Disney Cruise Honeymoon, Need help!

[MissChristine]

You'll be there on my anniversary!

At Castaway Cay, they've got a nature tour water ski excursion. That was A LOT of fun! They take you around the island and tell out about it. We even had a good sized shark come right past us one of the time we were parked ou in the water (the average depth is something like 4 feet...which makes now me wonder how the boat docks there!). Be sure to get a Konk Kooler on the island. They're phenomenal and you'll find yourself missing it once you get back to the mainland.

[geoffa]

Originally Posted by WheresMickey

Any excursion recommendations?

Thanks again everyone!

I'm thinking that you are doing the Western Caribbean cruise. If so then these are your excursion options:

When the ships call at port there is a variety of excursions available for you to fill your time.

This is a list from the Western Caribbean cruise (7 days):

Note list and prices are 2008 and thus are subject to change – All prices quoted are for adults:

KEY WEST:
Back to nature Kayak tour – 3 to 3.5 hours $59

White Knuckle thrill boat – 2 hours $65

Catamaran sail & Snorkel Tour – 3 to 3.5 hours $47

Pirate Scavenger Hunt (at Pirate Soul Museum) 1.5 hours $23

Pirate Soul & Shipwreck Museum 2.5 hours $31

Conch Republic & Museum Tour 2 to 2.5 hours $45

Old Town trolley or Conch train tour 1 to 1.5 hours $24

Key West Butterfly Conservatory and Aquarium 2.5 hours $30

Pride of Key West – luxury glass bottom boat tour – 2.5 to 3 hours $39

Key West Walking tour – visit to cigar factory and Key Lime pie bakery 2 hours $20


GRAND CAYMAN:

Sea Trek 1.5 hours $85. Snorkeling with a difference. You don’t need a diving certificate. You wear a special helmet that allows you to breathe without getting your face wet. 30 minute guided tour. You need to be physically fit. NOT suitable if you suffer from claustrophobia.
Have to say - we both quite fancy this!

2 tank dive tour – 4.5 hours $94 Dive to 80 feet. Wet suits are extra. Scuba licence required.

Undersea tour and snorkel - 3 hours $49

Pirate encounter - 2.5 hours $35. Fun with pirates but more for kids

Stingray City Snorkel Tour 3.5hours $47 – swim with stingrays

Stingray City Reef Sail and snorkel – 3.5 hours $45

Seaworld Explorer Semi Submarine –go below sea level safely in this semi sub (think Finding Nemo subs) – 1.5 hours $43

Atlantis Submarine tour – the real thing 2.5 hours $89

Island Tour & Butterfly farm – 3.5 hours $51

Nautilus undersea tour – like the semi submarine. See under the sea from an air conditioned observatory 2 hours $42

Rum Point Beach Adventure – a beach trip with food, drink, water sports (at additional cost) 5.5 hours $46

Rum Point and stingray snorkel – beach party and snorkel with rays 5.5hours $70

Shipwreck and reef snorkelling – 2.5 hours $37

Stingray City Observatory and Island Tour 3.5 hours $58

Grand Cayman Island Tour 2 hours $29

Island tour & snorkelling with rays 4 hours $63

Thriller Sea & Sand – thriller boat ride to Sea Grape beach. Complimentary soda and lounge chairs. Grill items available at extra cost. 3 hours $69
Seven mile beach break – live previous but without the thrill boat 4.5 hours $36

Aquaboat & Snorkel adventure – two person inflatable motorboat. See Sandy Cay, Smith’s Cove and the “Callie” a shipwreck. Snorkel, chill and then head for Rackham’s Bar for complimentary rum punch. 3 hours $84 PER PERSON. Max weight per boat – 400 pounds.

COZUMEL:

Golf excursion – 18 holes 6 hours $145

Certified scuba tour – Palancar reef- dive to 80 feet 4.5 hours $94

Dolphin Discovery - stand in waist high water at Chankanaab National Park whilst natural dolphins come to play with you 3.5 hours $110

Discover snorkel – for beginners – 3 hours $32

Mayan Frontier Horse Riding Tour 4 hours $85

Tulum Ruins –archaelogical tour. Lunch break on beach – drinks and sandwiches provided. Note there is an ADDITIONAL CHARGE to use your own video camera. This can be an arduous tour – lots of walking. 7.5 hours $97


Jeep Exploration – a real bumpy journey. Four of you – and you each in turn drive the vehicle around ancient Mexico. You must have your driving license with you. Includes Mexican style lunch 4.5 Hours $85

Dolphin Discovery observer – not like the National park trip. You do this from dry land. 3.5 hours $40

Catamaran sail,snorkel and beach party. Complimentary margaritas, beers etc 5 hours $49

Eco park & snorkel you’ll need hiking shoes. Highlight is crocodile filled pool. 4.25 hours $49

Xcaret Eco archaeological park 7.5 hours $99 – museum, aquarium, go snorkelling, bird sanctuary, botanical gardens and some ancient ruins. Lunch included.

