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About to go on my first Disney Cruise!! Any suggestions to help make the most of it?!
- Thread starter ccozt
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Don't feel compelled to leave the ship, especially in Nassau. The ship in my opinion is far more impressive than anything onshore. You only have 3 or 4 days, so get to know the ship. Of course, make the most of Castaway Cay. It's truly a tropical paradise.
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tmitch
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I've done the dream twice, and I wouldn't get off the boat at Nassau either. Both times I got off, and kind of regretted it. Try and do the midship detective agency if you're with family, definitely do the pirate party, see the pirate show and fireworks. Check out cabanas after the pirate show, they have some nice themed food. Download the cruise app on your phone to see what's available. I tried to stay up as late as possible to see everything, because once it's over, it'd a long wait until the next one
216bruce
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Agreed...Nassau is no big deal, unless seeing Atlantis interests you. My main advice to you is you can make the most of it, just like in the parks, by not getting stressed and trying to "do" everything. Relax, enjoy and have a full, happy day. Everything there is great and you can't go wrong.
Castaway Cay is fantastic.
Castaway Cay is fantastic.
Tommye1078
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Nassau = Lame
Ship = Amazing
Don't forget late night room service!
Ship = Amazing
Don't forget late night room service!
Excellent! Are there any excursions worth doing while on Castaway Cay?!
I'm so excited to enjoy the pirate party. My little brother is bringing his best pirate gear. He loves the movies. I didn't know about the cabanas so thank you! I'm so excited for vacationI've done the dream twice, and I wouldn't get off the boat at Nassau either. Both times I got off, and kind of regretted it. Try and do the midship detective agency if you're with family, definitely do the pirate party, see the pirate show and fireworks. Check out cabanas after the pirate show, they have some nice themed food. Download the cruise app on your phone to see what's available. I tried to stay up as late as possible to see everything, because once it's over, it'd a long wait until the next one
Yeah that's one mistake I've made while going to the parks, trying to do so much and always feeling overwhelmed and tired. Don't get me wrong I have an amazing time when I'm there, I just hope the cruise will be a nice change of pace. Thank you for your advice!
I am going to eat so much this trip! Better start working out now! Lol
Rum cake does sound delicious though!
EOD K9
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It is actually. We actually could have been back on board in an hour but we just took our time strolling one of the shops. In reality, an hour in Nassau and then the rest of the day on the boat isn't terrible.
Oh yes! I just did a 5k this weekend. This is a must. I had no idea. Thank you!
216bruce
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The jogging track on the ship is pleasant. Usually not crowded and a nice way to work off the eating.
Yes, but you really don't need to do them. The beach is beautiful, and there are inner tubes, small boots, snorkeling gear, and bicycles to rent. There's also a full buffet lunch. Drinks, beach toys, and souvenirs are available for purchase as well. The extra "excursions" are nice, like parasailing, glass bottom boat, sting rays, etc . . ., but you really don't need to book anything to have a great time. I went snorkeling there for the first time in my life, and it was great.
rob0519
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We did our first cruise just about a year ago on the Wonder. First of all, if it's a 3 or 4 night cruise, the days will just fly by and it will be over before you know it. Enjoy Castaway Cay. The daughters did parasailing, but other than that, we didn't do any excursions or pay for additional activities and the day still seemed too short, but look at the list of what is available and make your own decision. Be sure to take some time to explore the ship. Because of the size of our party and other personal reasons there were parts of the ship I never even got to look at, let alone experience. There is so much to do and see and so little time, you will need to read the navigator and make some choices.
