daydreamer16 Posted May 10 #1 Share Posted May 10 I just booked a Disney Dream cruise for 11, a combo of adults & children. The cruise is not until July of 2025 so I have lots of time but I also have questions. How do you get assigned a check in time? Must our group check in together, we have 3 cabins? I know there are lots of extras that cost $. Are there any that are must do? We will be going to Castaway Cay, what are the approximate costs for snorkel gear & bike rentals? Thanks in advance for your help😀 I'm sure that I'll have more questions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted May 10 #2 Share Posted May 10 1 hour ago, daydreamer16 said: I just booked a Disney Dream cruise for 11, a combo of adults & children. The cruise is not until July of 2025 so I have lots of time but I also have questions. How do you get assigned a check in time? Must our group check in together, we have 3 cabins? I know there are lots of extras that cost $. Are there any that are must do? We will be going to Castaway Cay, what are the approximate costs for snorkel gear & bike rentals? Thanks in advance for your help😀 I'm sure that I'll have more questions... Port Arrive Time and Boarding number are done when you do your online check in. While all 3 rooms won't have to check in together, I believe all persons in any one room must be present to check in. "Must do" really depends on what you want. As to what extra costs there are here's a list: 1. Gratuities (added to your onboard account automatically) 2. Parking/transportation 3. Porters 4. Room upgrades 6 Cellular phone calls (will be billed later to your phone bill) 7. Ship to shore calls from your room phone 8. Welcome aboard packages (flowers, candy, etc waiting in your cabin) 9. Duty Free Alcohol and cigarettes purchased during cruise 10. Alcoholic drinks at the bars and from roving servers poolside and in theatre 11. Tastings and Mixology 12. Wine by the glass/wine packages 13. Additional tip (over the auto gratuity added to all drinks) for bar servers 14. Tips for room service 15. Soft drinks and candy/snacks from room service/theatre snack bar 16. Specialty coffees 17. Bottled water (sparkling or still) 18. Candy and ice cream from Vanellope’s on the Dream 19. Smoothies from the bar in Senses Spa on the Dream 20. Upcharge food items at the adult clubs 21. Adult dining (Palo, Remy) 22. Shore excursions (including cabanas and rentals at CC) 23. Tip for Castaway Cay cabana host (cash) 24. Stamps from Post Office at Castaway Cay 25. Excursion tips 26. Spa treatments (plus 18% gratuity) 27. Bingo 28. Sports simulator 29. Photos (individual and packages) 30. Internet 31. Art 32. Purchases from the stores: clothing, sundries, jewelry, souvenirs, cameras, etc. 33. Pins sold at trading pin sessions 34. Cigars (Meridian bar) 35. Hair Braiding 36. Laundry room and send-out laundry and dry cleaning 37. Onboard booking for future cruises 38. Disney Vacation Club membership 39. Adventures by Disney 40. Medical care 41. Nursery (for under 3’s) 42. Kid’s club magic bands (if you want to keep them, you lose the deposit) 43. Meeting room rental 44. Onboard or Castaway Cay wedding/vow renewal (currently $3000/$4000) 45. Tuxedo rentals 46. Duties at customs at end of cruise if you've made a LOT of purchases abroad 47. Fuel supplement charge if the price of oil is above a certain level (never happened yet, that I know of) 48. Fish Extender program gifts (if you participate) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommb Posted May 10 #3 Share Posted May 10 You can select a Port Arrival Time starting 30 days in advance, when you do online check-in and provide information about each passenger's documents (passport or birth certificate/drivers license), method of payment, arrival and departure transportation plans, and kids' club registration. There are no extra-cost activities that are essential to enjoy your cruise. You can have a great time without booking excursions (just walk around by yourself in ports), adult dining (enjoy the main dining rooms and pool-level quick service booths), beverage tastings, bingo, Bibbiti-Bobbiti-Boutique, and spa treatments. You can find plenty to eat and drink without purchasing popcorn, specialty desserts, smoothies, specialty coffee and tea, or alcoholic drinks. It's really up to you what you feel is worth the extra cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daydreamer16 Posted May 10 Author #4 Share Posted May 10 Any info on snorkeling & bike rentals at Castaway Cay? The kids are more into athletic stuff rather that princess events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommb Posted May 10 #5 Share Posted May 10 Snorkeling gear is $38 for ages 10 and up, and $22 for kids ages 5-9: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/castaway-cay-snorkel-lagoon-equipment-rental/ Bike rentals are $15 per bike: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/castaway-cay-bicycle-rental-one-hour-rental/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daydreamer16 Posted May 10 Author #6 Share Posted May 10 18 minutes ago, mommb said: Snorkeling gear is $38 for ages 10 and up, and $22 for kids ages 5-9: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/castaway-cay-snorkel-lagoon-equipment-rental/ Bike rentals are $15 per bike: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/castaway-cay-bicycle-rental-one-hour-rental/ Thanks for the links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gometros Posted May 13 #7 Share Posted May 13 On 5/10/2024 at 4:50 PM, mommb said: Snorkeling gear is $38 for ages 10 and up, and $22 for kids ages 5-9: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/castaway-cay-snorkel-lagoon-equipment-rental/ Bike rentals are $15 per bike: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/castaway-cay-bicycle-rental-one-hour-rental/ If, by any chance you reserve a cabana, these items are included. The snorkel gear still needs to be picked up at Gil’s Fins and Boats or Flippers and Floats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurUSCG Posted May 14 #8 Share Posted May 14 Since this is your first DCL cruise, TBH you don't need to do any adventures at CC, there is a good amount to do that is free. There is a water slide area in the lagoon, sports area, a shaded games area, and just a lot to walk around and see. If you bring your own snorkel gear, you have to borrow for free one of the inflatable vests. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daydreamer16 Posted May 14 Author #9 Share Posted May 14 You may think that this is a crazy question but do they serve 100% butter on DCL? This is a big topic on the Celebrity & Princess boards since they now serve a butter/oil spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurUSCG Posted May 15 #10 Share Posted May 15 18 hours ago, daydreamer16 said: You may think that this is a crazy question but do they serve 100% butter on DCL? This is a big topic on the Celebrity & Princess boards since they now serve a butter/oil spread. Yes, DCL still serves butter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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