Cost for 7-day; is Disney too much?
Nov 18th, 2002, 09:17 AM
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Cost for 7-day; is Disney too much?
We have reservations for a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise through Disney. The price is $5700, not including airfare. "We" consist of 2 adults and 3 children, and therefore we have a family suite.<BR><BR>My question is, does this sound like a lot of money? I'm fairly new to these boards and I'm reading that people are doing far more grander cruises than what we are for a lot less money. <BR><BR>Granted, I realize that accommodations for 5 rather than 4 are going to cost us more, but now I'm wondering if I should start shopping around more. We don't have our heart set on Disney, just liked what they had to offer and I have to admit I didn't do tons of research into other lines.<BR><BR>After airfare, tips, excursions, etc., this is going to cost us an average of $1000 per day. Too much?<BR><BR>
Nov 18th, 2002, 09:51 AM
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Lynnette, I am no expert, but the Carribean is on sale right now. You don't say how old the kids are, what quality of cabin, where you are from, and you don't say when the tour is, but I'd rethink the tour at that price. Average fares, per person, usually are between $100-300 per night. It sounds like you're in the $200/night range, which is in the Moderate range.<BR><BR>Here is some research you can do:<BR>PRICE: Look online at some of the cruise consolidators (search google.com or some other search engine under "cruise discount" ) to get an idea what the discount cost might be. There are sales on right now. <BR>RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's offers good reviews of the major lines, including average cost and best rated ships. I've traveled on Celebrity and speak highly of their ships (esp. the food!). Disney gets good marks for kids programs, but I would not consider it the best for adults. Many cruise operators do the Carrib well. If you want, check out websites for Royal Carribean, Celebrity, Princess, and NCL. You'll find more info on the ships.<BR>CHILDREN: I know I'm am going on a limb here, but to me, most cruise ships don't do kids programs all that well (Disney and a couple other are exceptions). And it isn't why one cruises; you go on a cruise to relax, it's "slow romantic travel". Kids can get bored on a ship. So, perhaps, I might save the cruise experience for a time when you vacation without the kids, and plan one with the kids where the boredom factor isn't potentially as high. Besides, it's cheaper to do Disneyworld for a week (especially now, it's on "sale"
and save the money you get for a one-week on a cruise ship by yourself (getting someone to watch the kids for a week). That being said, if you choose to go with the kids, Disney is certainly acceptable! --Bruce
and save the money you get for a one-week on a cruise ship by yourself (getting someone to watch the kids for a week). That being said, if you choose to go with the kids, Disney is certainly acceptable! --Bruce
Nov 18th, 2002, 10:17 AM
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Lynette - you didn't give us a time frame for your cruise - but just for comparison purposes, you can get a family stateroom on the 12/15 sailing of the RCCL Explorer for $3800 for the five of you (the stateroom actually holds up to six). This ship is one of the Voyager class ships with the rock climbing wall, ice skating rink/show and many other children-friendly activities.
Nov 18th, 2002, 11:03 AM
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Disney is always priced higher than Carnival, RCCL, NCL, etc. Try checking out the boards at http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic. Lots of good info there. With regard to the kids, I have heard good things about Camp Carnival.
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