Having never been there I didn't mind, too much, about sacraficing our day at sea for a Freeport layover... I can honestly say, been there, done that, don't want to do it again.
The Freeport experience has made me a bit curious as to how or why it popped into the four day intinerary. My thoughts, based on nothing other than they kind of popped into my head are... with the demise of the Big Red Boats (they are apparently being stored at Freeport) the Bahamas government thought it would be nice if DCL ferried some folks to Freeport every other week to take the bite out of the loss of tourist previously delivered by Premier. Thought two is the Freeport layover is essentially cheaper for DCL... less time cruising, less fuel consumed...
If the Disney folks do scan these boards to see what folks have to say about their product.... first and foremost... it's a first class experience in every respect... they do it right and, based on my two previous trips on the Magic, and our 1-13 just completed trip on the Wonder, they go out of their way to make everyone totally happy. I can't see myself cruising on any other line. If customer feedback tailors the product the offer I vote for them to drop Freeport and make the Castaway experience a two day stop... it's a great place to lay back, drink rum, and enjoy one of the finest beaches you are going to find anywhere.
My vote: Drop Freeport... stay out at sea or stay put at Castaway.
The Freeport experience has made me a bit curious as to how or why it popped into the four day intinerary. My thoughts, based on nothing other than they kind of popped into my head are... with the demise of the Big Red Boats (they are apparently being stored at Freeport) the Bahamas government thought it would be nice if DCL ferried some folks to Freeport every other week to take the bite out of the loss of tourist previously delivered by Premier. Thought two is the Freeport layover is essentially cheaper for DCL... less time cruising, less fuel consumed...
If the Disney folks do scan these boards to see what folks have to say about their product.... first and foremost... it's a first class experience in every respect... they do it right and, based on my two previous trips on the Magic, and our 1-13 just completed trip on the Wonder, they go out of their way to make everyone totally happy. I can't see myself cruising on any other line. If customer feedback tailors the product the offer I vote for them to drop Freeport and make the Castaway experience a two day stop... it's a great place to lay back, drink rum, and enjoy one of the finest beaches you are going to find anywhere.
My vote: Drop Freeport... stay out at sea or stay put at Castaway.