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Thanks JB. I live in the US (Texas). It is the same cruise line - Crystal. For the 10 day cruise, I was going to spend a couple of days post cruise in London before heading home. The cruise that starts in Honfleur is 2 days longer and has an overnight in Honfleur and an overnight in London. I've been on cruises to the Mediterranean and the Baltics, as well as Alaska, and Canada/NE US. The cost for the 12 day cruise is about $1,000 more. I am intrigued by Iceland although I know very little about it, nor the British Isles for that matter. The 12 day cruise has 2 sea days, which we enjoy, while the 10 day cruise is in port somewhere every day.

The first is a 10 day cruise from REYKJAVÍK TO PORTSMOUTH. Ports include the above plus Djupivogur, Iceland, Klaksvík, Faroe Islands, Stornoway, Scotland, Belfast, United Kingdom, Dublin, Ireland, Waterford, Ireland, and Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom. May 31 - June 10.

The second is 12 days from Honfleur to London. Ports include Guernsey/St. Peter Port, Channel Islands, Waterford, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Liverpool, England, Belfast, United Kingdom, Oban, Scotland, Invergordon, Scotland, and London/Tilbury, England with 2 sea days. August 13-25.

Got it! Thank you Beth. How can you tell what cabins are available for your specific cruise? Are there decks that are desirable and undesirable on the Fantasy? I know that being too far forward or too far back can have more motion in rough seas.

How do you know which cabins are able to connect? Is there a way to tell that online or do you have to work through a TA?

Sticker shock in that I thought Disney would be far less expensive than Crystal but it turns out that Disney is more expensive than Crystal when you factor all of the cost into the equation and look at it from a per day cost perspective. I accept that it's a totally different type of cruise and I am past the initial "shock" and going for it.

The parents will be going so there will be 4 adults and 2 children. I suspect we will go for the least expensive outside cabin. Can 2 adults and 2 kids sleep in the same room comfortably or is it wiser to have one child sleep with the parents and one with the grandparents (of course alternating nights)? Do you recommend adjacent rooms?

Would you recommend an eastern or western Caribbean cruise?

Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. As it turns out, the dates we can do a Disney cruise (early June), the destination (Caribbean) and the length of the cruise (7 days) that we desire gives us once choice: Fantasy.

I am still in sticker shock as to the cost because Disney is more expensive than the luxury Crystal ships where food, entertainment, lecturers and service are all top notch. Plus it's all inclusive including alcohol, specialty dining and all gratuities.

Disney does have the magic pixy dust :) and because we are taking our 2 grandkids I know that the entertainment for them (and us) will be of high quality and we will enjoy it immensely. So now that it's going to be Fantasy what can you tell me about that ship and where are the best cabins (deck and location).

We are considering taking our 8 year old and 6 year old grand kids on a Disney Cruise. My wife and I have sailed on smaller ships (Crystal, Oceania and Regent). I have some concerns being on a ship with 2,500 to 4,000 passengers as far as feeling crowded, "competing" for entertainment, facilities & activities and getting on/off the ship. I can't fathom that many people in a contained area. On the other hand, I read a lot about how great these cruises are and I acknowledge that Disney is used to entertaining a lot of people at the same time.

So, what can you tell me about the overall experience and what we should expect? I am also confused about the differences between the ships (other than capacity) and what your thoughts are on the advantages and disadvantages of the "old" vs. the "new" ships.

It may not sound like it but I am excited about taking a Disney cruise with the grand kids. It sounds like a lot of fun as long as we aren't constantly standing in long lines.

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

I would assume that renting cars in Hawaii cruise ports is in pretty high demand. What has your experience been as far as location of rental facilities relative to the docked area, wait times and convenience? Is renting a car worth it? Any tips on how to make the experience as painless and quick as possible?

I would assume that renting cars in Hawaii cruise ports is in pretty high demand. What has your experience been as far as location of rental facilities relative to the docked area, wait times and convenience? Is renting a car worth it? Any tips on how to make the experience as painless and quick as possible?

Jill,

Brilliant. Thank you. I now have a much better feel for the area. Once I get on bus 76 I think I know where to go to see what we want to see.

Is the bus stop in the picture just outside of the dock area? Is there anything that says it's for bus 76 or do all buses stop there?

Our ship arrives at Frihamnen quay F650 during the week. How do I get to the bus stop to catch bus #76 to Vasa and Gamla Stan?