February 2015 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Disney Wonder
Very good experience on this cruise!
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Disney Wonder
Sail date: February 06, 2015
Very good experience on this cruise!
We enjoyed this cruise; the Disney staff and crew are excellent! They are "100%".
Our disappointment was the fact that we were not able to get off at Castaway Cay. This is our favorite port. A friend cruised with Disney not too long ago, and they were not able to disembark there, either. I understand the weather is what it is, but it's too bad the port entry can't be improved to allow for easier entry, or maybe the use of tenders? There was plenty to do onboard, though.
My daughter remarked that the staff in the children's club/lab, the "Youth Team", was not as friendly as the rest of the staff. Our dining room server, and room attendant, were "awesome", and she didn't feel the same about the youth staff. Nonetheless, she had fun with the activities she chose.
The food is outstanding. Each meal feels like a dinner in a 5 star restaurant. When my mom asked the maître d' if bread pudding or crepes were served in any of the dining rooms, he had some specially prepared for her. The staff go above and beyond in almost every way.
We'll be back for more Disney cruises. If you cruise during "low season" (Jan-Feb-March), it is a very good value considering the meals, etc, are all included.
Norwegian Dawn
Sail date: April 09, 2023
Nice itinerary, great staff, very small room
The staff was every bit as hospitable and professional as staff on the Disney cruises we've done. Food was nearly as good (less seafood, but still had some available). The room was smaller, but well-appointed with shelves and a closet and refrigerator.
Cruise tips
We did an excursion the Chacchoben ruins - highly recommend.
The island was nice, but we were really surprised and disappointed that there was no food or water available without purchase. Disney cruise has all complimentary food & beverages on their island (other than alcohol). There should be some basics - hotdogs, fruit, water, chips...
Norwegian Dawn
We ate at Cagneys, Bamboo, Venetian and Aqua. We enjoyed all. We were advised by more than one person to avoid the French restaurant.
Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
We visited the sloth and monkey zoo and our kids enjoyed that. Be sure and bring cash for tips. We arranged our own transportation. For $25/person, we had a taxi ride and admission to the facility.
Lots of shopping, but the shop owners were very assertive in soliciting people on the sidewalk. We ate at La Mission, a 10 minute walk. Excellent food, a Trip Advisor winner.
Castaway Cay (Disney Private Island)
Not able to disembark here. Otherwise, it's great (from past experience).
We don't like being crammed into a vehicle, driving around looking for other paying customers, for a "canned" tour. Further, the tour driver told us we had a 20" walk back to port from the beach he dropped us at. It was 45"--good thing we allowed extra time. None of us are slow walkers.
Not really a port--we just boarded there.
Disney Wonder
Stay onboard during visits to Grand Cayman/Nassau, etc...nice to have the ship to yourself! Make sure to enjoy Castaway Cay, though. READ the book in the room. Lots of helpful info--ie: the ship has laundry facilities for guests to use--$1/wash, $1/dry. My 9 yo loved Animator's menu the best.
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We enjoyed this cruise; the Disney staff and crew are excellent! They are "100%".
Our disappointment was the fact that we were not able to get off at Castaway Cay. This is our favorite port. A friend cruised with Disney not too long ago, and they were not able to disembark there, either. I understand the weather is what it is, but it's too bad the port entry can't be improved to allow for easier entry, or maybe the use of tenders? There was plenty to do onboard, though.
My daughter remarked that the staff in the children's club/lab, the "Youth Team", was not as friendly as the rest of the staff. Our dining room server, and room attendant, were "awesome", and she didn't feel the same about the youth staff. Nonetheless, she had fun with the activities she chose.
The food is outstanding. Each meal feels like a dinner in a 5 star restaurant. When my mom asked the maître d' if bread pudding or crepes were served in any of the dining rooms, he had some specially prepared for her. The staff go above and beyond in almost every way.
We'll be back for more Disney cruises. If you cruise during "low season" (Jan-Feb-March), it is a very good value considering the meals, etc, are all included.