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"What fortuitous circumstance be this"
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2006
Hello all and thank you Pete for adding this forum.
My wife and I have never cruised before so we have lots of questions. We are veteran WDW travelers but this is a complete different thing. We are planning this trip for 2015. Just the two of us. 7 days to the Caribbean.
1. When is the best time to cruise? We usually go to WDW in September or October. We would prefer NOT to go when its a 100 degrees out.
2. Is there a best port to disembark from? Perhaps one that has hotels very close by?
3. Travel Agent or not. We are DVC Members so we are used to planning our Disney trips ourselves but should we use an agent for a cruise. Is it cheaper if you do? What about travel insurance, do you use it?
4. What sections of a ship are best for your stateroom? Forward? Aft? Midship? Port? starboard? High up level or closer to the water line? We are planning for at least a balcony room. Can you select your room location?
5. We were thinking of the Oasis Class since it's one of the largest. What do you think for first timers? Is one of the Oasis ships better than the other?
6. East or West Caribbean?
7. When should we make our reservation? Are the prices cheapest further out or closer in?
8. Does Royal Caribbean ever have discounts or specials? If so how do you get them? Can they be applied after you have already booked?
9. Any excursions that are "Must Do's" (as Stacy would say) LOL
10. Please give us your tips, recommendations, suggestions or words of wisdom on cruising. We need all the help we can get.
Chuck
My wife and I have never cruised before so we have lots of questions. We are veteran WDW travelers but this is a complete different thing. We are planning this trip for 2015. Just the two of us. 7 days to the Caribbean.
1. When is the best time to cruise? We usually go to WDW in September or October. We would prefer NOT to go when its a 100 degrees out.
2. Is there a best port to disembark from? Perhaps one that has hotels very close by?
3. Travel Agent or not. We are DVC Members so we are used to planning our Disney trips ourselves but should we use an agent for a cruise. Is it cheaper if you do? What about travel insurance, do you use it?
4. What sections of a ship are best for your stateroom? Forward? Aft? Midship? Port? starboard? High up level or closer to the water line? We are planning for at least a balcony room. Can you select your room location?
5. We were thinking of the Oasis Class since it's one of the largest. What do you think for first timers? Is one of the Oasis ships better than the other?
6. East or West Caribbean?
7. When should we make our reservation? Are the prices cheapest further out or closer in?
8. Does Royal Caribbean ever have discounts or specials? If so how do you get them? Can they be applied after you have already booked?
9. Any excursions that are "Must Do's" (as Stacy would say) LOL
10. Please give us your tips, recommendations, suggestions or words of wisdom on cruising. We need all the help we can get.
Chuck