1st cruise

[sharooki]

Hi all

We are looking to book a 4 night Disney cruise for Feb 2009 has anyone got any advice on how much we should be looking to pay? Is there anywhere cheaper to book than the cruise site? Is it worth paying the extra for deluxe/oceanview rooms?
Thanks

[jdybnsn]

Originally Posted by sharooki

Hi all

We are looking to book a 4 night Disney cruise for Feb 2009 has anyone got any advice on how much we should be looking to pay? Is there anywhere cheaper to book than the cruise site? Is it worth paying the extra for deluxe/oceanview rooms?
Thanks

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It will be cheaper to avoid President's Weekend - but that said it is also a very good time to cruise, as all the Orlando Parks will be heaving but the ship has limited numbers.

You will normally get better prices by booking direct with DCL , or a reputable US tavel cruise specialist -this is not just down to the dollar being weak either ! You also get the added advantages of selecting specific cabins (provided you book early) and being able to book excursions etc., on line.
Have a look on the DCL website to give you a general idea...I would guess start at roughly around £250pp -£400pp (depending on whether sailing Presidents Weekend) based on a family of 2 adults /2 kids for the 4 nighter based on past experience.

The sooner you book (if doing it direct with DCL or a US agent), the cheaper it will be, and you will have the advantage of being able to cancel or swap dates, without charge, up to around 75 days before sail date.

Whether its worth getting an ocean view is a matter of your budget and personal preference.

For a short cruise, in the winter months (ie limited daylight hours) it would not be a total necessity to have an ocean view...just my personal opinion; porthole cat9 would probably be more than adequate, a verandah cabin would be an indulgence... but taking an inside cabin would be no big deal IMO either.
Just my opinion.

[Guest]

hi we had a cat 9 cabin , this had a big window which was excellent , we did think about a balcony but was talking to some one on board who said that the people in the next room were smokers and the smoke drifted in .
one word of warning , You will Get hooked !
baz

[sharooki]

Thanks for that. I think Im hooked already just looking at the websites LOL

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Vacations2Go have some great deals on DCL for Feb

[ANGEL]

good advice from everyone there Just a word about smoking on the balcony's... when we went it was only allowed on one side of the boat so check it our if that bothers you

and welcome!

[jdybnsn]

Originally Posted by ANGEL

good advice from everyone there Just a word about smoking on the balcony's... when we went it was only allowed on one side of the boat so check it our if that bothers you

and welcome!

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Do you know which side ? This wasn't in place when we booked so I'm wondering which side we have ended up on
Thanks,
Judy

[ANGEL]

Judy, I'll check with Mark and let you know

[Guest]

I agree Vacations2Go have great deals. We're going to Italy with Royal Norweigan through them and got a great discount.
Another good US company are Small world vacations - we booked a disney cruise through them and got a good deal.
Have a great time. It's a magical experience.

Judith

[ANGEL]

both seem to remember it was the star board side Judy...this was in May si I'm assuming its the same now!