What would you do: 3 night double dip or 4 night?

[Kanga&TwoRoos]

We’re looking at options to book onboard our upcoming cruise. We’re looking at sailing in late August. Would you do a 3-night that goes to Castaway twice or a 4-night with the regular Bahamas itinerary? They’re about the same price right now.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We’re looking at options to book onboard our upcoming cruise. We’re looking at sailing in late August. Would you do a 3-night that goes to Castaway twice or a 4-night with the regular Bahamas itinerary? They’re about the same price right now.

I'm firmly in the "longer is better" camp. So, 4 night wins.

 

[meliscan]

I am with Princess Shmoo! Longer is better. I would stay for 2 weeks if they let me

 

[ladyofthetramp]

4- you won't be sorry

 

[SSRJen]

The four night for sure. Spend the day on the boat instead of going to Nassau.

 

[diznymom]

We have only done 5 night and 7 night cruises. So, I voted for 4 night.

 

[disneylove69]

Depending on weather and winds you may only get1 or no Castaway. Stay 4 nights.

 

[ProgressCity]

Three nights always feels ridiculously short. This is probably the only time when I'd vote against a double dip.

 

[pixiedustedme]

Unless there is some specific reason why you think you'll really want an immediate rerun of your Castaway Cay day (and nothing wrong with that if you do- obviously some people like that), then I vote for the 4-night. A day at sea is an important part of the cruise experience, imo.

 

[Yokelridesagain]

This borders on heresy here--maybe it's because I grew up on an island, YMMV--but Castaway is just a beach to me. A nice beach with good snorkeling, but a beach nonetheless.

There are a lot cheaper ways to go to the beach than a Disney cruise--4 nights is the way to go.

 

[John VN]

Longer time away is much - MUCH more better-ahhh!!!

 

[Kanga&TwoRoos]

I’d call that a landslide. Thanks for the replies!

 

[DCLPrincess]

I'd do both!

 

[MomOTwins]

Adding my two cents: I love Castaway Cay, but I never have left it thinking "gee, I didn't have enough time to get everything done" We always had plenty of time to do whatever we want to on Castaway Cay. Two days in a row is not necessary to enjoy the island.

 

[FigmentSpark]

The nice thing about an extra day and CC is that you can do an excursion on day and the beach on another. I would have chosen this if both were the same length, but I will always choose the longer cruise otherwise.

 

[Cruising Engineer]

We're doing a B2B 3 day, 4 day on the Dream then a B2B 3 day, 5 day on the Fantasy. See ..... 3 day is never enough!