Since the world closure in 2020, I've had at least 3 DCL cruises booked then cancelled. The 9-nighter (2021) was cancelled. I believe it was reduced to 7- then just flat out canceled. The Wish (2022) sailing I had booked, we cancelled because we just don't care for the itinerary, so rebooked for 9-night Southern Caribbean (2022)- we cancelled due to restrictions still being in place.
Now that ALL restrictions are finally lifted AND the addition of a 10-night Southern Caribbean itinerary, - we decided to get back to cruising.
Now that ALL restrictions are finally lifted AND the addition of a 10-night Southern Caribbean itinerary, - we decided to get back to cruising.
Why Did We Choose Another Disney Cruise?
I looked at other cruise lines- really, I did. The one I was most interested in and that we WILL sail on if we cancel this trip- is Norwegian Cruise Line. For a cruise with a family- this seems the best fit for us, besides DCL. Maybe one day we'll do an Ama Waterways, or some other river cruise, (Viking is adult only- so maybe one day) but our daughter is coming & we want her to have plenty to do.
I could probably get more bang for my buck on Norwegian in regards to room and balcony upgrades or even concierge- for what or close to what we pay for our deluxe ocean view with balcony on DCL- but it boiled down to ports of call.
I decided upon returning to DCL simply because of this itinerary. We want to travel to the Southern Caribbean. We want to visit these particular ports.
I looked at other cruise lines- really, I did. The one I was most interested in and that we WILL sail on if we cancel this trip- is Norwegian Cruise Line. For a cruise with a family- this seems the best fit for us, besides DCL. Maybe one day we'll do an Ama Waterways, or some other river cruise, (Viking is adult only- so maybe one day) but our daughter is coming & we want her to have plenty to do.
I could probably get more bang for my buck on Norwegian in regards to room and balcony upgrades or even concierge- for what or close to what we pay for our deluxe ocean view with balcony on DCL- but it boiled down to ports of call.
I decided upon returning to DCL simply because of this itinerary. We want to travel to the Southern Caribbean. We want to visit these particular ports.
This particular itinerary, along with only 2 others, makes a stop at BOTH Castaway Cay and Disney's new island, Lighthouse Point. This is the first year for guests at Lighthouse Point. Hard to pass that up.
That being said- I will NOT hesitate to cancel this cruise if we are not happy with our June 2023 Walt Disney World redemption tour. Fingers crossed that we have a magical return visit. Otherwise, Norwegian Cruise Line, it is.
That being said- I will NOT hesitate to cancel this cruise if we are not happy with our June 2023 Walt Disney World redemption tour. Fingers crossed that we have a magical return visit. Otherwise, Norwegian Cruise Line, it is.
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