On many cruises in the past things like this weren't open while we were in Port (waterslides, etc). Anyone know if it is? We're staying on the ship while we're in Nassau so I am hoping for shorter lines while everyone is off. Might be wishful thinking since it's probably closed...
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Is Aquaduck (on Dream)open while ship is in Port?
- Thread starter sydneymorganmom
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I might be wrong, but I am pretty sure it was open when we were in port. The only thing that I remember closing while in port were the stores.
Disneyfalcon
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The stores are closed, but the slides and pools are definitely open. 
Disneymom201
Active Member
Good to know. We are planning to stay on board while in Nassau too.
Thanks, everyone. My daughter will be very upset if she sees it and can't use it!
Disneymom201, when are you going?? We're going 3/14/13
ChuckElias
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Totally depends on the port of call and how interested you are in it. In Nassau, I stay on board b/c I don't really have a desire to go to Atlantis, and there's not a whole lot else at that port that has piqued my curiosity. The last time I was in Cozumel, I stayed on board and felt like I was by myself. It was AWESOME. Quiet Cove pool literally to myself. No lines for food. It was as if the Magic was my personal yacht. Great day.
But in St. Thomas, I get out and either wander the shops with my wife or we take a ferry to St. John (which I highly recommend). In Tortola, we took a ferry to Virgin Gorda (which is an absolute "must do"). And on special itineraries, like Alaska or the Med or Baltic cruises, I think it would be crazy to go all that way and not explore the cities (except in Olbia, which was freezing!).
So it just depends on how much you feel there is to do in the port city that is of interest to you.
Disneyfalcon
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I agree, it depends on the port. In Nassau the ship isn't completely empty because a lot of people stay onboard. But certainly it's emptier than a sea day.
If I was doing a 3 night, unless I really wanted to see something in Nassau (like Atlantis), I'd be much more likely to stay onboard just to get more time on the ship.
On longer cruises I like to get off at every port, if only for a short time.
If I was doing a 3 night, unless I really wanted to see something in Nassau (like Atlantis), I'd be much more likely to stay onboard just to get more time on the ship.
On longer cruises I like to get off at every port, if only for a short time.
I also agree on which ports you have. We've been to Nassau a million times and have 2 small children so we're limited in what we can do. That's why we're staying on the ship. To me, unless you've been there, done that, I always get off at least for a little while.
ChuckElias
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On longer cruises I like to get off at every port, if only for a short time.
But I gotta tell you, having an entire cruise ship to yourself -- aMAAAAAZing!
Disneyfalcon
Well-Known Member
Very true! We were back on early one day in the Med, and wow the ship was empty. It's the perfect time to iron and do laundry. Oh! I meant relax! The perfect time to relax.
Disneymom201
Active Member
10/13-10/17, 2013. Can't wait!!!!!
wdwstateofmind
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Best news ever...thanks for asking this...you just made my honeymoon in three mos...the first thing i will do is go on the aquaduck, 'er i mean spend quality time with the wife!