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Hello fellow Disneyheads! I am planning my first Disney Cruise for next year. I am not sure how many days I want to cruise, but I do know that I want to do a Caribbean Cruise or a Meditteranean Cruise. I will be a single traveler and I know that I will have to pay the supplement , but I am willing to since I wanted to do my first cruise by myself . I am thinking about cruising either in June, July, or December 2010. If anyone has any special pointers or suggestions, please send them this way!
Well, you won't be able to do a Caribbean cruise in June or July. There are no 7 nights available. You would only be able to do a Bahamas cruise - 3, 4, or 5 night, since the Magic will be in Europe for the summer.
I went on my first cruise a last month and had a blast!! Of course I did not do it solo, I just could not afford doing it solo.
A shorter cruise may help if you don't know if you would become seasick or not. But What I did is I took Dramamine 2 and had no problems. My original plan was to just take it for a few days, but ended up taking it the whole week. I figured I already purchased it, so may as well keep taking it lol. I did do the 7 day as I felt for me the 4 night would go too fast.
In my opinion the 3 night would be way too short.
As for what time, June and July are during hurrricane season, though I would not let that stop you. Cruise ships are very aware of the weather and what is going on weather wise in the area and are good at avoiding storms. You may have to skip an island or change the itinerary around though. December would be nice with the holiday season and all. I heard the decorations for the season are very nice.
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I took my first cruise on a 4 night last December solo (kind of). It helped that that was the Mousefest cruise. I had a fantastic time, and it seemed too short.
You'll find lots of tips on this board...but I can't stress getting the Passporter guide enough. It helped me immensely!
I'm going in December 2010 on an Eastern Caribbean cruise. If you choose this one, jump on our meet thread.
Here's my trip report to give you an idea of the fun!
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Well, you won't be able to do a Caribbean cruise in June or July. There are no 7 nights available. You would only be able to do a Bahamas cruise - 3, 4, or 5 night, since the Magic will be in Europe for the summer.
Forgot there are no 7 night in June or July, so yeah, you would have to do the 3,4 or 5 night.
Thanks for the information. I have not looked at the Disney Cruiseline website yet. I knew I should check here first to get an unbiased opinion. I think that the 4 or 5 day cruise sounds great. Maybe I will go in December once hurricane season is over.
I would also suggest the 4 night. A general trend of thought is that a 3 night is ideal way to try it out- however, my experience and those of others that I know- that on a Disney Cruise, you often disembark thinking the 3 night wasn't long enough- which is why I would suggest the 4 night.
Please also consider travel documentation requirements- if you don't already have a passport- I suggest getting one as soon as you are able.
A good working budget as you begin your planning is also a good idea. Be sure to consider within the budget the extras- things that are not included- alcoholic beverages, shore excursions, etc.
Planning is half the fun! The Passporter DCL forums have lots of experienced cruisers to help you "navigate" your way onboard. You'll have an amazing time!
Just a heads up, since your dates don't seem to be locked in. The best deal price-wise I found to travel as a single is for the Westbound Transatlantic cruise in September 2010. Including DCL air and transfers you can do a cat 9 for just under $3000, which I thought was dirt cheap for a 14 night cruise. It may be too long for a first-time cruiser, but it's inexpensive enough that I wanted to mention it.
I think that I will try a four day cruise first and see how that goes. I might not be a single cruiser anymore because my best friend wants to go with me and bring her children along. I think that will be great since I will not have to pay a single fee.
I think that I will try a four day cruise first and see how that goes. I might not be a single cruiser anymore because my best friend wants to go with me and bring her children along. I think that will be great since I will not have to pay a single fee.
We just got back from our first cruise. We did the 4 nights and it was great for a first timer to try things out. We did had so much fun that we booked a 7 nights for 2010. You will have lots of fun. Happy cruisin!
I agree that a 3-nighter is too short. Just when you get settled, you would have to re-pack to head home. Can't really experience the serenity and beauty of the cruise ship in such short time.
First time cruiser going for 14 days, transatlantic? Not a good choice. The Caribbean cruise will give you the opportunity to understand how your body will react to the motion. If you like motion rides at amusement parks, then just bring the Dramamine/Bonine along. If you don't like motion rides, then start taking it the day before you leave for the cruise.
Mickey never disappoints.....you will have fun and be ready to re-book!
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I am planning my first Disney Cruise for next year. I am not sure how many days I want to cruise, but I do know that I want to do a Caribbean Cruise or a Meditteranean Cruise. I will be a single traveler and I know that I will have to pay the supplement 
, but I am willing to since I wanted to do my first cruise by myself 
. I am thinking about cruising either in June, July, or December 2010. If anyone has any special pointers or suggestions, please send them this way! 
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As others have said, the PassPorter for the Disney Cruise Line will be invaluable to you as you plan. 
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