LP Inaugural Cabin Availability Tuesday morning March 28

[DCLCruiseFan09]

I am with you! (And I couldn’t get the first post to edit to put in the quote was for 2 people - only!

I consider these prices to be ludicrous. With 3 night runs (even in the summer) from Ft Lauderdale starting at $1600 interior or $2000 veranda, you could go on multiple trips for less cruise fare (with taxes) than this inaugural. Sure, it could be more in airfare. Or one could do a B2B. And those will be on the smaller capacity Magic

Somehow, the idea that being first guests, or that’s it’s an Inaugural, is just so important, is a great example of advertising and group think.

I have fallen for it - I sailed the Maiden Voyage if the Fantasy. I won’t do that again. The irony, of course is that it is not the first set of passengers, even. There was at least one cruise before ours. And the ship will still have that new ship smell for a good while. Let them work out bugs and sail when the crowd size normalizes, too.

I am probably preaching to the choir. For those who chose this sailing, I hope it brings you happiness and a fun cruise. This is not meant to be an attack on your life / vacation choices!

And it does look like a pretty perfect itinerary (I could always do without Nassau).

My issue is that the cruise line actually charges this much!

This is supply and demand. They will charge what the market will bear. For everyone saying "This is too much!" there are three others standing behind him shouting "TAKE MY MONEY"

I usually sail on the cheapest rates I can find. At this rate I'll be lucky to get to Lighthouse Point in 2026.

Keep in mind the astronomical cost of the destination to develop, construct and maintain the island itself. They are going to try and recoup as much of that cost with the allure of "Shiny and New" as they can.

I consider this pricing to be far better than the 6K for 2 that Galactic Starcruiser costs. Its a far more enjoyable experience and something more widely desired as DCL is well known for their original private island.

 

[dcassetta]

. I get it - supply and demand and this sailing will be in crazy demand as the first one to LP, but I can just wait.

And, it's not even the first. There's a preview cruise on the Magic that will be there before the Fantasy. But, I would guess there will be special elements to the inaugural.

I usually sail on the cheapest rates I can find.

The Magic sailings this summer that include LP are more reasonable. Nor cheap - but more reasonable.

 

[DCLCruiseFan09]

The Magic sailings this summer that include LP are more reasonable. Nor cheap - but more reasonable.

Most affordable initial I found was 9/6-9/24 3 night. Inside was 1550ish for 2.

Work schedules don't allow me to book this far out and we live in Florida so we usually try to pick up the scraps with a FL res rate.

 

[randumb0]

Only Verandahs are left.

 

[disneydreamer781]

That$7800+ Oceanview is more than double the Alaska cruise I'm eyeing for next May in the OV category.

 

[justafigment27]

Just looked (9:38am) and the cheapest option left for a family of 4 is a 5C on deck 6 for $12,862. Did not book.

It looks like a fun itinerary for sure.

 

[shananigans]

I’m good with waiting. We aren’t sailing the Wish until January 2024. I don’t need to be the first. I’m perfectly happy with seeing LP one day.

Same with the Treasure. As excited as I am to sail on an Aladdin themed ship, just not willing to fork over that kind of money.

Hoping with six ships in their fleet and two private islands, some of the demand will dwindle and costs will go down. I love to dream!

 

[AquaDame]

That kept me entertained for a little over an hour. If nothing else, I consider it a good mental agility exercise to remember where I was in the process.

It does show the ship didn’t get booked the first day.

I’d be interested to know if the lower price on ocean views (compared to verandahs) were booked by guests who typically book verandahs but weren’t willing to pay the price this time?

I am holding a 5-night Ft Lauderdale* one and did exactly this, so that number is not zero!

*if they continue to offer these in October/November I'll be pushing it back.

 

[AquaDame]

I’m good with waiting. We aren’t sailing the Wish until January 2024. I don’t need to be the first. I’m perfectly happy with seeing LP one day.

Same with the Treasure. As excited as I am to sail on an Aladdin themed ship, just not willing to fork over that kind of money.

Hoping with six ships in their fleet and two private islands, some of the demand will dwindle and costs will go down. I love to dream!

We're going to be with the folks that wait 6 months or more for them to shake out the issues this time. I had my one and done with the Wish maiden and remain grateful we ended up with 50% off for that one!

 

[soniam]

Luckily, I don't suffer from FOMO. Plus, we already have summer 2024 pretty much planned out and are doing 3 cruises this year.