Lou... 3,118 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 So a regular veranda room would be $300 a night? So out of my price range for a cruise! I don't think I've ever paid more than $800 for a 7-night veranda room. Maybe I'm out of touch with reality. It's closer to $350.Disney cruises, just like their resorts, are very expensive. That's just how it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 So a regular veranda room would be $300 a night? So out of my price range for a cruise! I don't think I've ever paid more than $800 for a 7-night veranda room. Maybe I'm out of touch with reality. It's closer to $350. Disney cruises, just like their resorts, are very expensive. That's just how it is. I also think cruises as a whole have gone up in price. That $800 for 7 nights in a veranda room is now more like $800 for 5 nights Oceanview, at least on RCCL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Would it be wrong to miss my son's 18th birthday? :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Would it be wrong to miss my son's 18th birthday? :rofl2: That's nowhere near a reason not to go. 18 years old, come on?Go to college, or get a job, see ya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 It's closer to $350.Disney cruises, just like their resorts, are very expensive. That's just how it is.True, but in our opinion well worth it and all you have to do is look at the cruise ratings when it comes to overall customer satisfaction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 True, but in our opinion well worth it and all you have to do is look at the cruise ratings when it comes to overall customer satisfaction. I've only been on two cruises, RCCL and DCL, and there was definitely a difference.Based on that, DCL has set the standard that I will judge all others by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 That's nowhere near a reason not to go. 18 years old, come on?Go to college, or get a job, see ya.To be honest he would not be offended or upset at all if I went. He's past the needing to do something for his birthday stage. Well at least with mom and dad. Now if I can only convince DH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I also think cruises as a whole have gone up in price. That $800 for 7 nights in a veranda room is now more like $800 for 5 nights Oceanview, at least on RCCL. We just booked a 7 day on the Freedom for Thanksgiving 2005... yep, far in advance. For 2 in an ocean-view, it was about $820 a person, and I think the balcony we have is $1005. But that's also a holiday, so it can be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've only been on two cruises, RCCL and DCL, and there was definitely a difference.Based on that, DCL has set the standard that I will judge all others by. Just curious.... when's the last time you sailed RCCL? I've heard they've stepped up their game. I've only been on Royal and Carnival (the latter a long time ago), so I can really compare though. I really wish I could take you up on this. If I were allowed to take off work, I'd make it happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 We just booked a 7 day on the Freedom for Thanksgiving 2005... yep, far in advance. For 2 in an ocean-view, it was about $820 a person, and I think the balcony we have is $1005. But that's also a holiday, so it can be done. Well sure....but that's in 2005 dollars. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Well sure....but that's in 2005 dollars. :rofl2: And better yet, it's in my mama's dollars! :rofl3: Honestly, I'm so excited. I've never had someone do something like buy me a vacation EVER before. It's so sweet of my mom, and I know she enjoys being in the position to do something like that for my brother and me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Just curious.... when's the last time you sailed RCCL? I've heard they've stepped up their game. I've only been on Royal and Carnival (the latter a long time ago), so I can really compare though. I really wish I could take you up on this. If I were allowed to take off work, I'd make it happen. It was about 4 years ago. I think Disney has forced the other cruise lines to step up their game. A lot of people would like to take me up on this, but just like you, they have jobs, kids, etc.I have a very flexible schedule and can go anytime. Gail owns her law firm, so she has one of the other lawyers cover for her.Life is good for this crabby old bus driver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 It was about 4 years ago.I think Disney has forced the other cruise lines to step up their game.A lot of people would like to take me up on this, but just like you, they have jobs, kids, etc.I have a very flexible schedule and can go anytime. Gail owns her law firm, so she has one of the other lawyers cover for her.Life is good for this crabby old bus driver.I agree; they have. It's good to be Lou! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 We just booked a 7 day on the Freedom for Thanksgiving 2005... yep, far in advance. For 2 in an ocean-view, it was about $820 a person, and I think the balcony we have is $1005. But that's also a holiday, so it can be done. Well sure....but that's in 2005 dollars. :rofl2:2005????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I also think cruises as a whole have gone up in price. That $800 for 7 nights in a veranda room is now more like $800 for 5 nights Oceanview, at least on RCCL. Hmmm ... you got me thinking and researching. I always cruise in the fall, which is generally the least expensive time of year. From 9/1/14 through 12/31/14, RCCL currently has 9 7-night cruises for under $800. But they sail from Galveston, San Juan, and New Orleans. All expensive ports for me to get to. If I want to sail from Port Canaveral, the Freedom is $844 per person for 7 nights. Disney's cheapest 7-night cruise during that same time period is $1,344 per person. And the itineraries are identical except that RCCL goes to Coco Cay and Disney goes to Castaway Cay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 2005? ? ? ?? Yep! We had to book far in advance, so that all the adults could plan work vacation time around it. Hey, it gives me something to look forward to while I plot how to get back to Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Yep! We had to book far in advance, so that all the adults could plan work vacation time around it. Hey, it gives me something to look forward to while I plot how to get back to Disney.Um Kelly look again at the year you entered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Um Kelly look again at the year you entered. Ha ha ha! We also time travel. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Ha ha ha! We also time travel. :)So, what year are you actually planning to cruise? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Ha ha ha! We also time travel. :) In that case, I hear you can get a great deal on the Santa Maria for a transatlantic voyage. Imagine how fun it'll be to watch the other passengers' faces when they realize they aren't in China. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Ha ha ha! We also time travel. :) Did someone say time travel?!?! :drwho-smiley: Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Did someone say time travel?!?! :drwho-smiley:Hopefully, teleportation is next! :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hopefully, teleportation is next! :jumpforjoy Yes please!! Momof6....aka Marty 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 A number of people wanted to take advantage of the offer, but real life wouldn't allow it. So unfortunately I did not book a third cabin for a Fiend family. It's off for 7 days on the Fantasy late Sat afternoon.We'll be stopping at Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Castaway Cay.Buddy and Dobby will be able to stay in their home as we'll have a house sitter.Parking at Port Canaveral is reserved. Still haven't packed though. I'm assigning Ray and Ken to stand in for me as they both did a good job imitating me this week. But Ray, don't get into any fights arguments debates as me. Just do the Snarky part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Have a great trip Lou and thanks for the offer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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