Mexican Cuisine workshop 5.5 hours $69 – prepare a full course feast then enjoy – bar available – swim and relax on beach afterwards before return to ship.

Dune Buggy n& Beach snorkel combo 4.5 hours $85

Power snorkel treasure hunt 3 hours $59

Cozumel beach break, swim, sunbathe, water ski. Buffet lunch included – bar extra.5 hours $59
Speed boat beach escape – two person speedboat. Light buffet provided. 5 hours $85

Caverns exploration and beach tour – rough terrain – Mexican lunch included. 7.5 hours $88

Atlantis Submarine expedition – a U S certified sub – dives to 110 feet. Not for claustrophobes. 2.5 hours $89

Cozumel ruins and beach tour – San Gervasio ruins and Mayan religious centre. Chill out afterwards at Playa Sol (water) adventure park 4.5 hours $49

Kayak and beach snorkel – 3.5 hours $59

Jungle Bike Adventure – for serious bikers – see partially excavated Mayan ruins. Bring a backpack. Closed toed shoes only. 4.5 hours $52

Ocean View Explorer Tour – glass bottom boat 2 hours $45

Jungle Hike expedition – two mile hike through lush vegetation. See some Mayan ruins. Close toed shoes. 4 hours $58

CASTAWAY CAY:

Walking and Kayak nature adventure – 40 minute walk and one hour kayak trip. 3 hours $64

Glass bottom boat voyage 1.5 hours $35

Catamaran Snorkel adventure 2.5 hours $52

Castaway Cay bottom fishing – at Abaco Islands – tackle and bait provided 3.5 hours $117

Watercraft Eco tour – join one of the island’s guides. Yes, they live on the island and they tell you all about it whilst you sail. You board from the water. 1 hour $95

Stingray adventure – swim, feed and play with these creatures. Don’t worry they are safe (de-stinged). Takes place in Disney’s private lagoon with is netted. I hour $35

Parasailing – go aloft up to 1000 feet. Must be between 90 to 375 pounds. Whilst the whole experience is 45 minutes only 5 to 7 minutes are spent aloft – the rest of the time is preparation and instruction. $75

So there you are – plenty to muse over

I suggest you get hold of a copy of Birbaum's Guide -Disney Cruise lines. It tells you everything you need to know:

Amazon.com: Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2009: Jill Safro: Books

[WheresMickey]

Actually we are doing the Eastern Caribbean. Do you have that price list geoffa?

[WheresMickey]

The Travel Channel had a eposide on the Disney Cruise. It that accurate? Is there also a Captain Dinner that the guests needs to be dress up?

[alphabassetgrrl]

There's usually a night or two that guests are encouraged to dress more formally.

[geoffa]

Originally Posted by WheresMickey

Actually we are doing the Eastern Caribbean. Do you have that price list geoffa?

Can do - here goes:

St Maarten:
Pine Island Snorkel Tour 3.5 hours $37 (Adult) Deaprts 8 a.m.
Shipwreck Cove Snorkel tour 3.5 hours $41
Golden Eagle Catamaran - snorkeling 4 hours $69
"Bubba" fishing 4.5 hours $90 (Bubba is the name ofthe boat)
Island Drive & Explorer Cruise - visit Marigot the capital - return via Philipsburg the Dutch capital - loads of shopping experiences - 4 hours $45
12 metre regatta - feel like you are in the America Cup race - 3 hours $75
French Riviera Beach Rendezvous - lounge, drink, swim - beware you may see nude bathers- 5 hours $57
Tiki Hut snorkel - the hut is really a boat - a floating lounge - snorkel - food and drink extra - up to 6 hours $$59
Under 2 flags Island tour - See te French and Dutch influencs on this island - shopping - coffee - 3 hours $22
St Maarten Island and butterfly farm - 3.5 hours $51
Seaworld - Coral reef explorer - semi submarine - 2.5 hours $39
Lotterie Farm Hidden Forest tour - includes lunch 5 hours $80
Mountain bike adventure - 3.5 hours $72
Anguilla dolphin encounter - frolic with the dolphins - BBQ lunch included 7.5 hours $188
Dry dolphin encounter -asabove but you're on a boat - $129
Rhino rider & snorkel - pilot your own inflatable raft - 3.5 hours $84
Afternoon beach bash - free rum punch - hair braiding (parasailing atextra cost) 4 hours $37

