Just off 5 day Double Dip (7/10). Any Questions??

[IrishCowboy]

Weather was awesome. Noticeable improvements in food and service on the Dream since our January 2015 cruise. Will try to post Navigators and a cruise report this weekend.

 

[rsjj]

Did they have formal and semi formal nights? If you recall...can you tell me the different themed nights on which night? I read that pirate night is on the 4th night...?

Thank you!

 

[cass'mom]

Welcome back! Besides the Golden Mickeys, Villians, and Believe, what was the entertainment on the other nights?

Also, can't wait to see your navigators! Thanks so much!

 

[Mamarilu]

Super random question, but do they have prime rib on any of the menu? I know really odd question to ask but it's mine and my boyfriend's favorite. We are sailing next week for the first time!

 

[jpeppers]

They have always had prime rib at one of the restaurants, I can't remember which but it was available on both of my Dream cruises and again on the Fantasy.

 

[DVC4US]

Welcome back!! Can't wait for the trip report and navigators. We cruise next Friday!

 

[Ajojo]

Was the water warm on CC?

 

[Quellman]

This looks like it was going to be one of the last double dips for a long while! I know you have cruised a lot, how does this fit into the ranking in terms of itinerary and length of cruise compared to some of your others. I would have loved to do a 5 day, enough time, double dips, it seems to have it all.

 

[saraheli]

This looks like it was going to be one of the last double dips for a long while! I know you have cruised a lot, how does this fit into the ranking in terms of itinerary and length of cruise compared to some of your others. I would have loved to do a 5 day, enough time, double dips, it seems to have it all.

I was bummed to see that there isn't a 2016 double dip, but I was hoping for one in 2017. Do people really think it won't be offered again for a long time? That totally bums me out if that's the case. We did the June 26 DD, and thought it was the perfect itinerary and the perfect length of time. We're booked for June 2016 4 night Dream to the Bahamas but really feel like we're going to miss that 2nd day at CC.

 

[Trera]

I was bummed to see that there isn't a 2016 double dip, but I was hoping for one in 2017. Do people really think it won't be offered again for a long time? That totally bums me out if that's the case. We did the June 26 DD, and thought it was the perfect itinerary and the perfect length of time. We're booked for June 2016 4 night Dream to the Bahamas but really feel like we're going to miss that 2nd day at CC.

That is why we do a B2b every year. We get 2 stops at CC and two extra nights for the less than the 5 day DD

 

[CamColt]

Super random question, but do they have prime rib on any of the menu? I know really odd question to ask but it's mine and my boyfriend's favorite. We are sailing next week for the first time!

I've asked the same thing recently. I know they have had it in Enchanted Garden, on the Dream and Fantasy, however it is not currently on the menu on DCL's site for the Dream. I'm hoping that menu is wrong.

 

[Trera]

I had it on the Dream in May of this year.

 

[disfans44041]

How busy was Castaway Cay on the second stop?

 

[DVC4US]

How busy was Castaway Cay on the second stop?

I have done 2 double dips(2008 & 2011), both times CC was just as busy on the second stop as it was on the first. A lot of people do the double dips because they want the 2 stops at CC. We booked the July 24th DD specifically for the 2 stops at CC.

 

[saraheli]

How busy was Castaway Cay on the second stop?

We were on the June 26th DD and 2nd castaway day was significantly less crowded. Even though the weather was perfect a lot of people chose to stay on the boat. It was a great day for us, hardly any wait to use the pelican plunge and no lines at lunch.

 

[disfans44041]

I find that intriguing as we booked our upcoming cruise specifically for the double dip at CC. I don't mind if more people stay on board, I plan to enjoy every minute of both days at Castaway Cay!

 

[Ajojo]

I can't wait to enjoy both days at CC, that's why we booked this cruise on July 29 even though it was over our normal cruise budget

 

[DVC4US]

We were on the June 26th DD and 2nd castaway day was significantly less crowded. Even though the weather was perfect a lot of people chose to stay on the boat. It was a great day for us, hardly any wait to use the pelican plunge and no lines at lunch.

Interesting...works for us, we will definitely be enjoying both our days at CC.

 

[cass'mom]

I can't wait to enjoy both days at CC, that's why we booked this cruise on July 29 even though it was over our normal cruise budget

This. Same here! We can't wait for 2 days at CC! Well then, more chairs for us in the shade, right?

 

[IrishCowboy]

Did they have formal and semi formal nights? If you recall...can you tell me the different themed nights on which night? I read that pirate night is on the 4th night...?

Thank you!

Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday were 'Cruise Casual'. And based on what I observed, that covers everything all the way down to swim suit cover-ups, tank tops, gym shorts and cut off t-shirts.

Saturday was 'Optional Dress Up', but didn't really see many folks dressed up.