Not interested in another cruise line.
Not even a luxurious one like Regent?
In looking at my options for Presidents' Week 2018 to book while on board this year, I have come to one of those "lesser of two evils" kind of choices.
Option 1 - The Fantasy (to this point my favorite ship) is doing a Western itinerary - an itinerary that is new to me and I would love to see. BUT I do not like Star Wars at all and it is a Star Wars cruise - meaning at least one day would be a wash for me as I would likely be in my cabin all day to avoid the (IMHO) insanity.
Option 2 - The Wonder - will experience a Classic for the first time this Pres Week with the Magic, so I don't know how I will feel about them (may make a choice moot) - is doing an Eastern. BUT it is not doing the cool ports like Tortola and St. Thomas - it is doing St. Maarten (fine, but BTDT) and San Juan (I possibly dislike this port more than Nassau - though I am willing to say a lot of that could be due to the horrible guide I had on my rainforest/waterfall excursion). Gross. I'm not sure about Tiana's as due to a horrid personal experience on a trip ANYTHING New Orleans themed is iffy for me, but I know there are options like Cabanas (as long as I don't get a rotation that starts with Tiana's).
So... What would you choose...
A ship you know you love with a new-to-you itinerary but a pretty much in-your-cabin day because of a theme you cannot stand?
Or a ship you haven't been on before but with an itinerary you have and were not thrilled with?
Edit: There *is* a 5-night option on the Magic from Miami that goes to Grand Cayman and Castaway I can consider...but I get less in terms of OBB benefits.
I guess part of my fears about it being all over and in your face stems from having to deal with ComiCon in NYC while just trying to live your life. If your life involves being anywhere around Penn Station (at least) you cannot avoid the crazy.
No personal experience with the star wars day sailings, but I would think that except for the occasional roaming character and of course Skyline, the adult-only areas would be devoid of star wars. Anyone with personal experience?I don't have a FEAR of Star Wars. My fear is that all the stuff is over the top in your face and there is no way to escape it (especially when you see reports from people who say "there wasn't enough going on and we let them know"). I have a DISLIKE of it. And I don't find it fun to have to be around something I don't like. (I also personally don't consider it Disney. Ditto Marvel.)
If they had a "Star Wars-free" zone where there would be no activities or characters walking through, that would be awesome for those of us who want nothing to do with it.
HA HA -- my daughter and husband did that for six years and they had some great stories about the totally involved people they saw.
Correct.Ok. Quick question... If I decide to do the 5-night... I would still get the 10% off and $100 OBC, but my deposit would be the standard 20%, right?
Correct.
No. Too snobby for me.
I couldn't tell. Never been on it. But it looks fabulous.
It looks uptight and snotty IMHO.
Not even a luxurious one like Regent?
Fine, but if you aren't excited about a DCL cruise at that time, perhaps you should try something else. Hey! I have an idea! How about a non all inclusive resort?
I just checked Regent out because I don't think I had ever seen one of their ships, and it was a pleasant surprise to see their ships actually look like ships. Don't know how they are on the inside but these days with all these floating lego block ships, it's nice to see a ship look like a ship.