NEWS 5/17: Late 2019 itineraries released - link in post #1 (2020 watch thread will start soon)

[o&smom]

We have had about the same time experience on the phone both ways! It is a toss up! Patience is needed with opening day bookings. Good luck with your booking.

Thanks - which way do you think I'd get through faster - calling DCL myself or calling Costco?

 

[NancyIL]

As of this evening, we’re out too ... main concern is being in the heat of the Caribbean for that length of time mid-summer. I sometimes struggle with the Florida weather when we visit in July/August. Not really a gamble we want to take at the expected price point. Southern Caribbean is still on my bucket list, but it may need to wait until retirement when I can go during the cooler months! Back to the drawing board for Summer 2019 plans.

I also don't like hot weather cruises, so I prefer northern Europe or Alaska in the summer.

 

[Dugette]

We have had about the same time experience on the phone both ways! It is a toss up! Patience is needed with opening day bookings. Good luck with your booking.

Thank you - yes, I remember a loooong phone call when I booked Alaska last year on opening day! I hate having to do it again, but 2019 just works much better for us. Thanks for your help!

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

Which itinerary are you referring to?

I think Alaska. The 26th includes Icy Strait Point and the 19th does not.

Sorry, busy moving this weekend..
Yes these 2 Alaska August 19 and August 26

 

[disneymath]

I also don't like hot weather cruises, so I prefer northern Europe or Alaska in the summer.

My only 2 cruises to date have been a DCL Alaska back when they started going there in 2011 and the inaugural Iceland in 2016 ... at this rate, I’ll never get to Castaway Cay! If an Antarctic cruise was a summer option, I would seriously consider it! Looking into Canada / New England instead. Other lines offer better itineraries (for us) than DCL and in summer no less, but since all we know from a cruise standpoint is DCL, we’re hesitant about jumping ship so to speak. We also travel with 3 kids, so that has an impact.

 

[Spork24]

As of this evening, we’re out too ... main concern is being in the heat of the Caribbean for that length of time mid-summer. I sometimes struggle with the Florida weather when we visit in July/August. Not really a gamble we want to take at the expected price point. Southern Caribbean is still on my bucket list, but it may need to wait until retirement when I can go during the cooler months! Back to the drawing board for Summer 2019 plans.

The southern carribean ports are located close enough to the equator that they are warm year round. I haven’t checked yearly weather dates for the ports in question, but I don’t see you getting much relief based on time of year.

 

[Flossbolna]

Good luck to everyone booking today!

 

[DCLCrazy64622]

Phones are wonky. After I press 1 for english there's nothing but silence. Anyone else getting the same thing?

 

[Mineu]

The phones are definitely weird-finally listening to music though!

 

[melglnh2o]

Phones are wonky. After I press 1 for english there's nothing but silence. Anyone else getting the same thing?

I had nothing but silence but then the automated voice came back on. Just be patient!

 

[DCLCrazy64622]

The phones are definitely weird-finally listening to music though!

Me too. They're predicting a 30 minute wait.

 

[Dug720]

Me too. They're predicting a 30 minute wait.

30 minutes is mild. Last release, at least Silver day it was like 3+ hours.

 

[DCLCrazy64622]

30 minutes is mild. Last release, at least Silver day it was like 3+ hours.

agreed.

 

[nordkin]

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[melglnh2o]

10 day June 29, 2019 Med in category 7A is $12,482.20
7 day June 22, 2019 Med in category 7A is $7,603.32

 

[DCLCrazy64622]

10 day June 29, 2019 Med in category 7A is $12,482.20
7 day June 22, 2019 Med in category 7A is $7,603.32

how many people? OBB?

 

[TinkTatoo]

Is anyone able to see the price for the 11 night Southern on the Fantasy for 3 adults either 11b, 8a or 7a please

 

[melglnh2o]

7 day June 22, 2019 Med in category 7A is now $8,237.52

 

[melglnh2o]

how many people? OBB?

2 adults 1 child

 

[chrisrunty]

2 A 1 C Alaska June 24, 2019 7A $10,524 (secret verandah)