is an honest question.
Yes they do. If a ship doesn't sell they offer discounts. Some public and some private. They don't let it sail empty. Americans are shying away from Europe due to terrorist concerns. My comment about the dollar was for me personally. I am more apt to go some place with a favorable exchange rate. Who wouldn't. Does not mean hotels will lower costs or airfare. I can tell you a trip to London right now will cost less in terms of hotels and food then it did back in June when we went. Due to the free fall of the British pound.
Our Iceland/Norway ship was mostly Americans. I would say 70%. European kids don't get out of school until July this is why you see lots of discounts on the May and June European sailings. Disney has to fill those last remaining 30-40% of left over rooms. IMHO I think the biggest reason they don't sell is because they are double to quadruple the cost of other cruise lines. At least that is my reasoning for not booking one.
The basic Castaway Club gift (Silver) is a bag of some sort. Depending on the itinerary, it may be a beach bag, a back pack, a sling bag. The tumbler is the Gold level gift (you get both a bag & tumbler). For Platinum you get the bag, the tumbler, and a choice of a fruit bowl, sparkling wine, or truffles.
Just as I thought, DCL cruise was awesome!
Can you purchase these and refill throughout your cruise? Do you know the cost of the original purchase or refills?
Ooo...we'll be Silver in February. Really like the bag! Hope they don't change it.