St Thomas/ St John
Trunk Bay beach and snorkel 5.5 hours $42
St John Island tour 5.5 hours $42
St John eco hike 5 hours $59
Magen Bay Beach Break 4.5 hours $44
5 star snorkel and beach adventure - 4 hours $48
Atlantis submarine adventure - 3 hours $89
Doubloon Sail & snorkel tour - 65 foot schooner 3.5 hours $49
Barefoot sail & snorkel 4.5 hours $75
St Thomas Island tour -safari bus ride - take a hat 2.5 hours $35
Coral World & Island Drive - pet a shark, touch a starfish without getting wet -drive to MountainTop is superb 3.5 hours $41
Water Island Mountain bike adventure 3.5 hours $69
Sea Trek Helmet dive at Coral World Marine Park 3.5 hours $82
Golf at Mahogany Run - 18 holes 6 hours $164
Certified Scuba Diving Adventure 4 hours $94
Blackbeard's Hill Walking tour 3.5 hours $31
Capatin Nautica's snorkeling expedition - speedboat ride to coral formations - 4 hours $69
Skyride to Paradise Point - high in the sky tram 1 hour $15
Screamin' Eagle Jet boat - 700 horse power jet boat - 1 hour $44
Buck Island catamaran sail and snorkel - 3.5 hours $49
Kayak, hike & snorkel -Virgin Islands Eco tour - 4.5 hours $69
Coral world Marine Park by land & sea - semi submarine - 3.5 hours $44

So there you are - loads to do.

Prices were 2008 rates.

[geoffa]

Originally Posted by alphabassetgrrl

There's usually a night or two that guests are encouraged to dress more formally.

Gala night. Formal if you wish but lounge suit acceptable. Ladies go glam!
There is also a pirate night led by Caprtain Hook and Mr Smee so you may want to pack an eye patch or two.

[danceingdolly]

Book the night before, no question, if you miss the boat because the flight is delayed you have to meet them at the first port and then you've missed part of the cruise. Don't book the flight with the cruise though...it is much cheaper to do it on your own. Stay at the Hyatt Hotel in the Orlando Airport. In the morning they will have a spot for all the Disney Cruise people to gather and they'll transport you there.

I've been on 7 cruises so I know. I hope that was helpful =)

[WheresMickey]

I am just a few months away from my first Disney Cruise.

Has anyone tried that Disney registry for honeymoon?

[1313Imagination]

I haven't been on A Disney cruise however I have been on cruise ships on both the pacific and Atlantic and I definately suggest that you should chose the most comfortable and relaxing way possible to get there and back be cause the boarding and unboarding of the ship is the most tiring thing of the whole trip. Just wanting to put that out there....

Have Fun!

[WheresMickey]

I just book some of my escursion, what do you think about what i choose so far. Good or bad?

What I've reserved:
St. Maarten: Mountain Top Downhill Forest Trek
St. Thomas/St. John: Water Island Mountain Bike Adventure
Castaway Cay: Castaway Cay Getaway Package (Snorkel, Inner Tube, Bike Rentals)
Palo Dinner Reservation - 3rd day at sea
Couples Massage - worth it for Castaway Cay or on board the ship?

Thanks for your input.

[alphabassetgrrl]

I would do the massage on the ship, during a sea-day. Not sure if it's worth it or not; we didn't do one. But I wouldn't spend shore-time on it. You have more time during a sea-day.

For Castaway Cay we brought our own snorkels/fins/masks rather than renting them.

Palo - we went to Palo for brunch, instead of dinner, and that was fantastic. I'm not sure if dinner costs more or not, but I didn't want to miss the regular dinner! Lunch was fine to miss, though.

Have fun!

[steamboatpete]

Originally Posted by WheresMickey

I just book some of my escursion, what do you think about what i choose so far. Good or bad?

What I've reserved:
St. Maarten: Mountain Top Downhill Forest Trek.

On St. Maarten, if at all possible, pay a visit to Maho Beach, on the edge of Princess Juliana Intl Airport, and watch the airplanes roll in. It's easy to catch a cab from the pier. Hire one for an hour and tell them you just want to go to Maho Beach and you want him to wait half an hour for you. Planes land all day, but by about 1 p.m., the jumbo jets start rolling in.

Jet Beach

Oh, and without a doubt, fly in the night before. If your flight gets screwed up, or your luggage gets screwed up, you need that cushion. I've cruised with people who had their trip ruined because they didn't give themselves that cushion.

[Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Bo]

Originally Posted by geoffa

I'm thinking that you are doing the Western Caribbean cruise. If so then these are your excursion options:

I suggest you get hold of a copy of Birbaum's Guide -Disney Cruise lines. It tells you everything you need to know:

Amazon.com: Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Line 2009: Jill Safro: Books

I agree Birnbaums Disney Cruise Line gives ALL the info you'll need and more! It also gives you sites, and reviews of other cruisers opinions of the food and excurisions. Hope you have a great time post photos when you get back!

Geoffa- Have you been on Disney Cruises?

[Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Bo]

Originally Posted by danceingdolly

. In the morning they will have a spot for all the Disney Cruise people to gather and they'll transport you there.

I've been on 7 cruises so I know. I hope that was helpful =)

Wow 7 cruises? How fun! Were they all Disney? What was the highlight of your favorite cruise?