To clarify my comment, I think the most likely option is the Wonder doing a few Asian itineraries following its Alaska season to test the market. Similar to the Magic’s half season in the Mediterranean. 6-8 weeks with more than one home port in play, and a series of different itineraries. This avoids the issue NCL had. It was about a year ago that Captain Henry eluded to something of this nature as DCL adds ships. I also would speculate the Dream might be a candidate for this type of activity, as one of the new ship picks up 3-5 day Bahamian and Caribbean itineraries. We have done nearly 30 DCL cruises and variety in itineraries is important to us. DCL knows this but has to balance these types of interests with optimizing their profits.
I was figuring the Disney Upcharge, with Scrooge McDuck on the stern.
.... with him grabbing for the last dollar as it's about to slip off the ship, while stuffing a wad into the other pocket?
I love this, a ducktales ship titled "Disney Adventurer".
Well, I'm still in the running with my original post!
I would highly doubt DCL will go to Asia anytime soon, the market there is geared towards gambling trips mostly for adults and since Disney won't have any casinos on the ships it puts them at a marked disadvantage for breaking into that market, that and also the economy in many of the Asian countries is wobbly and may not generate enough revenue to make it worth Disney going there. With the creation of 2 new terminals in Port Canaveral and Miami it looks like DCL is planning on keeping 4 to 5 of the ships in the Caribbean circuit for the long haul. Potentially freeing up the Wonder for West Coast & Mexican Riviera trips with a Hawaii here along with the Summer Alaskan season and home porting in San Diego and Vancouver. And the Magic could add more New York/Canada cruises to their schedule as long as weather permits.
