Originally Posted By leemac LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 21, 2006) -- For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is adding European flair to its itinerary offerings, repositioning the Disney Magic for the summer of 2007 to the Port of Barcelona in Spain and offering alternating 10-night and 11-night Mediterranean cruise vacations to Europe. "Our guests have told us they would love to take a European vacation, but all of the planning and logistics can be daunting. These special sailings will offer a hassle-free way to experience the beauty and culture of Europe combined with the fun of a Disney cruise," said Disney Cruise Line President Tom McAlpin at an announcement event at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort this morning. With eight European ports of call, which provide gateways to familiar cities such as Florence, Rome, Pisa and Cannes, these new Mediterranean itineraries present the family vacation of a lifetime. "The flexibility and mobility of Disney Cruise Line allow us to offer guests a new way to explore other parts of the world while enjoying a world-class cruise experience," said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo. "Disney Cruise Line is a model for the way we are expanding our family vacation business worldwide by offering new experiences the whole family can enjoy." The four 11-night itineraries depart on Saturdays: May 26, June 16, July 7 and July 28; while the four 10-night itineraries depart on Wednesdays: June 6, June 27, July 18 and Aug. 8. Both itineraries will depart from Barcelona for the summer. Special 2007 Mediterranean Cruises to Europe 10-Night Itinerary Wednesday Barcelona, Spain (embarkation) Thursday At Sea Friday Palermo, Sicily Saturday Naples, Italy (Pompeii) Sunday Olbia, Sardinia Monday Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) Tuesday La Spezia, Italy (Florence & Pisa) Wednesday Marseille, France Thursday Villefranche, France Friday At Sea Saturday Barcelona, Spain (debarkation) 11-Night Itinerary Saturday Barcelona, Spain (embarkation) Sunday At Sea Monday Palermo, Sicily Tuesday Naples, Italy (Pompeii) Wednesday Olbia, Sardinia Thursday Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) Friday At Sea Saturday La Spezia, Italy (Florence & Pisa) Sunday Marseille, France Monday Villefranche, France Tuesday At Sea Wednesday Barcelona, Spain (debarkation) In addition to the Mediterranean cruises, two 14-night trans-Atlantic sailings bookend the 10- and 11-night adventures with the eastbound itinerary departing from Port Canaveral, Fla., May 12, and the westbound starting from the Port of Barcelona, Aug. 18. Bookings for these special and very limited itineraries are scheduled to open on April 4, giving interested guests time to plan with their families and friends. Starting rates for the Mediterranean 10- and 11-night itineraries range from $2,399 to $3,499 and are based on double occupancy. Guests interested in booking a Mediterranean cruise to Europe with Disney Cruise Line should call (888)-DCL-2500, visit disneycruise.com or contact their travel agent.
Originally Posted By Labuda Oh, WOW. Too bad we can't afford this -it would be SUCH a great way to get to see Europe the first time!
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney Hey, Leemac ... remember when I told you about this a month or so ago ... well, I'm not going to tell you I told you so, but I did see it coming
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Yap...everyone has been talking about this and it has finally happened....it is really expensive though not to mention airfare would be involved...unlike the California/Mexico cruise...where we got to drive down to LA to board the Disney Magic. It will be very interesting to see just how many people sail on these cruises....If I had the money, I would probably go...but it just isn't possible. We are going on that last cruise, in May, 2007, just before it heads out though...I've never been to the Caribbean but haven't been to Europe either...gosh...so many places and just not enough money to do it all! ºoº
Originally Posted By Lake Nona >>In addition to the Mediterranean cruises, two 14-night trans-Atlantic sailings and the westbound starting from the Port of Barcelona, Aug. 18.<< Just in time for hurricane season! but a great trans-Atlantic cruise afterall.
