May 13, 2012 4 Night Bahamian Cruise

[Disneytwinsmom]

Thanks so much! very helpful!

 

[CC197823]

I know there are alot of 2nd and 3rd time cruisers on here so I hope someone can help...

This will be our first time on a DCL cruise, although I have been on other cruise lines, I just have a few questions...
1. Will it be ok if my 3 year old son wears dress shorts, nice sandals and a polo type shirt for dinner?
2.Are there "photo packages" that you can purchase from the photos that the ships photographers take?
3. On the Castaway Cay day, if we want to go back on the ship after 3 or 4 hours on the beach, can you do that, or are there set times?
4.Is there a "formal" night? Will it be ok for that night if my son( 3 1/2) just wears dres pants, and a shirt and tie? Or is a jacket required for even children?

THANKS SO MUCH!

My mom actually made my FE as well, she is the crafty one : )

I have only been on one other DCL and it was a 3 nighter on the Wonder so I'm sure someone can correct me if I'm wrong but here is what I know:

1. That is perfect, the theme is cruise casual and on the shorter cruises I hear they don't enforce a strict dress code.
2. can't help haven't done the photo packs, saw PP had some good thoughts
3. Only set times are the ones to get off and back on the boat at the start and end of the day. You can get off for a few minutes, a few hours, or the whole day. Some people do not get off the boat at all.
4. I don't think there is a dress up night for the 3 and 4 days I think that is just for the 5 days and up. I know some families like to dress up for dinner but I think unless you want to you don't even have to worry about the tie, a nice shirt and pants should do.

Once again I am no expert just spend a lot of time on these boards (more then I should) so if I'm wrong on any of these someone correct me...

I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER. I am so anxious for this trip.

 

[PrLissette]

It really is a lot of fun. The last cruise my daughter was on she was 2 and loved coming back to the room and seeing the FE full of gifts. My older boys loved it too. They would go through their loot before bed and it definitely added something different to the cruise. Also I would go fill the FE's with the stuff I brought at night after the kids were asleep or early in the morning and it gave me time to wander around and explore the ship going to the different decks everyone will be on. Gosh I can't wait....I don't want to wish away the next 10 months but I do wish they go quickly : )

Here are some pics of our FE from our last cruise. Will be recycling it and using again this time around on the dream...

Everyone was so generous here's a pic of the FE all filled up (sorry not the greatest pic quality)

Here are some Pic of our FE =)

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[CC197823]

Exactly 10 more months to go!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Disneytwinsmom]

Exactly 10 more months to go!!!!!!!!!!

I thought about that ALL day yesterday!

 

[smootenloopers]

Hi! I'll be joining you for this cruise. I've only been on one so far (3-night Wonder to the Bahamas), but number two, three, four and five are booked! Guess you could say I enjoyed that first cruise.... I'm doing the Westbound Transatlantic in September, this one is a B2B (with 5/10 cruise) and I'll be on the Fantasy in October.

 

[MaleficentRN]

Hi! I'll be joining you for this cruise. I've only been on one so far (3-night Wonder to the Bahamas), but number two, three, four and five are booked! Guess you could say I enjoyed that first cruise.... I'm doing the Westbound Transatlantic in September, this one is a B2B (with 5/10 cruise) and I'll be on the Fantasy in October.

Wow! So it's well worth the money then?

 

[MaleficentRN]

I just got the kid's school calender for next year and they have off the 17th and 18th! I though it was only going to be the 17th and I was going to fly straight home so they would only miss three days of school instead of four.
Now I'm thinking about staying at WDW or doing Universal for a couple of days post cruise. I'm going to have to do some crazy saving or get a great deal to make this happen, but I have faith! Let me know if any of you hear anything!

 

[MaleficentRN]

Awww man! I wish I'd known earlier! I could have done a B2B!! I totally can't afford it now!

 

[Disneytwinsmom]

Hi! I'll be joining you for this cruise. I've only been on one so far (3-night Wonder to the Bahamas), but number two, three, four and five are booked! Guess you could say I enjoyed that first cruise.... I'm doing the Westbound Transatlantic in September, this one is a B2B (with 5/10 cruise) and I'll be on the Fantasy in October.

WOW! I am so jealous. This is our first Disney cruise. Can't wait!

 

[smootenloopers]

Wow! So it's well worth the money then?

In my opinion, absolutely!

 

[PrLissette]

I can't belive we are only 9months alway this cruise is coming up fast Im going to have to talk to my hubby on booking another maybe some Pixie dust will work on him LOL! How are everyone planing going??? what excursions are everyone think of doing?? We did the cabana #17 Castaway and Atlantis in Nassau this pass May and Thinking of Changing it up for this cruise but a cabana sounds so good again LOL will see

 

[Disneytwinsmom]

I can't belive we are only 9months alway this cruise is coming up fast Im going to have to talk to my hubby on booking another maybe some Pixie dust will work on him LOL! How are everyone planing going??? what excursions are everyone think of doing?? We did the cabana #17 Castaway and Atlantis in Nassau this pass May and Thinking of Changing it up for this cruise but a cabana sounds so good again LOL will see

I know I can't believe we are just a little over 9 months away! I can't wait!

My plans are going well. I was thinking about a Cabana at Castaway, but I am not sure yet. I think we are going to do the Blue Lagoon day at the beach in Nassau. I just really starting looking into the shore excursions. Since my twins will only be 3 my options are limited. I also thought about on Nassau just doing the glass bottom boat for 2 hours, I think, and then getting back on the boat to enjoy since the cruise is only 5 days. Since I am planning all of this as a surprise I may wait until Christmas when I give the trip to my family and then decide.

 

[MaleficentRN]

In all likely hood. I'm staying on ship at Nassau. Might do some spa type thing and just lay by the pool.
I'm only thinking of doing some snorkling at CC. Doubt I can get DD to do it. DS might but he's not a great swimmer. Anyone know if you have to be? I'll probably get him lessons anyway this fall.

 

[PrLissette]

In all likely hood. I'm staying on ship at Nassau. Might do some spa type thing and just lay by the pool.
I'm only thinking of doing some snorkling at CC. Doubt I can get DD to do it. DS might but he's not a great swimmer. Anyone know if you have to be? I'll probably get him lessons anyway this fall.

I was thinking of doing the same thing in Nassau so that we can enjoy the ship =) and for the snorkling you don't have to be the best Swimmer because they where vest hope that helps.

 

[PrLissette]

under 9month now!!!

 

[Disneytwinsmom]

I have never wanted time to go by fast in my life...until now! I have been going crazy keeping the secret. Thank goodness for this board

 

[simba928]

Count me in on the fun! I will be going on my first DCL cruise (have been on several other cruise lines) as a graduation/birthday gift. I graduate from college on May 4 and then cruising 9 days later! So excited! It started off being just my family and one other family going, but it has kind of snowballed and right now we have 10 cabins booked (and, knowing the group I'm going with, I would not be surprised if that number doubled by time we got on board, LOL!)

 

[Disneytwinsmom]

Welcome! It sounds like you have a great group coming along with you

 

[MaleficentRN]

Count me in on the fun! I will be going on my first DCL cruise (have been on several other cruise lines) as a graduation/birthday gift. I graduate from college on May 4 and then cruising 9 days later! So excited! It started off being just my family and one other family going, but it has kind of snowballed and right now we have 10 cabins booked (and, knowing the group I'm going with, I would not be surprised if that number doubled by time we got on board, LOL!)

Welcome!! Sounds like you're bringing a graduation party with you.